Overview
Nature lovers can spend the day exploring the Matanuska Glacier on a hiking tour that traverses the glacier’s picturesque terrain. Along the way, your guide teaches you about the dynamic glacial features including seracs, moulons, and crevasses. While it is easy to get views of the glacier on your own, a guided hike on the glacier provides a completely different perspective of this otherworldly landscape.
What you will be doing
As we head out of Anchorage, your guide will talk about the City's history and key points of interest. Journeying north on the Glenn Highway your guide will share interesting information about the Matanuska Valley and the various communities along the way. After about 30 minutes, the natural beauty of the drive takes over as we enjoy the view of the Talkeetna and Chugach mountains and, on a clear day, the Alaska Range. The Matanuska River is our companion as we ascend to the Matanuska Glacier and arrive for your guided hike.
The glacier guides will outfit you with ice spikes and helmets (in the summer). There are also hiking poles available for your use. These guides are experts in what the glacier has to offer each day, as well as its natural history. There will be lots of opportunities for great photos!l
After your approximately 2-hour adventure on the ice, we head next door for lunch at an authentic Alaska lodge with an epic view of the glacier. Heading home after lunch we have the option to pull off at some scenic points in case you haven't gotten enough pictures for the day.
Where we'll meet
🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: Anchorage, Alaska
🗺️ Instructions: We will pick you up from your hotel.
Things to know
Accessibility:
Children friendly
Fitness requirement
Moderate fitness level
Tour Language
English
License requirement
None
Additional information:
You will be required to sign two liability releases - one for the tour operator, and another one for the Matanuska Glacier Park. Parents of children under 18 will be required to complete a waiver for their child.
Children must be 8 years of age to participate. A parent or guardian will need to sign the child’s liability release.
We will make a stop on our way to the glacier where you can purchase lunch and snacks. You are also welcome to bring along any items you choose. We'll have time to picnic after the hike before returning to Anchorage.
You will be on the glacier for approximately 2.5 to 3 hours and walk around 3 miles (3.2 km). The tour requires walking on a slippery uneven surface. The guides at the glacier will provide micro-spikes for more secure footing. These spikes stretch to fit over your boots. You will be walking and stopping to listen to the guides.
Summer temperatures can range from 45 to 80 F (7 - 27 C). Dress in layers. Bring a light windbreaker or fleece jacket and a hat. Long pants rather than shorts are recommended. Always bring more layers than fewer. Remember sunglasses and sunscreen. There is plenty of room for backpacks and you can always leave things in the van when you go out onto the ice.
We recommend light hiking boots for maximum comfort. Tennis shoes/sneakers are also OK in summer. You will be outfitted with microspikes that slip over your shoes so no heels, please! Absolutely no flip-flops or sandals.
Inclusion ✅
Pick up and drop off transport
Entrance ticket
Water
Snack
Tour guide
Exclusion ❌
Gratuities
Lunch
About your host
907 ToursWe are a locally-owned tour operator founded in 2009. Come on an adventure with us and discover how close Anchorage is to Alaska's beautiful wilderness.
For every trip booked, Kodama Travel donates £1 to Just One Tree to restore our forests and the ocean.