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24 reviews
Location: Anchorage, United States
Duration: 8 hours
Product code: 6111P21
Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Greatland Adventures, Anchorage, AK 99501-3220The Matanuska Glacier is one of Alaska's premiere destinations. Duration: 8 hoursStop At: Matanuska Glacier, 66500 S Glacier Park Rd, AK 99674 At 27 miles long and 4 miles wide it is Alaska's largest glacier accessible by road. It also is boasts one of the most accessible areas to walk on of any glacier in Alaska. Marvel at ice that formed 10,000 years ago high in the Chugach Mountains. Your day will start with a magnificent scenic drive along the Glenn Highway with stunning mountain vistas and plenty of time for photo stops. Next we will drive to the toe of the glacier to dawn our ice cleats and helmets to and begin exploring the glacier by foot. Each day is unique due to the dynamic nature of the glacier. We generally spend two hours and walk three miles on the ice. Finally, we will stop for lunch at a local eatery with stunning views of the glacier. This is a once in a lifetime bucket list opportunity to explore glacial ice!Duration: 2 hours
Supplier Name
Greatland Adventures
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not wheelchair accessible,What to Bring:,Warm Layered Clothing,Sunglasses,Camera or Cell Phone Camera,Warm Hat and Gloves,We require that participants wear sturdy, stiff-soled footwear while on this tour,Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level,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 15 travelers,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Social distancing enforced throughout experience,Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas,Gear/equipment sanitized between use,Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized,Guides required to regularly wash hands,Regular temperature checks for staff,Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Inclusions:
Round Trip Transportation from Anchorage,Hotel Pick Up,Services of Professional Local Glacier Guide,Glacier Travel Equipment-Ice Cleats, Safety Helmets,Snacks,Bottled water,Lunch
Exclusions:
Gratuities
Traveler Reviews
Once in a lifetime opportunity to hike on a glacier and drink glacier water direct from the source! Absolutely gorgeous!
Leave the long drive to the tour company so you can relax and enjoy the scenery.
Reviewed by: portial807, 08/22/2021 12:00:00 AM
Wow!! Just wow!! Breathtaking experience!! Keenan, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable, patient and just a whole lot of fun!!! The glacier was awe inspiring. A perfect weather day just added to the experience!!
Reviewed by: Cull2667, 08/16/2021 12:00:00 AM
This is an absolute must, if you are in Anchorage or anywhere close by. This glacier is beautiful and the fact that you can walk on it is amazing! Our guide Christian was perfect. Full of information and facts and just a great positive attitude. I would do this again!!
Reviewed by: Craig_T, 08/16/2021 12:00:00 AM
Our guide Christian was phenomenal. So many stories and deep knowledge of the area. He goes above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome. Very professional. The tour itself can not be pit into words. Bucket list tour for sure.
Reviewed by: U9516TTbrandonb, 07/27/2021 12:00:00 AM
My group had a great time with our tour guide Phil. He is very knowledgable and very flexible. He gave us plenty of time to enjoy the glacier. He went above and beyond our expectations to make us feel comfortable. You will definitely be in good hands if you have Phil as your tour guide.
Reviewed by: Passenger430646, 07/21/2021 12:00:00 AM