Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

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Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

2 Adults x $310.00

$620.00

Approx Total

$620.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Transportation From Downtown Anchorage
Knowledgeable Glacier Guides
Bottled water
Snacks
Glacier Walking Equipment

Gratuities
Lunch

Overview

Experience the natural wonder of Alaska's Matanuska Glacier with our full-day guided tour. Beginning with a convenient pickup from downtown 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 downtown. 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.

Meeting points

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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

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.

3 hours
Glenn Highway

The Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway follows a path carved by ancient glaciers. Following the braided Matanuska River for over half its length.

4 hours
Palmer

During the tour we will stop in Palmer Alaska and allow you time to purchase lunch at a local grocery store. Just 45 minutes from Anchorage, this picturesque little town has agriculture flair. Start your adventure in this ‘country' at the Palmer Visitor Information Center. Don't forget to pick up a downtown walking map while you're there.

1 hour

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund

February 06No refund

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A super fantastic...

Published on 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!

Wonderful time with great tour guides to and from the glacier! Made everything enjoyable and fun.

Published on Jan, 2025

Amazing experience! Ben and Carl were both extremely accommodating and informative tour guides and the glacier was an amazing sightseeing opportunity. It was so nice to be driven all the way there and back with stops along the way and back to see different views and photo opportunities. I would highly recommend booking this tour as it is extremely well worth it to have them take you to the glacier and tell you a bunch of interesting information about Alaska. We will definitely be booking through Alaska’s Finest Tours and adventures for any future upcoming Alaskan adventures.

Amazing experience!

Published on 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.

Fantastic experience. Kudos to guide, Chris

Published on Jan, 2025

The glacier itself is extraordinary. However, having the expert commentary by Chris our guide brought it to life in an exceptionally meaningful way.

Beautiful tour, great guides

Published on Dec, 2024

Ben and Jason tag teamed a get tour. Ben our driver ensured the group was safe, on time, well informed and well prepared for our adventure. Jason was our guide on the glacier. He is very knowledgeable, welcoming plenty of photo opportunities and play time on the ice. They had snow gear, spikes, toe/hand warmers if needed to ensure we were warm. Thank you!

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