Anchorage Matanuska Glacier Guided Adventure Tour

Experience the natural wonder of Alaska's Matanuska Glacier with our full-day guided tour. Beginning with a convenient pickup from downtown 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 downtown. 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.

Meeting Point

546 W 4th Ave

546 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA

We meet all travelers at the Visit Anchorage Log Cabin Visitor Center in Downtown Anchorage. Street parking downtown is limited to 2 hours so we suggest parking at 5th & B Street Garage
(420 B St Anchorage, AK), within a 10-minute walking distance of our pickup point.

What's included:

• Transportation From Downtown Anchorage
• Knowledgeable Glacier Guides
• Glacier Walking Equipment

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes

Matanuska Glacier

66500 S Glacier Park Rd, 99674, Alaska

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.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Glenn Highway

, , Alaska

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

4 hours

Palmer

Palmer, Alaska

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

1 hour