Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion
Overview
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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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
Meeting and Pickup
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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.
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.
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Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion
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Reviews
56 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Don’t get your hopes up
Eric H,
Jul 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Long 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
4.00Honestly, 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
5.00Excellent 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
5.00Glacier 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
5.00The 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
5.00The 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
5.00Good 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
5.00Great 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.
Awesome Experience, Definitely Recommend
johnlU6961PW,
Jun 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00awesome experience! was so fun. Ryan was a fantastic tour guide and our tour guide at the glacier - I forget his name - was so knowledgeable and amazing. felt safe and taken care of the whole time
Excellent trip
Natalie G,
Apr 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome experience. Ryan and the crew and the crew at the glacier were all knowledgeable and friendly and made this an unforgettable excursion. Highly recommend!
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