The Top 11 Glacier Tours in Anchorage
Glaciers are one of Anchorage’s top attractions, and with access to many of them within a short distance of the city, it’s not hard to understand why. We offer a range of Anchorage glacier tours that will open up this mesmerizing landscape to you. View glaciers from the air, or approach their vast bulk from the water - you can even walk on a glacier if that’s on your bucket list!
If traveling deep into the Alaskan wilderness is high on your list of priorities, then the Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour is sure to please you. This adventurous tour will have you walking across the surface of Matanuska Glacier, learning all about the life cycle of a glacier as you witness the unique elements that make up these giant ice forms. Peer into deep crevasses, drink glacial water from a stream of ice melt, and marvel at the towering ice columns - this is unlike anything you’ve seen before!
The Grand Knik Tour allows you to view the mighty Knik Glacier from high above on a helicopter flight, as well as from the ground during three landings, each one showing you a different perspective of the glacier. This is a thrilling combination of adventure, information, and exploration that you’re sure to remember for years to come!
On the Glacier and Wildlife Day Tour, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy two of Anchorage’s best activities. Visit Portage Glacier, taking in the incredible scenery en route before a boat transports you to the giant glacier, passing floating icebergs on the way. Then, explore the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, learning about the rescued animals like bears, moose, and wolves that are cared for in this heartwarming sanctuary.
An Anchorage glacier tour is sure to be one of your favorite Alaska vacation memories, so don’t delay - book your place today!
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