Matanuska Glacier Tours in Alaska

Book direct for best pricing, $150 total!
GUIDED GLACIER TOURS departing daily at 10AM, 11AM, 1PM & 2PM.

Text or call us directly for guided glacier tours.
Text 24/7: (907) 232-9046 – Call (907) 745-2534.

Calls will be answered 9AM-5PM Alaska Standard Time.

Find us 2 hours northeast of Anchorage on the Glenn Highway, a designated Scenic Byway!

Text or call us with questions regarding transportation to and from Glacier Park.

Matanuska Glacier Tours in Alaska

Book direct for best pricing, $150 total!
GUIDED GLACIER TOURS departing daily at 10AM, 11AM, 1PM & 2PM.

Text or call us directly for guided glacier tours.

Text 24/7: (907) 232-9046
Call: (907) 745-2534

Calls will be answered 9AM-5PM Alaska Standard Time.

Find us 2 hours northeast of Anchorage on the Glenn Highway, a designated Scenic Byway! Text or call us with questions regarding transportation to and from Glacier Park.

A view of the snow covered Matanuska Glacier in winter.

A view of the snow covered Matanuska Glacier in winter.

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Experience the magnificent Matanuska Glacier up close.

For quick assistance please call (907) 745-2534, or send a text message to (907) 232-9046.

Need Directions to your Matanuska Glacier tour?

Drive the famous Glenn Highway, Scenic byway! Roads are maintained every day throughout the year. Enjoy the drive without worry!


Where To Find Us

Glacier Tours is located 2.5 hours north of Anchorage, Alaska on S. Glacier Park Rd. You’ll find the access road at Mile 102 of the Glenn Highway. 66500 S. Glacier Park Rd, Sutton, AK 99674 USA ►

For quick assistance please call (907) 745-2534 or send a text message to (907) 232-9046.

Need Directions to your Matanuska Glacier tour?

Drive the famous Glenn Highway, Scenic byway! Roads are maintained every day throughout the year. Enjoy the drive without worry!

Where To Find Us

Glacier Tours is located 2+ hours north of Anchorage, AK on S Glacier Park Rd. found at Mile 102 of Glenn Highway.

66500 S Glacier Park Rd,Sutton, AK 99674 USA ►

Frequently asked questions about glacier travel and visiting Alaska's Matanuska Glacier for a glacier tour.

Matanuska Glacier Questions & Answers

Is Matanuska Glacier Open?

Yes, Matanuska Glacier is open for guided tours year-round.

Can you walk on Matanuska Glacier?

During the guided tour, you can walk on the glacier. The tours are about 2-3 hours long. You will walk from the guide shack out to the terminus of the Matanuska Glacier.

Our experienced guides will tell you all about the history of this magnificent glacier and the surrounding landscape.

How far is Matanuska Glacier from Palmer?

The Matanuska Glacier is about a one-hour drive from downtown Palmer. Always give yourself extra time to get to your destination.

How difficult is the walking and terrain?

All ages and levels of ability are welcome and accommodated on our Summer Glacier Tours.

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Matanuska Glacier Questions & Answers

Is Matanuska Glacier Open?

Yes, Matanuska Glacier is open for guided tours year-round.

Can you walk on Matanuska Glacier?

During the guided tour, you can walk on the glacier. The tours are about 2-3 hours long.

You will walk from the lodge out to the terminus of the Matanuska Glacier.

Our experienced guides will tell you about the history of this magnificent glacier as you trek.

How far is Matanuska Glacier from Palmer?

The Matanuska Glacier is about a one-hour drive from downtown Palmer. Always give yourself extra time to get to your destination.

How difficult is the walking and terrain?

In the winter, we can accommodate all ability levels, even those who are unable to walk.

We can accommodate in the summer as well with custom tours but please know the terrain is different; it is uneven ice covered with gravel and rocks.

All age levels are welcome on our tours year-round.

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Do you want to guide for us? Send us your resume!

Applicants must have outdoor experience, hold a current CPR/AED and First Aid certification, and be able to withstand harsh conditions in a flexible environment.

Please submit resume and cover letter to matanuskaglacierpark@gmail.com.