Matanuska Glacier Summer Tour
Beskrivelse
Besøg Alaskas største vejtilgængelige gletscher og udforske blå isis på denne vidunderlige helgedagstur.
Turmuligheder
Rejseplan
Palmer er en by i og bydelens sæde for Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, beliggende 42 miles (68 km) nordøst for Anchorage på Glenn Highway i Matanuska Valley. Det er den niende-største by i Alaska og er vært for den årlige Alaska State Fair.
Matanuska-floden er en 75-mile (121 km) lang flod i Southcentral Alaska, der flyder gennem en bred dal syd for Alaska Range kendt som Matanuska Valley.
Med sine 27 miles lang og 4 miles bred er det Alaskas største gletsjer tilgængelig ad landevejen. Det kan også prale af et af de mest tilgængelige områder at gå på af enhver gletscher i Alaska. Forundre dig over is, der blev dannet for 10.000 år siden højt i Chugach-bjergene. Din dag starter med en storslået naturskøn køretur langs Glenn Highway med en fantastisk udsigt over bjergene og masser af tid til fotostop. Dernæst kører vi til gletsjerens tå for at gå op for vores issko og hjelme og begynde at udforske gletsjeren til fods. Hver dag er unik på grund af gletsjerens dynamiske natur. Vi bruger generelt to timer og går tre miles på isen. Til sidst stopper vi til frokost på et lokalt spisested med en fantastisk udsigt over gletsjeren. Dette er en enestående mulighed for at udforske glacialis!
Glacier View er en landsby langs Glenn Highway, som er hjemsted for Matanuska-gletsjeren.
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Hvad er inkluderet
Rejsendes vurderinger
Vigtig information
- Rejsende skal mindst være i moderat fysisk form
- Hvad skal man medbringe:
- Varmt lagetøj
- Solbriller
- Kamera eller mobiltelefon kamera
- Varm hat og handsker
- Vi kræver, at deltagerne bærer robuste, stivssolede sko på denne tur
- Vores minimumsalder for at deltage på turen er 8 år. For grupper med yngre individer, udforsk vores Private Matanuska Glacier mulighed.
- BEMÆRK VENLIGST: Bestillinger foretaget inden for 24 timer efter rejsedatoen afventer bekræftelse
Anmeldelser(69)
Such a great experience and SO worth the money! JJ and Ben were excellent guides and made the car ride pass so quickly. They were both also so knowledgeable about the glacier and Alaska in general and kept us super safe on the glacier. They also provided great snacks and made a reservation at the restaurant for us. Our tour purchase also covered our meal + a drink which was great. 10/10 would recommend this tour especially with JJ and Ben!! Just a note if you don’t have hiking boots you should definitely rent them, lots of places in Anchorage do so!
Great tour with Matt and Sammy. Would definitely recommend! We had so much fun hiking the glacier.
Thank you so much for the great review! We're so glad you had such a fun time hiking the glacier with Matt and Sammy — they'll be thrilled to hear it! Exploring Matanuska Glacier on foot is such a special experience, and it's wonderful that they helped make it such an enjoyable one for you. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to see you back in Alaska for another adventure with Greatland Adventures soon!
This was a great adventure! The guide was super friendly and knowledgeable! Bill was great! 100% recommend.
Thank you for your review of our Matanuska Glacier Tour! We're so glad you had the best day with Bill! Happy Travels!
This was our first visit to Alaska, and this tour was the perfect way to start our trip. We had arrived in Anchorage from New York the night before, getting to our hotel well after 10 PM. Despite the early pickup, our guide Bill arrived right on time and even texted us to let us know he was waiting in the lobby. The drive to Matanuska Glacier took about two hours, with beautiful scenery along the way. Once we arrived, we put on our crampons and headed out onto the glacier. Walking on the ice and experiencing the incredible landscape of snow, ice, and meltwater up close was truly unforgettable. Our group consisted of only six people, which felt like the perfect size. Bill was knowledgeable, friendly, and happy to answer questions about the glacier and the surrounding area. One memorable moment was drinking some of the pure glacier meltwater flowing through the ice—a unique experience I wouldn't have wanted to miss. We spent approximately 2 to 2.5 hours hiking on the glacier, exploring its fascinating features and taking in the stunning views. Afterward, we had lunch at the Long Rifle Lodge. I highly recommend the Grilled Salmon Burger - it was excellent. Overall, this was a fantastic experience and one of the highlights of our Alaska trip. If you're looking for an unforgettable way to experience Matanuska Glacier, I highly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for this incredibly detailed and heartfelt review of our Matanuska Glacier Tour! What a wonderful way to kick off your first trip to Alaska. We're so glad Bill made that early pickup feel effortless — even after a late arrival from New York — with that on-time, thoughtful touch of texting ahead. That's exactly the kind of care we want every guest to experience. It sounds like the glacier itself delivered in every way — from the scenic two-hour drive, to strapping on crampons and walking across that incredible landscape of ice, snow, and meltwater. Drinking straight from the glacier is such a special moment, and we love that your small group of six made the experience feel personal and unhurried. Bill's knowledge and friendliness really shine through in your story, and we'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him! And we couldn't agree more about the Grilled Salmon Burger at Long Rifle Lodge — the perfect way to cap off a glacier hike! Thank you for such a thorough and glowing recommendation. We're honored this was a highlight of your Alaska trip, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure with Greatland Adventures!
My husband, 12 year old son, and I spent our first day in Alaska going to the Matanuska glacier with Matt and JJ from Greatland. They picked us up promptly at 8, and we headed towards the glacier. They were awesome guys and gave a ton of insight about the Anchorage area and Alaska in general. When we got to the glacier, they navigated the process for us and gave us our gear. The tour was awesome and just the three of us. The guys showed us a lot of different features on the glacier and took pictures of us. They were awesome with my son as well. Lunch was at a local eatery with a glacier view. Good was great, and we all chatted while we ate. The way back was much of the same…pointing out things, answering our questions, and just being a generally fantastic cook experience. I would highly recommend Greatland Adventures, based on this experience. The glacier was like being on another planet, and the tour was personalized it made the experience that much more amazing! Highly highly recommend!
Wow, thank you so much for this incredible review! We are absolutely thrilled that your family’s first day in Alaska was spent with us at the Matanuska Glacier. Matt and JJ are indeed a phenomenal duo, and I’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to them—they’ll be delighted to hear they made such a great impression on your son! We love showing off the beauty of the glacier and providing that personalized, unhurried experience. It sounds like you had the perfect day, from exploring the ice to enjoying that great local lunch view. Thank you for choosing our Matanuska Glacier to kick off your Alaskan vacation. We hope to welcome your family back for more adventures in the future!
Excellent experience exploring the glacier. Lots of time on the ice, crossing crevasses and drinking straight from the meltwater
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you enjoyed your time exploring the Matanuska Glacier and getting plenty of time out on the ice. Drinking fresh glacier meltwater definitely makes for a unique and unforgettable adventure. We hope to see you again for more Alaskan adventures!
Great tour, very knowledgeable guide, and an amazing lunch afterwards that leaves you speechless with the view of the glacier that u just hiked thru
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review for our Matanuska Glacier Walk tour! Glad you had an awesome day. Hope you travel with Greatland Adventures again. Thank you!
Awesome experience! Picked me up and dropped me off at my hotel. It was a day of breathtaking sites!
Thank you for your reveiw of our Matanuska Glacier Summer Tour! Happy Travels
Went on the summer Matanuska glacier tour and had a great time! The tour guide, Phil, was awesome & very friendly. He knew so much about the glacier. I also really appreciated the complimentary transportation from Anchorage!
Thank you so much of your kind review of our Matanuska Glacier Summer Tour! We're so happy you had a great time with Phil! Thanks again and we hope yo adventure with you again in the future!
Had a wonderful time touring the glacier, even though it rained most of the day. Megan was a great guide and very knowledgeable. She let my daughter borrow her gloves and a coat since she was a little cold. Megan even dropped us off at our bed and breakfast in Palmer, AK! I highly recommend greatland adventures..
Thank you so much for your kind review of our Matanuska Glacier Summer Tour! We're happy to hear that you had a great time exploring the glacier, even with the rainy weather (which can make the glacier appear even bluer!). Megan is a fantastic guide and we're so glad she helped make the day comfortable and memorable for your family—she truly goes above and beyond! We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you on another adventure in the future!
