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Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

By Alaska's Finest Tours & Cruises
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is $369 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
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.

Activity location

  • Palmer
    • Palmer, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 546 W 4th Ave
    • 546 West 4th Avenue
    • 99501, Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour
  • Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes8h 30m
    8h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30am
Price details
$369.00 x 1 Adult$369.00
Total
Price is $369.00
Until Mon, Aug 25

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTransportation From Downtown Anchorage
  • What's includedWhat's includedKnowledgeable Glacier Guides
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedSnacks
  • What's includedWhat's includedGlacier Walking Equipment
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

Know before you book

  • 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

Activity itinerary

Matanuska Glacier
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Glenn Highway
  • 4h
The Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway follows a path carved by ancient glaciers. Following the braided Matanuska River for over half its length.
Palmer
  • 1h
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPalmer
    • Palmer, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE546 W 4th Ave
    • 546 West 4th Avenue
    • 99501, Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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