I was in Anchorage on a work trip and had only one full day to explore (my flight lefty at 11 PM). This trip worked out perfectly. I was picked up by Dawn and Bill right at 7:35 from my hotel and quickly picked up the rest of the group. We had a smooth and informative ride to Matanuska (with a van filled with water bottles and snacks) for around 2 hours. During that time, we had a scenic stop for photos as well as bathroom/coffee break.
Once we got there, we hit the ground running! It was spectacular and we were well-equipped with our crampons and guides. Bill and Dawn were patient with all of our photos, explaining everything and guiding the way. It was a spectacular, beautiful experience, and the entire group was lovely. I had enough service to be able to stream my son's baseball game the whole time and it was wonderful to be able to do both.
Lunch was right outside the park and it was delicious with various options as well as another great view. I highly recommend this tour, whether in a group (as there was one in our van), an older couple, or solo travelers. I will be coming back to Anchorage and bringing my family along- this is not to be missed!