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Matanuska Glacier Summer Tour

Location Anchorage, Alaska, USA
$431
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Matanuska Glacier captivates with its stunning blue glacial ice and stands as Alaska's largest road-accessible glacier, promising an unforgettable adventure. This full-day tour invites you to immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Alaskan wilderness.

  • 🏷️ Matanuska Glacier Summer Tour: Includes round-trip transportation from Anchorage, ensuring a seamless journey to one of nature's greatest wonders.
  • 🧑‍🏫 Enjoy the expertise of a professional local glacier guide who will enhance your experience with fascinating insights and safety guidance.
  • 🧊 Marvel at the majestic Matanuska Glacier, where you will explore the ice formations that have been sculpted over 10,000 years.
  • 🚐 Experience a scenic drive along the Glenn Highway, with ample opportunities for stunning photo stops against the backdrop of the Alaska Range.
  • 🥪 Savor a delicious lunch at a local eatery, offering stunning views of the glacier as you refuel for your adventure.
  • 🧗‍♂️ Equip yourself with glacier travel gear, including ice cleats and safety helmets, to safely navigate the icy terrain.
  • 🌄 Spend approximately two hours walking on the glacier, covering about three miles as you witness the dynamic nature of this incredible landscape.
  • 🕒 This full-day tour lasts around 8 hours, providing ample time to fully appreciate the natural beauty surrounding you.
  • 🌟 The tour is suitable for participants aged 8 years and older, making it a perfect family adventure.

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Matanuska Glacier Summer Tour
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours

  • Hotel Pick Up
  • Services of Professional Local Glacier Guide
  • Glacier Travel Equipment-Ice Cleats, Safety Helmets
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Round Trip Transportation from Anchorage
  • Age Minimum is 8 Years Old

  • Palmer is a city in and the borough seat of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, located 42 miles (68 km) northeast of Anchorage on the Glenn Highway in the Matanuska Valley. It is the ninth-largest city in Alaska, and hosts the annual Alaska State Fair. (pass by)
  • Matanuska Valley
    The Matanuska River is a 75-mile (121 km) long river in Southcentral Alaska, flowing through a broad valley south of the Alaska Range known as the Matanuska Valley.
  • Matanuska Glacier
    At 27 miles long and 4 miles wide it is Alaska's largest glacier accessible by road.  It also is boasts one of the most accessible areas to walk on of any glacier in Alaska.  Marvel at ice that formed 10,000 years ago high in the Chugach Mountains. Your day will start with a magnificent scenic drive along the Glenn Highway with stunning mountain vistas and plenty of time for photo stops.  Next we will drive to the toe of the glacier to dawn our ice cleats and helmets to and begin exploring the glacier by foot. Each day is unique due to the dynamic nature of the glacier. We generally spend two hours and walk three miles on the ice. Finally, we will stop for lunch at a local eatery with stunning views of the glacier. This is a once in a lifetime bucket list opportunity to explore glacial ice!
  • Glacier View
    Glacier View is a village along the Glenn Highway which is home to the Matanuska Glacier.

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • What to Bring:
  • Warm Layered Clothing
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera or Cell Phone Camera
  • Warm Hat and Gloves
  • We require that participants wear sturdy, stiff-soled footwear while on this tour
  • Our minimum age to join the tour is 8 years old. For groups with younger individuals, explore our Private Matanuska Glacier option.
  • PLEASE NOTE: Bookings made within 24-hours of the tour date are PENDING confirmation
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Matanuska Glacier Summer Tour

    Location Anchorage, Alaska, USA
    $431
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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