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Anchorage Matanuska Glacier Hike 9 hr

TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10

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2 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Anchorage
  • 9 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Travel the Glenn Highway from Anchorage, then hike the Matanuska Glacier with a local guide and time for photos on the ice.

About this tour

Set out from Anchorage for a full-day journey to the Matanuska Glacier, where blue ice, rugged crevasses, and sweeping valley views make the landscape feel otherworldly. The Anchorage Matanuska Glacier Hike begins with a scenic drive along the Glenn Highway through the Matanuska Valley, with a brief rest stop along the way. The drive to the glacier takes about two hours.

On arrival, gear up with provided glacier safety equipment and follow a local guide across the ice. Spend about two hours exploring the glacier’s face, learning about its formation and history, and pausing for photos among its striking formations. Water and snacks are provided, and the tour includes transportation in a heated, air-conditioned van. After the hike, stop at a rustic Alaskan lodge where you can purchase lunch and dessert before returning to Anchorage.

Wear warm layers and waterproof boots with winter socks, and be ready for slippery, uneven ground. Choose the Anchorage Matanuska Glacier Hike for a guided day among Alaska’s remarkable ice and mountain scenery.

Highlights

  • Hike across the Matanuska Glacier with a local guide
  • Admire the Matanuska Valley on a scenic Glenn Highway drive
  • Explore striking ice formations and capture glacier photos
  • Stop at a rustic lodge to purchase lunch and dessert

What's included

Included

  • Hotel pickup
  • Guided tour with a local Alaskan guide
  • Glacier safety equipment, including ice spikes and helmets
  • Water and snacks
  • Heated, air-conditioned van
  • Entrance fees

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Guide gratuity
  • Warm-weather clothing

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Important information

  • The drive to the glacier takes about 2 hours, with a brief rest stop
  • Expect to walk on slippery, uneven surfaces; micro-spikes are provided
  • Sign two liability releases; a parent or guardian must sign for guests under 18
  • Winter temperatures may range from -30 to 35°F (-34 to 2°C)
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  • Wear layers, warm waterproof boots, and winter socks; bring a hat and gloves
  • High heels, sandals, and flip-flops are unsuitable
  • An office meeting point is available at 5100 Cordova Street, with free parking
  • Infant seats are available; strollers and service animals are permitted

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 5.00 on Viator and 5.00 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.

How the score works and rating distribution in Anchorage
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.2.

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