Take a two-hour guided trek across Alaska’s impressive Matanuska Glacier with Alaskan Sights & Bites. Small groups, expert guides, and a hearty lodge lunch create a balanced adventure blending ice-bound exploration with comfort.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have good balance, knee strength, and the ability to walk on uneven, icy surfaces for several hours.
Wildlife
History
Matanuska Glacier has been studied since the early 1900s and is known as one of the largest glaciers accessible by road in the United States.
Conservation
Guides emphasize Leave No Trace principles to protect fragile glacier environments vulnerable to climate change and human impact.
Alaskan Sights & Bites
Take a two-hour guided trek across Alaska’s impressive Matanuska Glacier with Alaskan Sights & Bites. Small groups, expert guides, and a hearty lodge lunch create a balanced adventure blending ice-bound exploration with comfort.
Alaskan Sights & Bites operates guided tours based in Anchorage, Alaska, specializing in culinary experiences, wildlife conservation visits, and glacier excursions. The company curates a range of half-day and multi-hour tours that highlight Southcentral Alaska’s landscapes, food culture, and natural history. Tours include visits to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, food-focused walking tours in downtown Anchorage and Spenard, a city van tour with local insights, chocolate and wine tastings, and guided treks on Matanuska Glacier.
Guides provide interpretive narration, regional context, and local recommendations while transporting guests along established routes such as the Seward Highway and into Girdwood. Food and beverage experiences showcase Alaskan ingredients — from fresh seafood to local craft beer, wines, and artisan chocolates. The Matanuska Glacier trek includes expert-led ice travel and a lodge lunch, with small-group options for personalized attention.
Tours emphasize education and thoughtful engagement with Alaska’s wildlife and communities. Visits to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center focus on conservation and observation of native species in a managed, educational setting. Culinary tours combine regional storytelling with curated tastings at established local partners. Based in Anchorage, the company positions tours to provide straightforward access to both urban highlights and nearby natural attractions. Alaskan Sights & Bites presents experiences designed for visitors who want guided, factual interpretation of Alaska’s foodways, wildlife, and glaciers.
Based In
Anchorage, AK
Gateway to Southcentral Alaska
Glacier Trek
Matanuska Glacier
Guided two-hour ice treks
Small Groups
Small-group options
Personalized attention available
Food & Drink
Culinary tours
Beer, wine, chocolate tastings
Reserve a wildlife, food, or glacier experience today — limited seats on guided tours departing from Anchorage and Girdwood.
Wear sturdy, stiff-soled hiking boots
Proper footwear is crucial to navigate icy and uneven glacier terrain safely.
Bring layered clothing
Weather can shift quickly on the glacier; layering allows you to adjust heat and moisture levels.
Use provided glacier gear
Helmets, microspikes, and trekking poles are essential for safe glacier travel—always utilize issued equipment.
Stay hydrated and eat well before the trek
Physical demands on ice require energy and hydration, so prepare accordingly before departure.
Stiff-soled hiking boots
Provides ankle support and grip needed for glacier terrain.
Layered moisture-wicking clothing
Keeps you warm while allowing regulation of body temperature.
all seasons
Glacier-approved helmet
Protects against falling ice and facilitates safe movement over crevasses.
Microspikes or crampons
Improves traction on ice, preventing slips.