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Anchorage · Alaska · United States
Matanuska Glacier Summer Tour
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From $395.00 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
The Matanuska Glacier is one of Alaska’s premier destinations. At 27 miles long and 4 miles wide, it is Alaska’s largest glacier accessible by road. Marvel at the ice that formed thousands of years ago high in the Chugach Mountains. It also boasts one of the most accessible areas to walk on of any glaciers in Alaska. Each day is unique due to the dynamic nature of the glacier. 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 don our ice cleats and helmets and begin exploring the glacier on foot. We generally spend two hours and walk a total of three miles on the ice. After exploring the glacier we will have lunch at a local eatery with amazing views of the glacier and surrounding scenery. Each tour will be customized to suit your group’s interests. This is a once-in-a-lifetime bucket list opportunity to explore glacial ice!
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- 27 miles long and 4 miles wide, it is Alaska’s largest glacier accessible by road
- Marvel at the ice that formed thousands of years ago high in the Chugach Mountains
- Magnificent scenic drive along the Glenn Highway with stunning mountain vistas
- After exploring the glacier we will have lunch at a local eatery with amazing views
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Anchorage
Hiking at Matanuska Glacier.
Continued
Anchorage
Sightseeing at Matanuska Glacier.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Explore Alaska’s largest glacier accessible by road Wonderful photo opportunities of the majestic blue glacial ice Services of a professional Alaskan tour guide. Trips are capped at 8 adventurers per guide Transportation in a clean and comfortable tour vehicle All glacier equipment Hotel pick-up/ drop-off
Not Included
Gratuities (10% of the tour price per person recommended and appreciated)
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing and footwear Camera & water
Restrictions
We require 3 guests minimum to operate a tour We require that participants wear sturdy, stiff-soled footwear while on this tour
Meeting & Pickup
Hotel pick-up is available at Anchorage hotel locations only and NOT available for private residences (ie Airbnb or VRBO) or at Alyeska Resort. If staying at one of these locations, our office will reach out to confirm pick up location. Your expert guide will contact you between 7:00 AM – 7:15 AM with your exact pick-up time
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 8 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2026-07-12
5.00 / 5
Awesome tour! Highly recommend this tour if you're reasonably fit and active. Our guide was great. It was amazing to walk on the glacier and see the ice up close. We were provided crampons which were necessary. It was a small group of only 6 people which was very nice.
2025-10-08
5.00 / 5
Bill was amazing! He knew so much about the area- and really gave us a great experience! Being between seasons it would have been cool to walk inside the crevasse when the water was frozen. Regardless, it was a very cool experience and would do it again!
2025-08-28
5.00 / 5
This hike was amazing. Our guide, Dana, was knowledgeable and fun. She gave us interesting information, made sure we were safe, and had an obvious love for this place and her work. Lunch afterward was delicious and a nice way to wrap up our tour. My partner and I both recommend this tour if you have the chance to do it!
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