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)

Janna_R

Apr 2022

What a fantastic day at Matanuska Glacier! Ryan was an amazing guide and I didn’t want the day to end! I recommend it highly! I want to go back again too!

Response from Host

May 2022

Thank you so much Janna! I had a great time as well! Hope you're able to make it back sometime soon! Thank you for your business and the glowing review!

YuKan_L

Apr 2022

Chose this tour among all glacier tours on Viator simply because "one-person" participation is allowed, and it turned out to be an amazing experience! I really had prepared for this tour for so long, and it was worth everything thanks to Ryan and our glacier guide Darren. They are brilliant!

Response from Host

May 2022

YuKan, we had a great time with you, what an amazing day it was! Thank you for coming along, and for the terrific review!

trani242

Apr 2022

Lori picked me up on time from my hotel. There was another couple doing the same tour, so we were 3 people. On the way to the glacier, Lori told us a lot about the city of Anchorage and the towns we passed by. When we arrived, we got those ice spikes on, and there was another couple joining us. Nick was the guide who walked with us to the glacier, and I gotta say, his knowledge and enthusiasm for ice is refreshing (ha - get it?) He also got looots of bad jokes in his pocket, but that's what made the tour extra fun! The glacier itself was really beautiful, it's incredible what mother nature is capable of!

Response from Host

May 2022

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this great review! Glad you had a great day with Lori! We hope to see you again soon!