Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion

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About this activity

The Matanuska Glacier is the largest and most magnificent glacier in Alaska with road access. We will drive you to within about 1/2 mile of the face of the glacier, where we'll start our hike. We'll be hiking on the glacier for two to two and a half hours, and walk about 2 to 3 miles. There is little elevation change, and the hike difficulty is rated as moderate.

The glacier is about a two-hour drive from Anchorage. We will stop about half way there for a restroom break, where you will also have the opportunity to purchase coffee and whatever you'd like to have to eat while we're out. Bottled water is provided.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Alaska Adventure Guides

Ages: Youth (1–17 years) · Adults (18–55 years) · Seniors (56–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Use of Microspikes for traction while on the glacier.
Included: Tea and coffee: Available at our half-way stop in the morning.
Included: Pictures from your guide. Any photos we take will be made available to you free of charge.
Included: Gratuities for your guide on the glacier are included.

Not included

Not included: We'll stop on our way to the glacier, where guests will be able to purchase lunch. There is a cooler onboard the van to keep food fresh while we're on the glacier.

Itinerary

Matanuska Glacier

2 hours Admission included

Along the 2 hour drive to the Glacier, bear, moose, owls, eagles, foxes and porcupines are all possible to see. And along the way there are also many beautiful panoramic pictures to take.
Stop 2

Passing by

The Alaska Native people of Chickaloon are a mixture of Ahtna and Dena'ina Athabaskan. This is a small town where we will see a few shops, churches and homes.
Stop 3

Passing by

Sutton is a small town located on the Glenn Highway between Palmer and Glennallen, and a convenient place to fill up on gas and snacks for visitors headed to attractions like Matanuska Glacier and Sheep Mountain.On our way to the Matanuska Glacier

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport
Inlet Tower Hotel & Suites
Hyatt Place Anchorage-Midtown
Hyatt House Anchorage
Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham Anchorage Airport
Royal Suite Lodge
Marriott Anchorage Downtown
Parkwood Inn
Black Angus Inn
My Place Hotel-Anchorage, AK
The Lakefront Anchorage
Ramada by Wyndham Anchorage

and 55 more pickup points

We will be in contact the day before your tour to confirm your reservation, pickup location and pickup time. We drive a Silver Ford Econoline van labeled, or red Chevy Express van, labeled Alaska Adventure Guides.

If you're not at a hotel, we can meet you at the Fred Meyer store at 1000 E Northern Lights in Anchorage, or 13401 Old Glenn in Eagle River. Pickup MAY be available at Airbnbs in the Anchorage area. Please check with us when you have the address if this applies to you.

**Pickup is NOT available at the Alyeska Resort**