Matanuska Glacier Full-Day Hike and Tour from Anchorage
by Alaska's Finest Tours & Cruises
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$738Overview
This full-day hiking tour begins with a pickup in downtown Anchorage, followed by a two-hour drive along the Glenn Highway to Matanuska Glacier. The route passes through mountainous terrain and follows the braided Matanuska River. There is a one-hour stop in Palmer where participants can buy lunch at local shops. Upon arrival at the glacier, guides provide crampons and glacier walking equipment to ensure safety. An all-terrain vehicle carries the group to the glacier’s base, where the hike covers various ice formations over about three hours. The guides share information about the glacier’s size and natural features throughout the walk. After the hike, the group returns to Anchorage with a drop-off downtown. Bottled water and snacks are included, but lunch and gratuities are not. The total duration is around 8 and a half hours.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Matanuska Glacier
Matanuska Glacier is a 27-mile-long and 4-mile-wide valley glacier in Alaska, the largest accessible by car in the US. The drive from Anchorage takes about two hours each way along the Glenn Highway. In winter, tour start times may change to allow for safe driving conditions, with updates provided by the guide ahead of the tour.
180 min
Glenn Highway
The tour follows the Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway, which traces a path shaped by ancient glaciers and parallels the braided Matanuska River for over half its length.
240 min
Palmer
The tour includes a one-hour stop in Palmer, Alaska, about 45 minutes from Anchorage. This town has an agricultural character and offers local grocery stores where participants can buy lunch. Visitors can also get a downtown walking map at the Palmer Visitor Information Center.
60 min
Meeting point
Please check in at our new location: 509 W. 3rd Ave, directly across from the Hilton Hotel. Parking is available across the street. Check in at the concierge desk, then wait in our garden or indoor lobby. Please arrive 20 mins before departure. Look for the gray van with a bear!
End point
Please check in at our new location: 509 W. 3rd Ave, directly across from the Hilton Hotel. Parking is available across the street. Check in at the concierge desk, then wait in our garden or indoor lobby. Please arrive 20 mins before departure. Look for the gray van with a bear!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Matanuska Glacier Full-Day Hike and Tour from Anchorage
by Alaska's Finest Tours & Cruises
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$738Overview
This full-day hiking tour begins with a pickup in downtown Anchorage, followed by a two-hour drive along the Glenn Highway to Matanuska Glacier. The route passes through mountainous terrain and follows the braided Matanuska River. There is a one-hour stop in Palmer where participants can buy lunch at local shops. Upon arrival at the glacier, guides provide crampons and glacier walking equipment to ensure safety. An all-terrain vehicle carries the group to the glacier’s base, where the hike covers various ice formations over about three hours. The guides share information about the glacier’s size and natural features throughout the walk. After the hike, the group returns to Anchorage with a drop-off downtown. Bottled water and snacks are included, but lunch and gratuities are not. The total duration is around 8 and a half hours.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Matanuska Glacier
Matanuska Glacier is a 27-mile-long and 4-mile-wide valley glacier in Alaska, the largest accessible by car in the US. The drive from Anchorage takes about two hours each way along the Glenn Highway. In winter, tour start times may change to allow for safe driving conditions, with updates provided by the guide ahead of the tour.
180 min
Glenn Highway
The tour follows the Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway, which traces a path shaped by ancient glaciers and parallels the braided Matanuska River for over half its length.
240 min
Palmer
The tour includes a one-hour stop in Palmer, Alaska, about 45 minutes from Anchorage. This town has an agricultural character and offers local grocery stores where participants can buy lunch. Visitors can also get a downtown walking map at the Palmer Visitor Information Center.
60 min
Meeting point
Please check in at our new location: 509 W. 3rd Ave, directly across from the Hilton Hotel. Parking is available across the street. Check in at the concierge desk, then wait in our garden or indoor lobby. Please arrive 20 mins before departure. Look for the gray van with a bear!
End point
Please check in at our new location: 509 W. 3rd Ave, directly across from the Hilton Hotel. Parking is available across the street. Check in at the concierge desk, then wait in our garden or indoor lobby. Please arrive 20 mins before departure. Look for the gray van with a bear!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.