What a great experience!! Our tour guide was excellent! This is a must.

My family had a spectacular day on Matanuska Glacier. Our guide made it extra special for my son’s birthday. He was great with kids, very positive, encouraging, engaging, and fun. The temp was below 0F but we stayed warm by moving around. I’m already dreaming about another trip to the glacier. Thank you!

What a great experience! Way more exploration than we expected. Naomi was a wonderful guide and we would book with her any day. Only one negative bit of feedback. Ensure that other guides do not make disparaging or derogatory comments about non-English speaking groups. Even if they don't know you are being rude, we do.

We took a glacier tour in Early January and it was absolutely amazing! We were provided with crampons for our hike as well. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable as well as kind. He was our personal photographer but also let us enjoy the glacier for as long as we wanted. The staff who assisted us both before and after our hike were very nice as well. I can’t recommend this amazing tour enough!

This was definitely a bucket list experience! The views were to die for! The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly! They provide you with helmets and crampons to walk on the ice. Be prepared for your shoes to get dirty! Would highly recommend this tour!

Six of us, ranging in age from 7-52, went on the tour in mid-November. It was an amazing tour & Petra was very knowledgeable and helpful. My seven year old grandson’s feet became too cold and he had to stop. Kendra immediately had someone come from the office to retrieve he & I to bring us back. Kendra helped us when we returned and was SO KIND. She even offered to take us back out to do the final loop of the tour (the prettiest loop” once his feet were warmed and he was doing better. She went above and beyond. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone, not only because it’s an amazing once in a lifetime experience, but because they truly care. I cannot thank them enough for the tour, the experience, and the help. Thank you so much!

Tour guide Lucas was very knowledgeable about the geology beneath the glacier that cause it to behave the way it does.

He made sure all members of our family and the group as a whole we're well taken care of during our walk across and around the glacier.

We got to walk down into a recently discovered ice cave that had been underwater all summer as well as step out onto a frozen pool near the main upheaval of ice.

The tour is easy if you're in semi decent shape. Our 6 year old walked it by himself without issues.

Since it progresses at a rate of about 8" every day, what we saw today will likely be different than what will be seen next month.

Highly recommend!

Our whole family loved this, and stayed engaged for the 2 hour hike. It was the best mixture of safe but exhilarating. I would highly recommend this adventure. We walked on, in, and through the glacier, while our tour guide taught us the science and history of it.

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 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 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.

This hike is one of the first things we did on landing in Alaska. We loved it so much and highly recommend everyone to do this hike. We experienced the glacier for the first time and it felt surreal.

We were provided with crampons, helmets, hiking sticks for safety. Our hike was completed within 2.5 hrs and we took the last tour of the day. We felt we should have taken the hike in the morning rather than evening because at some places we felt we were rushed to complete the hike. Me & my husband like to enjoy the views for a longer time frame instead of rushing. Maybe because of that we felt like that. Otherwise the entire experience is amazing. Our guide answered all our questions and helped us in clicking pictures too. Take as many pictures & videos as possible whenever you find time because you can’t come back to the same spot later in your hike. We also got to drink glacier water (don’t forget to take an empty water bottle), eat glacier ice, and saw an ice cave.

And one suggestion to anyone who has never done hiking or anyone who has balancing issues or first time on ice, I highly recommend taking hiking sticks from them that they offer even though the hike is not that difficult.

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…. 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.

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 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.

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. 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.

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 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!

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 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!

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 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

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 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!

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 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.

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 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.

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 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!

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, 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.

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 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!!!!!!

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 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.

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 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!

Best place and people in the world

Amazing tour with reasonable price. Definitely worth your money. Our tour guide Jason was friendly and helpful. He gave us information on the glaciers and showed us different scenic spots to take pictures of the glaciers. The road to the glacier was a bit slippery but if you are in any trouble the guides are there to help you. One small recommendation is it would be great if they provide hot water after the trip.

Awesome experience, Chris was our guide and he was the best! So friendly, so knowledgable. We had an incredible time. About 2.5 hours round trip, got to get pretty close to the glacier. Big discount for military/veterans and a guest of theirs, it was 90 before tip for 2 people. Highly recommend.

Great tour!! Such a unique experience to walk on the glacier and enjoy the beauty from that inside!
They accept the reservation but you pay when you get there. Everyone are so friendly and nice. Our tour guide was really knowledgeable and was great at sharing those with us.
It looked scary at the beginning but as long as you follow the rules there’s nothing to be worry about. We had bunch of kids from 3, 5, 7 and 8 years old and also some older people in our group and no one had any problems.
Can’t recommend it enough!

Great tour!! Such a unique experience to walk on the glacier and enjoy the beauty from that inside!
They accept the reservation but you pay when you get there. Everyone are so friendly and nice. Our tour guide was really knowledgeable and was great at sharing those with us.
It looked scary at the beginning but as long as you follow the rules there’s nothing to be worry about. We had bunch of kids from 3, 5, 7 and 8 years old and also some older people in our group and no one had any problems.
Can’t recommend it enough!

This was such an amazing adventure!!! Well worth the money and far exceeded our expectations. I can’t remember our guides name (Chris, maybe?), but he was absolutely awesome and made us feel super safe. The glacier is so grand and beautiful and pictures just don’t do it justice. If you’re considering this activity, run don’t walk and book it now! Such a fun and awesome thing to experience in Alaska.

Must do tour if you're in Anchorage or the surrounding area. Had Chris as the tour guide and he did an amazing guide. Tour was fun, adventurous, and educational. Safety is their top priority so he was very thorough in explaining the risks and dangers of walking on a glacier while still appreciating the beauty of it.

Tour took about 2 hours, but there were multiple stops to learn about different aspects of a glacier, take photos, drink natural glacier water, and just enjoy the 360 degree of views. Chris was very informative of explaining the facts and answering any questions. Our group was only 9 people so it was easy to ask your questions and take group photos.

Highly recommend this tour as you'll see many glaciers in Alaska, but not many opportunities to walk on an actual glacier. This was a completely different experience than seeing a glacier from a distance.

It’s an expensive hike, but unlike anything else we’ve seen or done. I can’t imagine doing this without a guide…our guide, McGuire, was incredible! He gave us a wonderful education and knew the safe route to navigate the glacier. I was terrified due to not feeling steady on ice, but McGuire was always ready with a helping hand and encouragement.

I only gave it 4/5 stars because we had a very large group (19 people!) and I had to convince them to lend me a trekking pole (no WAY would I have wanted to do this without it).

The hike lasted 3 hours, which felt excessive, but I think having such a big group was the main reason. We did walk out to the glacier and back, but most of the time was spent on the glacier.

Thanks again to our guide McGuire - he was awesome!

We dis a guided tour and our guide was awesome. It was expensive but worth it. Glacier walk, and all the scientific details were well done by our tour guide. She was very nice with small kids and answered multiple questions patiently. We could collect glacier water and eat ice and the location was spectacular! Whole experience was awesome! They provided hats, hiking sticks and snow boot chains. They don’t have food or water provided so carry that if you want to.

AN ALASKA MUST DO! Hiking on the glacier is a life event! Looking from a ship is one thing, hiking on one is surreal. The ride from Anchorage (2hrs) is a tad long but one of the few ways to get to any glaciers. Guide was very knowledgeable, safety oriented and nice, with cleats for customers. Gloves suggested but not required

Excellent time and excellent guided hike. Took about 3 hours and 3 miles round trip. Not too difficult and they give you ice spikes to slip on over your shoes. Definitely lots of mud and melting water so I wore muck boots the whole time and was very comfortable.

Only available with a guide. Non-guided access restricted.
$125 Non-resident
$40 Alaska resident (with proof)
$25 child
Had a 1,000% great tour with Daniel! He was very knowledgeable and helpful and safe. He made the tour interesting and fun with jokes along the way. We got to see amazing views, stop for pictures and drink fresh clean Glacier water, and optional glacial face mask (natural face cream) using glacial silt mud that is great for the skin. Entire tour takes 2.5-3 hours and last tour is at 5pm. Must show up 30 minutes early so 4:30pm is the last arrival time. Don't be late or you'll miss out. Doors open at 9 for the 10am tour. Tours every hour.

The experience was amazing! Worth every penny. Our guide (Laina) was super informative and entertaining and made the trip so much fun. We didn't know what to expect but minds were blown this day. All the staff were friendly and helpful.

We had an amazing tour with Naomi today. She was incredibly knowledgeable, answered my plethora of questions, and offered an amazing tour.
Can not recommend this tour more.
It was my second time and learned so much from Naomi today.

We took a group of 41 teens/ chaperones to Matanuska Glacier Park for a field trip. Planning was pretty chill and they were able to accommodate our organizational requirements with ease. Our guides were very helpful, ensuring our group was safe out on the glacier. Stunning views on this bucket list worthy experience really made for a great experience for us. Would recommend.

Overall I enjoyed the hike, very scenic, but I do recommend bringing a sweatshirt and jeans because it does get cold. Our tour guide Madison remained professional, kind and calm throughout the hike. One reason I gave it a four star review though is because, a couple came along with a group of kids on the hike and were very rowdy and rambunctious. I had a problem with this because the tour guide previously explained that there were crevices bigger then themselves and to be careful, luckily no kids were hurt. The second reason I gave it a four star review is because, with these kids being so rowdy, one kid ran in front of me and I fell, thank goodness is wasn't major and just a scratch and a bruise, I just kept trucking through the whole hike. The whole time Madison did an excellent job, but you could tell the kids were distracting her to ensure their safety. One recommendation is to raise the age limit to 10 or 11. This way, kids are starting to mature more and be more in tune with the world around them and worry about other people. To leave this review on a good note, I do recommend this hike to anyone who enjoys hiking and exploring. The views are spectacular, and is truly a once in a lifetime experience.

I have been wanting to get out here for a long time! So glad we finally did because it was amazing. My only disappointment was I didn’t get to stay all day haha! Our guide was very knowledgeable about glaciers and the area. Would definitely go back for a winter tour too if we weren’t moving!

Best experience ever! Been in Alaska for 2 weeks and this was one of the top activities. I'd take your own hiking poles (depending on your guide) They only give you the poles if you have a physical disability, which if you do, you should not go. Total trip time 3 hours 2.79 Miles. You only touch the tip of this Glacier BUT still incredible views once on it.

Had an amazing time with my sister and girlfriend. Mikey did an amazing job as our tour guide and was accommodating with our group!!!! Would do this tour again and highly recommend!!!

This was so fun! We signed up as walk ins ($125 per person) and were put on a tour with Adam. He was a great guide (even if we do disagree about who makes the best Chicago pizza). He was funny and asked us what we wanted to see and spend time on, plus he makes a great photographer for your group photos! Couldn't have asked for a better experience!

I took my son on an incredible winter trip to Alaska, and this was by far our highlight. What an amazing group of people who run this, from the lodge as you enter to the tour guides and crew up top. All friendly, knowledgeable and having fun. Dylan was an excellent guide, took us through an epic route over the iced river to the face of the massive glacier, stopping along the way many time for photo ops and educational info. I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants a very memorable time in Alaska, WELL worth your money!

Tommy was a wonderful guide. Our son is disabled and they made the experience enjoyable and tailored for the whole family. 10/10 recommend!!!

Awesome! Our guide Nick was highly knowledgeable in the science of the glacier and treated us to a great tour and experience. Memorable!

We had a great tour walking around the glacier looking for caves! Nick was an amazing guide with lots of knowledge to share regarding the area and safety tips!

Everyone raves about this place, and they are right. What an amazing experience, and the ice formations are stunning. Otherworldly. We had so much being taken to the glacier by sled, and Carson was a fabulous guide. My mom was worried about being physically able to do this, but it was a piece of cake and she had the time of her life. Worth the money, go!

Oh, and that road down! I was really worried about it but that also was not as bad as I heard. We had a wimpy city car and it did fine.