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Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour 10 hr

TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10

Very goodTop 6% in Anchorage

580 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Anchorage
  • 10 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Walk across Matanuska Glacier with a guide, spot striking ice formations, and enjoy snacks and hotel pickup on this full-day tour.

About this tour

Step onto the rugged blue-white world of Matanuska Glacier on a guided day hike from the surrounding region. Over the course of this 600-minute tour, travel to the glacier, then explore its unusual terrain on foot with a guide who points out the forces shaping the ice.

Look for dramatic seracs, moulins, and crevasses as you make your way across the glacier. The tour includes glacier access and guiding, plus snacks and live commentary on board. Filtered glacier water is available in a recyclable paper cup, or you can refill your own bottle. Free hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The drive takes about two hours each way, with a stop where you can purchase lunch and snacks.

Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour operates in all weather, so dress for the conditions. The route involves walking more than 3 miles over uneven terrain and calls for a moderate fitness level; the minimum age is 8. Bring your camera and get ready to experience the glacier up close.

Highlights

  • Walk across the striking terrain of Matanuska Glacier
  • Spot seracs, moulins, and crevasses with a guide
  • Enjoy glacier water or refill your personal bottle
  • Travel with hotel pickup and drop-off

What's included

Included

  • 100% satisfaction guarantee
  • Snacks
  • Free hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Filtered glacier water in a recyclable paper cup or a refill for your personal bottle
  • Live commentary on board
  • Glacier access and guiding

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Gratuities ($10-$20 per person per guide)

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Important information

  • Minimum age is 8; adult pricing applies to all travelers
  • A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers unable to walk 3+ miles (5 km) over uneven terrain
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  • Operates in all weather conditions; dress appropriately
  • Service animals allowed
  • Drive time is about two hours each way, with a stop where lunch and snacks can be purchased

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.93 on Viator and 4.80 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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  • 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 8.8. Top 6% in Anchorage means it ranks in the top 6% of tours in Anchorage by this score.

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  • GetYourGuide
  • Viator

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