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Matanuska Glacier

AK
907-745-2534
Ranked #11 of 502 attractions in Alaska
4.5 of 5 stars 64 Reviews
Type: Geologic Formations
Description: A glacier on which visitors can walk.
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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North Carolina
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

After a disappointing, pricey glacier cruise in Whittier, mom and I decided to check out this glacier on our own. The experience was awesome from the scenic Glenn Hwy drive to the beauty of nature surrounding the glacier area to the Matanuska glacier itself. Mom has always wanted to 'stand on a glacier', so that's exactly what we did. We... More

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Boise, Idaho
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

went to the glacier but because of the time of year we was not able to actually reach the glacier. We did get stuck in the mud and had to have help getting out and our heroes lost there shoe in the process. (we really appreciated the help sorry for your shoe) I would recomend the spectacular site to anyone... More

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Little Rock, Arkansas
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012
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This is one of the most adventurous things we have ever done. Hiking a glacier can be a very dangerous activity, but our guide was extremely knowledgeable and took great care in seeing we were safe. The hike was a few hours long and the weather that day was perfect. We would recommend that if you own a pair of... More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012
3
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So the first thing that you need to know is that I am from Alaska. I was born there and lived there for 16 years. Yes, we used to be able to see Portage from the visitor's center. Wow, it is so different now! Now when I was a teenager, we used to play in the icefields below Byron Glacier.... More

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Brentwood, Tennessee
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We hired two guides from Mica guides for our family ice climbing adventure, and have to say, they exceeded expectations in accomodating us on our first climbing adventure. They were experienced, knowledgeable, personable and portrayed great pride in their profession. Our children, 16, 12, and 9 at the time were totally inthralled and felt safe with the two guides. It... More

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Holland, Michigan
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

This is one of many glaciers you can walk on in Alaska without a guide. There is a hefty entrance fee which is not true for some of the others. You could hire a guide from the company that owns the property which allows access, but it's not really necessary if you do a little reading about glaciers ahead of... More

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Portland, Oregon
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012
4
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Beautiful Glacier. You can the pay the entrance fee or go with MICA or NOVA. But don't get a guide from the entrance station, they are poorly trained and unprofessional. Also the owner of that company is kind of a fool in my experience dealing with him. Otherwise it is a amazing glacier and well worth the visit. MICA and... More

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Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2011
3
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Went with Salmonberry Tours and picke dup Matanuska Glacier Adventure guide Brandy at the glacier. She was AWESOME! She grew up on the glacier - it was her playground - so we got to go places most people don't get to go! There was an ice climbing festival going on the day we were there. It was absolutely awesome -... More

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2011
2
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Fun to walk on ice, but not that adventurous, probably wouldn't recommend to my family/friends considering price for what you get to do on the ice which is not much.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Family of 2 adults and 2 teen boys booked trip with Nova Adventures and trekked 90 miles from Anchorage to their outpost in Chickaloon. After signing all the appropriate legal documents waiving our rights for everything, we drove an additional 20 miles up the road to meet our guide and get our equipment. Upon arriving at the meeting spot, we... More

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