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10 Best Glacier Tours & Cruises In Anchorage

The Anchorage shortlist.

The 10 most popular glacier tours & cruises around Anchorage, with current prices, the operators behind each one, and what to expect on the day.

10 Best Glacier Tours & Cruises In Anchorage

Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage - Start at Dena’ina and set your expectations for summer vs winter

1.Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

Most Popular★ 5.0

A half-day group adventure from Anchorage for wildlife at a conservation center, glacier viewpoints, and optional summer cruise close-ups.

“Today, 9/28/25, was a beautiful, sunshiny day for this tour. Hunter was our guide and he was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of history & geology with us. In addition to the animals at the conservation center, we saw mountain goats, eagles, eagle nest, salmon, and a LARGE mail moose walking along the road.…”

3,004 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $199.99by PicTours Alaska, Inc.

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Wildlife and Glaciers with a walk in the Rainforest

Wildlife and Glaciers with a walk in the Rainforest - Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center: why this stop feels different

2.Wildlife and Glaciers with a walk in the Rainforest

★ 4.5

Wildlife, glaciers, and a rainforest walk around Anchorage—spot Dall sheep and possible belugas, then see Alaskan animals up close at a sanctuary.

“It was easy and you could relax and learn about Alaskas changing landscape. What was great was he planned out bathroom stops without us asking for it.”

719 reviews4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $149.00by Alaska's Finest Tours & Cruises

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Glacier Hike on Matanuska Glacier – Best Vacation Value

Glacier Hike on Matanuska Glacier - Best Vacation Value - The full day schedule: 7.5 hours that actually fly by

3.Glacier Hike on Matanuska Glacier – Best Vacation Value

★ 5.0

Guided Matanuska Glacier hike from Anchorage with small groups, safety gear, and a scenic wildlife drive for $325.

“The Matanuska Glacier Hike was truly unforgettable—especially for us coming from the Philippines, where glaciers are unheard of. Being up close to the ice was surreal. Our guide, Hunter, was incredibly knowledgeable and made sure everyone felt safe while sharing fascinating insights about Alaska’s history and geography. We left with hearts full of awe and…”

463 reviews7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $325.00by PicTours Alaska, Inc.

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Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour

Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour - Getting Fitted: Ice Gear, Helmets, and Safety You Can Feel

4.Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour

★ 5.0

Guided Matanuska Glacier hike with Anchorage van pickup, microspikes and helmets, snacks, and glacier-view lodge lunch options. Max 12.

“The Matanuska Glacier hike was a great experience! Tony our driver and Shay our guide were the best. I would definitely recommend this trip!”

396 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $329.00by 907 Tours

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Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour

Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour - Portage Glacier on the mv Ptarmigan: the close pass that changes your scale sense

5.Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour

★ 5.0

A small-group day from Anchorage with a Portage Glacier boat cruise, ranger stories, and rescued Alaska wildlife at AWCC.

“The tour was perfect. The guide, Matt, was excellent. The amount of time at each stop was just enough. The glaciers and conservation center should not be missed.”

378 reviews5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $239.00by Alaska's Finest Tours & Cruises

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Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour

Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour - Downtown Anchorage, Earthquake Park, and the Anchorage Depot Ulu Stop

Glaciers and Wildlife: Super Scenic Day Tour from Anchorage

Glaciers and Wildlife: Super Scenic Day Tour from Anchorage - Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center: seeing animals in a real setting

7.Glaciers and Wildlife: Super Scenic Day Tour from Anchorage

★ 5.0

8-hour small-group tour from Anchorage: Portage Glacier cruise, wildlife center, Turnagain Arm tide views, and mountain overlooks.

“Lori was very knowledgeable about the area and explained a lot of the local history and culture, highlighting the beautiful nature and wildlife in this region. Due to the weather we couldn’t see the glaciers but Lori took us to the information centre and we had lovely time there.”

286 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $235.00by 907 Tours

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26 Glacier Cruise and Coach from Anchorage, AK

26 Glacier Cruise and Coach from Anchorage, AK - Turnagain Arm Drive: why that shoreline road is worth your eyes

8.26 Glacier Cruise and Coach from Anchorage, AK

★ 4.5

Anchorage coach ride to Whittier, then a smooth catamaran to 26 Glacier in Prince William Sound with wildlife and views.

“The "tour" has 2 parts, first a bus from downtown Anchorage to the cruise, if you can drive up to the location in Whittier, will be better, faster and cheaper, no one says anything in all the way or return (4 hours) and in the town they tell you, you Read more”

281 reviewsFrom $336.09by Phillips Cruises & Tours, LLC

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Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour - Stop 1: Matanuska Glacier and your included hike equipment

9.Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

★ 5.0

Hike Alaska’s largest car-access glacier with spikes, then enjoy the Glenn Highway drive and a quick Palmer food stop from Anchorage.

“Ab and the company were amazing. We were late for over 10m, they called to check on us and directed where we should go. Ab is knowledgeable warm and thoughtful. He gave us nonstop information on the scenery, history, culture and politics of Alaska. He answered every question yet leaving me intrigued with additional thinking.…”

216 reviews8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $310.00by Alaska's Finest Tours & Cruises

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Anchorage Helicopter Glacier Dogsledding Tour

Anchorage Helicopter Glacier Dogsledding Tour - Punchbowl Glacier camp: Seavey-family mushing, plus real time with the dogs

10.Anchorage Helicopter Glacier Dogsledding Tour

★ 5.0

Helicopter to Punchbowl Glacier for guided dog sledding, mushing lessons, and Iditarod stories from a Seavey-run camp.

“Loved riding the sleds with the dogs and helping harness the dogs. Great experience for the whole family. Only negative was Ryan. He was negative about everything including things about sledding, and even interrupted our conversation to tell us our future plans were bad as well.”

198 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $769.00by Alpine Air Alaska

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