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Experience the natural wonder of Alaska's Matanuska Glacier with our full-day guided tour. Beginning with a convenient pickup from downtown Anchorage, you'll embark on a scenic two-hour journey, driving through landscapes of towering mountains. Along the way, we'll stop at local eateries, offering you the chance to purchase lunch.
Upon reaching the glacier, a seasoned guide will equip you with crampons, making glacier navigation safe and manageable. Then, an all-terrain vehicle will transport you to the glacier's base. Here, you'll set off on foot to explore the glacier's icy expanse, discovering fascinating ice formations and gaining insight into the glacier's natural history from your knowledgeable guide.
After this unforgettable experience, we'll journey back to Anchorage, ensuring a comfortable drop-off in downtown. This tour is a perfect blend of adventure, education, and scenic beauty, offering an in-depth encounter with one of Alaska's most impressive glaciers.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Transportation From Downtown Anchorage
Knowledgeable Glacier Guides
Bottled water
Snacks
Glacier Walking Equipment
Gratuities
Lunch
Operated by Alaska's Finest Tours & Cruises
174 reviews
David B,Dec 8, 2024
Ben was our tour guide and he was great!! Just as advertised, we stopped at a grocery market to buy food, snacks and any last minute items to keep us warm. The shuttle doesn’t have the best insulation so your feet are going to get pretty cold on the drive up, I’d recommend buying plenty of foot warmers and putting them ON the drive up and another when you’re about to take the hike. Ben made sure to keep us entertained and also provided some tips on how to stay warm. The hike was great! They provided us with a lot of information and always made sure we weren’t getting too cold. Morgan was our guide on the hike, I’d recommend booking this tour! :)
Chen C,Dec 2, 2024
This was a quite good experience! They drive you to the glacier and then you have a glacier tour guide to take you to the glacier and show you the glacier knowledge! Quite cool. You need to really dress warm. Face coverage is a must.
Megan W,Dec 1, 2024
Beautiful trip. Well worth it and what a unique experience. Even the winter chill was not too bad. Just make sure you have lots of layers and bundle up.
Abraham P,Nov 14, 2024
Highly recommend!! A once in a lifetime experience. Our guide, Thomas (I believe that’s his name), was fabulous. He was very knowledgeable and friendly.
Joo C,Oct 26, 2024
The tour was amazing! Starting with Ina, she was a very kind guide and a very smooth driver. On the way to the glacier, she explained a bit about the Glacier and gave some insights about Alaska, Anchorage and some small towns we drove by. We stopped at Fred Meyer around 1 hour after we left Anchorage to grab something for lunch. Nick was our tour guide on the Glacier, and you could really see that he is very knowledgeable about it and has been doing these tours for quite some time. He explained things in great detail and was always willing to answer questions. The tour didn't disappoint me and although the price is a little bit in the expensive range, at the end of the day I was very happy and amazed by the tour, so I think it was all worth it!