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Full Day Guided Tour on the Matanuska Glacier Blue Ice

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Anchorage, USA

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Overview

Your glacier tour will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Marvel
at the beauty of Mother Nature! Along with a sampling of several different locally made Alaskan Honey and wine.

Experience the Matanuska Glacier like never before with our exclusive tour. Unlike other tours, we offer small group sizes, providing a more personalized and intimate adventure. The knowledgeable guides are passionate about sharing the glacier's geological insights, which enrich your experience. Additionally, our tour emphasizes sustainable practices, ensuring minimal environmental impact while preserving the glacier for future generations. With safety as our top priority, we provide top-of-the line equipment and thorough safety briefings, allowing you to explore the glacier confidently. After the trip we will have a sampling of several locally made Alaskan Honey and wines!

Join us for a truly unforgettable journey into the heart of Matanuska Glacier!

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What's Included

  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • We include Crampons (over shoe spikes for gripping ice)
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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West 4th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501, USA

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Start Time • Daily 8:30 AM

What To Expect

Matanuska Glacier

You will explore one of the most beautiful Valley Glaciers in Alaska with a professional Glacier Guide. Stand in Awe of this magnificent creation, listen to the haunting sounds of the Ice. You will be exposed to a wealth of knowledge including glaciology and geology as you learn about the glaciers formation and history. As you traverse the glacier, you will encounter towering ice walls, deep crevasses, and mesmerizing blue ice formations. This tour is great for all ages, but dress warm, especially in winter

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Glenn Highway

Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway Runs parallel to the paths carved by the Matanuska Glacier, the Glenn Highway makes it possible to trace the glaciers that formed this area, and provides some of the most accessible glacier-viewing in the state, as well as amazing geological formations.

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full Day Guided Tour on the Matanuska Glacier Blue Ice?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-460460P2

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What's Included

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  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • We include Crampons (over shoe spikes for gripping ice)
  • We also provide snow pants if needed
  • Experienced Glacier Guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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Free cancellation
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • 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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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