Matanuska Glacier Adventure: Full Day Hiking & Scenic Tour in Alaska
4.9
108 Ratings
Anchorage
Embark on a full-day guided tour of Alaska's Matanuska Glacier. Explore the icy expanse, learn about its natural history, and enjoy breathtaking scenery on this adventure-packed experience.
Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Matanuska Glacier - Matanuska Glacier is a valley glacier in the US state of Alaska. At 27 miles long by 4 miles wide, it is the largest glacier accessible by car in the United States. The drive to is approximately 2 hours each direction with 4 hours total along the scenic Glenn Hwy.
What's Included
  • Transportation from Downtown Anchorage
  • Expert Glacier Guides
  • Complimentary Bottled Water
  • Assorted Snacks Included
  • Glacier Walking Gear Provided
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Join us for a daylong expedition to Alaska’s majestic Matanuska Glacier, starting with a stress-free pickup from the heart of Anchorage. Our journey of two scenic hours will take us through stunning mountainous terrains. There will be pit stops at local dining spots where you can grab a meal.

When we get to the glacier, our experienced guide will provide you with crampons for safe and easy glacier traversal. A robust all-terrain vehicle will then take you to the starting point of the glacier. From here, you begin your on-foot exploration of the glacier’s frosty expanses. You’ll encounter amazing ice structures and acquire wisdom about the glacier’s natural evolution from our well-informed guide.

Once the memorable exploit concludes, we will take you back to Anchorage, ensuring a fuss-free drop-off in downtown. This tour is an exceptional mix of thrill, learning, and picturesque scenery, promising an immersive experience with one of Alaska’s distinguished glaciers.

Location
546 W 4th Ave
West 4th Avenue
We meet all travelers at the Visit Anchorage Log Cabin Visitor Center in Downtown Anchorage. Street parking downtown is limited to 2 hours so we suggest parking at 5th & B Street Garage (420 B St Anchorage, AK), within a 10-minute walking distance of our pickup point.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kathy_o
Jun 7, 2024
Helping Hand - The glacier was beautiful and the guides were knowledgeable and kind and so very helpful. It was nice to learn a lot about the different glacier and fun to learn how to walk on ice with spikes. I had trouble with my ankle and had a constant helping hand. It made the whole experience more enjoyable. “Aunt” Gary also was a very entertaining and an informative driver and guide for Alaska.
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Joe_b
Jun 6, 2024
Worth the trip - Everyone from driver Ina to our tour guides were extremely friendly and knowledgeable of the state & glacier. Would highly recommend.
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Brittany_s
Jun 6, 2024
Wonderful adventure - Wonderful tour all around. The drive was beautiful and the tour guide both at the glacier and at the bus ride were knowledgeable and fun! I was a solo traveler and had a great time! I wish we went a little deeper into the glacier but we got to see some stunning views either way!
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Jiamei_m
Jun 5, 2024
Must do on my list - A must do on my list, will come back ! Had a good 2 and half hours hike, beautiful views and amazing hiking, never done this before, if you come , you will not get disappointed at all!
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Steven_h
Jun 2, 2024
Don't miss this trip! - An amazing experience, highly recommended. The hiking/ climbing gets a little tough at times but is manageable for most adults and older kids. Aunt Gary was a great driver and tour guide.
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Rona_s
May 29, 2024
Iconic Alaskan Experience - We had a fabulous day in the glacier. Interesting glacier science and history. Beautiful formations. Great guides. Ethan and Annika.
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Shivanacodling
May 29, 2024
So worth it! - This tour was great! I am so glad I went. “Aunt” Gary was our tour guide on the drive to the glacier and he was very knowledgeable about Alaska. I was engaged and interested the whole time. We also would stop whenever we saw wildlife. (We saw 4 moose!) The glacier was so cool. Our guide on the ice was Alyssa and she was also great. She taught us a lot about glaciers and showed us around and helped take photos. I really enjoyed this and would fully recommend!
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Abhinavk977
May 29, 2024
Amazing experience - It was an amazing experience from start to finish. Our pickup person Greg shared a lot of facts and insights about Alaska and about the tour. The hiking guide was pretty great and gave us supporting gear including crampons for walking on the glacier and ensured it was a safe journey. The surrounding views of the glacier were really amazing and worth the effort to see all the different areas of the glacier including ice caves and crevices.
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Ashish_s
May 27, 2024
Amazing - Amazing experience . Guided tour. Journey with the tour guide was also great. Driver who drove from anchorage was also very friendly and knowledgeable.
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Bhavik
May 24, 2024
Go for it without a doubt!!! - Hike to Matanuska Glacier was an unforgettable experience . Our pickup person Greg kept us entertained with historic facts and stories around alaska on the way to glacier. Trek guide also shared his experience on glacier. Overall it was a great experience
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