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Anchorage Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion 8 hr

TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10

AverageTop 46% in Anchorage

80 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Anchorage
  • 8 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Hike across Alaska’s road-accessible Matanuska Glacier on a full-day trip from Anchorage, with microspikes and guide photos included.

About this tour

Trade the city streets for a vast landscape of blue ice on an Anchorage Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion. The Matanuska Glacier is Alaska’s largest glacier with road access, and this full-day outing brings you close to its dramatic face.

After about a two-hour drive from Anchorage, pause midway for a restroom break and a chance to buy coffee or lunch. At the glacier, walk roughly half a mile toward the ice before setting out on a guided hike. Spend 2 to 2.5 hours exploring, covering about 2 to 3 miles over terrain with little elevation change. The hike is rated moderate, and microspikes are provided for traction. Bottled water is included, and your guide will share photos from the day at no extra charge. Guide gratuities are also included.

With sweeping glacier scenery and time to experience the ice on foot, this Anchorage Matanuska Glacier Small-Group Excursion makes a memorable day outdoors. Bring your curiosity and get ready to explore Alaska’s frozen wilderness.

Highlights

  • Hike 2 to 3 miles across the Matanuska Glacier
  • Spend 2 to 2.5 hours exploring the ice
  • Take in views of Alaska’s largest road-accessible glacier
  • Receive complimentary photos taken by your guide

What's included

Included

  • Microspikes for traction on the glacier
  • Bottled water
  • Guide gratuities
  • Photos taken by your guide

Not included

  • Lunch and coffee, available for purchase at the halfway stop

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Important information

  • A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • The glacier hike covers about 2 to 3 miles with little elevation change
  • The glacier is about a 2-hour drive from Anchorage
  • A halfway stop offers a restroom break and food and coffee for purchase

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.79 on Viator and 4.67 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.4. Top 46% in Anchorage means it ranks in the top 46% of tours in Anchorage by this score.

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  • GetYourGuide
  • Viator

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