Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour
On this guided day tour you walk onto the unusual terrain of the Matanuska Glacier. You will see and learn about many glacial features such as seracs, moulons and crevasses. Don't forget your camera! This is an unparalleled, authentic activity. Tour price includes glacier access and guiding. Drive time is two hours each way, with a stop half way there where you can purchase lunch and snack items.
Description
Itinerary
After your free hotel pickup in Anchorage, travel the scenic Glenn Highway through the spectacular Matanuska Valley. Spend 2.5 to 3 hours exploring the face of the Matanuska Glacier with an expert glacier guide. Truly a bucket-list adventure!
What You'll See and Do:
• Travel the scenic Glenn Highway through the spectacular Matanuska Valley.
• Spend 2 to 3 hours exploring the face of the Matanuska Glacier with an expert glacier guide.
• Have amazing photo opportunities!
What's Included: fully-guided tour, glacier gear (ice spikes, hiking pole, helmet (summer)), admission fees, water, snacks,
What's not included: gratuities ($5-10/person per guide), lunch
Stop At:
• Matanuska Glacier, 66500 S Glacier Park Rd, AK 99674
• Long Rifle Lodge, 31406 Glenn Hwy, Glacier View, AK 99674, USA
Inclusions
- Bottled water - Refill your personal bottle, or enjoy our filtered glacier water from a recyclable paper cup
- Snacks
- Live commentary on board
- Free hotel pickup and drop-off
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers (minimum age is 8-years old)
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk 3+ miles (5km) over uneven terrain.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not recommended for travelers averse to wearing face masks.
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Face masks are encouraged for guides and travelers when riding in the tour van, except when eating or drinking.
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Operates
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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