L
Highly recommended
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.
Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $319 / person
- Location
- Anchorage, United States
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 58 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 14
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Alaska Adventure Guides
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
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.
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
What's included
Included
Use of Microspikes for traction while on the glacier.
Available at our half-way stop in the morning.
Pictures from your guide. Any photos we take will be made available to you free of charge.
Gratuities for your guide on the glacier are included.
Not included
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.
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
4.8
58 reviews
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion take?
Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion cost?
Prices start at $319 per person for this Anchorage experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. 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** Pickup points include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport, Inlet Tower Hotel & Suites.
What languages is Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 14 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 58 verified reviews; it is run by Alaska Adventure Guides.
Reviews(58)
L
Very friendly host /...
Very friendly host / guide. Beautiful trip to the glacier with stunning views all along the way. Fantastic driver.
Operator response
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!
E
Don’t get your hopes up
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.
K
Honestly, the hike on the...
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.
R
Great Day on Manansku Glacier
Excellent small group experience. Hiking on the glacier was great and the scenery was spectacular. Highly recommend
I
Glacier tours are...
Glacier tours are absolutely stunning. You get to see massive ice formations, and the scenery is just breathtaking.
1 people found this helpful
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Great tour
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.
L
Hiking Matanuska Glacier
The bus ride with Dan and the Glacier hike with our guide Izzaboo was so much fun! Hiking Matanuska was a surreal experience.
1 people found this helpful
K
Fun!
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!
K
Awesome Day !
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.
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