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

Wed 23 Oct

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Starting at $325.00

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Wed 23 Oct

Starting at $325.00

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. For groups with younger individuals, explore our Private Matanuska Glacier option.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

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 (58)

librariantiff85

Feb 2019

The Matanuska Glacier Tour was absolutely incredible. Bill and Dawn were amazing guides for the day and this experience truly made my brief trip to Anchorage for a conference even more memorable. From the beautiful, scenic drive with great information about the area shared along the way to the hours we spent hiking and exploring in the snow and ice to the great meal we shared with our group after, it really was a perfect day. I also had a Northern Lights Tour booked with Greatland Adventures that was canceled for my two available nights due to weather conditions, but they did a great job communicating about the weather/cancelations. I will definitely use Greatland Adventures again when I return to Alaska, and I would especially love to do the Matanuska Glacier Tour again during summer to see the differences between the seasons.

Julie F

Jan 2019

Even with temperatures below zero this trip was just amazing. The glacier is just jawdropping, and the tour guide, Bill, had a wealth of knowledge to share and was a great host. Would definitely recommend!

Response from Host

Jan 2019

It is a visceral experience to be out exploring ancient glacier ice in below 0F temps. Our included warm winter gear allows you to really soak in the experience in comfort. Thank you for sharing your experience with others. It was a pleasure to be a part of your day.

Brad C

Jan 2019

A good friend traveled up to Alaska to help me celebrate my 50th birthday. We decided to go on an adventure and booked the glacier tour. It was absolutely fantastic. We had a great time! Brad took great care of us as he showed us awesome vistas and explained the geology. He also knew quite a bit about the northern lights as a bonus. Highly recommend Greatland Adventures!

Response from Host

Jan 2019

Nifty Fifty on Ice...we love it!