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

Sun 06 Jul

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Starting at $392.00

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Sun 06 Jul

Starting at $392.00

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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

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 (114)

angie a

Jul 2017

Man on man, we loved this! We have 2 boys (5 and 7) and had such a great time on this trip. It's really cool to see glaciers up close (not the big ones, but the ones that broke off). Our tour guide even got us close enough to taste some of the glaciers! The float trip itself was nice and relaxing and so quiet. It's lovely being the only raft company out there, as it's not crowded and so peaceful. My boys loved the train ride as well. All in all, one great adventure!

Bill C

Jul 2017

We took the Spencer Glacier raft trip as part of an Alaska Railroad tour package. The guides picked us up at the Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop and took us to their base camp on the lake. They provided rubber boots, life jackets, and ponchos. We had a small group and the two guides rowed us in a rubber raft across the lake (over a mile) to within a few hundred yards of the glacier. The views and colors were incredible. We were able to touch several icebergs along the way. After a 1 1/2 hour trip we returned to the base camp for a salmon bake dinner on the beach. Following dinner the guides took us back to the Whistle Stop for a short train trip to Girdwood where they shuttled us and our luggage to our hotel. A great experience!

Lauren K

Jul 2017

My 67 year old mom and I did the animal conservation tour, train ride to Granview, kayak Spencer glacier FULL DAY experience. What a great day!! The logistics were very well organized, someone was available to help throughout the day. Great combination of activities. The kayaking was out of this world. We had a lovely day with Gwen and Tanner, our super sweet and knowledgeable guides. The equipment was very easy to use, including hand warmers during the kayak. The lunch and snacks were adequate. Certainly not gourmet, but definitely did the job. And come on, you're in the middle of nowhere, beautiful glaciers everywhere, don't worry about the food. I would absolutely recommend Chugach Adventures, and definitely Tanner!!