Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting

4.9 (110 reviews) 8 h 30 min Free cancellation

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Doing some exploring — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Winter at the Glacier — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Your glacier tour will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Marvel

at the beauty of Mother Nature! Along with a sampling of several different locally made Alaskan Honey and wine.

Experience the Matanuska Glacier like never before with our exclusive tour. Unlike other tours, we offer small group sizes, providing a more personalized and intimate adventure. The knowledgeable guides are passionate about sharing the glacier's geological insights, which enrich your experience. Additionally, our tour emphasizes sustainable practices, ensuring minimal environmental impact while preserving the glacier for future generations. With safety as our top priority, we provide top-of-the line equipment and thorough safety briefings, allowing you to explore the glacier confidently. After the trip we will have a sampling of several locally made Alaskan Honey and wines!

Join us for a truly unforgettable journey into the heart of Matanuska Glacier!

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At a glance

Duration: 8 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: White Raven Tours

Ages: Adults (0–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Experienced Glacier Guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: We also provide snow pants if needed
Included: Snacks
Included: We include Crampons (over shoe spikes for gripping ice)

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Matanuska Glacier

4 hours Admission included

You will explore one of the most beautiful Valley Glaciers

in Alaska with a professional Glacier Guide. Stand in Awe

of this magnificent creation, listen to the haunting sounds of the Ice. You will be exposed to a wealth of knowledge including glaciology and geology as you learn about the glaciers formation and history. As you traverse the glacier, you will encounter towering ice walls, deep crevasses, and mesmerizing blue ice formations. This tour is great for all ages, but dress warm, especially in winter
Glenn Highway

4 hours

Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway Runs parallel to the paths carved by the Matanuska Glacier, the Glenn Highway makes it possible to trace the glaciers that formed this area, and provides some of the most accessible glacier-viewing in the state, as well as amazing geological formations.
Palmer

30 min

Enjoy the town of Palmer with its beautiful mountains. We will make a quick stop at a local grocery here so you can grab some coffee and munchies for lunch after your glacier tour