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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $339.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $339.00

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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)

Michael_B

May 2022

Nick was a great guide that both educated you about the glacier as well as helped you navigate some of the terrain.

KarenDelta

Apr 2022

This was an excursion of a lifetime. So worth it! The glacier was 2 hours outside of Anchorage. The walking was easy, but a little jumping over crevasses. Ryan gave us loads of information and we had plenty of stops to take pictures. We saw a moose, some eagles, and hawks.

Response from Host

May 2022

Thank you Karen, for your business, and your fantastic review! We had a great day! It was a pleasure meeting you and your group! I hope to see you again sometime.

Mamzelle_A

Apr 2022

Standing on thousands of years of ice with mists of snow hitting my face, feasting on the naturally wroth blue-green geometrically shaped and glassy hues of greys and blacks ice structures designed by nature and awed by the silence that must hold quite a lot of secrets!

Response from Host

May 2022

Mamzelle, I really appreciate your review and had a great day with you. Thank you for choosing Tent City Tours! Hope you can make it back to Alaska soon!