Matanuska Glacier Blue Ice Excursion
For all ages! • 8 Hours
What to Expect
The total experience is approximately 8 hours and includes private transportation, a 2-hour guided glacier tour, and approximately 1 hour for lunch, additional sightseeing, or an optional hike to Barbara Falls.
Departure Times: 7:00am, 8:00am, 10:00am, and 11:00am
Glacier Park Check-In: 45 minutes prior to your scheduled glacier hike.
Glacier Hike Times: 10:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 2:00pm
Anchorage departures are scheduled approximately 3 hours prior to glacier hike check-in time.
Just a scenic two-hour drive northeast of Anchorage, Matanuska Glacier stands as the largest accessible glacier in the United States by car. Offering an ideal day trip destination from Anchorage, Matanuska Glacier provides a firsthand exploration of its terminus.
On the 2–3-hour glacial guided tour, visitors venture onto the ice exploring the glacier's blue meltwater pools, ice caves (if accessible), diverse ice formations, and deep crevasses. Safety gear such as helmets and crampons fastened to shoes are supplied for a secure and pleasant experience. Catering to all ages and abilities, the Matanuska Glacier Tour presents a unique chance to discover and experience glacier exploration.
Includes
Duration
8 Hours
Address
Pick-up at desired location
Pricing
| Private Tour: up to 5 people | $600 |
| Private Tour: 6-12 People | $700 |
Cancellation Policy
Customers will receive a 75% refund if cancelled 24 hours of date and time of tour. Guests can receive a 50% refund if cancelling within 24 hours of departure. Customers will receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Cancellations can be done by phone 6am-8am / 6pm-9pm AST. Tour operator may be giving tours during the day and unable to fulfill request until times stated. Thank you for your patience! No-shows will be charged full price.
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