Matanuska Glacier Ice Fall Trek

Anchorage, USA

7 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Walk on an Alaskan glacier on this day trip from Anchorage to the Matanuska Glacier. With an instructional guide and provided mountaineering equipment (crampons and a pole), you'll 'walk on water' as you hike across the ice. Check out physical features such as seracs, crevasses, and ice formations, and enjoy a view of an ice fall.

Matanuska Glacier hiking tour from Anchorage
Trek the glacier with a guide who provides instruction
Get close-up views of the accessible glacier features like crevasses, seracs, and ice formations
Hotel pickup and drop-off and the necessary equipment included

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off (airport drop-off also available at the conclusion of the tour)
Professional guide
Crampons (for walking on ice)
Helmet
Trekking pole (optional)
Light snacks and bottled water

Food and drinks (this tour does not stop for lunch)
Pickup from private homes, apartments, or B&Bs; if this is your case, please contact the tour operator for the nearest pickup location

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center
555 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
Please look for our silver Mercedes Sprinter van along the curb in front of the Egan Center.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.7:00 am

Itinerary

Matanuska Glacier

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum age is 10 years old; children may not be carried in arms, backpacks, strollers, or anything else. For children under the age of 10, you can book a private trek. Minimum Age for private trek is 8 years old. Please contact us for more information.
Not wheelchair accessible
Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately; if canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
No Refunds under 72 hours. This activity is operated in partnership with MICA guides.

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.4

based on 10 reviews

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A unforgettable trip

Yun_S, Aug 2021

We were lucky to have a sunny day and the hike was a fantastic experience. Our guide, Morgan, is a very nice and professional young lady. We really enjoyed her company and her knowledge about the glacier. I highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting Alaska.

Great tour

Adrianne_K, May 2021

Arthur was a great tour guide and driver. He is very knowledgeable about all things Alaska. The handoff of mica tours for the ice trek was seamless. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, May 2021

Thank you for your review. Glad that you enjoyed the tour. Safe travels!

Awesome experience

Adrianne_K, May 2021

Albert was a great guide and driver. He is extremely knowledgeable about the area and all things Alaska. the transition to Mica for the glacier trek was extremely smooth. The glacier trek was truly incredible.

Response from Host, May 2021

Adrianne, Thanks for your review and also for choosing us. It was a great pleasure to travel with you and show you some of my favorite places in Alaska!! Safe Travels!