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

Sun 27 Apr

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Starting at $376.05

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Sun 27 Apr

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)

Explorer534323

Apr 2024

Views were spectacular! Great variation of things to see on glacier. Bill was a great guide! Lots of knowledge of anchorage and glaciers. Included lunch was also a nice touch. Would highly recommend!

Response from Host

Apr 2024

Thank you so much for your glowing review of our Matanuksa Glacier Tour! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the spectacular views and diverse sights on the glacier tour. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments to Bill for his excellent guiding and wealth of knowledge. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure soon!

Fuheng_C

Apr 2024

The tour is amazing! Our guide is Bill. He is professional and knows a lot to the glacier. The beautiful weather makes the scenery even more surprising! The only flaw is the lunch included is just not bad not good…but you can have a good view in the restaurant.

Odyssey26679619603

Apr 2024

A highlight of our Alaska trip, an excursion that we hope to do again, it was truly an amazing day on the glacier:) Our guides Bill and Dawn were fantastic, a lot of passion, knowledge and respect for this beautiful place. We had a great time on the glacier and then a delicious meal with our small group at a lodge overlooking the glacier. Although it was gloomy in Anchorage when we left, the sun was shining 2 hours north east from it and casting beautiful light on the glacier. The hike itself is easy, the crampons provided are just perfect to ensure a safe walk. Highly recommend this activity, it’s probably a rare place where you can access a glacier easily from a road, and without having to be an skilled mountaineer to experience this beautiful icy landscape. Thanks again Bill & Dawn!

Response from Host

Apr 2024

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us on our Matanuska Glacier Tour! We're thrilled to hear that your excursion to the glacier was a highlight of your Alaska trip. Accessibility to such breathtaking natural wonders is indeed a rarity, and we're so happy to have shared that with you! Thank you for recommending our glacier excursion and hope to adventure with you again in the future!