ANCHORAGE
The Anchorage shortlist.
The 10 most popular hiking & trekking tours around Anchorage, with current prices, the operators behind each one, and what to expect on the day.
Guided Matanuska Glacier hike from Anchorage with small groups, safety gear, and a scenic wildlife drive for $325.
“Extremely well organized. It’s a day trip but doesn’t feel like it and is a great and safe way to see Matanuska Glacier. Experience of a lifetime! Holly was an exceptional guide!”
Guided Matanuska Glacier hike with Anchorage van pickup, microspikes and helmets, snacks, and glacier-view lodge lunch options. Max 12.
“We had a blast!! The glaciers were so absolutely beautiful, the snow had freshly fallen so it was truly a winter wonderland. Our tour guide Alyssa helped us up into beautiful hard to reach places and we explored so many glacier caves and beauties. Also wasn’t a hard hike in the slightest!”
Hike Alaska’s largest car-access glacier with spikes, then enjoy the Glenn Highway drive and a quick Palmer food stop from Anchorage.
“We had a very wonderful experience. Everything from pickup , drive there, guided tour was very well planned. Our driver Corey, and guide Jason were very good. We totally enjoyed. Highly recommend.”
Hike Matanuska Glacier with crampons and snow pants, enjoy Glenn Highway views, then stop in Palmer for local honey, plus a quick wine stop.
“Glacier hike was great experience. We had really good time hiking on glacier. Our tour guide Dan was extremely nice guy and gave us lots of information about the tour. Walking on glacier with spectacular view made our tour a memorable one. Also small stop at honey tasting was good.”
All-day guided Matanuska Glacier hike from Anchorage with hotel pickup, included gear and Yaktrax, small group up to 10, about 8 hours.
“Amazing experience! The glacier was beautiful and the guide Daniel was very friendly. The trip was well organized and I felt safe the whole time. Highly recommend!”
A 5-hour guided hike in Chugach State Park near Anchorage with Eagle River wildlife, plant IDs, and snacks included.
“Nice activity, beautiful landscape. We enjoyed the knowledge of very friendly guides. Not too brisk or challenging.”
Full-day Matanuska Glacier hike from Anchorage with ice cleats, a small group, and expert local guiding, plus scenic roundtrip transport.
A small-group Matanuska Glacier hike with Anchorage pickup options, guided ice walking with clamps, plus scenic overlooks and lunch.
“Kel was really friendly and helpful! The trip was smooth and the glacier was so beautiful! Highly recommend for family trip.”
Small-group ridgeline hike in Alaska’s Chugach State Park from Anchorage, with a naturalist guide, included poles, snacks, and 360° views.
“The views are worth it! We also had a really great guide (Stephan). The hike itself was challenging, as described, but I always felt comfortable to pace myself as needed.”
Guided hike across Matanuska Glacier from Anchorage with transfers, safety gear, and English narration for a full day on the ice.
