Matanuska Glacier Summer Tour

4.9
(64 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Visit Alaska's largest road accessible glacier and explore blue glacial ice on this wonderful full day tour.

What's Included

Round Trip Transportation from Anchorage
Lunch
Snacks
Glacier Travel Equipment-Ice Cleats, Safety Helmets
Services of Professional Local Glacier Guide
Hotel Pick Up
Age Minimum is 8 Years Old

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Palmer is a city in and the borough seat of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, located 42 miles (68 km) northeast of Anchorage on the Glenn Highway in the Matanuska Valley. It is the ninth-largest city in Alaska, and hosts the annual Alaska State Fair.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    The Matanuska River is a 75-mile (121 km) long river in Southcentral Alaska, flowing through a broad valley south of the Alaska Range known as the Matanuska Valley.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2

     At 27 miles long and 4 miles wide it is Alaska's largest glacier accessible by road.  It also is boasts one of the most accessible areas to walk on of any glacier in Alaska.  Marvel at ice that formed 10,000 years ago high in the Chugach Mountains. 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 dawn our ice cleats and helmets to and begin exploring the glacier by foot. Each day is unique due to the dynamic nature of the glacier. We generally spend two hours and walk three miles on the ice. Finally, we will stop for lunch at a local eatery with stunning views of the glacier. This is a once in a lifetime bucket list opportunity to explore glacial ice!

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Glacier View is a village along the Glenn Highway which is home to the Matanuska Glacier.

    4 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • What to Bring:
  • Warm Layered Clothing
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera or Cell Phone Camera
  • Warm Hat and Gloves
Supplied by Greatland Adventures

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Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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