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Stop At: Matanuska Glacier, 66500 S Glacier Park Rd, AK 99674
Matanuska Glacier is a valley glacier in the US state of Alaska. At 27 miles long by 4 miles wide, it is the largest glacier accessible by car in the United States. The drive to is approximately 2 hours each direction with 4 hours total along the scenic Glenn Hwy.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Glenn Highway, AK
The Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway follows a path carved by ancient glaciers. Following the braided Matanuska River for over half its length.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Palmer, Palmer, Alaska
During the tour we will stop in Palmer Alaska and allow you time to purchase lunch at a local grocery store. Just 45 minutes from Anchorage, this picturesque little town has agriculture flair. Start your adventure in this ‘country' at the Palmer Visitor Information Center. Don't forget to pick up a downtown walking map while you're there.
Duration: 1 hour
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546 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
8 hours 30 minutes(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
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 14 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Susan_G
It was a great trip. Our guide Thomas (Yukon Cornelius) was informative and funny. Definitely worth doing!
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Posted On : 2024-05-17
Posted By : Mark_E
Walking up the slopes to view glacier and see ice formations. The surface you walk on has Swiss cheese holes where rocks have melted into ice. Several areas of blue ice. Not extremely difficult. Lots of help from guide for those who felt was a bit slippery. Bus ride out with ? Isa/ila??? was great. Friendly and informative
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Posted On : 2024-05-15
Posted By : Mark_G
The guides on the bus and ice were big part of the positive vibe from the whole experience. Ice and mud flows, drinking glacial water, and the sun breaking through the clouds on the ice were the other unexpected surprises.Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06
Posted By : Yolanda_O
My guide Petra was very aware and went over the safety precautions and guidelines. She explained the different type of ice formations on the glacier as well as advising the importance of walking in her footsteps and staying directly behind her in a single file. It was amazing to be out on the glacier and hear the river and streams and no other noise. It was so quiet and beautiful. My driver, Ina, also was awesome and very engaging. She was very detailed in the Alaskan history of the glacier, as well as pointing out wildlife, fisheries, and the custom and culture of the natives. Ina was a gem. She was a plethora of information. We even saw a moose and I was able to capture very good video. This was a once in a lifetime experience that I'll never forget. Absolutely breathtaking!
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Posted On : 2024-04-25
Posted By : Steve_T
Climbing the glacier and walking through an ice crevice as well as meeting new people and helping each other out while hiking and looking out for each other.
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Posted On : 2024-04-22
Posted By : Terri_G
Just getting to walk on the glacier and our terrific guide Nick and riding on the snow machine on the way back at end of tour. It was an awesome day on the glacier. My trip was complete after this and seeing the Northern Lights.
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Posted On : 2024-04-04
Posted By : LikaCA
We waffled on whether or not to do this due to the cost, and because we're not really "tour group" people, but at the last minute I booked a tour. (You can't get onto the glacier without a guided tour). It ended up the highlight of our trip. The glacier is just gorgeous. Truly otherworldly. The guide was personable and informative without being always in your face or talking nonstop. He allowed time for people to just take it all in. It never felt canned or rushed. The hike itself is not too strenuous (you don't have to be athletic to do it). If you only book one tour while in Alaska, this is the one to do.
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Posted On : 2024-03-30
Posted By : Deb_V
Such a unique experience. The glacier was spectacular, and the tour runs seamlessly. We loved hiking on the ice and climbing in the ice caves.
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Posted On : 2024-03-29
Posted By : Aeshaani_P
Excellent trip! Dan was our tour guide and he was just amazing. He told us fun facts on the way over, made sure we all ate well on the way back and so thoughtful throughout. One of the nicest persons I have met! Thomas was our guide in the glacier and he, too, was awesome. Really funny too! Took amazing pictures of us and was extremely patient with the group. Could not have had a better time - so glad that I did this.
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Posted On : 2024-03-29
Posted By : Arcana_A
The drive up there was breath taking and my driver was amazing. Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable. My tour guide, Tom, for the actual hike was wonderful. I enjoyed the glacier and his conversation. Very funny and nice. The glacier was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I am so glad I went and would love to go back some day. 10 out of 10!
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Posted On : 2024-03-29
