Join us for an unforgettable journey to the breathtaking Matanuska Glacier! Your adventure starts in downtown Anchorage, where you’ll board our comfortable van for a scenic two-hour drive north. Enjoy stunning Alaskan views and insightful commentary from your guide along the way. At the glacier, we will meet our expert guides who will lead you on approximately a two-hour trek across ancient ice, showcasing its incredible features. Learn about the glacier’s history and impact on the landscape. The moderate hike requires good balance, sturdy knees, and proper footwear. We provide all necessary glacier gear, including helmets and microspikes. After the trek, warm up with a hearty lunch at a nearby lodge with stunning glacier views. Snacks and water will be available throughout the trip. Conclude the day with a comfortable ride back to Anchorage, with drop-off at major downtown hotels. Our passionate glacier guides rely on tips to continue providing these exceptional experiences.
In demand: 15 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Matanuska Glacier Hike with Lunch Summer and Winter lasts about 8 hours.
Prices start at $330 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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.
It can: 15 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled pickup time. Our driver will meet you in front of the Egan Center, close to E Street, in a large white van for easy identification. Be prepared for a timely departure to ensure you enjoy the full tour experience! Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 14 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 21 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Alaskan Sights and Bites.
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Great day and our first glacier! Logan and Izzy were very knowledgeable, kind, and helpful!
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad Logan and Izzy helped make your first glacier experience such a great one. We really appreciate you joining us for the day!
Iceman Johnson was our guide on the glacier. He was energetic, informative, and knew the glacier well.
Thank you for the great review! We’re glad your glacier experience was informative, and memorable.
Guides were excellent, friendly, knowledgeable and patient. Views at the glacier were amazing and guide accommodated any special requests we had. Learned a lot about the history of Alaska from Logan on the drive.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re glad our guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating throughout your glacier adventure. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Logan, and we’re delighted you enjoyed the incredible views and Alaska history along the way!
What a great experience! Walking on a glacier was just amazing and magical. Our glacier guide Jason was amazing, he looked after us really well. Only bad thing was we didnt get any snacks or water the whole day even though it stated they provided it for everyone. If we had known we would have packed stuff. A 2hr drive there and 2hr back without water wasn't great. Lunch was really good and the view was amazing, but its not until 145pm so take your own water with you. No where to get water until lunch time. We spent 2 1/2 hrs on the glacier and we loved every minute!
Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear you had such an amazing experience on the glacier and that Jason took such great care of your group. Walking on Matanuska Glacier truly is unforgettable. We sincerely apologize that we failed to restock the complimentary water and snacks before your tour. That's completely on us, and we understand how disappointing that must have been, especially with the long drive and active hike before lunch. Thank you for bringing it to our attention—we've addressed the issue with our team to help ensure it doesn't happen again. We're glad you still had a magical day, and we appreciate your understanding.
Great tour with awesome tour guide! Highly recommend this tour. Includes yummy lunch of your choice from local diner with awesome views!
Thank You! We are glad you enjoyed the tour!
If you have a day in Anchorage, I highly recommend this excursion with Alaskan Sights and Bites. Chris was an outstanding host. We had a family of 12 take the tour and Chris made it 13. Very personable like he was part of the family and treated us the same. Very informative about his native Alaska and the tour itself was terrific. Just the right amount of time spent hiking the glacier with another informative guide. The glacier hike was followed by a terrific lunch with views of the glacier. All in all an outstanding day in the Anchorage area. As a large group, Chris also picked us up directly at our hotel which was a bonus. Alaskan Sights and Bites were also excellent in communicating with me, answering questions I had prior to our trip. Very highly recommended.
Thank you for the wonderful review! I’m so glad your family had such a great day on the Matanuska Glacier tour. It was truly a pleasure spending the day with your group, and I’m happy we could help make your time in Anchorage memorable. We really appreciate your recommendation!
We had an incredible experience on the Matanuska Glacier Hike with Lunch! Our tour guide, Chris, was outstanding. He was extremely knowledgeable about the area and shared fascinating information throughout the entire tour, pointing out interesting features and facts we would have otherwise missed. What really stood out was how much effort Chris made to get to know us and learn about our interests. He tailored the experience accordingly, making sure we spent extra time on the things we enjoyed most. Our glacier hike actually ran longer than scheduled, which we didn't mind at all because it was so engaging and memorable. Chris never rushed us and encouraged us to take in the experience and enjoy the moment. He was also happy to take photos for us, which allowed us to fully enjoy the hike while still capturing great memories. The glacier itself was absolutely breathtaking, and the delicious lunch was the perfect addition to an already fantastic day. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Alaska. Thank you, Chris, for making it such a special experience!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I’m thrilled to hear you had such an incredible experience on the Matanuska Glacier Hike with Lunch. It was such a pleasure getting to know you and learning more about your interests throughout the day. I’m so glad we were able to spend extra time enjoying the parts of the experience that meant the most to you. The Matanuska Glacier is truly breathtaking, and I’m happy you had time to take it all in, capture great photos, and enjoy lunch along the way. Thank you again for joining us and for recommending the tour to others visiting Alaska. I really appreciate it!
Chris was amazing! He knows a lot of information about Anchorage, glacier, and Alaska. The restaurant choice was excellent too! Nice view and tasty food. Thank you! Best wishes to you!
Thank you so much for the kind words and best wishes! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time with Chris, from the Anchorage and glacier stories to the great views and tasty food. We’re so glad you joined us for a true taste of Alaska!
What a great hike and we appreciated Luke as our tour guide! We had a great time and would recommend
Thank you for the review!
Love the tour…. and something that was really nice is that they have ice pants and sunglasses that they allow you to use for free. The tour guy was amazing as well
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled you loved the tour and that the extra touches like the ice pants and sunglasses made it even more enjoyable. I’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to your guide—they’ll really appreciate it!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matanuska Glacier Hike with Lunch Summer and Winter | 8 hours | 5.0 (21) | $330 | |
 Matanuska Glacier Winter Tour | 8 hours | 5.0 (155) | $431 | View |
 Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour | 10 hours | 4.9 (454) | $329 | View |
 Matanuska Glacier Summer Tour | 8 hours | 4.9 (81) | $431 | View |
 Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting | 8h 30min | 4.9 (110) | $315 | View |
 Matanuska Glacier Guided Hike from Anchorage with Gear Included | 8 hours | 4.9 (85) | $329 | View |
 Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion | 8 hours | 4.8 (58) | $319 | View |