Matanuska Glacier Tours 

Location

Physical Address: 66500 S Glacier Park Rd. ►
Mile Marker: At Mile 102 of Glenn Hwy, turn onto S Glacier Park Rd.

Schedule

Tours go out at 10AM, 11AM, 1PM and 2PM daily and you will need to arrive 30 minutes prior to your tour.

Difficulty

The tour is a 2 hour moderate hike over rough and sometimes slushy, muddy terrain.

Driving Distance/Time from Anchorage

Matanuska Glacier is a 2-hour drive from Anchorage.

There is often construction along the way and people have reported being stopped for 30 minutes. Give yourself plenty of extra time to get to our location.

Rates

Group tour rate: $150 per person
Children 14 and under: $30
This fee includes guided tour, microspikes for traction, helmets, parking, and gate fee. It does not include a cash tip for your guide.

Payment

Pay upon arrival 
Cash or card
No cancellation fees

How to Dress

We recommend dressing for summer -wearing light layers: light jacket, rain coat & pants (optional), boots or shoes you don’t mind getting muddy or wet, sunglasses, and bringing a water bottle.

Reservations

Matanuska Glacier Tours 

Location

Physical Address: 66500 S Glacier Park Rd. ►
Mile Marker: At Mile 102 of Glenn Hwy, turn onto S Glacier Park Rd.

Schedule

Tours go out at 10AM, 11AM, 1PM and 2PM daily and you will need to arrive 30 minutes prior to your tour.

You must be ready to go at your tour time, boots on, hats on, coat zipped, etc.

Tours last 2 hours.

Difficulty

Snowmachines (snowmobiles) are used whenever possible. Visitors are pulled in a sleigh to the face of the glacier. The path to the glacier is groomed and follows on flat ice, providing the smoothest ride possible. Once at the glacier, visitors embark on a slow walking tour in and around the massive ice structures. Terrain may be uneven, but microspikes (ice grippers) will provide traction on the ice. Visitors should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain and in cold conditions. 

Driving Distance/Time from Anchorage

Matanuska Glacier is a 2-hour drive from Anchorage, longer when conditions require you to drive slower.

There is currently no construction, but give yourself extra time in case of unexpected traffic problems.

Drive slowly down our road, 10mph (16kph) or SLOWER.
4 wheel drive, all wheel drive, or good snow tires are recommended.
$100 tow fee.

Rates

Group tour rate: $150 per person
Children 14 and under: $30
This fee includes guided tour, microspikes for traction, helmets, parking, and gate fee. It does not include a cash tip for your guide.

Payment

Pay upon arrival 
Cash or card
No cancellation fees

How to Dress

We recommend dressing for winter- snow pants, WATERPROOF winter boots, jackets, wool socks, hats, gloves, a scarf or buff and sunglasses.

If you have hand or toe warmers (magnesium heater packets), open them in Palmer so they are warmed up for the tour.

Reservations

Matanuska Glacier Tours 

Location

Physical Address: 66500 S Glacier Park Rd. ►
Mile Marker: At Mile 102 of Glenn Hwy, turn onto S Glacier Park Rd.

Schedule

Tours go out at 10AM, 11AM, 1PM and 2PM daily and you will need to arrive 30 minutes prior to your tour.

Tours last 2 to 2.5 hours.

Difficulty

Visitors are pulled in a sleigh to the face of the glacier using snowmachines (snowmobiles). The path to the glacier is groomed and follows on flat ice, providing the smoothest ride possible. Once at the glacier, visitors embark on a slow walking tour in and around the massive ice structures. Terrain may be uneven, but microspikes (ice grippers) will provide traction on the ice.  

Driving Distance/Time from Anchorage

Matanuska Glacier is a 2-hour drive from Anchorage.

There is often construction along the way and people have reported being stopped for 30 minutes. Give yourself plenty of extra time to get to our location.

Rates

Group tour rate: $150 per person
Children 14 and under: $30
This fee includes guided tour, microspikes for traction, helmets, parking, and gate fee. It does not include a cash tip for your guide.

Payment

Pay upon arrival 
Cash or card
No cancellation fees

How to Dress

We recommend dressing for cool weather -wearing warm layers: medium jacket or light jacket and hoodie, rain coat & pants (optional), boots or shoes you don’t mind getting muddy or wet, sunglasses, and bringing a water bottle. Bring a light winter hat and gloves just in case you need them.

Reservations

Matanuska Glacier Tours 

Location

Physical Address: 66500 S Glacier Park Rd. ►
Mile Marker: At Mile 102 of Glenn Hwy, turn onto S Glacier Park Rd.

Schedule

Tours go out at 10AM, 11AM, 1PM and 2PM daily and you will need to arrive 30 minutes prior to your tour.

Difficulty

The tour is a 2 hour moderate hike over rough and sometimes slushy, muddy terrain.

Driving Distance/Time from Anchorage

Matanuska Glacier is a 2-hour drive from Anchorage.

There is often construction along the way and people have reported being stopped for 30 minutes. Give yourself plenty of extra time to get to our location.

Rates

**Prices Subject to Change for 2025**
Group tour rate: $150 per person
Children 14 and under: $30
This fee includes guided tour, microspikes for traction, helmets, parking, and gate fee. It does not include a cash tip for your guide.

Payment

Pay upon arrival 
Cash or card
No cancellation fees

How to Dress

We recommend dressing for summer -wearing light layers: light jacket, rain coat & pants (optional), boots or shoes you don’t mind getting muddy or wet, sunglasses, and bringing a water bottle.

Reservations