Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Available at our half-way stop in the morning.
Use of Microspikes for traction while on the glacier.
Pictures from your guide. Any photos we take will be made available to you free of charge.

Please be prepared to add a gratuity for your glacier guide if he or she provides great service.
We'll stop on our way to the glacier, where guests will be able to purchase lunch. There is a cooler onboard the van to keep food fresh while we're on the glacier.

Overview

The Matanuska Glacier is the largest and most magnificent glacier in Alaska with road access. We will drive you to within about 1/2 mile of the face of the glacier, where we'll start our hike. We'll be hiking on the glacier for two to two and a half hours, and walk about 2 to 3 miles. There is little elevation change, and the hike difficulty is rated as moderate. The glacier is about a two-hour drive from Anchorage. We will stop about half way there for a restroom break, where you will also have the opportunity to purchase coffee and whatever you'd like to have to eat while we're out. Bottled water is provided.

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Alaska Bed and Breakfast Rentals 5402 Arctic Blvd, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99518-1660
Alaska Budget Motel 545 E 4th Ave, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99501-2623
Alex Hotel & Suites Anchorage Airport 4615 Spenard Rd, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99517-3235
Aloft Anchorage 310 West 36th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99503
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Anchorage Airport 4360 Spenard Road, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99517
Anchorage Corporate Suites 1555 D St, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99501-5058
Anchorage Downtown Hotel 826 K St, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99501-3332
Anchorage Grand Hotel 505 W 2nd Ave, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99501-2207
Anchorage Suite Lodge 441 E 15th Ave, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99501-5211
Anchorage Uptown Suites 235 E 2nd Ct, 2nd & Cordova Street, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99501-2402
Aviator Hotel Anchorage 239 W 4th Ave, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99501-2318
Barratt Inn Anchorage Airport 4610 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99517-3234
Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport 5205 Northwood Dr, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99517-3147
Best Western Golden Lion Hotel 1000 E 36th Ave, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99508-4304
Black Angus Inn 1430 Gambell St, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99501-5338
Chelsea Inn Hotel 3836 Spenard Rd, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99517-2680
City Center Motel 604 W 26th Ave, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99503-2530
Clarion Suites Anchorage Downtown 1110 W 8th Ave, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99501-3350
Coast Inn at Lake Hood 3450 Aviation Ave, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99502-1057
Comfort Suites Anchorage International Airport 2919 W. International Airport, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99502
Courtyard Anchorage Airport 4901 Spenard Road, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99517-3295
Creekwood Inn & RV Park 2150 Seward Highway, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99503
Crowne Plaza Anchorage-Midtown, an IHG hotel 109 W. International Airport Road, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99518
Dimond Center Hotel 700 E Dimond Blvd, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99515-2003
Duke's 8th Avenue Hotel 630 W 8th Ave, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99501-3435
Eagle River Lodge 11111 Old Eagle River Rd, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99577
Econo Inn 642 E 5th Ave, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99501-2731
Embassy Suites by Hilton Anchorage 600 East Benson Boulevard, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99503
Extended Stay America - Anchorage - Downtown 108 E 8th Ave, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99501-3614
Extended Stay America - Anchorage - Midtown 700 E 34th Ave, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99503-4120
Fairfield Inn & Suites Anchorage Midtown 5060 A Street, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99503
Four Points by Sheraton Anchorage Downtown 325 West 8th Avenue, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99501
Garden Bed and Breakfast 3105 W 29th Ave, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99517-1704
Hampton Inn Anchorage 4301 Credit Union Drive, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99503
Hilton Anchorage 500 West Third Avenue, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99501
Hilton Garden Inn Anchorage 4555 Union Square Drive, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99503
Historic Anchorage Hotel 330 E Street, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99501
Holiday Inn Express Anchorage, an IHG hotel 4411 Spenard Road, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99517
Home2 Suites by Hilton Anchorage/Midtown 4700 Union Square Drive, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99503
Homewood Suites by Hilton Anchorage 101 West 48th Avenue, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99503
Hyatt House Anchorage 5141 Business Park Blvd, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99503-7146
Hyatt Place Anchorage Midtown 101 E Tudor Rd, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99503-7225
Inlet Tower Hotel & Suites 1020 W 12th Ave, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99501-4577
John's Motel and RV Park 3543 Mountain View Dr, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99508-1111
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport 3501 Minnesota Dr, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99503-3650
Lakeshore Inn & Suites 3009 Lakeshore Dr, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99517-2806
Marriott Anchorage Downtown 820 West 7th Avenue, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99501
Merrill Field Inn 420 Sitka St, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99501-2830
Motel 6 Anchorage Midtown 5000 A St, Highway 1 East/Seward Highway, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99503-7400
Mush Inn Motel 333 Concrete St, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99501-2899
My Place Hotel-Anchorage, AK 729 E 40th Ave, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99503-6016
Nelchina Point Suites 1601 Nelchina St, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99501-5502
Parkwood Inn 4455 Juneau St, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99503-7513
Puffin Inn Of Anchorage 4400 Spenard Rd, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99517-2914
Puffin Place Hotel 1058 W 27th Ave, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99503-2424
Ramada by Wyndham Anchorage 115 East Third Street, Barrow and 3rd Ave, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99501-2501
Residence Inn Anchorage Midtown 1025 35th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99508
Royal Suite Lodge 3811 Minnesota Dr, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99503-5679
Sheraton Anchorage Hotel 401 East 6th Avenue, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99501
SpringHill Suites Anchorage Midtown 3401 A Street, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99503
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Anchorage University Lake 4050 University Lake Drive, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99508
Staybridge Suites Anchorage, an IHG hotel 200 Calais Drive, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99503-4045
The Hotel Captain Cook 939 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99501-2049
The Lakefront Anchorage 4800 Spenard Road, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99517
The Polar Bear Motel 4332 Spenard Rd, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99517-2907
Towneplace Suites Anchorage Midtown 600 E. 32nd Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99503
Westmark Anchorage 720 W 5th Ave, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99501-2118
Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek 111 W Ship Creek Avenue, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99501

Pickup details

We will be in contact the day before your tour to confirm your reservation, pickup location and pickup time. We drive a black Mercedes Sprinter van labeled, or red Chevy Express can, both labeled Alaska Adventure Guides. **Pickup is NOT available at the Alyeska Resort** ... Read more ▼

Itinerary

Matanuska Glacier

Along the 2 hour drive to the Glacier, bear, moose, owls, eagles, foxes and porcupines are all possible to see. And along the way there are also many beautiful panoramic pictures to take.

2 hours
N/A (Pass By)

The Alaska Native people of Chickaloon are a mixture of Ahtna and Dena'ina Athabaskan. This is a small town where we will see a few shops, churches and homes.
N/A (Pass By)

Sutton is a small town located on the Glenn Highway between Palmer and Glennallen, and a convenient place to fill up on gas and snacks for visitors headed to attractions like Matanuska Glacier and Sheep Mountain.On our way to the Matanuska Glacier

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Free Cancellation

February 06100% refund

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Glacier tours are...

Published on Dec, 2024

Glacier tours are absolutely stunning. You get to see massive ice formations, and the scenery is just breathtaking.

Great tour

Published on Nov, 2024

The tour was great! Ryan was very helpful and his Communication was awesome. They provided spikes and assisted with putting them on so no one slips on the ice. The hike could have been a little longer but overall very detailed and hands on from the guides.

Hiking Matanuska Glacier

Published on Aug, 2024

The bus ride with Dan and the Glacier hike with our guide Izzaboo was so much fun! Hiking Matanuska was a surreal experience.

Fun!

Published on Jul, 2024

Good fun day on the Glacier with Chris and Ryan! The ride with Ryan to and from was comfortable and efficient. Chris was excellent as a guide in the Glacier! Informative and fun!

Awesome Day !

Published on Jun, 2024

Great way to see the Glacier up close! Ryan was super knowledgeable, patient, and lots of fun. The glacier is a sight to see! We made quick friends with the others in the group which made the ride to/from really fun.