Matanuska Glacier Winter Guided Tour
Walk ancient blue ice with a guide after a scenic drive along the Glenn Highway
Duration
8 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 8 people
Includes
Guide, transport, glacier gear
Highlights
Explore Matanuska Glacier on foot after a scenic drive along the Glenn Highway. Your professional Alaskan guide leads you onto ice formed thousands of years ago, with time for photos before lunch at a local eatery.
- Travel the Glenn Highway with mountain vistas and photo stops
- Walk across blue glacial ice in provided ice cleats and a helmet
- Explore Alaska's largest glacier accessible by road
What's Included
- Professional Alaskan tour guide
- Transportation in a tour vehicle
- Ice cleats and helmet
- Lunch at a local eatery
- Snacks and drinking water
Important details
- Ages 8+ only
- Sturdy, stiff-soled footwear is required
- Pickup locations are limited to Anchorage hotel properties; private residences and Alyeska Resort are excluded
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with at least 72 hours' notice before departure. No refunds within 72 hours or for no-shows. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
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FAQs
Expect about 2 hours and a total of 3 miles walking on the glacier.
Wear insulated, sturdy, stiff-soled boots suitable for snow and ice. Dress in layers, including a wool or polyester base layer, mid-layers, a fleece or sweater, a winter parka, long underwear or snow pants, a winter hat, and gloves.
Bring your own water bottle for the water filling station during the tour.
