Spencer Glacier Iceberg Float & Wildlife Tour
Ride the Alaska Railroad, see wildlife, and float among Spencer Glacier icebergs
Duration
7–9 hours 30 minutes
Includes
Train tickets, lunch, float gear
Highlights
Explore Alaska by train, wildlife tour, and gentle river float. See rehabilitated animals at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center before floating past icebergs on Spencer Glacier Lake.
- Ride the Glacier Discovery Train through Alaska’s scenic valleys
- See bears, moose, bison, caribou, and other wildlife at the conservation center
- Float past icebergs with views of Spencer Glacier and surrounding mountains
- Learn from guides during the wildlife tour and float
- Share a raft with your family and friends when space allows
Itinerary
Anchorage Departure: 9:45 AM – Glacier Discovery Train Departs Anchorage 11:00 AM – Deboard at Girdwood Train Depot to start AWCC Tour
Girdwood Departure: 10:40 AM – Pickup from Hotel Alyeska front lobby by Chugach Adventures guide 10:45 AM – Meet at Girdwood Train Depot to start AWCC Tour (for guests starting in Girdwood with their own vehicle)
11:00 – 11:15 AM – Shuttle van ride to Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center 11:15 – 1:00 PM – Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Tour (AWCC)– Alaska’s Premier Wildlife Sanctuary for injured and orphaned big game Alaska animals located in Portage, Alaska 1:00 PM – Catered Sack Lunch Provided, Return to Portage Station 1:15 PM – Train Arrives at Portage 1:25 PM – Train Departs Portage 1:55 PM – Train Arrives at Spencer Whistle Stop 2 – 4:45 PM – Spencer Glacier Float Tour (2 Hours on the Water) 5 – 5:15 PM – Return Via Train to Portage Station 5:15 PM – Anchorage & Girdwood guests board motorcoach bus / shuttle van for quicker transportation back to their original location 5:45 PM – Arrival into Girdwood / Hotel Alyeska 6:45 PM – Arrival into Anchorage
What's Included
- Alaska Railroad train tickets
- Guided wildlife tour
- Guided float tour
- Gourmet sack lunch
- Rubber boots
- Personal flotation device
- Rain poncho when needed
Important details
- Ages 2+ only
- Children must fit a life vest and sit comfortably in the raft for at least 2 hours
- Each raft holds a maximum of 8 adults
- No restrooms are available on the river; backcountry options only
- Private rafts carry an additional charge not included in the listed price
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made 10 days or more in advance are eligible for a 90% refund. Cancellations within 10 days are nonrefundable.
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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).
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.
