Amazing tour!!. Chris was our guide and was very knowledgeable. I felt safe following him through the glacier and we had so much fun. We got to drink Glacier water….... read moreAmazing tour!!. Chris was our guide and was very knowledgeable. I felt safe following him through the glacier and we had so much fun. We got to drink Glacier water…. so bring a container to fill up if you want to. They provided all the necessary equipment, so you can also pack light. We got beautiful pictures and memories to last a lifetime! Do not pass on this tour, you will regret it. read less

Super great experience with the glacier! In this 1.5 hour tour we got the chance to walk on the glacier and take a closer look of it. The tour guide... read moreSuper great experience with the glacier! In this 1.5 hour tour we got the chance to walk on the glacier and take a closer look of it. The tour guide is really nice. They provided ice chains for boots and will teach you how to better walk on the ice and avoid slippery. Very beautiful scene and unique experience. read less

Not far off Route 1, there is a check in and a gift shop at the entrance about a mile from the turnoff. They were well staffed by friendly employees.... read moreNot far off Route 1, there is a check in and a gift shop at the entrance about a mile from the turnoff. They were well staffed by friendly employees. Restrooms were available.

After check in it's a short drive to the tent to receive your equipment and meet with your guide.

The Tour/Hike lasted about 2.5 hours and it was magical. To see the Glacier is one thing to walk on it is something else. To see the site and the power of ice and water is incredible.

This is something not to be missed.

Our Guide SABIN was EXCELLENT! Answered all our questions and gave us quite a bit of information. read less

What an incredible experience! This hike was honestly one of the best I've ever been on. They provided us with helmets, poles, crampons. Our guide was not only friendly but... read moreWhat an incredible experience! This hike was honestly one of the best I've ever been on. They provided us with helmets, poles, crampons. Our guide was not only friendly but also a total glacier expert. We saw crevasses, black ice, and even a snow cave! Oh, and guess what? We got to sip on glacier water – so refreshing! Our guide doubled as a photographer, snapping awesome pics for us. Walking on the glacier, surrounded by that breathtaking view – just WOW. Highly, highly recommend this! read less

This experience was a little scary at times but amazing at the same time! Shay was our guide and he was fantastic! When we reached a difficult spot... read moreThis experience was a little scary at times but amazing at the same time! Shay was our guide and he was fantastic! When we reached a difficult spot he was there to help us. Plus he (of course) knew tons of cool facts about the Glacier. Pro tip: they say it's only 10 degrees colder on the Glacier than not, but if it's windy it feels colder so depending on your tolerance be prepared. Also bring a empty water bottle so you can catch and drink so Glacier water easily. Last thing, bring a baggy to grab some Glacier mud at the end of the tour. It makes a great mineral mud mask! read less

The guided tour here was really nice. Everything was planned out really well and we got to see beautiful sights. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and she really helped... read moreThe guided tour here was really nice. Everything was planned out really well and we got to see beautiful sights. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and she really helped those in our group who needed help.

The infrastructure they built for the tours was also really cool, and they gave us helmets and spikes for our shoes which made it really easy to walk on the glacier. I’m eager to come back and go atving or ice climbing on this glacier with the same company read less

Great tour, awesome guides. Personable folks and veteran friendly! The views are amazing. Be prepared for some semi-strenuous walking. It's not too bad though.

Awesome tour! I’m a local and never visited the glacier before so I took a friend who was visiting and it was incredible! Our guide, Shae, was awesome! Very personable... read moreAwesome tour! I’m a local and never visited the glacier before so I took a friend who was visiting and it was incredible! Our guide, Shae, was awesome! Very personable and knowledgable, and helped anyone who needed an extra hand to make it up the ice. Spikes are provided as well as helmet, so all you need to bring is a good attitude! We even saw someone in an off-road wheelchair out there on the glacier, which was awesome! Don’t hesitate to take a tour! read less

We had a great time walking on the glacier ice all through and observing natural glacier landscape. Worth the fee, and understood why this tour has to be guided, as... read moreWe had a great time walking on the glacier ice all through and observing natural glacier landscape. Worth the fee, and understood why this tour has to be guided, as the landscape is tricky to walk through and there are dangerous parts but we were well guided and felt safe to experience the hike all through even with a 16 month old toddler. read less

This was one of the coolest tours that I’ve ever done. It was really unique, and it was really awesome to walk on the glacier. We were able to learn... read moreThis was one of the coolest tours that I’ve ever done. It was really unique, and it was really awesome to walk on the glacier. We were able to learn a lot about the different ways that glaciers are formed and Sid our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. He took us to different parts on the glacier that he thought we would enjoy. He even was our personal photographer lol and was very willing to take pictures for us. It is so surreal to be up there on the ice and just see everything below you and just the mass and the water in the main area of the glacier was incredible. We also got to drink glacier water which is super tasty, don’t forget your water bottle. I highly recommend this tour it was really worth the money. read less

Absolutely worth your time and money!

Getting up and close to a glacier like this takes an immense amount of expertise and skill - I really appreciate that the guides have... read moreAbsolutely worth your time and money!

Getting up and close to a glacier like this takes an immense amount of expertise and skill - I really appreciate that the guides have both.

This tour was easy to book too - I was a walk in after driving by the access road and seeing the sign. The roads down to the first lodge and then to the actual glacier tour start were both a little bumpy, but that’s the closest thing to a “knock” on the service.

The actual tour was wonderful. I went in May, the “breakout season,” and were snowmobiled across the beginning ice to get up to the glacier where we put on spikes and started walking. Our guide, a Polish woman whose name I forget, was just great. She was informative about the glacier, thoughtful about route safety, and very responsive about how the ice was changing throughout the day.

Overall, I was impressed. Both by the ice and service! I’d highly recommend it for anyone nearby! read less

I had a great time on the Matanuska Glacier Tour with Glacier Tours! The guides were knowledgeable and friendly, and they took great care of us. The scenery was beautiful,... read moreI had a great time on the Matanuska Glacier Tour with Glacier Tours! The guides were knowledgeable and friendly, and they took great care of us. The scenery was beautiful, and we got to see some amazing parts of Alaska. I highly recommend Glacier Tours to anyone looking for a fun and unforgettable experience.

Here are some of the things that I liked about the tour:

The guides were knowledgeable and friendly. They were happy to answer any questions that we had, and they made sure that we had a safe and enjoyable experience.

The scenery was beautiful. We got to see some amazing parts of Alaska, including snow-capped mountains and frozen lakes.

The experience was unforgettable. It was a lot of fun to hike on the glacier and learn about the history and geology of the area.

I would definitely recommend Glacier Tours to anyone looking for a fun and unforgettable experience. The guides are knowledgeable and friendly, the scenery is beautiful, and you'll get to experience something truly unique.

I also want to add that we were lucky enough to do an extra part of the trail that is not normally included in the tour. This was a great opportunity to see more of the glacier and learn more about it. The weather was also perfect, and we had a great time. read less

WOW! I am not entirely sure what I was expecting, but my mind was absolutely blown. As somebody fortunate enough to have done and seen many things in life, this... read moreWOW! I am not entirely sure what I was expecting, but my mind was absolutely blown. As somebody fortunate enough to have done and seen many things in life, this tops the list without a doubt. Not only was my tour guide Nick unbelievably amazing and knowledgeable, he was a true professional. I cannot recommend Matanuska Glacier Tours highly enough. From the staff at check in, to the lead guide/supervisor Kendra, to my tour guide Nick. Amazing people, amazing place, amazing experience. Worth every single penny and then some. Easy/flexible scheduling via text, easy to navigate directions, unreal/once in a lifetime experience. They tell you this in advance, BUT, be sure to gas up before you go and 4WD/AWD is recommended in winter. I CANNOT WAIT to return, and I will certainly be calling ahead to ensure I will be guided by Nick again! WORTH EVERY PENNY AND MORE!!!!!! read less

Oh My God! This was so much fun and definitely one of the most fun things I've done in a while. We have a friend who recommended it as she... read moreOh My God! This was so much fun and definitely one of the most fun things I've done in a while. We have a friend who recommended it as she has been 3 times. Chris, our guide was super knowledgeable about everything, super friendly and a wonderful guide. He is also very patient because their are definitely people who don't listen as well on the tour. It was a beautiful day, and just stunning to see something like this. This is a must see for literally anyone and everyone. You will leave respecting Alaska so much more. And with a local Alaska rate their is no excuse not to go. read less

We had a great experience and tour. There were a couple of people in our group who didn’t seem to understand the importance of not crowding narrow areas for photo... read moreWe had a great experience and tour. There were a couple of people in our group who didn’t seem to understand the importance of not crowding narrow areas for photo ops, but that’s definitely of no fault of the guide. We got to check out a local store and pick out some lunch before we went, that we ate once we were done. We learned a lot about glaciers and overall weather in Alaska. Remember to bring cash to tip your guides! read less