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 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.
What‘s Included
Free Photography Lessons
Bottled Alaska Pure Glacier water
You'll be outfitted with proper spiked footwear, helmet, a safety orientation
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Glacier Hike on Matanuska Glacier - Best Vacation Value
Reviews
461 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience!
THalsell,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Holly did a great job and provided some really good information prior to arrival at the Glacier. The glacier itself was fascinating and beautiful in such a different way. So cool to be able to walk out on the river and the glacier.
Amazing Hike at Matanuska Hike GLACIER National Park.
Piyanan O,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My 1st time in my life to visit Anchorage , Alaska and I choose this tour , so them come to pick up at the hotel and on the road the guide tour explains for the story and history about Anchorage and hiking to Matanuska ..the guide name is Lori .. she nice and kindly and then when I arrived at the Glacier they have another guide that's will bring us to walked and Hike up to the mountain. His name is Tom.. he so nice and funny I love that!!, he explained about to walking to the mountain and tell about the ice or Glacier Matanuska... I have had great experience for my short vacation here live this tour . I will recommended for my friends and family.
Extremely well organized....
Zoe F,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Extremely well organized. It’s a day trip but doesn’t feel like it and is a great and safe way to see Matanuska Glacier. Experience of a lifetime! Holly was an exceptional guide!
Must do!
Mariela E,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything from start to finish was simply SPECTACULAR! The staff was funny, attentive, and full of great information. They were especially helpful with our not as fit members. Would recommend to anyone. Do the ice slide! Its fantastic
A must do when visiting Anchorage
berniebreslin,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Truly a surreal experience. Phil and Petra took great care of us. Would highly recommend as a must do when visiting Anchorage.
Great sights and very accommodating for mobility issues!
922adityav,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing time and saw some very beautiful sights. My mom and brother had mobility issues and could not do the 2-3 mile hike but they were able to accommodate an alternate option for us so we still were able to experience this once in a lifetime sight!
Amazing Tour
Mei J,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great experience with Hunter today, we are so lucky to have him, this is the best tour that we had here in Alaska , I highly recommend this tour to everyone to experience this amazing once in a lifetime tour
Life experience!
Guillermo G,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We went in winter, we have to go well equipped for very low temperatures but also when arriving at the glacier and before starting the tour the team lent us snow pants and were very careful that no one went out on the tour without what was necessary to face that extreme condition. Mention apart deserves our guide HUNTER, he is a great professional! Your guide made a perfect experience also an epic! Congratulations HUNTER and thank you very much!
Fantastic experience! Favorite in Alaska!
eudorae147,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We met up with the group at 7:35 and drove 2 hrs to the glacier. There was a stop halfway at Fred Meyer to pick up lunch. The glacier tour was about 2 hours total - there is a trailer to stay warm and put on spikes (which are provided). I was nervous about temps since with windchill it was -20 F! But honestly it was not that cold once you're in the glacier since it's shielded from the wind. Absolutely incredible tour that's nothing like we've ever done! It is not strenuous and the hike is only about 1.5 miles but it's cold! I wore hand warmers and foot warmers both and was sufficient with many layers. Patrick was our PicTours guide and he was one of the best guides we've ever had! He shared many amazing tid bits about Alaska during our bus ride - and he has the best most positive attitude of all time. You can tell how much he loves the tour and it makes the experience so much better! Thank you Patrick for an amazing experience and a once in a lifetime memory!
Fantastic tour! Favorite in Alaska!
Eudora E,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We met up with the group at 7:35 and drove 2 hrs to the glacier. There was a stop halfway at Fred Meyer to pick up lunch. The glacier tour was about 2 hours total - there is a trailer to stay warm and put on spikes (which are provided). I was nervous about temps since with windchill it was -20 F! But honestly it was not that cold once you’re in the glacier since it’s shielded from the wind. Absolutely incredible tour that’s nothing like we’ve ever done! It is not strenuous and the hike is only about 1.5 miles but it’s cold! I wore hand warmers and foot warmers both and was sufficient with many layers. Patrick was our PicTours guide and he was one of the best guides we’ve ever had! He shared many amazing tid bits about Alaska during our bus ride - and he has the best most positive attitude of all time. You can tell how much he loves the tour and it makes the experience so much better! Thank you Patrick for an amazing experience and a once in a lifetime memory!
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