Glacier Hike on Matanuska Glacier - Best Vacation Value
Overview
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7 hours 30 minutes
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Walk on an authentic Alaska Glacier.
This is a life changing experience goes beyond any sightseeing tour or activity shuttle. This is an epic activity that is "boots to the ground" adventure, however the level of involvement is entirely at the traveler's discretion.
The excursion is senior friendly and scaled for extreme levels.
Departs downtown Anchorage and heads northward outside its city limits. Enjoy an abundance of scenic and mountainous views.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Free Photography Lessons
Bottled Alaska Pure Glacier water
You'll be outfitted with proper spiked footwear, helmet, a safety orientation
What To Expect
Boots-to-ground excitement. Walk on one of the largest glacier near Anchorage. Be guided safely by trained experts. Walk, touch and enjoy the exhilarating hike using professional safety gear. You'll be outfitted with proper spiked footwear, helmet, a safety orientation so you feel comfortable walking and navigating on this wonderous blue ice. We depart early morning from Anchorage and drive northbound. Driving a scenic mountainous area of the Matanuska Valley. Wildlife viewing is high as we enter those deep wilderness areas of Anchorage.
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Glacier Hike on Matanuska Glacier - Best Vacation Value
Reviews
451 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An AMAZING experience
Tuanxn216,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the HIGHLIGHT of our trip. The guide was punctual, knowledgeable, and welcoming. We had a larger group and we had a great time. The van was nice and toasty and we got to do everything we wanted. It was an incredible experience and I'd highly recommend to anyone visiting Alaska!
Glacier Hike
albr0wn68,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Holly was fantastic. The scenery was amazing! Overall, it was a great trip, and well worth the money. I would definitely do it again.
A must see from anchorage!
sara M,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Holly was wonderful! Gave us interesting information on the way to the glacier and made the time go by pretty quickly. The quick snow machine ride and glacial hike were a once in a lifetime experience.
once in a lifetime, 100% recommend
Sarah P,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing experience! Holly was our main guide and Chris was our glacier certified guide. Both were super knowledgeable, and Holly took pictures of us throughout so we could enjoy the experience and not to have to worry about always getting a great pic. Our group ended up being small (8) which worked out well. We had a variety of physical fitness levels but everyone made it through. It was mostly pretty easy with a few moderately strenuous parts. Per the guides, the trail changes depending on what time of year you go so some may be easier and some may be harder than what I experienced. You get to go through some of the crevices which is super cool but it is a tight squeeze in a few places. Make sure you bring hat, gloves, and wear boots. They give you slip-on cleats to go over your shoes so you have tractions on the ice. We stopped at a local grocery store on the way with a deli area to pick up what we wanted for lunch after the hike so you have some choice in what you get to eat. Overall, this was definitely worth the money and incredible to think that you are hiking through ice that is hundreds of feet deep and that has been around for hundreds of years. The ride to/from the glacier is about 2 hours each way but is absolutely gorgeous and we saw like 8 bald eagles. Highly recommend this trip and this company. If I had been able to stay in Alaska a few more days, I would have 100% chosen to go on another PicTours trip.
Unforgettable Matanuska Glacier Hike!
Explorer22057924506,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This glacier hike was absolutely incredible! The scenery was breathtaking, and walking across the ice felt like stepping into another world. Our guide, Hunter, as a local born and raised made the experience unforgettable-super knowledgeable, funny, and patient with a great balance of safety and adventure. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide or a better day on the Matanuska. Highly recommend this tour - and if you can, ask for Hunter!
Fantastic trip
73keithe,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time ….Holly our tour guide was very informative and professional.. she lets everyone us know how much she loved Alaska and the company she works for… I wish my sales managers had her attitude and love for the job.. we could not have been more happy with being with Holly as our tour guide … we will come back and ask for Holly
An Unforgettable Glacier Experience
Melchor B,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The Matanuska Glacier Hike was truly unforgettable—especially for us coming from the Philippines, where glaciers are unheard of. Being up close to the ice was surreal. Our guide, Hunter, was incredibly knowledgeable and made sure everyone felt safe while sharing fascinating insights about Alaska’s history and geography. We left with hearts full of awe and memories that will last forever. Truly, a must-do adventure!
Nice experience
Pioneer02321244905,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience! Our guide was friendly and passionate, making the whole trip even more enjoyable. The scenery was stunning, the weather was perfect, and everything went smoothly.
Outstanding Tour and Guide
H9480WWrickj,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour all started with Patrick, and what an outstanding tour it was. Out tour was on 9/28/25. Patrick picked us up at the pre-determined location on time. Stopped at several awe inspiring locations on the way to Maranuska Glacier for unique and great photos. When we got to the Glacier, Patrick was right there with us and the location tour guide throughout the whole time. The sights were once in a lifetime moments. Patrick also was there to take pictures with our phones so we could be in it together. We had a great time and would definitely do this again should we make it back up to Alaska. Patrick made drive from downtown Anchorage to the Glacier fun. It wasn't a sit in the van and look out the window.
Great tour
Marco G,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely brilliant tour! I highly recommend it, particularly for solo travellers. Really good fun with very friendly and knowledgable guides.
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