Explore Spencer Glacier Icebergs by Kayak
Kayak among Spencer Lake icebergs with a naturalist guide and round-trip train ride
Duration
7 Hours
Includes
Train ticket, lunch, kayak gear
Highlights
Ride the Alaska Railroad to Spencer Whistle Stop, then paddle tandem sea kayaks on Spencer Lake near the edge of Spencer Glacier. Learn about glaciology and blue ice with a naturalist guide as you explore away from the road system.
- Ride the Alaska Railroad round-trip from Portage to Spencer Whistle Stop
- Paddle tandem sea kayaks among icebergs on Spencer Lake
- Learn about glaciology, ecology, and natural history with your guide
- Match the pace to your group’s energy level, fitness, and conditions
- Take a 1-mile shuttle from the whistle stop to the lake
What's Included
- Round-trip train ticket from Portage to Spencer Whistle Stop
- Catered deli boxed lunch, water, and snacks
- 1-mile shuttle at Spencer Whistle Stop to Spencer Lake
- Tandem sea kayaks and paddles
- Spray skirts and dry bags
- PFDs (personal flotation devices), gloves, rain jacket and pants
- Paddling instruction and safety equipment
- Naturalist guide
Things to know
A state-issued ID is required to board the train and must match your booking name. If conditions are unsafe for kayaking, the trip switches to a guided walk along Spencer Lake with no refunds for the alternate activity.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations are subject to a $15 per person fee. Cancel less than 72 hours before departure and you are charged 100%. No refunds if weather requires an alternate activity instead of kayaking.
FAQs
Bring a state-issued (government-issued) photo ID that matches the name on your booking. Alaska Railroad passengers age 18+ must present a government-issued photo ID, or two other forms of ID (one government-issued). Children ages 2–15 may travel only with an adult age 18+.
Bring a reusable water bottle, rain jacket and rain pants, a fleece jacket, non-cotton long pants and a non-cotton long-sleeved shirt, warm long wool socks, sturdy trail shoes or hiking boots, sunglasses, a baseball hat, a backpack, sunscreen, and your camera. Bring a credit card for train purchases and gratuities.
If conditions are unsafe for kayaking (including moderate to strong breezes), you’ll switch to a walk along the shore of Spencer Lake to take in the glacial valley, icebergs, and Spencer Glacier. You won’t receive a refund if the trip runs as an alternate activity.
Meeting details
854 E 36th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, United States