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Anchorage Matanuska Glacier Walk Tour

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Excursion Overview

Don't miss your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore thousands of years of glacial activity

We'll make our way towards the Matanuska Glacier where you will spend over 2 hours directly on the surface with a guide by your side. You'll learn how the Matanuska Glacier was born and how it shaped the landscape of the Matanuska Susitna Valley. Explore blue meltwater pools, ice formations, and deep crevasses! This tour has a 6:1 guide-to-guest ratio with a maximum of 12 passengers, ensuring a learning experience you will never forget.

Walking on ice is slippery fun, so our guests are equipped with a helmet, a walking stick, and crampons that attach to your shoes. We require our guests to bring sturdy footwear and suggest that you bring an extra pair of socks.

Don't be surprised that your shoes get covered with glacial "flour." This substance, finely ground rock created by glacial activity, makes for great facials! A hearty lunch awaits you at a nearby lodge with exceptional views of the Matanuska Glacier. Raise a glass and celebrate the two-hour hike with your fellow adventurers and guides.

Our fully-guided transportation includes a pick-up at your hotel in Anchorage as well as water and snacks in the touring vehicle.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • Entrance tickets
  • Narrated tour with expert guides
  • Gear/Equipment: Microspikes, helmet and trekking pole
  • Hearty lunch at a nearby lodge with views of the Matanuska Glacier
  • Complimentary snacks and bottled glacier water
  • Hotel pick-up on request

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 passengers required to operate
  • Minimum age: 8 years old
  • Must have the ability to climb 4 flights of stairs
  • Must be able to walk 2-3 hours on uneven ground
  • Bring sturdy footwear such as stiff-soled hiking boots or shoes, and an extra pair of socks

Duration: 8-9 hours (Roundtrip from local tour office.)

  • 2 hours - transportation to the Matanuska Glacier from downtown Anchorage
  • 30 minutes - restroom break and gear up
  • 2-3 hours - guided hike on the Matanuska Glacier
  • 30 minutes - degear and transportation to local lunch spot
  • 1 hour - hearty lunch at a local lodge with views of the Matanuska Glacier
  • 2 hours - return transportation to downtown Anchorage and local accommodations

Meeting Instructions:

  • This tour meets at the tour operator's office in downtown Anchorage. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • This tour is not wheelchair or limited mobility accessible.

Refund Policy:

  • You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
  • Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Guests must be 8 years of age or older to participate in this excursion.

Yes, entrance fees to the Glacier Park are included.

Gratuities are not included. The suggested gratuity for our tour guides is 10 USD per guide.

The elevation gain is under 500 feet. Guests should be able to climb 4 flights of stairs to take this tour comfortably.

Snacks and water are included on this tour. Lunch at a nearby lodge is provided with the option to purchase additional add-ons like dessert or alcoholic beverages.

 

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Tiffany C

On Jul 2024

This is must do! Our guides were great!

$299.00

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Duration: 8-9 hours

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Adult (8+): $299.00

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