Matanuska Glacier Summer Tour

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Round Trip Transportation from Anchorage
Lunch
Snacks
Glacier Travel Equipment-Ice Cleats, Safety Helmets
Services of Professional Local Glacier Guide
Hotel Pick Up

Age Minimum is 8 Years Old

Overview

Visit Alaska's largest road accessible glacier and explore blue glacial ice on this wonderful full day tour.

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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
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
Duke's 8th Avenue Hotel 630 W 8th Ave, , Anchorage, Alaska, United States, US, 99501-3435
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
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
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

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Itinerary

Palmer (Pass By)

Palmer is a city in and the borough seat of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, located 42 miles (68 km) northeast of Anchorage on the Glenn Highway in the Matanuska Valley. It is the ninth-largest city in Alaska, and hosts the annual Alaska State Fair.
Matanuska Valley

The Matanuska River is a 75-mile (121 km) long river in Southcentral Alaska, flowing through a broad valley south of the Alaska Range known as the Matanuska Valley.

1 hour
Matanuska Glacier

At 27 miles long and 4 miles wide it is Alaska's largest glacier accessible by road. It also is boasts one of the most accessible areas to walk on of any glacier in Alaska. Marvel at ice that formed 10,000 years ago high in the Chugach Mountains. Your day will start with a magnificent scenic drive along the Glenn Highway with stunning mountain vistas and plenty of time for photo stops. Next we will drive to the toe of the glacier to dawn our ice cleats and helmets to and begin exploring the glacier by foot. Each day is unique due to the dynamic nature of the glacier. We generally spend two hours and walk three miles on the ice. Finally, we will stop for lunch at a local eatery with stunning views of the glacier. This is a once in a lifetime bucket list opportunity to explore glacial ice!

2 hours
Glacier View

Glacier View is a village along the Glenn Highway which is home to the Matanuska Glacier.

4 hours

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What to Bring:
Warm Layered Clothing
Sunglasses
Camera or Cell Phone Camera
Warm Hat and Gloves
We require that participants wear sturdy, stiff-soled footwear while on this tour
Our minimum age to join the tour is 8 years old. For groups with younger individuals, explore our Private Matanuska Glacier option.
PLEASE NOTE: Bookings made within 24-hours of the tour date are PENDING confirmation

Free Cancellation

May 14100% refund

May 15No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Great day out

Published on Sep, 2024

Matt was a great guide, had everything we needed for our time on the glacier, knowledgeable about the glacier and glaciers generally, and great at taking photos of us! Also, the lunch was delicious.

Breathtaking tour

Published on Sep, 2024

The tour was spectacular and our guide Sidney she really was the best. A recommended tour and guide.

Excellent views and a unique experience

Published on Sep, 2024

The views of the glacier were spectacular. We lucked out as fall was starting so we got the added bonus of seeing the leaves changing. Diego was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable and took into account everyone's abilities. He would assist where possible or show alternate paths if you are unable. This was a great experience. Don't worry about walking on the ice. You will wear spikes to grip the ice. As long as you listen to your guide, everything is safe and you will walk away with some cool pics.

Amazing tour!

Published on Jul, 2024

Our guide was fantastic. My husband was slow due to an injury and our tour guide was so gracious and took the time that was needed for him to enjoy it. It was a fabulous day!

Best time on glacier

Published on Jun, 2024

Was so amazing. Our guide Alyssa was fantastic. She told us all about the glacier and answered all our questions. She kept us safe and on our feet. She pointed out different things about the glacier and why it can be very dangerous. Very knowledgeable. She was fun to be on the glacier with. Great sense of humor. If you go ask for her to be your guide.

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