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Matanuska Glacier Tour
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From $115.00 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
See the wonder and marvel of one of Alaska’s most accessible glaciers on foot with NOVA’s popular Glacier Tour. You’ll be outfitted with the necessary gear and transported by vehicle to the glacier terminus at the front of the park. Our experienced guides will inform and guide you through the rock fields of the large terminal moraine and on to the impressive ‘Ice Falls’ area of the Matanuska Glacier. This expanse of dense glacier ice naturally falls over the submerged rock deposit underneath it and reflects back up, creating jagged upward spire formations otherwise known as seracs. There is a small lake at the front of the ‘Ice Falls’ that is the creation point for the water that feeds a powerful river just downstream. Along the way, there are constant views and evolving glacier features to check out. This is an easy hike with basic variable glacier terrain and features such as slippery rocks and ice.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Walk along the base of a 26milelong active glacier
- Guided, easy hike to ice falls, seracs, and terminal moraine terrain
- Gear included with vehicle transport to the glacier terminus
- Constantly changing glacier features and scenic views throughout
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Anchorage
Hiking at Matanuska Glacier.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
- Professional glacier guide - Shuttle to and from Glacier Park - All necessary gear (boots, helmet, and microspikes)
Not Included
- Transportation from Anchorage - Glacier Park entrance fee. The Glacier Park fee is paid by the client at trip check-in. - Guide gratuity - Food and drinks - Backpack - Warm clothing/socks - Sunglasses - Sunscreen
What to Bring
- Please, dress appropriately & bring sunglasses, light gloves, a raincoat, a hat, warm synthetic layers, socks, and some sunscreen for your comfort. We advise against cotton layers.
Restrictions
- Participants must meet our restrictions to ensure proper fitting into our glacier gear and for their own safety. - Shoe size: Min US Kid 2, Max US M 15 - Maximum age to participate is 72 years
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point at 38100 W. Glenn Highway, Glacier View, AK, 99674.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 10 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
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