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Matanuska Glacier Winter Tour
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Overview
Starting at $375 Per Person • Ages 8+ • 8 Hours • Explore a bucket-list worthy glacier!
Once-in-a-lifetime bucket list opportunity to explore glacial ice!
Duration
8 Hours
Departure Time:
- Tours generally depart between 7:30 - 8:00 am and return between 4:00-5:00 pm
- Hotel pick-up is available at Anchorage hotel locations only and NOT available for private residences (ie Airbnb or VRBO) or at Alyeska Resort. If staying at one of these locations, our office will reach out to confirm pick-up location.
- Your expert guide will contact you between 7:00 AM – 7:15 AM with your exact pick-up time
Rates
Starting at $375 per person
Ages 8+
About
The Matanuska Glacier is one of Alaska’s premier destinations. At 27 miles long and 4 miles wide, it is Alaska’s largest glacier accessible by road. Marvel at the ice that formed thousands of years ago high in the Chugach Mountains. It also boasts one of the most accessible areas to walk on of any glaciers in Alaska. Each day is unique due to the dynamic nature of the glacier.
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 don our ice cleats and helmets and begin exploring the glacier on foot. We generally spend two hours and walk a total of three miles on the ice. After exploring the glacier we will have lunch at a local eatery with amazing views of the glacier and surrounding scenery. Each tour will be customized to suit your group’s interests. This is a once-in-a-lifetime bucket list opportunity to explore glacial ice!
What's Included
- Explore Alaska’s largest glacier accessible by road.
- Wonderful photo opportunities of the majestic blue glacial ice.
- Services of a professional Alaskan tour guide. Trips are capped at 8 adventurers per guide.
- Transportation in a clean and comfortable tour vehicle
- All glacier equipment
- Lunch at local eatery
- Snacks and water bottle filling station
- Hotel pick-up/ drop-off
Please Note
- Our minimum age to join the tour is 8 years old. For groups with younger individuals, explore our Private Matanuska Glacier option.
- We require 2 guests minimum to operate a tour
- We require that participants wear sturdy, stiff-soled footwear while on this tour
- Gratuities for Guides (10% of tour price per person recommended)
Meeting And Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
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City: Anchorage
Country: US
Postal Code:
Province: AK
Additional Info
Pickup Schedule:
Your guide will reach out via text message to the number provided with your reservation, between 7:15 - 7:30 am, with your hotel's approximate time on the morning pickup schedule. The schedule varies daily based on the number and location of pickups.
Pickups will generally take place between 7:45 - 8:15 am, so please make sure you're at your pickup location ready to go 15 minutes in advance to avoid missing your tour.
We can't wait to see you soon!
What's Included
- Explore Alaska’s largest glacier accessible by road.
- Wonderful photo opportunities of the majestic blue glacial ice.
- Services of a professional Alaskan tour guide. Trips are capped at 8 adventurers per guide.
- Transportation in a clean and comfortable tour vehicle
- All glacier equipment
- Lunch at local eatery
- Snacks and drinking water - please bring your own water bottle
- Hotel pick-up/ drop-off
Please Note
- Our minimum age to join the tour is 8 years old. For groups with younger individuals, explore our Private Matanuska Glacier option.
- We require 2 guests minimum to operate a tour
- We require that participants wear sturdy, stiff-soled footwear while on this tour
- Gratuities for Guides (10% of tour price per person recommended)
What to Wear
- Winter at Matanuska Glacier is cold! Search the weather report for "Glacier View, AK" for daily temperatures.
- Wear insulated boots that are comfortable for walking over snow and ice. Ice cleats will be provided.
- Dress in layers. Wool or polyester base layer. One or more mid-layers. Plus fleece or sweater. Winter parka over top. You can remove any clothing, if necessary, and leave it in our van during the glacier walking portion of the tour. Wear long underwear under comfortable pants OR snow pants on top of pants.
- Winter hat and gloves.
Cancellation Policy
Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 72 hours cancellation notice before departure on day tours operated by Greatland Adventures. Requests made within 72 hours of tour start time are non-refundable. Reschedules may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by email to submit written records or your cancellation request. No-shows will be charged the full price. Tours not operated by Greatland Adventures (Including but not limited to fixed-wing flightseeing, bear viewing, and helicopter tours) are subject to each operator's cancellation policy.
