Matanuska Glacier Summer Tour - Greatland Adventures

Summary Description

With an experienced local guide, walk on the amazing blue ice of this massive glacier, capture incredible photos as you explore the area in a small group of no more than six adventurers per group. Includes round-trip transportation from Anchorage.

Highlights
  • Walk on the ice with an experienced glacier guide!
  • Discover wonderful photo opportunities of the stunning blue ice.
  • All trips are grouped for six adventurers per guide.
  • All glacier hiking equipment is provided
  • Description

    Your daylong experience will start with a scenic drive along the Glenn Highway from Anchorage, with magnificent views of the Chugach and Talkeetna mountain ranges. Your guide will provide opportunities for photo stops, and share the interesting history and geology of this stunning area.

    Upon arrival at the Matanuska Glacier, your guide will assist you in donning ice cleats and a helmet and give some safety instructions before heading out on the glacier’s icy surface to begin our explorations. Generally, tours cover up to three miles of terrain and involve walking on uneven ground, stepping up and over obstacles, and navigating small streams. Your guide will explain in detail the origins of these rivers of ice, and point out the ever-changing ice formations that dominate the landscape.

    After your hike, enjoy lunch at a local eatery with plenty of time to relax and share stories of your day spent on the glacier.

    Included / Excluded
    What's Included
    • Hotel pick up and drop off is included from Anchorage
    • Fully-guided glacier tour
    • Professional Alaska tour guide
    • Lunch, snacks, and water
    What's Not Included
    • Guide gratuity (10% of tour price per person recommended)
    Important Information
    Know Before You Book
    • Must be 8+ years old
    • Pick up is only available at Anchorage hotels
    • Private experience also available
    Know Before You Go
    • We provide the necessary equipment for all tours
    • Please come prepared with the necessary layers
    • Sturdy footwear is necessary
    • Please bring a reusable water bottle!
    Cancellation

    Cancellation Policy: custom

    Cancellation Cutoff: 72 hours

    Cancellation Notes: Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 72 hours cancellation notice before departure on day tours operated by Greatland Adventures.

    Options

    Adult - Matanuska Glacier Summer Tour

    RETAIL PRICE
    Adult (13-64 years) $354.25
    Points of interest
    • Matanuska Glacier, West Glenn Highway, Sutton-Alpine, AK, USA
    • Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site, Glenn Highway, Sutton-Alpine, AK, USA
    • Greatland Adventures, East 36th Avenue, Anchorage, AK, USA
    • FAQ

      WHAT DO I NEED TO WEAR?

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      We provide the necessary equipment for all tours. Please come prepared with the necessary layers and sturdy footwear.

      DO YOU OFFER HOTEL PICK UP AND DROP OFF?

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      We include Anchorage hotel pick up on all tours that we operate.