Glacier Hike on Matanuska Glacier - Best Vacation Value
Overview
Walk on an authentic Alaska Glacier.
This is a life changing experience goes beyond any sightseeing tour or activity shuttle. This is an epic activity that is "boots to the ground" adventure, however the level of involvement is entirely at the traveler's discretion.
The excursion is senior friendly and scaled for extreme levels.
Departs downtown Anchorage and heads northward outside its city limits. Enjoy an abundance of scenic and mountainous views.
What's Included
- Bottled water Bottled Alaska Pure Glacier water
- Free Photography Lessons
- You'll be outfitted with proper spiked footwear, helmet, a safety orientation
Meeting Location
Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
West 7th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Boots-to-ground excitement. Walk on one of the largest glacier near Anchorage. Be guided safely by trained experts. Walk, touch and enjoy the exhilarating hike using professional safety gear. You'll be outfitted with proper spiked footwear, helmet, a safety orientation so you feel comfortable walking and navigating on this wonderous blue ice. We depart early morning from Anchorage and drive northbound.
Driving a scenic mountainous area of the Matanuska Valley. Wildlife viewing is high as we enter those deep wilderness areas of Anchorage.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Participant Waiver & Release of Liability and Terms & Conditions. By purchasing ticket(s) and/or by participating on a tour, by PicTours Alaska, Inc. you affirm that you and tour attendees accompanying you fully understand and agree to the following Participant Waiver & Release of Liability and Terms & Conditions. I acknowledge, attest, agree and represent that I, and those accompanying me, fully understand and accept, without limitation, sole responsibility for all of the risks associated with my participation while on the tour, including injury and death whether through my own actions or those of other participants, tour guides, pedestrians, automobiles, public transportation, acts of nature or any other external parties. This further includes approval for complimentary photography for your use and possible demonstration of excursion experience in promotions or presentations.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-100569P5
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Average 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 468 traveler reviews collected by Cool Alaska and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Alaska customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).
- This tour 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.
- Bottled water. Bottled Alaska Pure Glacier water.
- Free Photography Lessons.
- You'll be outfitted with proper spiked footwear, helmet, a safety orientation.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Glacier Hike on Matanuska Glacier - Best Vacation Value is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Participant Waiver & Release of Liability and Terms & Conditions. By purchasing ticket(s) and/or by participating on a tour, by PicTours Alaska, Inc. you affirm that you and tour attendees accompanying you fully understand and agree to the following Participant Waiver & Release of Liability and Terms & Conditions. I acknowledge, attest, agree and represent that I, and those accompanying me, fully understand and accept, without limitation, sole responsibility for all of the risks associated with my participation while on the tour, including injury and death whether through my own actions or those of other participants, tour guides, pedestrians, automobiles, public transportation, acts of nature or any other external parties. This further includes approval for complimentary photography for your use and possible demonstration of excursion experience in promotions or presentations.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Glacier Hike on Matanuska Glacier – Best Vacation Value will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Alaska. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Bottled waterBottled Alaska Pure Glacier water
- Free Photography Lessons
- You'll be outfitted with proper spiked footwear, helmet, a safety orientation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Participant Waiver & Release of Liability and Terms & Conditions. By purchasing ticket(s) and/or by participating on a tour, by PicTours Alaska, Inc. you affirm that you and tour attendees accompanying you fully understand and agree to the following Participant Waiver & Release of Liability and Terms & Conditions. I acknowledge, attest, agree and represent that I, and those accompanying me, fully understand and accept, without limitation, sole responsibility for all of the risks associated with my participation while on the tour, including injury and death whether through my own actions or those of other participants, tour guides, pedestrians, automobiles, public transportation, acts of nature or any other external parties. This further includes approval for complimentary photography for your use and possible demonstration of excursion experience in promotions or presentations.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 48 travelers
