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

Fri 27 Dec

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Starting at $385.00

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Fri 27 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)

guy m

Jun 2018

Great day. We did the Conservation center and river float. It started with a picturesque train ride and a short drive to the Conservation center. we met our guide for the day who was a real hoot (I forget his name, big beard) He was knowledgeable about the animals as well as the goals and practices of the Center.. Then it was back on the train to the Glacier. Wow !!! The staff was pleasant engaging and extremely safety conscious. Many of them work the river in the summer and work the Ski resort for the ski patrol in the winter. The glacier and the lake were impressive and then down the river. Along the river our guide pointed out numerous points of interest , discussed the river surrounding areas history and culture at length. Always in an informative way, never over bearing. He even managed to serve hot chocolate and a cookie while we rafted down river. One suggestion bring extra socks as your toes might get a bit cold.

david l

Aug 2017

Very good trip. The first part is where they take you up close to icebergs that have broken off the glacier. Fascinating. And the water is in credibly cold. They then take you down the river which is incredibly peaceful and serene and picturesque. The river portion of the tour was probably too long with not enough interest for me.

lolakealohi

Jul 2017

My group of 3 joined guide Corey and 2 other people on the Spencer Glacier and Lake kayak around the icebergs. The train ride from Girdwood to Grandview was spectacular, and the kayaking at Spencer was so unique. It wasn't too challenging given you're on a lake, and I was especially impressed with how concerned with safety Corey was. He was constantly watching the wind/current on the lake and guided us around a safe distance around the icebergs vs other tour groups who allowed their groups to get dangerously close (apparently these things can flip on a moments notice!). He's also a photographer so we got some great group shots on the tour. I also appreciated how small our group was (5 people), which made the experience much more enjoyable as well.