Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting
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Anchorage, USA
- 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This exclusive, small-group hike on the Matanuska Glacier is a once-in-a-lifetime experience which will leave you with a greater appreciation for one of nature’s most fascinating phenomena. Discover your inner glaciologist as you traverse across ice fields, hearing the cracking sounds of the glacier moving, and learn about the makings of the glacier in detail from your expert guide. Round off the adventure with local honey and wine tasting.
- Walk between glacial walls and see fantastic natural ice formations up-close
- No specialist equipment needed–crampons and snow pants provided
- Protect the glacier for future generations to enjoy on this low-impact tour
- A maximum of 14 travelers for a more intimate and personalized adventure
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- We include Crampons (over shoe spikes for gripping ice)
- We also provide snow pants if needed
- Experienced Glacier Guide
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 555 W 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
Curbside in front of the Egan Center
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.8:00 am
Itinerary
1
Matanuska Glacier
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Glenn Highway
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
3
Palmer
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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
Such an amazing experience.Truly something you don’t get to experience every day. Madison was our guide at the glacier and she made it so fun! The hike itself was pretty simple, some areas of steepness but overall, great! We were able to sample glacial water and walk through a crevasse. Ryan was our overall tour guide, he was very informational and fun to get to know. We stopped at The Honey Hive on the way back and sampled honey, jams and jelly’s, and wine. It was a great last stop before our beautiful drive home.
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From our driver to our glacier guide, the entire day was an incredible experience from beginning to end. There was something for everyone, and throughout the glacier hike, we felt completely safe and well taken care of.
The views were absolutely breathtaking, and walking across the glacier with the spikes gave me the confidence to truly enjoy the experience without worrying about my footing. Our guide was fantastic and made the hike both fun and incredibly informative. We learned so much about glacier geography, formations, composition, and how glaciers continue to change, all while taking in the amazing landscape around us.
The stop at the small local honey and wine maker on the way back was the perfect way to end the day. We learned that they keep their bees in a school bus, which was such a fascinating and unexpected detail! The honey was delicious, and I ended up purchasing several jars as gifts for friends.
I highly recommend this tour, especially for anyone who wants the incredible experience of actually walking on a glacier but may not be able to do a helicopter tour. It was an unforgettable day and an experience I will always remember!
Overall a fantastic experience! The glacier hike was amazing, fun and safe. The wine tasting and honey tasting was a bonus.
The only improvement I would recommend is the pick up: my instructions said "meeting point" but it was literally a pick up from the street. If you are a bit late, they are gone. This was not properly communicated. Also no information on parking at the pick up point. We thought we are meeting at the tour company HQ and we thought there will be parking. That's not the case! So budget 10-15 more minutes for parking and walking to the pick up location.
Great trip. Walking on the glacier was amazing. Our guide was very good and, even though I sprained my foot, we had a wonderful time. The honey and wine tasting was of limited value
This experience met our expectations. Our guide, Kris, was knowledgeable & shared stories about life growing up in Alaska. Glacier hike was super fun, along with delicious local honey, wine, and of course - coffee! Moose sighting was an added treat.
Great experience from the drive through the mountains to the yummy honey tastings. This exceeded my expectations
The guide was great and this was our first time. We enjoyed thoroughly. We collected some water from the glacier too😍
Although a lot of the glacier had melted, there was still a great amount to explore. It was beautiful! Because I was paired with a group with a child and limited mobility, I didn't get to explore as much as I would have liked. The wine and honey tasting isn't your typical sit down and taste. It's very hime grown and ended up being really cute.
The guided glacier tour is suitable for a wide range of abilities with some steeper parts. We were provided with crampons and you do not necessarily need snow boots. There was little wind I felt fine without a hat. The honey and wine were a delicious treat after about 2 hrs of walking/hiking on the glacier. For ice cave experience I would wait for June/July:
I was truly happy to have lived that experience. Every moment felt special, from the breathtaking views along the road to the stunning landscapes that surrounded me. The journey itself was peaceful and inspiring, and hiking all the way to the glacier made it even more unforgettable. Being so close to nature, seeing its beauty up close, and feeling the fresh air made me appreciate the experience deeply. It is something I will always remember with joy.
Glacier hike was great experience. We had really good time hiking on glacier. Our tour guide Dan was extremely nice guy and gave us lots of information about the tour. Walking on glacier with spectacular view made our tour a memorable one. Also small stop at honey tasting was good.
it was a great experience, just expecting to see more, but cant really control the weather/nature. it was still great though! 👌
The glacier was AMAZING! The crew at glacier that guides you were super nice and basically rockstars. I will say, the drive there is pretty tough. It’s a lot of winding, beat up bumpy roads, and if your driver hits those turns going too fast then slams on the breaks like we had, bring some Dramamine…but she was very nice! The shop for the local honey and wine tasting is a cool little place. Not a true tasting but worth the stop! We didn’t get to try the wine, but the honey was really good and the woman making the coffee was very sweet. This glacier hike is a once in a lifetime opportunity you won’t want to miss.
Tour operator was very nice and professional and the glacier walk itself was amazing. The honey and wine shop is cute too.
Didn’t care for it. The pictures are misleading as we went in August. So we were walking on black debris. Just walked on rocks. It was not white at all. Wouldn’t recommend in the summer. Probably different in the winter. And, it was over a 2 hr drive there from Anchorage and 2 hour drive back.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Christian, I am sorry you didn't enjoy the glacier. Actually the picture looks just like the glacier you hiked on. Glaciers are always changing, yes during the summer there are some rocks, due to not having much snow, and more ice. However the glacier guides due a wonderful job explaining the glacier and how it often changes. The drive actually was less then 2 hours. In the description of our tour it does state the length of the drive time. The drive to and from the glacier is so beautiful. The scenery is stunning. You should come back in the winter and experience Alaska to see the snow and all the beauty it has to offer.
The 2 hour drive was beautiful and our driver Kim was extremely friendly and knowledgeable.
Our glacier guide Bennett was amazing. He was fun and you could tell he enjoyed his job. Our 12 year old son has decided he wants to come back when he’s older and be a glacier guide.
The glacier hike was long and you needed to focus but the spikes helped and every step was even more beautiful. I would not recommend for anyone who struggles with balance.
Great tour of the enormous glacier, we learned a lot of interesting facts from Frank our glacier tour guide. Frank was patient with our group as some people had an easier time with the terrain than others. Things to note, it is cold there even in July, wear layers including a winter jacket, wear hiking shoes or boots even though they give you crampons, and know that the terrain isn’t even. All that being said, we loved the hike and would do it again. BTW, my husband and I are both over 60 yrs old.
The honey and “wine” tasting were definitely not the highlight of the trip.
This was a great experience… Beautiful sites, and all the logistics taken care of by White Raven tours. Hiking the glacier was amazing. We had a brilliant beautiful day. I would definitely book this trip again so easy and so worth the money.
A 2 1/2 hour drive to get there from Anchorage but worthwhile. The surface of the glacier is bumpy and uneven but we had crampons so that helped. We dressed warmly but was shedding our coats from hiking around the glacier. Lots of beautiful blue ice and plenty of dirt and gravel also.
Guide was fantastic. Offered a 360 drone of the glacier and group along the way. We had an adventurous group and believe we were able to hike a little higher than some other groups. Great experience.
Our driver Taylor was GREAT and our guide Johnson was very capable and got us through an energetic hike to a highpoint on the glacier.
The overall trip was good and the glacier was fascinating but the people at the check-in desk before we started directed us to give a $20 tip to our guide. That’s not how tips work. Given the price of the event, this was a real turnoff for us.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Were glad you enjoyed the Glacier Bill. I cant tell you how much it annoys us that they do that as well. Your 100% correct, a tip is earned and should not be expected. We have made several attempts to have them stop with that baloney but we will keep trying. Thank you for your input.
We had a wonderful time! The trip was fantastic. The glacier is amazing and the glacier tour guides were phenomenal.
Pack a lunch, water, and dress warm, with layers! Hiking boots are a must.
The wine and honey at the end is really just a brief stop, not really a wine tasting.
Kim is an awesome tour guide. She is so friendly and knowledgeable. Honestly, would take this tour again if it was with her and the same glacier tour hike guide. It was AMAZING! You get your bang with your buck.
A fascinating tour. I learned a lot about glaciers and Alaska in general, and got plenty of exercise in the process. The van driver and glacier guide were both personable and informative.
It was wonderful, beautiful, the glacier was an awesome experience. The guide, Jacob was very informative. Told us th8ngd never knew before.
Great tour...awesome guides, wine and honey shop were great. Good hometown type of place. The guides on the glacier were super cool and focused a lot on the safety of the group. Driver was awesome, he even hooked me up with a fishing expedition contact the next day. All around great experience.
Wonderful experience! Although it was a wet day, the tour guide made the best of it. Taught us about the Glacier and its history. Allowed adequate time for pictures spots. Even alloys to drink some of the ice water! Definitely recommend it.
Our family had an absolutely incredible time on the Matanuska Glacier tour! From start to finish, everything was smooth, exciting, and educational. Our tour guide, Thomas, was not only extremely knowledgeable about the glacier and its surroundings, but also friendly and engaging — he made the experience both fun and informative for all of us.
Our driver was equally fantastic, sharing interesting insights along the way and keeping the ride comfortable and enjoyable. The entire day was full of awe-inspiring views and memorable moments we’ll be talking about for a long time.
If you’re visiting Anchorage with family, this tour is a must-do! We highly recommend it for anyone looking to explore Alaska’s stunning natural beauty.
This was definitely one of our most favorite adventures we went on during our week in Alaska! The glacier was huge and breathtaking. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly she kept all 9 of us safe and informed the entire time. She took the most amazing photos of all of us throughout the trip so the whole family could be in unforgettable memories. I cannot say enough good things about this adventure. Our bus ride to the glacier was also amazing and our guide was lovely and very informative. She pointed out stunning views along the drive and gave us history of the land and the people. I do recommend getting 2 bottles of water when you stop for lunch because you will want the second after the hike. Also bring an empty water bottle and they will allow you to take fresh glacier water from the top and bring empty containers if you want to collect glacier silt for later use. We have the best memories that have just no comparison from this trip.
You will be well supported and educated at the same time. Madison was our guide and helped my husband conquer his fear of heights by keeping him informed about what was coming up next on our hike. She was awesome!
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