Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion

4.79

4.8(58 reviews)

8 hours

English

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Overview

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English

8 hours

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The Matanuska Glacier is the largest and most magnificent glacier in Alaska with road access. We will drive you to within about 1/2 mile of the face of the glacier, where we'll start our hike. We'll be hiking on the glacier for two to two and a half hours, and walk about 2 to 3 miles. There is little elevation change, and the hike difficulty is rated as moderate.

The glacier is about a two-hour drive from Anchorage. We will stop about half way there for a restroom break, where you will also have the opportunity to purchase coffee and whatever you'd like to have to eat while we're out. Bottled water is provided.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Matanuska Glacier

Along the 2 hour drive to the Glacier, bear, moose, owls, eagles, foxes and porcupines are all possible to see. And along the way there are also many beautiful panoramic pictures to take.

2 hours • Admission Included

The Alaska Native people of Chickaloon are a mixture of Ahtna and Dena'ina Athabaskan. This is a small town where we will see a few shops, churches and homes.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion

Pickup included

What‘s Included

Use of Microspikes for traction while on the glacier.

Available at our half-way stop in the morning.

Pictures from your guide. Any photos we take will be made available to you free of charge.

Gratuities for your guide on the glacier are included.

We'll stop on our way to the glacier, where guests will be able to purchase lunch. There is a cooler onboard the van to keep food fresh while we're on the glacier.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

4.79

58 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Highly recommended
LULU L,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The weather is good which makes the whole glacier look blue. It’s so beautiful. The guide is nice and very knowledgeable about the glacier. Highly recommended.
Very friendly host /...
Laura L,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very friendly host / guide. Beautiful trip to the glacier with stunning views all along the way. Fantastic driver.
Don’t get your hopes up
Eric H,Jul 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
Long drive from Anchorage. Experience was good - it just wasn’t great. Van driver was erratic. Glacier guide was fantastic. Wet, cold day in July but we were on a glacier so seemed normal.
Honestly, the hike on the...
Kelly V,Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Honestly, the hike on the glacier itself was amazing! It was beautiful, and we had a super informative guide. Only thing that was t great was the van did not have any air and it was pretty hot and uncomfortable on the way home from the hike. Other than that, it was an amazing experience.
Great Day on Manansku Glacier
Ronald W,Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent small group experience. Hiking on the glacier was great and the scenery was spectacular. Highly recommend
Glacier tours are...
Ismary V,Dec 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Glacier tours are absolutely stunning. You get to see massive ice formations, and the scenery is just breathtaking.
Great tour
931kevint,Nov 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was great! Ryan was very helpful and his Communication was awesome. They provided spikes and assisted with putting them on so no one slips on the ice. The hike could have been a little longer but overall very detailed and hands on from the guides.
Hiking Matanuska Glacier
Lisa M,Aug 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
The bus ride with Dan and the Glacier hike with our guide Izzaboo was so much fun! Hiking Matanuska was a surreal experience.
Fun!
Kathi O,Jul 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Good fun day on the Glacier with Chris and Ryan! The ride with Ryan to and from was comfortable and efficient. Chris was excellent as a guide in the Glacier! Informative and fun!
Awesome Day !
Keeli B,Jun 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great way to see the Glacier up close! Ryan was super knowledgeable, patient, and lots of fun. The glacier is a sight to see! We made quick friends with the others in the group which made the ride to/from really fun.

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Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion

4.79

4.8(58 reviews)

8 hours

English

Mobile ticket

Show all 16 photos

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Matanuska Glacier

Along the 2 hour drive to the Glacier, bear, moose, owls, eagles, foxes and porcupines are all possible to see. And along the way there are also many beautiful panoramic pictures to take.

2 hours • Admission Included

The Alaska Native people of Chickaloon are a mixture of Ahtna and Dena'ina Athabaskan. This is a small town where we will see a few shops, churches and homes.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion

Pickup included

What‘s Included

Use of Microspikes for traction while on the glacier.

Available at our half-way stop in the morning.

Pictures from your guide. Any photos we take will be made available to you free of charge.

Gratuities for your guide on the glacier are included.

We'll stop on our way to the glacier, where guests will be able to purchase lunch. There is a cooler onboard the van to keep food fresh while we're on the glacier.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

4.79

58 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Highly recommended
LULU L,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The weather is good which makes the whole glacier look blue. It’s so beautiful. The guide is nice and very knowledgeable about the glacier. Highly recommended.
Very friendly host /...
Laura L,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very friendly host / guide. Beautiful trip to the glacier with stunning views all along the way. Fantastic driver.
Don’t get your hopes up
Eric H,Jul 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
Long drive from Anchorage. Experience was good - it just wasn’t great. Van driver was erratic. Glacier guide was fantastic. Wet, cold day in July but we were on a glacier so seemed normal.
Honestly, the hike on the...
Kelly V,Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Honestly, the hike on the glacier itself was amazing! It was beautiful, and we had a super informative guide. Only thing that was t great was the van did not have any air and it was pretty hot and uncomfortable on the way home from the hike. Other than that, it was an amazing experience.
Great Day on Manansku Glacier
Ronald W,Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent small group experience. Hiking on the glacier was great and the scenery was spectacular. Highly recommend
Glacier tours are...
Ismary V,Dec 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Glacier tours are absolutely stunning. You get to see massive ice formations, and the scenery is just breathtaking.
Great tour
931kevint,Nov 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was great! Ryan was very helpful and his Communication was awesome. They provided spikes and assisted with putting them on so no one slips on the ice. The hike could have been a little longer but overall very detailed and hands on from the guides.
Hiking Matanuska Glacier
Lisa M,Aug 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
The bus ride with Dan and the Glacier hike with our guide Izzaboo was so much fun! Hiking Matanuska was a surreal experience.
Fun!
Kathi O,Jul 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Good fun day on the Glacier with Chris and Ryan! The ride with Ryan to and from was comfortable and efficient. Chris was excellent as a guide in the Glacier! Informative and fun!
Awesome Day !
Keeli B,Jun 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great way to see the Glacier up close! Ryan was super knowledgeable, patient, and lots of fun. The glacier is a sight to see! We made quick friends with the others in the group which made the ride to/from really fun.