Ride The Glacier Discovery Train & Float Spencer Glacier
Ride the Glacier Discovery Train, see bears at AWCC, and float past Spencer Glacier icebergs
Duration
7–9 hours 30 minutes
Includes
Train tickets, Lunch, Guide
Highlights
Combine a Glacier Discovery Train ride with a guided visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and a mellow float among icebergs at Spencer Glacier. Depart from Anchorage or Girdwood and spend the day on a Class I–II (with high water) river trip suited to most ages.
- Ride the Glacier Discovery Train to Spencer Glacier
- Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to see bears, moose, bison, caribou, and more
- Float on Spencer Glacier Lake and through the Placer River valley
- Learn from guides during an interpretive wildlife tour and on the river
- Choose an Anchorage (9 hours 30 minutes) or Girdwood (7 hours) departure
What's Included
- Train tickets on Alaska Railroad
- Guided and interpretive Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center tour
- Gourmet sack lunch
- Rubber boots
- Rain poncho (if rainy)
- Personal flotation device (life vest)
Things to know
Children must be able to wear a life vest and sit calmly for at least 2 hours in the raft; children under 2 require discussion with the operator. Maximum capacity is 8 adults per raft, and private rafts cost extra (confirm the amount with Greetwell before booking). There are no restrooms on the river.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made 10 days or more in advance are eligible for a 90% refund. Cancellations within 10 days are nonrefundable.
FAQs
Bring warm clothes and layers, extra socks, plus a hat and gloves.
Float a mellow Class I to II (with high water) braided section of the Placer River with no big rapids. Most guests do not get splashed; if you are concerned, ask your guide for a less “splashy” seat in the raft.
Use restrooms on the train and at the Spencer Whistle Stop. There are no restrooms on the river (backcountry options only).
Meeting details
Anchorage or Girdwood
Related locations
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
Admission includedDriving the Seward Highway south of Anchorage, you will spot the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center before you fully expect it, a broad sanctuary tucked between spruce forest and tidewater. Brown bears wade through meadow grass, wood bison graze in open pastures, and bald eagles perch at eye level. The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center gives every visitor a rare, unhurried look at animals that define the Alaskan wilderness.
