Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion

Overview

Available languages

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Available at our half-way stop in the morning.

Use of Microspikes for traction while on the glacier.

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

Please be prepared to add a gratuity for your glacier guide if he or she provides great service.

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.

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

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Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion

Pickup included

Reviews

4.83

54 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great Day on Manansku Glacier
Ronald W,
Jun 8, 2025
- 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
- Viator
5.00
Glacier tours are absolutely stunning. You get to see massive ice formations, and the scenery is just breathtaking.
Hiking Matanuska Glacier
Lisa M,
Aug 8, 2024
- 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
- 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
- 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.