Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion
Alaska Adventure Guides
4.8
Ronald_W
165 days ago
Excellent small group experience. Hiking on the glacier was great and the scenery was spectacular. Highly recommend
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.
Duration8 hoursLanguages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Matanuska Glacier66500 S Glacier Park Rd, AlaskaAlong 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.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: ChickaloonChickaloon, AKThe 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Sutton-AlpineSutton-Alpine, AK 99674Sutton 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 Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
- Gratuities for your guide on the glacier are included.
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.
Duration8 hoursLanguages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Matanuska Glacier66500 S Glacier Park Rd, AlaskaAlong 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.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: ChickaloonChickaloon, AKThe 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Sutton-AlpineSutton-Alpine, AK 99674Sutton 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 Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
- Gratuities for your guide on the glacier are included.
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Eric_H
Long drive from Anchorage. Experience was good - it just wasn’t great. Van driver was erratic. Glacier guide was fantastic. Wet, cold day in July but we were on a glacier so seemed normal.
Kelly_V
Honestly, the hike on the glacier itself was amazing! It was beautiful, and we had a super informative guide. Only thing that was t great was the van did not have any air and it was pretty hot and uncomfortable on the way home from the hike. Other than that, it was an amazing experience.
Ronald_W
Excellent small group experience. Hiking on the glacier was great and the scenery was spectacular. Highly recommend
Ismary_V
Glacier tours are absolutely stunning. You get to see massive ice formations, and the scenery is just breathtaking.
931kevint
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.