The Matanuska Glacier is Alaska's largest glacier accessible by road, and offers the most accessible areas to walk on of any glacier in Alaska. If you don't want to tackle the winter drive yourself, this guided tour can take you there and lead you on a trek across the ice. Lunch at a local restaurant is included.
- Explore the Matanuska Glacier without having to drive there
- Hassle-free pickup from your Anchorage hotel is included
- Includes lunch at a local restaurant with great views
- Includes use of all equipment necessary for glacier walking
What To Expect
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.
8 hours • Admission Ticket Free
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!
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
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Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
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
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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)
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Max group – 15
