Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
Sutton is a small town located on the Glenn Highway between Palmer and Glennallen, and a convenient place to fill up on gas and snacks for visitors headed to attractions like Matanuska Glacier and Sheep Mountain.On our way to the Matanuska Glacier
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will be in contact the day before your tour to confirm your reservation, pickup location and pickup time. We drive a Silver Ford Econoline van labeled, or red Chevy Express van, labeled Alaska Adventure Guides. If you're not at a hotel, we can meet you at the Fred Meyer store at 1000 E Northern Lights in Anchorage, or 13401 Old Glenn in Eagle River. Pickup MAY be available at Airbnbs in the Anchorage area. Please check with us when you have the address if this applies to you. **Pickup is NOT available at the Alyeska Resort**
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(58)
The weather is good which makes the whole glacier look blue. It’s so beautiful. The guide is nice and very knowledgeable about the glacier. Highly recommended.
Very friendly host / guide. Beautiful trip to the glacier with stunning views all along the way. Fantastic driver.
Thank you Laura! We greatly appreciate your feedback and are so excited you had a great time! We hope to see you for another exciting adventure next time you're in Alaska!
Long 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 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.
Excellent small group experience. Hiking on the glacier was great and the scenery was spectacular. Highly recommend
Glacier tours are absolutely stunning. You get to see massive ice formations, and the scenery is just breathtaking.
The 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.
The bus ride with Dan and the Glacier hike with our guide Izzaboo was so much fun! Hiking Matanuska was a surreal experience.
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!
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.
