Matanuska Glacier Tours in Alaska

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CURRENT HOURS: GUIDED GLACIER TOURS
Departing Daily - 10AM, 11AM, 1PM & 2PM.
Now through May, 2026

For tour bookings or transportation, please contact us DIRECTLY.

24/7 TEXT: (907) 232-9046
PHONE: (907) 745-2534

Calls and texts will be answered 10AM-4PM Alaska 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. For safety and environmental protection, Matanuska Glacier is accessible by guided tour only.

Matanuska Glacier Tours in Alaska

Book direct online for best price!

CURRENT HOURS: GUIDED GLACIER TOURS
Departing Daily - 10AM, 11AM, 1PM & 2PM.
Now through May, 2026

For tour bookings or transportation, please contact us DIRECTLY.

Book a Glacier Tour

24/7 TEXT: (907) 232-9046
PHONE: (907) 745-2534

Calls and texts will be answered 10AM-4PM Alaska time.

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

A view of the snow covered Matanuska Glacier in winter.

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 200 customer reviews.

Fantastic tour, highly recommend
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hoho @London
4/07/2026

My kids really like itThey think it's their best ice experience.
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Tien-Ching Lee
4/03/2026

Sam was our guide. He did a great job explaining and kept the tour exciting. I would definitely recommend this tour. Nothing to strenuous, a few steep climbs going up the glacier. They do provide cleats and snow pants.
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Brittany John
4/02/2026
Had an absolutely incredible experience with Glacier Tours! The views were breathtaking—it felt like stepping onto an alien ice planet. Our guide, Nick, was fantastic; he was incredibly knowledgeable about the glacier and more than happy to answer all our questions.A word of caution for future visitors: We unfortunately slid off the road while driving on Glacier Park Rd. We were very lucky that the staff managed to tow us out. Please be extra careful and drive slow on your way in!
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Xiaoyi Peng
3/31/2026

Amazing tour and amazing crew 🙏🏼
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Fatma Sayed
3/27/2026

Shopie is THE BEST!!!! She’s just perfect! Ask for her!!!!It’s unbelievably pretty and the workers are amazing too.
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Bianca Gery
3/19/2026
Very beautiful place and a great guide — the tour itself was really enjoyable. The only downside was that tips were strongly expected. When we paid for the tour, the cashier asked how much cash we wanted to withdraw for tips and mentioned that $20 per person is usually recommended. At the end of the tour we were reminded about tipping again. Considering the tour already costs $160, it felt a bit strange to have tips pushed so strongly. If staff feel underpaid, it might be better to address that internally rather than putting pressure on guests.
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Yana
3/14/2026

My Glacier Tour guide "Morgan" was amazing. She was very knowledgeable, attentive and professional. She made the experience that much better. I would definitely recommend the tour to anyone that has never seen a Glacier up close. Yet alone get to walk on and through one. Thank you Morgan for an amazing experience.
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rodgerman2003
3/05/2026

非常專業的導覽,在安全範圍內帶領我們漫步在冰川上欣賞大自然的美景!
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紀明昇
2/25/2026
New experience!!! Strongly recommend!!!
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Yeong Kook Park
2/24/2026

Great experience, friendly and professional tour
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Yu Yu Hsiao
2/15/2026

Alyssa is the absolute BEST tour guide you could ever ask for! She’s enthusiastic, fun and knowledgeable about the glacier tour. She made the experience 100x better than any other could have ever expected!
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Cam
2/07/2026
알래스카에서 경험 할 수 있는 최고의 경험이었습니다. 팁, 장갑, 털모자를 챙겨가세요. 엉덩이 보호대도 챙기면 좋을겁니다(농담).
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Jinho Son
2/03/2026

Johnson was our guide and he was truly amazing! Took great pictures of everyone in our group and was extremely kind!!! He took extra pictures and videos and even brought his own drone for us!! 10/10 recommend!
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Alexis Chappell
2/02/2026

This was an amazing tour to matanushka glacier in alska. I was disappointed because the helicopter glacier tour was canceled due to weather. My fiance and I had limited time in Anchorage Alaska before leaving. So I couldn't risk wasting another day so we booked the glacier tour to matanushka glacier with Glacier Tours and they were amazing. We drove to matanushka glacier from Anchorage that took about 2 1/2 hrs on Glen hwy which was easy to drive on. When we got there they immediately guided us and got us going to the glacier. They guided us the whole way and explained everything along the way. It was amazing and beautiful.
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Chris “Chris0076”
1/16/2026

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 ►

DIRECTIONS

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 ►

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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.

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Matanuska Glacier Tours in Alaska

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 200 customer reviews.

Experience the magnificent Matanuska Glacier up close.

Need Directions to your Matanuska Glacier tour?

Where To Find Us

Need Directions to your Matanuska Glacier tour?

Where To Find Us

Matanuska Glacier Questions & Answers

Is Matanuska Glacier Open?

Can you walk on Matanuska Glacier?

How far is Matanuska Glacier from Palmer?

How difficult is the walking and terrain?

Recent Glacier Tours Blog Posts►

Matanuska Glacier Questions & Answers

Is Matanuska Glacier Open?

Can you walk on Matanuska Glacier?

How far is Matanuska Glacier from Palmer?

How difficult is the walking and terrain?

Glacier Tours Blog Posts►

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.