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From Anchorage: Matanuska Glacier Full-Day Tour

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Activity provider:907 Tours
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From Anchorage: Matanuska Glacier Full-Day Tour

Activity provider:907 Tours
4.7  / 5
36 reviews

From US$ 289 per person

Take a guide trip from Anchorage to the spectacular Matanuska Glacier. Enjoy awesome views, explore the glacier, take epic photos, and make fantastic memories.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Please be at the main entrance unless otherwise notified.
Small group
Limited to 12 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Drive through wild Alaska on the spectacular Glenn Highway
  • Spend a day experiencing the unique glacier ecosystem
  • Walk on the 27-mile (43 kilometer) long Matanuska Glacier
  • Learn about one of the most studied glaciers on earth
  • In Winter, enjoy a gentler hike by riding in a snow machine sled to the glacier
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Experience the beauty and awe of the Matanuska Glacier on a full-day trip from Anchorage. Drive the Glenn Highway up the Matanuska Valley along the Matanuska River. The glacier is 100 miles from Anchorage, so there are vast open vistas to enjoy along the way when the weather is clear.

Check-in at the Glacier Park office and take advantage of the indoor restrooms before heading up to the trailhead. Drive to the initial view of the breathtaking glacier. Collect your safety equipment - ice spikes/crampons for your shoes year-round plus helmets in the summer.

Then head out with an experienced glacier guide. In winter (late November through April) you will load onto sleds and enjoy a slow, safe snow machine ride out to the magnificent blue ice. In summer (May through early November) experience a longer, more strenuous hike.

Go home with a suite of epic photos and fantastic memories. This tour is a full eight-plus hours and operates snow or shine. If the weather in Anchorage is poor, the area near the glacier is often better. Other tours may say they'll deliver an experience of a lifetime, but this one truly does.

Includes
  • All entry fees
  • Glacier safety equipment (ice cleats, helmets, poles)
  • Light snacks and bottled water
  • Educational and entertaining guided experience.
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities ($10-$20 per person, per guide is customary)
  • Appropriate footwear - sturdy, waterproof (ideally) shoes in Summer (May through October), warm, waterproof boots in Winter (November through April)
Not suitable for
  • Children under 8 years
  • People with back problems
  • People with low level of fitness
  • People with mobility impairments

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
  • High-heeled shoes

Know before you go

  • A liability release is required for this tour.
  • Remember to dress in layers. In Winter this means bringing a hat, gloves, jacket, socks, and boots. There are several stores located in Anchorage where gear is available for purchase. In summer, a wind and rain-proof jacket and sturdy, waterproof shoes are recommended.

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4.7 /5

based on 36 reviews

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  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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We had such a great trip with Derek. He was a knowledgeable, engaged guide who obviously has a passion for Alaska. We started off a little late due to some late passengers (not the company’s fault!) but had a fantastic time regardless. The glacier trek was great. Follow the instructions you get and bring the necessary gear. Boat shoes won’t cut it!

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August 29, 2023

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Agnes – United StatesVerified booking

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From the reservation to the final drop off, 907 was first rate. Lori, our driver communicated with us and was punctual for pick-up. The van was comfortable and had 9 passengers. ON our drive to Matanuska Glacier, Lori told us about Anchorage, the history, and the people and lifestyle of the residents. We had a brief rest stop in Palmer with the final stop at the glacier. Once we were given helmets and poles, we were on our way to the most amazing adventure I have experienced. The guide was informative, personable, and helpful when needing assistance to navigate some of the steep, icy trails. Lori also helped to make sure everyone in the group was safe and enjoying themselves. This was a definite unforgetable experience that I would highly recommend for your family. Matanuska glacier is amazing!

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June 17, 2022

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Mary – United StatesVerified booking

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Ein absolutes Highlight während unserer fünf Tage in Anchorage. Mit Lori hatten wir einen tollen Guide. Sehr nett und hlifsbereit, viele Informationen zu Land und Leuten. Die Gletschertour war der Hammer. Mit Spikes und Helm ausgestattet ging es in insgesamt drei Stunden auf den Gletscher. Eine absolute Empfehlung!

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