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Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Summer Hike And Tour
Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour
Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Summer Hike And Tour

Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

By Alaska's Finest Tours & Cruises
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$493 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Experience the natural wonder of Alaska's Matanuska Glacier with our full-day guided tour. Beginning with a convenient pickup from city centre Anchorage, you'll embark on a scenic two-hour journey, driving through landscapes of towering mountains. Along the way, we'll stop at local eateries, offering you the chance to purchase lunch.

Upon reaching the glacier, a seasoned guide will equip you with crampons, making glacier navigation safe and manageable. Then, an all-terrain vehicle will transport you to the glacier's base. Here, you'll set off on foot to explore the glacier's icy expanse, discovering fascinating ice formations and gaining insight into the glacier's natural history from your knowledgeable guide.

After this unforgettable experience, we'll journey back to Anchorage, ensuring a comfortable drop-off in city centre. This tour is a perfect blend of adventure, education, and scenic beauty, offering an in-depth encounter with one of Alaska's most impressive glaciers.

Activity location

  • Palmer
    • Palmer, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 546 W 4th Ave
    • 546 West 4th Avenue
    • 99501, Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour
  • Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes8h 30m
    8h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30 am
Price details
AU$493.24 x 1 AdultAU$493.24
Total
Price is AU$493.24
Until Thu, 3 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport From City centre Anchorage
  • What's includedWhat's includedKnowledgeable Glacier Guides
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedSnacks
  • What's includedWhat's includedGlacier Walking Equipment
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Matanuska Glacier
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Glenn Highway
  • 4h
The Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway follows a path carved by ancient glaciers. Following the braided Matanuska River for over half its length.
Palmer
  • 1h
During the tour we will stop in Palmer Alaska and allow you time to purchase lunch at a local supermarket. Just 45 minutes from Anchorage, this picturesque little town has agriculture flair. Start your adventure in this ‘country' at the Palmer Visitor Information Centre. Don't forget to pick up a city centre walking map while you're there.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPalmer
    • Palmer, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE546 W 4th Ave
    • 546 West 4th Avenue
    • 99501, Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

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10.0 out of 10

Kimberley_W

Reviewed on Viator
25 Mar 2025
Absolutely amazing. Fantastic scenery. Tour guide was great. He gave us a lot of information. Highly recommended this tour.
10.0 out of 10

Kenna_S

Reviewed on Viator
14 Mar 2025
So much fun and so beautiful!! I was so glad we did this. The scenery was amazing and a very unique experience.
8.0 out of 10

Lily_M

Reviewed on Viator
14 Mar 2025
The company I booked with told me less than 24 hours before my booking that it wouldn't go ahead due to the fact that I was the only one that signed up. However, they were quick to get me in with another group doing the same hike and with them, I had an amazing experience! I think they are partner companies so it was no trouble and Lauri was amazing!
10.0 out of 10

Mark_S

Reviewed on Viator
5 Mar 2025
Fabulous experience with very nice people. Wonderful good times. Both glacier guide and travel guide were excellent Thank you
10.0 out of 10

CHENGBIN_Y

Reviewed on Viator
3 Mar 2025
It was a wonderful trip and the glacier mountain was really awesome. The guide was friendly with us and I recommend to other tourists to book this tour.
10.0 out of 10

Christopher_L

Reviewed on Viator
17 Feb 2025
Such an amazing opportunity. We first drove to where the glacier was at, while stopping at many scenic spots. Carl, the driver and tour guide, was amazing :) He made sure the group was comfortable and prepared for the glacier hike with clothing preparations. At the glacier itself, we had Johnson who led the hike expedition, where we saw unique ice formations, ice caves, and beautiful snow with the scenic background. The ice slide was amazing. Shoutout to both Johnson and Carl! Highly rec!
10.0 out of 10

pongpat_A

Reviewed on Viator
13 Feb 2025
One of my bucket list, if you have a chance to visit, take around 2 hours from Downtown Anchorage, awesome tour, shout out to Glacier tour guide Morgan
10.0 out of 10

Huifang_T

Reviewed on Viator
5 Feb 2025
Loved this trip to walk on the glacier. Although it was quite cold, our guide offered free warmer. If you have never had any experience on glacier hiking, this is good and it is not difficult.
10.0 out of 10

Xun_Z

Reviewed on Viator
20 Jan 2025
A super fantastic memory!!! Our tour guide and driver are responsible and kind. They helped me take great photos of pretty glaciers and mountains. They gave us foot and hand warmers to ensure our warm feelings. So sweet and friendly!
10.0 out of 10

Tamara_G

Reviewed on Viator
9 Jan 2025
We went to this tour on January 1st and we had the best time!! Our guide was amazing, answering all our questions and teaching us so much! Totally worth the money! If you're planning on going, just make sure you FOLLOW ALL THE RULES please. Our guide was clear when asking not to touch the snow or be stepping out of the trail, and still people were doing that. Let's respect nature in the first place, and the guide that is providing us such an amazing experience.

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