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Matanuska Glacier: Scenic Drive and Guided Tour
5.0
27 Ratings
Anchorage
Explore Alaska’s Matanuska Glacier in comfort. Enjoy scenic drives, guided tours, and breathtaking views. Perfect for small groups seeking adventure and relaxation.
Explore Alaska’s Matanuska Glacier in comfort. Enjoy scenic drives, guided tours, and breathtaking views. Perfect for small groups seeking adventure and relaxation.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Matanuska Glacier - Departing Anchorage for a two hour tour complete with the history of Anchorage, Alaska. We will stop on our way to pickup coffee and snacks for our adventure as we head out to the Matanuska Glacier. Along the way you’ll take in sites from varying mountain ranges and the scenic Matanuska River.
- Matanuska Glacier - Once at…
- Matanuska Glacier - Departing Anchorage for a two hour tour complete with the history of Anchorage, Alaska. We will stop on our way to pickup coffee and snacks for our adventure as we head out to the Matanuska Glacier. Along the way you’ll take in sites from varying mountain ranges and the scenic Matanuska River.
- Matanuska Glacier - Once at the glacier we will meet up with the local guides who will give us glacier clamps for our shoes to help us better grip the glacier as we head out on a guided tour. The Glacier is always changing and there is a mapped out route based on what attractions are the best for that day. Often there are amazing caves and ice walls to view, touch and take pictures with.
- Anchorage - Next we will head back to Anchorage, stopping on the way to eat lunch overlooking the Matanuska River. We will have opportunities to stop and take pictures at various scenic overlooks. We will keep an eye out for the many moose and other wildlife in the area.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
- Snacks
- Snacks
Additional Information
The Matanuska Glacier is a top attraction in Alaska and a true favorite! Up to 10 guests can enjoy a picturesque drive along the stunning Matanuska River in a Mercedes Sprinter. There will be a stop along the way for snacks and coffee, allowing guests to relax in comfort and style during a guided tour. Upon arrival at the Glacier, participants will join…
The Matanuska Glacier is a top attraction in Alaska and a true favorite! Up to 10 guests can enjoy a picturesque drive along the stunning Matanuska River in a Mercedes Sprinter. There will be a stop along the way for snacks and coffee, allowing guests to relax in comfort and style during a guided tour. Upon arrival at the Glacier, participants will join a guided tour led by the local Matanuska Park Guides. They will share insights about the glacier’s history, size, and scope as guests explore the canyons, peaks, valleys, and caves on this beginner to intermediate hike.
- Total travel duration time includes lunch, scenic overlook photo stops and restroom breaks.
Location
Visit Anchorage Log Cabin Visitor Information Center
West 4th Avenue
This is a log cabin for visitors to find more information on 4th Avenue in downtown Anchorage, Alaska. We will pull in, in front of the log cabin to pickup guests.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(27 Ratings)
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Moonm374
Nov 29, 2025
Kel Made Our First Alaska Trip Absolutely Perfect. - We came from Hawaii and visited Alaska for the first time during Thanksgiving week. We didn’t know much about Alaska before arriving, but Kel guided us safely with incredible knowledge and constant kindness throughout our trip.
We did a glacier walking tour with Kel, and it was absolutely perfect. Kel always stayed behind us to make sure we were safe, and took so many great photos for us. The glacier walk is truly a must-do experience — we highly, highly recommend it!
Even though we asked countless questions, Kel always responded professionally and warmly. Thanks to Kel, we had a truly memorable, happy, and enjoyable trip in Alaska.
We spent our entire itinerary with Kel, and we were extremely satisfied. If I ever visit Alaska again, I will definitely request Kel as our guide.
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Sohee217
Nov 28, 2025
Book your adventures with Kel! - We booked directly with Kel a combination of multiple tours that included the Matanuska glacier hike. The glacier hike tour is a 4 hour roundtrip van ride from Anchorage (a spacious Mercedes-Benz van for just the 3 of us) and 2 hours of actual hiking (easy level) with a guide and ice cleats provided by the glacier company. Overall, Kel is conscientious, knowledgeable, and flexible! He provided us with water and heat packs (for our gloves) and is a safe driver. If you’re looking to do just one tour or to combine multiple, I recommend Kel with enthusiasm and without any reservation!
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Trail63012728035
Nov 24, 2025
Such a wonderful experience - He is the most wonderful tour guide I have ever met in my life! He’s humorous, caring, thoughtful, kind, and genuine! He’s the person to go to when you stuck and feel helpless to get on your knee when the ice is so slippery. He’s the most knowledgeable person if you care about the history of Alaska. He’s the person so considerate that brings you water and flag of Alaska’s. It’s so lucky for us to be in the journey with him!! Thank you so much Kelly!
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Fan
Nov 24, 2025
THE BEST TOUR EVER - I love it so so much! Our guide Kelly is fr the best guide ever. Super nice and knowledgeable and helpful. He prepared water and hand warmer and goggles for us. Super thoughtful. He drove very smoothly as well. I normally get car sick super easily but I couldn’t feel it at all on his drive even though it’s almost a 2 hours drive. The glacier hike was such a once in a lifetime experience. It’s definitely worth the money. I’ve got like 300 photos in my album. Anyways, it’s the best tour I’ve ever done in my life ngl and all my other friends felt the same way.
超级超级推荐这个tour！
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Shuyur2025
Nov 24, 2025
Perfect experience! - It was a super awesome experience!!! Kelley is so nice and helpful, and I’m sure I’m gonna recommend to my other friends!
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958shunsukem
Oct 17, 2025
Matanuska Glacier - Mr. Kelley, who was my guide, was very kind and wonderfully comfortable on the tour.
I hope to use it when I come to Alaska again!
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Lukela9136lh
Oct 11, 2025
Highly recommended! - Absolutely loved this tour! From start to finish, everything was thoughtfully planned and well-executed. What really set it apart from other tours I've done was the attention to detail. We were greeted with Alaskan flags, treated to crisp Glacier Waters, and even given delicious local chocolates 🍫. It felt like a truly authentic and personal experience.
Highly recommend this tour if you're looking for something unique and memorable. Thank you again for the warm hospitality and the sweet treats!
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Miguelangel_l
Sep 14, 2025
Highly recommended - Very good the tour lasts 3 hours you walk outside, inside and over the glacier, the guide of the glacier very friendly and patient , kel our guide by Viator the best 👍, hopefully touch kel and also speaks Spanish , super friendly, efficient, helpful , tremendously recommended
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Lomm570303
Sep 13, 2025
Excellent tour lo, 100% recommend, and punctuality, Service, kel attention, was 100 amazing deal - Excellent tour , super recommended and hopefully touch them guide of name kel , punctual , friendly , helpful , speaks Spanish 👍👌
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Ilang2021
Sep 9, 2025
Amazing glacier hike - One of the best experiences in Alaska, great trip and the hike was magnificent. Thank you Kelly Thompson, for a great day out in the mountains.
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