Bears, Trains & Icebergs Tour

Overview

❖ Ride the Glacier Discovery Train

❖ Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

❖ Float by Icebergs on Spencer Glacier Lake & 7 River Miles Down the Placer River Valley on the Most Scenic River Trip in Alaska

You won’t see more on a day on the AK Railroad than on this trip. Many of our guests tell us it is their best day in Alaska.

City: Anchorage

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $385.00

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Thu 26 Dec

Starting at $385.00

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What's Included

Sack lunch included. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or requests ahead of time.

AK Railroad Tickets (Roundtrip)

Snacks

Air-conditioned vehicle

Restroom on board

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Chugach Adventures' was one of the few adventure tour companies that fully and safely operated in 2020 and 2021. We created an extensive COVID-19 mitigation plan to successfully operate for both our travelers and our employees and are committed to continuing with our plan in 2023.

What To Expect

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

Take a brief shuttle to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center for a guided & interpretive tour of the animals. The center is Alaska’s premier rehabilitation facility for injured and orphaned wildlife. AWCC Tour runs 1.5 hours and includes walking and driving options to view the animals. A sack lunch is provided with this tour.

Spencer Glacier

Spencer Iceberg Float - 2 Hours on the Water at Spencer Glacier and 7 River Miles down the Placer River

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (91)

heathersneed

Jun 2019

We had a rental car so drove from Girdwood to the Portage train station and picked up the tour from there. It was a fun ride on the train to the final stop and then a bus took us down to the Spencer Glacier - the views upon arrival are spectacular with icebergs floating in the lake! Our raft guide, Justin, was very knowledgeable and educated us on the glacier along with the area down the Placer River. It was so cool (literally!) to reach out an touch an iceberg. Thanks Justin for such a great day!

Mark E

Jun 2019

We went on the Churgach Adventures Spencer Glacier Placer River Float Tour - what an experience. From the train ride that left Anchorage, to the trip on the lake where you get up close to floating icebergs, then floating down the river - amazing ! The crew and guides were all helpful, proffesional, knowledgeable and passionate. This trip suits anyone - not strenuous; safe; suitable for all ages. A must do.

hilaryt689

Jun 2019

My friend and I visited Alaska this past week and were lucky enough to do not one, but TWO Chugach operated trips- the kayaking and rafting. On our first day, we kayaked among the icebergs on Spencer Lake. This experience was incredible. Although I had kayaked before a fair amount, my friend was quite nervous since she hadn’t been recently. She felt so safe as the guide’s instructions were clear and helpful. Our guide was awesome. He was so knowledgeable and took the time to answer my many questions, all with a smile on his face. Having worked for Chugach for several seasons in a row, he could describe the changes seen on the glacier over time and had extensive knowledge regarding the wildlife, glacial formations, and surrounding geography. On our second day, we rafted from our campsite back to the train. Over the 7 mile trip, our guide took the time to describe the region’s history and the formations we could see around us. Our boat had a family with three little children on board, and she went the extra mile to ensure that both the adults and the children were entertained, happy, and comfortable. She made everyone feel relaxed and managed to maintain engagement throughout. We really enjoyed ourselves. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Chugach Adventures to anyone looking for a nice little day trip while in Alaska! In fact, I’ve been home from my trip for only a few hours and have already recommended them to friends!