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Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Alaska's largest road-accessible glacier with the Matanuska Glacier Winter Tour. Marvel at the massive ice formations that have been shaped over thousands of years in the Chugach Mountains. Begin your adventure with a scenic drive along the Glenn Highway, taking in the breathtaking mountain views along the way. Then, don your ice cleats and explore the glacier on foot, with two hours and three miles of walking on the ice. After your glacier exploration, enjoy a delicious lunch with stunning views of the glacier and surrounding scenery. Each tour is customized to suit your interests, making this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to tick off a bucket list item and truly connect with the pristine beauty of nature. Don't miss out on this unforgettable winter adventure.

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Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
8 hours
Suitable for 1-15 Participants
Private Tour, Small Group Tour
Guided Experience

Highlights

Walk on Alaska's largest road accessible glacier
Marvel at ice formed thousands of years ago
Scenic drive with stunning mountain vistas
Customized tour to suit your group's interest
Once in a lifetime bucket list opportunity

Included

Lunch at Local Eatery
Round Trip Transportation from Anchorage
Services of Professional Local Glacier Guide
Hotel Pick Up
Glacier Travel Equipment-Ice Cleats

Not included

Age Minimum is 8 Years Old

Popular Hotels Closeby

More about this experience

Matanuska Glacier Winter Tour: A Spectacular Adventure into Alaska's Icy Wonderland

Introduction:

Welcome to the Matanuska Glacier Winter Tour, an extraordinary opportunity to visit Alaska's largest road accessible glacier. The glacier spans a massive 27 miles in length and 4 miles in width, making it the perfect destination for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts. Step foot onto this magnificent icy wonderland and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Chugach Mountains.

What to expect:

Get ready for 8 hours of pure exploration and awe-inspiring moments. Your journey begins with a breathtaking scenic drive along the Glenn Highway, allowing you to soak in the mesmerizing mountain vistas. Numerous photo stops along the way ensure you capture every angle of Alaska's natural splendor. Next, you'll arrive at the toe of the glacier, where your adventure on the ice begins.

Equipped with ice cleats, embark on a thrilling three-mile walk on the glacier, discovering its ever-changing landscape and marveling at ice that formed thousands of years ago. Each day brings a unique experience, as the glacier constantly transforms. As you traverse the glacial ice, you'll have ample time to absorb the sheer magnitude and sublime beauty of this natural wonder.

Who is this for:

This tour caters to anyone seeking an unforgettable and awe-inspiring experience in nature. From adventure enthusiasts to nature lovers and even those looking to check off a bucket list item, the Matanuska Glacier Winter Tour offers something for everyone. Whether you're a group of friends, a family, or a solo traveler, this tour promises a memorable experience that will leave you in awe of Alaska's breathtaking glaciers.

Why book this:

Embarking on the Matanuska Glacier Winter Tour is an opportunity of a lifetime. This tour provides a once-in-a-lifetime chance to explore glacial ice in a safe and guided manner. The glacier's accessibility and the expert guides ensure that you can fully immerse yourself in this majestic natural wonder. Treat yourself to stunning views, exhilarating adventures, and the chance to witness the ancient splendor of the Chugach Mountains firsthand.

Good to know:

During this tour, you'll be provided with lunch at a local eatery, offering breathtaking views of the glacier and surrounding scenery. This full-day excursion lasts approximately 8 hours, giving you ample time to fully experience the wonders of the Matanuska Glacier. The tour will be customized to suit your group's interests, ensuring a personalized and unforgettable journey into Alaska's icy wonderland.

Reviews:

Past visitors have been captivated by the Matanuska Glacier Winter Tour. They praised the knowledgeable and friendly guides, the stunning natural beauty, and the once-in-a-lifetime experience of walking on glacial ice. Countless reviews rave about the uniqueness of this adventure and the lasting memories it created. Don't miss your chance to embark on an extraordinary journey on the Matanuska Glacier Winter Tour!

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How long before the event do I need to book?

You can book at any time before the event

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Is an adult required for the booking?

At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Greatland Adventures

The Matanuska Glacier is one of Alaska's premiere destinations. At 27 miles long and 4 miles wide it is Alaska's largest glacier accessible by road. It also is boasts one of the most accessible areas to walk on of any glacier in Alaska. Marvel at ice that formed thousands of years ago high in the Chugach Mountains.

Matanuska Glacier

Your day will start with a magnificent scenic drive along the Glenn Highway with stunning mountain vistas and plenty of time for photo stops. Next we will drive to the toe of the glacier to dawn our ice cleats and begin exploring the glacier by foot. Each day is unique due to the dynamic nature of the glacier. We generally spend two hours and walk three miles on the ice. After exploring the glacier we will have lunch at a local eatery with stunning views of the glacier and surrounding scenery. Each tour will be customized to suit your groups interest. This is a once in a lifetime bucket list opportunity to explore glacial ice!

Additional information

Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What to Bring:
Warm Layered Clothing
Sunglasses
Camera or Cell Phone Camera
Warm Hat and Gloves
We require that participants wear sturdy, stiff-soled footwear while on this tour
Our minimum age to join the tour is 8 years old. For groups with younger individuals, explore our Private Matanuska Glacier option.
A full water bottle (we do not provide single use containers)

Reviews

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Alexis_I

Guide was friendly, knowledgeable, excellent driver. Had lots of trivia abut area and alaska in general. Made interesting comparisons between Alaskan features and I other features in the lower 48 and around the world. Was patient making sure folks could l Keep up. And picked a nice place for a delicious lunch.

Barbara M

I took this hike solo while my husband was on a work trip, I am so glad I did! So convenient , they pick you up and drop you off at your hotel. Bill was an amazing guide with tremendous knowledge of the area and glacier. It was a gorgeous day with new snowfall. The glacier is breathtaking, it felt like you were on a different planet. The silence and serenity is indescribable, breathtaking! The restaurant for lunch was great! I would highly recommend this tour!

Explorer534323

Views were spectacular! Great variation of things to see on glacier. Bill was a great guide! Lots of knowledge of anchorage and glaciers. Included lunch was also a nice touch. Would highly recommend!

Fuheng_C

The tour is amazing! Our guide is Bill. He is professional and knows a lot to the glacier. The beautiful weather makes the scenery even more surprising! The only flaw is the lunch included is just not bad not good…but you can have a good view in the restaurant.

Odyssey26679619603

A highlight of our Alaska trip, an excursion that we hope to do again, it was truly an amazing day on the glacier:) Our guides Bill and Dawn were fantastic, a lot of passion, knowledge and respect for this beautiful place. We had a great time on the glacier and then a delicious meal with our small group at a lodge overlooking the glacier. Although it was gloomy in Anchorage when we left, the sun was shining 2 hours north east from it and casting beautiful light on the glacier. The hike itself is easy, the crampons provided are just perfect to ensure a safe walk. Highly recommend this activity, it’s probably a rare place where you can access a glacier easily from a road, and without having to be an skilled mountaineer to experience this beautiful icy landscape. Thanks again Bill & Dawn!

Kelly S

Breathtaking! It was our first time to Alaska and the views took my breath away. No matter which way you turned, there was something magnificent to see. Bill and Matt were our guides and were so knowledgeable and fun! We drank glacier water that tasted delicious. Lunch was at Long Rifle Lodge where the food and employees were delightful. We are seriously thinking of coming back in the summer to do this tour again with a different experience (but with Bill and Matt).

GuillermoH323

Starting with the tour guide, he was wonderful. I was traveling with wife and 2 kids and he was always smiling, patient, adaptive and helpful. 5 stars. Second, talking bout the tour itself, I must say it is simply the best. I have traveled a lot, and been in different places (China Wall, Niagara, Florence, Rome, Kyoto, Volcanoes, etc) and I MUST say that this is the best natural experience of my life. No other National Park beats this one. Feels like you are in a different planet, full of natural beauty. If I would do just ONE thing in Anchorage, this would be the one. Don't miss it. You HAVE to go with a tour, the park administration doesn't let you go by yourself for safety reasons, so don't try to save money.

Jamey_B

Friendly and knowledgeable guide Matt, beautiful scenery, great way to start our vacation. Overall great experience.

Noah R

My girlfriend and I did this tour with Bill and Dawn. We had a fantastic time, and highly recommend it. I had never seen a glacier before and was not sure what to expect myself to expect, but it totally blew us away! The lunch was also great at Long Rifle Lodge, near the glacier. Bill and Dawn were also very informative, so we learned a lot!

Ethan H

This was one of the hidden gems of our trip! Misty our guide was a total sweetheart and was kind a gracious towards our unique photo requests. The amount of the actual glacier you get to see is truly breathtaking! We weren’t expecting to be able to see so much of it, but ended up spending two hours out on the glacier. The guides are super knowledgeable and the glacier was one of the most beautiful sights we saw during our stay!

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2024-06-02 07:50

Matanuska Glacier Winter Tour