Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion

Overview

The Matanuska Glacier is the largest and most magnificent glacier in Alaska with road access. We will drive you to within about 1/2 mile of the face of the glacier, where we'll start our hike. We'll be hiking on the glacier for between an hour and a half and two hours, and walk about 2 miles. There is very little elevation change, and the hike difficulty is rated as moderate.

The glacier is a little over a two-hour drive from Anchorage. We will stop about half way there for a restroom break, where you will also have the opportunity to purchase coffee and snacks. Sandwiches and bottled water are provided for lunch, which we will eat after leaving the glacier. You will have the opportunity to inform us of any food allergies or preferences before we purchase lunch.

City: Anchorage

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $339.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $339.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Available at our half-way stop in the morning.

Use of Microspikes for traction while on the glacier.

Pictures from your guide. Any photos we take will be made available to you free of charge.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Matanuska Glacier

Along the 2 hour drive to the Glacier, bear, moose, owls, eagles, foxes and porcupines are all possible to see. And along the way there are also many beautiful panoramic pictures to take.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (29)

tgenriquez14

Aug 2022

Ryan (the driver) and Chris (tour guide) are amazing and knowledgeable. The walk to the glacier is about half a mile so you should wear proper shoes and be ready to get them silted (silt is a sort of ice mud). It’s my first time on the glacier and i found the whole experience with my family a special one. The views are fantastic! Got to drink also the water melting from the glacier. I highly recommend this tour!

Anna_K

Aug 2022

It it fun actuvity to do in Anchorage and I highly recommend this tour. Ryan was easy to communicate and really nice.

Jenny_Z

Jul 2022

We enjoyed the small group tour from the drive up with Braedon and the up close and personal tour experience into the amazing nature beauty. The glacier blue, taste of glacier water and even stumbled upon bear paw print near mud path !