Alaska's largest glacier accessible by car is located just outside Anchorage, so don't miss the chance to visit during your stay. You'll head to Matanuska Glacier Park to explore this natural wonder with provided ice cleats and a guide.
- Learn about Matanuska Glacier from a guide
- Gear included to walk on the glacier
- Visit a local eatery for lunch
- Round-trip transportation included from Anchorage
What To Expect
Palmer
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.
• Admission Ticket Included
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.
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!
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Glacier View
Glacier View is a village along the Glenn Highway which is home to the Matanuska Glacier.
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
What to Bring:
Warm Layered Clothing
Sunglasses
Camera or Cell Phone Camera
Warm Hat and Gloves
We require that participants wear sturdy, stiff-soled footwear while on this tour
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Our minimum age to join the tour is 8 years old. For groups with younger individuals, explore our Private Matanuska Glacier option.
PLEASE NOTE: Bookings made within 24-hours of the tour date are PENDING confirmation
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Max group – 12
