Matanuska Glacier Guided Hike From Anchorage

Travel from Anchorage along the Glenn Highway for a guided walk on Matanuska Glacier. Explore ancient ice with local guides, traction gear, and time to take in the glacier's blue formations.

• Ride through the Matanuska Valley in a heated, air-conditioned van
• Stop in Palmer before reaching the glacier
• Walk across glacier ice with local glacier guides
• Explore blue crevasses, frozen rivers, and ice formations
• Capture glacier and mountain views along the route
• Plan for a return-stop lunch purchase or bring your own food

What's Included

• Round-trip transportation from Anchorage
• Local Alaskan guide
• Glacier entrance fees
• Ice spikes and glacier-walk gear
• Helmet
• Snacks and water

Know before you go

• Pickup is available only in midtown or downtown Anchorage; cruise ship passengers meet at the Egan Center
• Sign a Matanuska Glacier Park liability release; a parent must complete the waiver for children under 18
• Expect about 2.5 to 3 hours on the glacier and roughly 3 miles of walking on slippery, uneven ice
• Wear closed-toe shoes that work with provided ice spikes; heels, flip-flops, and sandals are not permitted
• Infants and toddlers require a parent- or guardian-provided infant or booster seat when needed
• Lunch is not included in the listed price and may be purchased individually at the return stop