Matanuska Glacier Summer Tour

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Anchorage, USA
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Matanuska Glacier Summer Tour

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8 hours (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Visit Alaska's largest road accessible glacier and explore blue glacial ice on this wonderful full day tour.

What's Included

  • Round Trip Transportation from Anchorage
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Age Minimum is 8 Years Old
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Meeting and Pickup

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Start Time • 08:00 AM

What To Expect

Palmer (Pass By)

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.
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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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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!
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Glacier View

Glacier View is a village along the Glenn Highway which is home to the Matanuska Glacier.
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4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • What to Bring:
  • 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.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-6111P21

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