Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours 30 minutes

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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.

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Transportation From Downtown Anchorage

Knowledgeable Glacier Guides

Bottled water

Snacks

Glacier Walking Equipment

Gratuities

Lunch

What To Expect

Matanuska Glacier

Matanuska Glacier is a valley glacier in the US state of Alaska. At 27 miles long by 4 miles wide, it is the largest glacier accessible by car in the United States. The drive to is approximately 2 hours each direction with 4 hours total along the scenic Glenn Hwy.

3 hours•Admission Included

Glenn Highway

The Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway follows a path carved by ancient glaciers. Following the braided Matanuska River for over half its length.

4 hours•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

Reviews

4.81

202 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

185

Overall exceptional experience
Anthony P,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Lots of fun hiking up and around the glacier. The tour guide was fairly knowledgeable and the views of the glacier was extraordinary. My wife and I were joined by two other hikers, appreciated the small group.
Rude, arrogant driver with Alaska's Finest Tours and Adventures
Joan S,
Jun 6, 2025
- Viator
1.00
The tour at the glacier was fabulous. The guides there are just terrific, and it's an incredible place. However, our driver with the company that took us there, Alaska's Finest Tours and Adventures, was a real jerk -- belittling, rude, very arrogant. He was in his 60s or 70s and maybe has been driving too long. Who knows, but common courtesy is not too much to ask for. There are other tour companies that go to this place. Check the name of the company before you book and stay away from Alaska's Finest Tours and Adventures. I do recommend going here; just not with this company.
Great tour. Beautiful...
Linda G,
Jun 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great tour. Beautiful scenery and amazing hike on the Glacier. No trip to Alaska would be complete without a hike on a glacier. Gary, our tour guide was the best; sharing his knowledge and history of Alaska as well as personal experiences in the state and of the area we were visiting.
Great fun
Cathy S,
May 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great experience, fun and manageable. Awesome views . Guide was great . Views perfection . Blue pool was a highlight
Best excursion ever!
Denesia H,
Apr 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was the ABSOLUTE best day! We loved everything about this experience. Our driver Jim was super friendly, knowledgeable, understanding and helpful. The tour was listed on viator with the wrong start time but he was kind enough to wait on us. The drive up was gorgeous, but nothing could have prepared us for the breathtaking experience of actually hiking the glacier under the backdrop of majestic mountains! Our guide on the glacier (the nephew of the owner) was the perfect blend of informative and funny. The glacier itself, with those blues and blacks running through the ice took our breath away. The hike was easy, with plenty of photo opportunities. The snow machine ride back included a fast extra loop to get our adrenalin pumping even more as if the beauty of the day didn't do that enough. Highly highly recommend! 100% worth the money. Plan to tip both your guide and your driver.