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Anchorage Hiking Tours: 4 to Book Next

4 hikes  ·  from $310 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a walking friend: 4 anchorage hiking tours that justify the airfare, each with its price, its distance and the one thing to know before you commit.

Glacier Hike on Matanuska Glacier - Best Vacation Value - Palmer and Eagle River add local texture
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Glacier Hike on Matanuska Glacier – Best Vacation Value

1.Glacier Hike on Matanuska Glacier – Best Vacation Value

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 463 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $325Our pick

Leave Anchorage at 8:00 am for a guided walk on Matanuska Glacier. You’ll ride north through the Matanuska Valley, collect spikes and a helmet, then explore blue ice, crevices, and glacier formations with a trained guide. Guides such as Holly, Hunter, Patrick, Grace, and Jet are known for adding local stories and taking photos.

“This glacier hike🧊 was truly an unforgettable experience — it felt as if I had stepped straight into the outer space landscapes of Interstellar. The vast ice fields, deep crevasses, and surreal blue tones made the journey both thrilling and dreamlike. Special thanks to our amazing guide, driver, photographer, and ultimate morale booster — Cerisa. Her energy, knowledge, and warmth lit up the entire trip. From sharing stories and scientific insights along the way, to encouraging us through the hike, to capturing the moments on camera, she truly made this adventure so much more meaningful. Beyond the glacier itself, Cerisa also took us to enjoy the stunning autumn scenery of…”

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Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour - What two hours on Matanuska Glacier feels like
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Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour

2.Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 396 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $329

Travel from Anchorage in a Mercedes Sprinter van to Matanuska Glacier for about two hours on the ice. Guides such as Lori, Tony, Alyssa, Sophia, and Jason explain glacier science, lead you through crevasses, and fit you with ice gear. Lunch is available at a lodge overlooking the glacier.

“I am a 24-year-old female and was on a solo trip. This hiking tour was definitely amazing and not quite stressful. Tony from 907 tour company, was definitely friendly and quite helpful and responsible, he took time to pick up everybody and patiently introduced things about Anchorage. The young guide who led us hiking on the glacier was also very professional and was so patient with ladies and kids when there was some big steps on ice. We were lucky since it was a sunny day when we hiked, but it would be better if we could reach the peak of the glacier ranges.”

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Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour - Glenn Highway: four hours of scenery before and after the ice
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Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

3.Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $310Cheapest way up

Ride from downtown Anchorage to Matanuska Glacier, stopping briefly in Palmer for lunch supplies and using the Glenn Highway for scenic photo breaks. A glacier guide such as Sophie, Jacob, Jason, or Morgan leads the three-hour walk with spikes and safety gear. Expect a small group of up to 14 people, about four hours on the road, and an easy-to-moderate hike across blue ice, crevasses, and pools.

“The company I booked with told me less than 24 hours before my booking that it wouldn't go ahead due to the fact that I was the only one that signed up. However, they were quick to get me in with another group doing the same hike and with them, I had an amazing experience! I think they are partner companies so it was no trouble and Lauri was amazing!”

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Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting - The Glenn Highway turns the ride into part of the day
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Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting

4.Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $310

Spend about eight and a half hours traveling from Anchorage to Matanuska Glacier, walking across blue ice, crevasses, and uneven glacial ground with a trained guide. Crampons and snow pants are provided. The trip includes Glenn Highway scenery, a Palmer stop for supplies, and a brief local honey and wine visit. Guides may include Dan, Bennett, Madison, Frank, or Taylor.

“A fascinating tour. I learned a lot about glaciers and Alaska in general, and got plenty of exercise in the process. The van driver and glacier guide were both personable and informative.”

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