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Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

By Alaska's Finest Tours & Cruises
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €268 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Experience the natural wonder of Alaska's Matanuska Glacier with our full-day guided tour. Beginning with a convenient pickup from city centre Anchorage, you'll embark on a scenic two-hour journey, driving through landscapes of towering mountains. Along the way, we'll stop at local eateries, offering you the chance to purchase lunch.

Upon reaching the glacier, a seasoned guide will equip you with crampons, making glacier navigation safe and manageable. Then, an all-terrain vehicle will transport you to the glacier's base. Here, you'll set off on foot to explore the glacier's icy expanse, discovering fascinating ice formations and gaining insight into the glacier's natural history from your knowledgeable guide.

After this unforgettable experience, we'll journey back to Anchorage, ensuring a comfortable drop-off in city centre. This tour is a perfect blend of adventure, education, and scenic beauty, offering an in-depth encounter with one of Alaska's most impressive glaciers.

Activity location

  • Palmer
    • Palmer, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 509 W 3rd Ave
    • 509 West 3rd Avenue
    • 99501, Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour
  • Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes8h 30m
    8h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 08:30
Price details
€267.90 x 1 Adult€267.90
Total
Price is €267.90
Until Mon, 23 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport From City centre Anchorage
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Knowledgeable Glacier Guides
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Snacks
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Glacier Walking Equipment
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Matanuska Glacier

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Matanuska Glacier is a valley glacier in the US state of Alaska. At 27 miles long by 4 miles wide, it is the largest glacier accessible by car in the United States. The drive to is approximately 2 hours each direction with 4 hours total along the scenic Glenn Hwy. During the winter season the start time of the tour may vary in order to accommodate the safest driving conditions for our drivers and guests. Your guide will communicate with you prior to the day of departure for the tour.

Glenn Highway

  • 4h
The Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway follows a path carved by ancient glaciers. Following the braided Matanuska River for over half its length.

Palmer

  • 1h
During the tour we will stop in Palmer Alaska and allow you time to purchase lunch at a local supermarket. Just 45 minutes from Anchorage, this picturesque little town has agriculture flair. Start your adventure in this ‘country' at the Palmer Visitor Information Centre. Don't forget to pick up a city centre walking map while you're there.

Location

Activity location

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    Palmer
    • Palmer, Alaska, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    509 W 3rd Ave
    • 509 West 3rd Avenue
    • 99501, Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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