Overview
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10 hours
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On this guided day tour you walk onto the unusual terrain of the Matanuska Glacier. You will see and learn about many glacial features such as seracs, moulons and crevasses. Don't forget your camera! This is an unparalleled, authentic activity. Tour price includes glacier access and guiding. Drive time is two hours each way, with a stop half way there where you can purchase lunch and snack items.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Adult pricing applies to all travelers (minimum age is 8-years old)
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk 3+ miles (5km) over uneven terrain.
What To Expect
Your day begins with pickup at your hotel, or at the downtown Visitor Center, in our comfortable Mercedes Sprinter van. Pickups are between 7:45 and 8:30AM, depending on location. As we head out of Anchorage your guide will talk about the City's history and key points of interest. Journeying north on the Glenn Highway your guide will share interesting information about the Matanuska Valley and the various communities along the way. After about 30 minutes, the natural beauty of the drive takes over as we enjoy the view of the Talkeetna and Chugach mountains and, on a clear day, the Alaska Range. The Matanuska River is our companion as we ascend to the Matanuska Glacier and arrive for your guided hike. The glacier guides will outfit you with ice spikes and helmets (in the summer); there are also hiking poles available for your use. These guides are experts in what the glacier has to offer each day, as well as its natural history. There will be lots of opportunities for great photos! After your approximately 2-hour adventure on the ice we head next door for lunch at an authentic Alaska lodge with an epic view of the glacier. Heading home after lunch we have the option to pull of at some scenic points in case you haven't gotten enough pictures for the day. 8 hours - $249.00 Departs 8:30 am Included: Glacier access and guiding Not included: Lunch, gratuities
Options
Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour
Glacier safety equipment Pickup included
What‘s Included
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Snacks
Free hotel pickup and drop-off
Refill your personal bottle, or enjoy our filtered glacier water from a recyclable paper cup
Live commentary on board
Lunch
Gratuities ($10-$20/person per guide)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
421 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience
Eugene B,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good tour but long day 10 hours over 2 hour ride out to the glacier each way. The glacier is overwhelming and the tour guides are very knowledgeable it’s a great experience to climb around on a glacier.
We went with Lori, the...
Thomas P,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We went with Lori, the owner, and had a wonderful time. Our group was great! We learned so much about glaciers, we weren’t even expecting that part of it.
Matanuska day tour
C2361EPericm,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Glacier hike was a phenomenal experience. Our guides where very knowledgeable and helpful. There were plenty of beautiful things to see and we got some great photos. Lunch after the hike was delicious and the beer was great.
A breakthrough adventure!
Journey21053971378,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent excursion! A breathtaking time!
Awesome experience
Kenneth H,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an amazing experience! Lori was great and had lots of educational information! I enjoyed how they pick you up from your hotel and drop you back off. Overall 10 out 10!
Glacier Hike
Mark S,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent adventure. Be prepared to walk some on uneven surfaces. Overall you won’t be disappointed!!
Wonderful tour with a knowledgeable guide
nilay2603,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was wonderful. The guide who picked us up from Anchorage was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The guides at the Glacier hike were also very knowledgeable. So many beautiful sceneries to see during the car ride as well as during the Glacier hike. All in all a wonderful tour. Strongly recommend
What a wonderful trip. Strongly recommend
Nilay C,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a wonderful and memorable trip. The guide who picked me up and drove to the glacier trail head was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Also the guide at the Gracier hike was also expert at their craft. And during the drive and during the hike so many beautiful sceneries. It's like a dream. Strongly recommend
A must do trip
Wen-Chiao,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Breath taking view and great experieince
Matanuska Glacier Hike
Amy D,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our excursion was rescheduled with Salmon Berry Tours. The excursion was incredible. Derek and Rachel were terrific in getting us to the glacier safely, taking us onto the glacier, and giving us a trip we will always remember. Highly recommend this excursion!
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