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Matanuska Glacier Winter Tour
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The Matanuska Glacier is Alaska's largest glacier accessible by road, and offers the most accessible areas to walk on of any glacier in Alaska. If you don't want to tackle the winter drive yourself, this guided tour can take you there and lead you on a trek across the ice. Lunch at a local restaurant is included.
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8 hours (approx.)
From $325.00
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Experience the top attractions of Anchorage with just your family and friends on this private 3-hour tour. With your group of up to nine people, soak up spectacular views of Anchorage from Earthquake Park and watch pilots expertly landing their floatplanes on Lake Hood. At Beluga Point, watch for whales, eagles and Dall sheep. Check out Potter’s Marsh and a wildlife refuge, and enjoy more panoramas from Flattop Mountain. Pick up inside tips on where to eat and shop in Anchorage.
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