Matanuska Glacier Adventure: Full Day Hiking & Scenic Tour in Alaska

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: 24 hours
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…

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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Lailaaq2757no
Dec 25, 2024
Amazing tour!! Highly recommend!! - It was amazing, the glacier itself is beautiful and a really cool adventure to do. To make this even better, Ben the driver was amazing and Alisa the guide in the glacier itself was AMAZING! She explained everything, let us have time for pictures and in the big frozen lake she let us just play and have fun for a bit before heading back, it was a wonderful experience and i recommend it to everone!
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Huan_z
Dec 20, 2024
Fantastic view! - Fantastic view the glaciers with walking into the glacier and see it with no distance. The guide also gives professional intro of the glacier and we understsnd better of it.
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Sojeong_p
Dec 10, 2024
Such a Memorable Hike! - I had the incredible opportunity to go on a Matanuska Glacier hiking tour guided by Chris, and it was an unforgettable experience! Chris was not only knowledgeable about the glacier’s history and geology but also made the hike fun and engaging. His expertise and passion for the area were evident every step of the way, and he made sure we were all safe and comfortable while exploring the stunning ice formations. A big thank you to Ina as well, who drove us to and from the glacier. She was friendly, professional, and made the entire trip seamless and enjoyable. Both Chris and Ina truly made this adventure a highlight of our Alaskan trip. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to experience the Matanuska Glacier!
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David_b
Dec 8, 2024
AMAZING - Ben was our tour guide and he was great!! Just as advertised, we stopped at a grocery market to buy food, snacks and any last minute items to keep us warm. The shuttle doesn’t have the best insulation so your feet are going to get pretty cold on the drive up, I’d recommend buying plenty of foot warmers and putting them ON the drive up and another when you’re about to take the hike. Ben made sure to keep us entertained and also provided some tips on how to stay warm. The hike was great! They provided us with a lot of information and always made sure we weren’t getting too cold. Morgan was our guide on the hike, I’d recommend booking this tour! :)
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Chen_c
Dec 2, 2024
This was a quite good... - This was a quite good experience! They drive you to the glacier and then you have a glacier tour guide to take you to the glacier and show you the glacier knowledge! Quite cool. You need to really dress warm. Face coverage is a must.
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Megan_w
Dec 1, 2024
Gorgeous - Beautiful trip. Well worth it and what a unique experience. Even the winter chill was not too bad. Just make sure you have lots of layers and bundle up.
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Abraham_p
Nov 14, 2024
A definite must do - Highly recommend!! A once in a lifetime experience. Our guide, Thomas (I believe that’s his name), was fabulous. He was very knowledgeable and friendly.
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Climber41919046572
Nov 9, 2024
Amazing - Hands down one of the best experiences I have ever had in my life, absolutely breathtaking views, informative guides, all round 100/100. Our driver Ina was great, straight to the point and not *too* talkative. Our Glacier Guide Alissa was AMAZING in all respects. Do yourself a favour and book this tour
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Joo_c
Oct 26, 2024
Amazing tour, very worth it. - The tour was amazing! Starting with Ina, she was a very kind guide and a very smooth driver. On the way to the glacier, she explained a bit about the Glacier and gave some insights about Alaska, Anchorage and some small towns we drove by. We stopped at Fred Meyer around 1 hour after we left Anchorage to grab something for lunch. Nick was our tour guide on the Glacier, and you could really see that he is very knowledgeable about it and has been doing these tours for quite some time. He explained things in great detail and was always willing to answer questions. The tour didn't disappoint me and although the price is a little bit in the expensive range, at the end of the day I was very happy and amazed by the tour, so I think it was all worth it!
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Jesus_p
Oct 22, 2024
Great experience! - Would definitely recommend to everyone our guide Nick was very well experienced and very knowledgeable of the area. Despite the disrespectful others since our guide was delayed they all kept it very professional! Our driver was very kind and informative she was very accommodating
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