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

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $385.00

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Wed 25 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)

Elisa S

Jun 2017

Before I even knew what we wanted to do in Alaska Ari took the time to help me plan our trip, where to stay, and what to do. He was extremely informative and made some fantastic suggestions. We did the heli-hiking and rafting tour and had a trip of a lifetime. Everything went very smoothly and was extremely professional. Our guide Erin was amazing! She calmed our nerves as first time helicopter riders and ensured us she would take care of us if we encountered a bear. She was extremely knowledgeable about the area, the wildlife, glaciers, and vegetation, and she made our trip really fun and enjoyable. I highly recommend the heli-hiking tour...you get to see so much and it's just the right amount of hiking and rafting to make it a great day!

FMandDL

Jun 2017

We travelled with kids to Alaska and our first stop was Anchorage. The day was cloudy and rainy but the views from the train (Glacier Discovery) were still okay. The train went from Anchorage and showed multiple viewpoints of Turnagain arm which despite the lack of sunlight, was a beauty all on its own. We had sandwiches in the train as the rain poured heavily as we stopped in Whittier. The guides for the Spencer Glacier raft and river float came in by afternoon and quickly gave us the info on what to expect when we arrive at the whistlestop. We left our hiking shoes on the train and wore their rubber boots. We were fitted with PFDs, and ponchos right at the whistlestop. We had a brief orientation of safety measures and expectations and off we went rafting with out guide. Spencer glacier is beautiful from afar. With multiple icebergs, large and small, I would think it was hard for the guide to maneuver around so we could take pictures. But he did his best and went around an iceberg so we can all have pictures and have a chance to touch it. Next we floated on Placer river. For adventurists looking for a thrill, this would be a disappointment. There are other options like kayaking with hiking from their company. Being with kids (and shivering slightly from the cold rain) though, the relaxing float was just right for us. We saw a bear from afar and lots of different types of birds. Next the guide handed us snacks and warm cocoa. This was a delightful snack esp while it was lightly raining. Overall, the weather could've been better but this is Alaska. Rain is part of the adventure. We all enjoyed having a train ride and rafting along with gorgeous views and a knowledgeable guide from Chugach adventures.

Response from Host

Jun 2017

Thank You for your review. No matter the weather, we always have good days at Spencer Glacier and do our best to keep our guests warm & dry. Our Spencer Iceberg & Placer River float is a mellow scenic float trip suitable for all ages and abilities, and a perfect family trip. For more adventure, we recommend joining us on a Glacier Blue Kayak Trip or our Comet Heli Hiking & Rafting Trip. Thanks again for your review & when you make it back to Alaska, call us up again. Ari

Debpetti1

Jul 2016

We chose to add the train ride from Anchorage along Turnagain Arm to this raft trip. Fun choice and beautiful scenery on the way to Portage. After the train dropped us off, we were issued rubber boots and lunch; we boarded an old bus and were driven to the shore where we were outfitted with life vests and rain ponchos. We wore layers of clothing, hats and gloves, as we were going to be on the water for hours. Good instruction on how to stay safe (and in the raft--the water is freezing at all times!). Our guide rowed us around the lake amid the icebergs. Very beautiful and surreal! We then floated down the fairly swift river past great scenery. Very fun! It was my husband's first raft trip, and he doesn't like swift water, but he said he had a blast and would do it again. Great investment for an adventure of a lifetime.