Matanuska Glacier

One of the best and worst parts of exploring glaciers is they are constantly changing and you never know what you'll find from month to month. This particular cave was only around to a few months before it collapsed. I was fortunate to be able to explore it during it's short life.
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The Matanuska Glacier is the largest glacier in Alaska that can be reached by vehicle. It is located north-east of Anchorage and the drive is about 2 hours of pure beauty.

Make sure you reserve your glacier hiking/climbing tour in advance. This experience is out of this world!

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Matanuska glacier is one of the land locked glaciers to the north east of Anchorage. It is awesome to go hiking on the glacier but make sure to have the proper shoes! I got out a little far and had to slide back close to the ground!

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Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge

£1,577

per person

12 May - 14 May

found 3 hours ago

Return direct flight included

London (LHR) to Fairbanks (FAI)

8.2/10 Very Good! (522 reviews)

My husband and I enjoyed the nearby shopping and restaurants. We did feel like "outsiders" from the cruise crowd. We didn't care for the parking which required a cart to transport our luggage to the room. Check in was confusing.

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Holland America Denali Lodge

£1,577

per person

12 May - 14 May

found 3 hours ago

Return direct flight included

London (LHR) to Fairbanks (FAI)

8/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)

We stayed at Holland America Denali Lodge 3 nights. They did not clean our rooms once during our stay. We had to ask for clean towels and when they brought them to our rooms, they asked my wife & I to put the dirty towels in a bag to remove from our room. This is NOT the kind of stop the level of service I expect from a full-service hotel. At these prices we were very disappointed.

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

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Sheep Mountain Lodge

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Majestic Valley Wilderness Lodge

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Experience Glacier View charm - cozy 1-bedroom apartment

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The Polaris is a cozy delight with 360 degree mountain views. Pet Friendly!

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The Blue Moon cabin. Surrounded by 360 degree breathtaking mountain views.

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The Aurora at Little Bear Getaway Cabins is peaceful seclusion

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Alaskan Retreat Near Matanuska Glacier & River!

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Alpenglow Luxury Camping

31090 Glenn Hwy Sutton AK

Cabin w/ Glacier Views: Walk to Matanuska River!

Sutton AK

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