Matanuska Glacier Hike with Lunch Summer and Winter
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Anchorage, USA
- 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 Center555 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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Featured review
Kateryna_T
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
Reviews
5.0
based on 16 reviews
Donald_B, Jul 2026
If you have a day in Anchorage, I highly recommend this excursion with Alaskan Sights and Bites. Chris was an outstanding host. We had a family of 12 take the tour and Chris made it 13. Very personable like he was part of the family and treated us the same. Very informative about his native Alaska and the tour itself was terrific. Just the right amount of time spent hiking the glacier with another informative guide. The glacier hike was followed by a terrific lunch with views of the glacier. All in all an outstanding day in the Anchorage area. As a large group, Chris also picked us up directly at our hotel which was a bonus. Alaskan Sights and Bites were also excellent in communicating with me, answering questions I had prior to our trip. Very highly recommended.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! I’m so glad your family had such a great day on the Matanuska Glacier tour. It was truly a pleasure spending the day with your group, and I’m happy we could help make your time in Anchorage memorable. We really appreciate your recommendation!
Tamara_P, May 2026
We had an incredible experience on the Matanuska Glacier Hike with Lunch! Our tour guide, Chris, was outstanding. He was extremely knowledgeable about the area and shared fascinating information throughout the entire tour, pointing out interesting features and facts we would have otherwise missed.
What really stood out was how much effort Chris made to get to know us and learn about our interests. He tailored the experience accordingly, making sure we spent extra time on the things we enjoyed most. Our glacier hike actually ran longer than scheduled, which we didn't mind at all because it was so engaging and memorable. Chris never rushed us and encouraged us to take in the experience and enjoy the moment.
He was also happy to take photos for us, which allowed us to fully enjoy the hike while still capturing great memories. The glacier itself was absolutely breathtaking, and the delicious lunch was the perfect addition to an already fantastic day.
We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Alaska. Thank you, Chris, for making it such a special experience!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I’m thrilled to hear you had such an incredible experience on the Matanuska Glacier Hike with Lunch.
It was such a pleasure getting to know you and learning more about your interests throughout the day. I’m so glad we were able to spend extra time enjoying the parts of the experience that meant the most to you. The Matanuska Glacier is truly breathtaking, and I’m happy you had time to take it all in, capture great photos, and enjoy lunch along the way.
Thank you again for joining us and for recommending the tour to others visiting Alaska. I really appreciate it!
rosalina_s, May 2026
Chris was amazing! He knows a lot of information about Anchorage, glacier, and Alaska. The restaurant choice was excellent too! Nice view and tasty food. Thank you! Best wishes to you!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words and best wishes! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time with Chris, from the Anchorage and glacier stories to the great views and tasty food. We’re so glad you joined us for a true taste of Alaska!
rebecca_L, Apr 2026
What a great hike and we appreciated Luke as our tour guide! We had a great time and would recommend
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the review!
Anthony_R, Apr 2026
Love the tour…. and something that was really nice is that they have ice pants and sunglasses that they allow you to use for free.
The tour guy was amazing as well
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled you loved the tour and that the extra touches like the ice pants and sunglasses made it even more enjoyable. I’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to your guide—they’ll really appreciate it!
Kristina_B, Apr 2026
Really comfortable, knowledgeable trip with impressive views and unique experience of glacier. The biggest one which you could reach by car.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review! It was a joy to have you on tour.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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