Matanuska Glacier Summer Tour

Overview

Visit Alaska's largest road accessible glacier and explore blue glacial ice on this wonderful full day tour.

City: Anchorage

Sun 22 Jun

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Starting at $376.05

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Sun 22 Jun

Starting at $376.05

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What's Included

Round Trip Transportation from Anchorage

Lunch

Snacks

Glacier Travel Equipment-Ice Cleats, Safety Helmets

Services of Professional Local Glacier Guide

Hotel Pick Up

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What to Bring:
Warm Layered Clothing
Sunglasses
Camera or Cell Phone Camera
Warm Hat and Gloves
We require that participants wear sturdy, stiff-soled footwear while on this tour
Our minimum age to join the tour is 8 years old. For groups with younger individuals, explore our Private Matanuska Glacier option.
PLEASE NOTE: Bookings made within 24-hours of the tour date are PENDING confirmation

What To Expect

Palmer

Palmer is a city in and the borough seat of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, located 42 miles (68 km) northeast of Anchorage on the Glenn Highway in the Matanuska Valley. It is the ninth-largest city in Alaska, and hosts the annual Alaska State Fair.

Matanuska Valley

The Matanuska River is a 75-mile (121 km) long river in Southcentral Alaska, flowing through a broad valley south of the Alaska Range known as the Matanuska Valley.

Matanuska Glacier

At 27 miles long and 4 miles wide it is Alaska's largest glacier accessible by road. It also is boasts one of the most accessible areas to walk on of any glacier in Alaska. Marvel at ice that formed 10,000 years ago high in the Chugach Mountains. Your day will start with a magnificent scenic drive along the Glenn Highway with stunning mountain vistas and plenty of time for photo stops. Next we will drive to the toe of the glacier to dawn our ice cleats and helmets to and begin exploring the glacier by foot. Each day is unique due to the dynamic nature of the glacier. We generally spend two hours and walk three miles on the ice. Finally, we will stop for lunch at a local eatery with stunning views of the glacier. This is a once in a lifetime bucket list opportunity to explore glacial ice!

Glacier View

Glacier View is a village along the Glenn Highway which is home to the Matanuska Glacier.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (54)

hollysG147IS

Aug 2024

My husband and I got a private tour since we were the only ones that showed up - which was awesome. The tour guide was friendly and casual. At times, it felt like we were moving at a slower pace than necessary and I would have liked to have made it further up the glacier. Still think it was a great experience, but be aware you are only on the ice for a couple hours - you are not frozen in time with the glacier!

Response from Host

Aug 2024

Glad you enjoyed your experience out on Matanuska Glacier! Thanks for traveling with us!

Kathy_G

Jul 2024

Our guide was fantastic. My husband was slow due to an injury and our tour guide was so gracious and took the time that was needed for him to enjoy it. It was a fabulous day!

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Glad to hear you had a nice day on the glacier. Thanks for traveling with us!

Mary_A

Jun 2024

I loved this trip and would recommend it for anyone with a moderate fitness level. Our Guide Megan was great and kept us very safe. It was breathtaking and beautiful to be on a glacier. Lunch was great and it was really nice to chat in our small group. While I know it is impossible for the guide to be prepared to meet interests of all participants, I would recommend that all of the guides to include discussion of the history of the land and region, PRIOR to colonization and statehood, to better match the perspective of how old the glaciers are and honor and acknowledge the Native people who lived and thrived in the region for thousands of years prior to US colonization--and who still live in the region. Thank you for a wonderful experience!