Embark on a full-day adventure to explore the largest road accessible glacier in Alaska, the Matanuska Glacier. Hike on the glacier for an exhilarating experience and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
- Matanuska Glacier - Along the 2 hour drive to the Glacier, bear, moose, owls, eagles, foxes and porcupines are all possible to see. And along the way there are also many beautiful panoramic pictures to take.
- Chickaloon - The Alaska Native people of Chickaloon are a mixture of Ahtna and Dena’ina Athabaskan. This is a small town where we will see a few shops, churches and homes.
- Sutton-Alpine - Sutton is a small town located on the Glenn Highway between Palmer and Glennallen, and a convenient place to fill up on gas and snacks for visitors headed to attractions like Matanuska Glacier and Sheep Mountain.On our way to the Matanuska Glacier
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Microspikes provided for glacier traction
- Free photos from your guide
- Please be prepared to add a gratuity for your glacier guide if he or she provides great service.
- Lunch
The Matanuska Glacier is the largest and most magnificent glacier in Alaska with road access. We will drive you to within about 1/2 mile of the face of the glacier, where we’ll start our hike. We’ll be hiking on the glacier for two to two and a half hours, and walk about 2 to 3 miles. There is little elevation change, and the hike difficulty is rated as moderate.
The glacier is about a two-hour drive from Anchorage. We will stop about half way there for a restroom break, where you will also have the opportunity to purchase coffee and whatever you’d like to have to eat while we’re out. Bottled water is provided.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.