Matanuska Glacier Winter Tour

Overview

Visit Alaska's largest road accessible glacier on this wonderful full day tour.

Glacier Park Entrance Fee and Lunch Included.

City: Anchorage

Fri 26 Dec

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Starting at $376.05

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Fri 26 Dec

Starting at $376.05

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Lunch at Local Eatery

Round Trip Transportation from Anchorage

Services of Professional Local Glacier Guide

Hotel Pick Up

Glacier Travel Equipment-Ice Cleats

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.
A full water bottle (we do not provide single use containers)

What To Expect

Greatland Adventures

The Matanuska Glacier is one of Alaska's premiere destinations. 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 thousands of years ago high in the Chugach Mountains.

Matanuska Glacier

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 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. After exploring the glacier we will have lunch at a local eatery with stunning views of the glacier and surrounding scenery. Each tour will be customized to suit your groups interest. This is a once in a lifetime bucket list opportunity to explore glacial ice!

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (111)

brianemilyiversen

Mar 2023

The whole experience was excellent. Drive was long, but had the opportunity for stops for scenic views. Shoe spikes were provided and worked very well, the hike would have been a lot worse if we didn’t have them. The guides were fun and very informative on the glacier, and help make the whole experience worthwhile. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the Anchorage area!

Response from Host

Mar 2023

Thank you. Greatland Adventures prides itself on hiring excellent and local guides. That means that Greatland Adventure's guides know what they are talking about, and also love to share Alaska with our guests. Thanks again!

John_P

Mar 2023

Hiking the glacier was amazing. So beautiful and massive. Sean was a wonderful guide and host. We learned so much and had a really fun experience. March was a great time to hike the glacier. A truly memorial day.

Response from Host

Mar 2023

Thank you. Greatland Adventures prides itself on having outstanding guides who are true Alaskans and who love to share their knowledge and love of Alaska with our guests.

Debra_R

Mar 2023

Matt was a great tour guide.. The drive is a little long but the walk on the glacier was interesting and just the right length. Lunch was welcome after the hike.

Response from Host

Mar 2023

Thank you for the review. Greatland Adventures prides itself on hiring Alaskans as our guides. They take great joy in sharing their favorite places with visitors. Thank you for joining Greatland Adventures for an exploration of the Matanuska Glacier!