Matanuska Glacier Hiking Experience Day Tour from Anchorage
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• Take a special look at Matanuska Glacier
• Discover Matanuska Glacier in-dept and all that it has to offer
Itinerary
In the morning, depart from hotel and travel to Matanuska Glacier, where you'll take a walk on the glacier (about 2 hours) led by a professional guide. The Matanuska Glacier, Alaska's largest accessible glacier, covers an entire valley. Winding north from the Chugach Mountains to the Glenn Highway, it is the most popular roadside attraction between Anchorage and Glennallen. About 10,000 years ago, the Matanuska Glacier began to retreat to its present position, and has not changed significantly in nearly two decades. It is ideal for glacier hiking as it tends to be sunnier than the surrounding area in winter.
Notes (till 9/15):
* Please bring the fleece jacket, hat, scarf, boots with traction, sunglasses, etc.
* To participate in the walk you must sign the disclaimer required by the park management office and comply with the guide's instructions.
* Helmets, anti-skid shoe chains, and other hiking equipment is provided for free.
* If you need to depart Anchorage at the same day, please book your flight for no earlier than 10:00pm, to avoid risking missing your flight.
Notes (from 9/16):
* Please bring a warm down jacket, fleece jacket, hat, scarf, boots with traction, sunglasses, etc.
* To participate in the walk you must sign the disclaimer required by the park management office and comply with the guide's instructions.
* Helmets, anti-skid shoe chains, and other hiking equipment is provided for free.
Matanuska Glacier
Meeting & Transfer Info
09:50 AM | Anchorage
Alex Hotel & Suites Anchorage Airport 4615 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99517
Phone: +1 907-243-3131
Valid Period: July 27, 2026 to September 15, 2026 | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
09:40 AM | Anchorage
Fairfield Inn & Suites Anchorage Midtown 5060 A St, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: +1 907-222-9000
Valid Period: July 27, 2026 to September 15, 2026 | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
10:00 AM | Anchorage
Four Points by Sheraton Downtown 325 W 8th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: +1 907-274-1000
Valid Period: July 27, 2026 to September 15, 2026 | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
09:45 AM | Anchorage
Wyndham Garden Anchorage Airport 4411 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99517
Phone: ＋1 907-257-7975
Valid Period: September 16, 2026 to March 31, 2027 | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
10:00 AM | Anchorage
Fairfield Inn & Suites Anchorage Midtown 5060 A St, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: +1 907-222-9000
Valid Period: September 16, 2026 to March 31, 2027 | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
10:10 AM | Anchorage
Four Points by Sheraton Downtown 325 W 8th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: +1 907-274-1000
Valid Period: September 16, 2026 to March 31, 2027 | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
What’s Included
- Local guide/driver service
- Tour bus service, with the specific vehicle type determined by the size of the group
- Attraction entrance fees noted in the itinerary (Matanuska Glacier)
- Transportation to/from the tour departure locations
- Optional activities and entrance fees not included in the itinerary
- Meals
- Tipping recommend standard is for tour guide US$20.00/guest, for the guide at glacier US$10.00-20.00/guest. Please pay tips to your guide on the day of your tour, to express your respect and gratitude for their work
- Any other personal expenses
Special Notes
- Essential Information About Booking:
* This tour is led by the Chinese-speaking guide and the English-Speaking glacier guide. The minimum group size is 4 people. (from 9/16: This tour is led by a professional local guide. The minimum group size is 2 people.)
* The tour can be booked up to one day before the tour date.
* Please provide your phone number at least 5 days in advance, so that we may send you the final confirmation. - Notes for Participation:
* This tour requires you to bring a photo ID, such as a foreign passport with an American visa, or an American driver's license.
* If there are discrepancies between any time stated in the itinerary and the time given by your guide, please meet at the time your guide has informed you of.
* It is very cold in Alaska in winter, so please bring appropriate warm clothing, such as: down jacket, fleece jacket, hat, scarf, boots with traction, sunglasses, etc.
* Minors under the age of 18 are required to be accompanied by at least one adult at all times or to submit a disclaimer signed by their guardian.
* Please be aware, if you are not able to meet your guide at the appointed time and place due to personal reasons (including but not limited to illness, accidents, running late, etc.), and thus miss the chance to board the bus and cannot participate in the tour, we are afraid we cannot refund your fee for that day.
- Please arrive at the pick-up location least 10 to 15 minutes early.
- You may call us within 1 to 2 days of your tour to confirm the pick-up time and location.
* If, due to unpreventable circumstances (including but not limited to: natural disasters, political and social situations, accidents and malfunctions, road closures, etc.), adjustments must be made to the tour in order to protect the safety and welfare of all guests in the tour group, our company reserves the right to take measures including changing the time or content of the tour or even canceling some or all tour activities. The related tour fees cannot be refunded, and any additional costs incurred (i.e. extended hotel stay, transportation, meals, plane ticket changes) must be borne by the guests.
- Natural disasters: flood, earthquake, hail, snowstorm, tsunami, etc.
- Political & social situations: war, shutdown, protest, regime change, policy change, terrorist attack, etc.
- Accidents and malfunctions: tour bus or other transportation equipment malfunction, sudden damage to recreational equipment, traffic accident or other blockage of roads, etc.
- Road closures: roads impassable due to weather conditions, traffic accidents, etc.
The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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