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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.
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
194 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Denesia H,
Apr 7, 2025
- Viator
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.
Kali B,
Apr 2, 2025
- Viator
A great day trip leaving from downtown Anchorage. Transportation is easy and provided! You will stop at a grocery store on the way to Manatuska for lunch. The glacier is a fun easy hike. The guides are knowledge and a lot of fun! Its a round trip!
Karen S,
Apr 1, 2025
- Viator
We had a nice two hour drive from Anchorage to Matanuska Glacier park. Our knowledge and friendly guide provided interesting trivia on Alaska and recommendations for Anchorage dining options. Instructions for the pick up location and time were easy to follow. We had a 20-minute stop at Palmer to use the restroom and pick up lunch at a chain supermarket. The supermarket had a Starbucks if you needed a cup of coffee. When we first got to Matanuska Glacier park, we first stopped at the gift shop to sign waivers. The building where we met our guide had plenty of restrooms. They had extra snow pants and gloves available if you forgot to bring your own. Our glacier tour was led by a knowledgable and friendly guide. The hike itself was nice and easy, with a little elevation and a few narrow crevasses. The landscape was incredibly beautiful and serene. There were multiple stops for instagram worthy photos. The visit to the glacier was well worth the fee and time. I would do this tour with again if we find ourselves back in Anchorage.
Kimberley W,
Mar 25, 2025
- Viator
Absolutely amazing. Fantastic scenery. Tour guide was great. He gave us a lot of information. Highly recommended this tour.
Kenna S,
Mar 14, 2025
- Viator
So much fun and so beautiful!! I was so glad we did this. The scenery was amazing and a very unique experience.
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