glacier tours

Three world-class glaciers sit within day-trip distance of Anchorage. Here is how to hike on real Alaska ice — guided tours, gear, and what to expect.

Senior travel guide to Anchorage 2026: accessible trails, wildlife viewing, glacier cruises, Portage Glacier, senior discounts, lodging, and best time to visit.

Glacier overflights, Denali views, and floatplane tours from Lake Hood — Anchorage flightseeing delivers Alaska's best aerial scenery in an hour.

Discover the best day trips from Anchorage for summer 2026. From glacier cruises to alpine hikes, explore stunning destinations within 3 hours of Alaska's largest city.

Fly over glaciers and Denali on a flightseeing tour from Anchorage. Floatplane trips depart from Lake Hood. 2026 guide to tours, prices, and booking.

Deep inside Mendenhall Glacier, meltwater has carved chambers and tunnels of compressed ancient ice — glowing an impossible blue in the half-light. The caves are only reachable by guided tour, they change every year as the glacier retreats, and they sell out weeks in advance. Here's everything you need to plan your 2026 visit.

Discover how Alaska's endless summer days create the perfect conditions for unforgettable adventures, from flightseeing tours to sled dog experiences and glacier exploration.

Plan the best Alaska summer tours from Anchorage with local tips on glacier stops, scenic drives, and guided adventures for summer 2026.

Glacier day trips from Anchorage 2026: Portage by boat, Matanuska on foot, Spencer by train, flightseeing above. Compare by cost, distance, and activity level.

Plan the best glacier tours near Anchorage, Alaska, from Portage and Spencer to Kenai Fjords and Matanuska, with local tips on timing and fit.