Where to Hike: the 15 Best Anchorage Hiking Tours

1.Glacier Hike on Matanuska Glacier – Best Vacation Value

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

Walk Matanuska Glacier from Anchorage with expert guides, safety gear, blue ice, mountain views, and practical tips for choosing this Alaska day trip.

“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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2.Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour

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

Walk across Matanuska Glacier on a guided Anchorage day trip with mountain views, glacier gear, lunch stop, hotel pickup, and expert local guides.

“That's it my vacation break , I choose the Anchorage for hike at Maranuska with Viator, and fir 1st time in my life that's hike on the ice Gracier on the top of mountain.. the Tour guide was friendly and kind so between on the road to hike she explained for the story in Anchorage Alaska, her name is Lori.. and then when I get in the National Park and I met the another Tour Guide that's he will bring me and group Tour Going up to the top of mountain for walked and hiking..his name is Tom he so nice and funny I love ❤️ that..so he explained and…”

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3.Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

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

Review of Anchorage’s full-day Matanuska Glacier hike, with Glenn Highway scenery, gear, guides, costs, stops, and practical booking advice.

“Seeing a glacier up close was truly an experience! Our guide Jacob was very engaging and patient, showing us how to use the spikes and making sure we were comfortable during the tour. He was also very knowledgeable about the glacier and surrounding area. Highly recommend this tour and Jacob”

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

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

Review of an Anchorage day trip to Matanuska Glacier with guided ice hiking, crampons, local honey, wine tasting, and practical tips.

“Our driver Taylor was GREAT and our guide Johnson was very capable and got us through an energetic hike to a highpoint on the glacier.”

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5.All Day Matanuska Glacier Hike from Anchorage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $329

Review of the Matanuska Glacier hike from Anchorage, with pricing, gear, transport, guide quality, fitness needs, and practical tips.

“Daniel our driver and guide to the glacier was awesome! So knowledgeable and friendly! When we got to the glacier hike, our guide for that part of the tour was Will. He brought us up and onto the glacier. Will also was very knowledgeable about the glacier and made for a great overall experience. Super fun activity!!!”

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6.Summer Valley and Forest Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $179Best value

Review of Anchorage’s Summer Valley and Forest Hike, with Chugach scenery, wildlife, waterfalls, snacks, guide quality, price, and practical tips.

“We enjoyed out leisurely walk. Best part was seeing black bear and then two moose as we were leaving hiking area.”

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7.Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 48 reviews · 8 hours · from $369

Walk across Matanuska Glacier from Anchorage with ice cleats, a local guide, scenic transport, and practical tips for this full-day Alaska tour.

“The entire experience was one I’ll never forget! Our drivers, Slim and Martha, were so friendly, funny, and engaging. They made the 2 hour journey to the glacier and back feel like nothing! Our glacier guide was incredible as well, and knew so much about the area! Would highly recommend. 10/10.”

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8.Winter/Summer Matanuska Glacier Hiking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $347

Review of the Matanuska Glacier Hiking Adventure from Anchorage, with pricing, itinerary, guide details, practical tips, and who should book.

“Kel was an awesome tour guide, he tailored the day to exactly what our group wanted to do and made it an all around enjoyable day. He provided so many fun facts and history about Alaska, local culture, nature and wildlife during our journey (and had some corny jokes along the way!). We had a great time exploring the glacier and made multiple stops at lookout points on the way there to take in all of the scenery. 10/10 would recommend, if we make it back to Alaska again in the future, we would definitely put this at the top of our list!”

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9.Alpine Classic Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $179

Review of Anchorage’s Alpine Classic Trek, a demanding Chugach hike with expert guides, wildlife, snacks, and sweeping mountain 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.”

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10.Matanuska Glacier Hike with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 20 reviews · 8 hours · from $329

Review of the Matanuska Glacier hike from Anchorage, with transfers, safety gear, guide, itinerary, price, packing advice, and booking tips.

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11.Valley and Forest Hike with Naturalist Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20 reviews · 5 hours · from $179

Hike Eagle River and Barbara Falls from Anchorage with a naturalist guide, wildlife tips, snacks, transport, and small-group care.

“The tour was good, the guide very knowledgeable. My brother enjoyed learning about the different berries to eat and what not to eat. We did see a big bull moose on our trail, luckily our guide saw it before we got too close and he was able to keep us safe as we took pictures. I had been looking forward to seeing the water falls, but our guide received a call from a fellow guide that a bear was near the falls and had attacked someone. Lucky the person survived and was not as bad off as he could have been.”

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12.Matanuska Glacier Winter Hike And Tour – Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $310

Review of Anchorage’s Matanuska Glacier winter hike, including the scenic drive, gear, guides, price, fitness needs, and booking tips.

“Stunning, beautiful vistas on the way and while at the glacier. Such a unique experience with amazingly easy access. Well guided! Bring snacks, gear provided if you don't have it (snow pants, hiking poles, mittens, etc.) Not all guides have Venmo, so carry some cash too if you want to tip.”

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13.Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Honey, Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 8h 30m · from $310

Explore Matanuska Glacier on a small-group hike from Anchorage, then taste Alaskan honey and wine with pickup, gear, snacks, and water.

“Petra was an amazing guide! she was knowledgeable pleasant, really showed a passion for her position”

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14.Matanuska Glacier Adventure Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 6 hours · from $225

Take a demanding six-hour trek across Matanuska Glacier with expert guides, small groups, quality gear, and access beyond the Ice Falls.

“The guide was very informative and friendly. Made sure all the folks in the group enjoyed the hike. The rappelling with the hike is added fun.”

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15.Winter Valley and Forest Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $179

Review of Anchorage’s Winter Valley and Forest Hike, with snowy Chugach trails, wildlife, Barbara Falls, gear tips, price, and practical advice.

“The hike at Eagle River Nature Center had beautiful views of the mountains and a moose. It was a nice forested hike with fairly easy terrain. Our guide Leah pointed out lots of plants, even in the snow, and a new beaver lodge. Barbara Falls was spectacular with ice formations and flowing water. A great way to get out and experience this landscape that is close to the city.”

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