Matanuska Glacier Hike with Lunch Summer and Winter

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Anchorage, USA

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10+ bookings last month.

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

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Overview

What's Included

Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Winter Clothing if Needed
All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water
Snacks
Guide is licensed or certified

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center
555 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled pickup time. Our driver will meet you in front of the Egan Center, close to E Street, in a large white van for easy identification. Be prepared for a timely departure to ensure you enjoy the full tour experience!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:30 am

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time and lunch.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 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

5.0

based on 10 reviews

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Do it you won’t regret!

Halle_J, Mar 2026

This was probably a once in a lifetime experience for me and it was AMAZING. If you’re thinking about it DO IT. The food was amazing and everyone had a great time. It was just our small group on the tour so he even dropped us back off at our place. 10/10

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for the 10/10 review! We are thrilled that this was such a memorable, "once in a lifetime" experience for you. It’s great to hear that your group enjoyed the food and that the small-group setting allowed us to add that extra touch with the drop-off. We truly appreciate the high recommendation!

Don't miss this one

Katie_A, Feb 2026

Chris was the best guide/driver/owner of the Matanuska with lunch. As a native Alaskan born and raised he was a wealth of knowledge about everything Alaska which made the 2 hour drive go by quickly. Once at the glacier Jason was our trained glacier guide for our 2 hours out on the ice. Again a wealth of knowledge about glaciers and Alaska while keeping the group moving about 2.5 miles. The ice itself is spectacular and not to be missed if you're in Anchorage.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Hi Katie, thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the drive with Chris and the trek on the ice with Jason. Providing that local Alaskan perspective is exactly what we aim for. Hope to see you in Alaska again soon!

I joined a glacier...

Sherry_C, Dec 2025

I joined a glacier walking tour and had a really great experience overall. Our guide clearly loved his job and was incredibly enthusiastic throughout the trip. Along the way, he shared many interesting stories about life in Alaska, which made the journey even more enjoyable. I originally expected lunch to be something simple like a sandwich, but we actually stopped at a restaurant near the glacier where we could try some local Alaskan food—I had a salmon taco, which was a nice surprise. On the way back, the guide was also very helpful in recommending restaurants in the downtown area, which I really appreciated. Once we arrived at the glacier, we were led by a professional glacier guide. Free crampons and snow pants were available to borrow if needed. At the beginning of the tour, we took a sled pulled by an ATV to get close to the glacier. There was some snow and wind, so it’s important to protect your eyes and ears. Our group had more than 10 people, so it was sometimes a bit hard to hear the guide’s explanations if you were walking toward the back. That said, the scenery was absolutely stunning and well worth it. The route itself was not too difficult—if you’re used to daily activities like climbing stairs, it should be manageable. Just make sure to follow the guide’s safety instructions carefully. Overall, it was a memorable experience and a great way to see the glacier up close.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for the detailed review and for joining us on the glacier tour. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the experience and that your guide’s enthusiasm and stories made the journey even more memorable. We’re also happy the lunch stop and local food were a pleasant surprise, and that the downtown restaurant recommendations were helpful. Thank you for the feedback regarding group size and audibility—this is helpful for us as we continue to improve our tours. Most of all, we’re thrilled the glacier scenery and overall experience made it such a memorable adventure. We hope to welcome you back to Alaska again.

Awesome tour, knowledgeable guide

Kateryna_T, Jul 2025

Easy hike with nice views. On our way back we stopped by in a lodge with the best view I have seen in my life! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and chill! I highly recommend this tour

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re glad you enjoyed the hike and those unforgettable views — that lodge stop really is something special. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to your guide! Thanks again for the recommendation — we’d love to have you join us for another Alaskan adventure anytime.

Glacier hiking

Laxmi_R, Jul 2025

It was one of the best experience. Walking on the top of glacier we never forget. Tour guide and tour manager were amazing. They were helpful, flexible with schedule.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear that walking on the glacier was such a memorable experience—it truly is something special. We're also glad our team could make the day smooth and flexible for you. We appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Alaska!