Spencer Glacier Kayak & Raft Tour
Paddle among icebergs, then raft an Alaska river
Duration
10–12 hours 45 minutes
Includes
Lunch, train tickets, life vests
Highlights
Combine a glacier-lake paddle with a river rafting trip in Alaska. Take in icebergs and views of Spencer Glacier before continuing downstream.
- Explore Spencer Glacier Lake and its floating icebergs
- Paddle near Spencer Glacier with guide-provided safety gear
- Float the Placer River through Alaska scenery
- Look for wildlife and photograph the glacier landscape
Itinerary
Anchorage Departure: 6:45 AM - Coastal Classic departs Anchorage (Breakfast & Coffee are available on the train, but please let the onboard supervisor know that you will be getting off at Spencer Glacier and need to eat early.) Girdwood Departure: 7:30 AM - If departing from Girdwood, meet your guides at the Chugach Adventures' Office at 1553 Alyeska Highway, Girdwood, AK 99587. 8:05 AM - Coastal Classic departs Girdwood (Chugach Adventures' Kayak Guides board the train at this location). 9 AM - Arrival at the Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Iceberg Kayak on Spencer Glacier Lake; 4 Mile Kayak Paddle. Short Hike at Spencer Moraine. 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Lunch 2 – 5 PM – RAFTING – 7 Mile River Float Down the Placer River 5:15 PM – Arrive in Portage and board the motorcoach back to Anchorage or Chugach Adventures’ van Shuttle to Girdwood 5:45 PM – Arrival at Girdwood 6:45 PM – Arrival in Anchorage
What's Included
- Train tickets
- Catered sack lunch
- Sandwich, fruit, dessert, and bottled water
- Splash tops and spray skirts
- Personal flotation devices
Important details
- Kayaking is limited to ages 8+; children kayak in tandem with a parent or the most experienced paddler in your group
- Children under 8 cannot kayak; a raft may be used for the morning lake portion
- Kayaking has a 240 lb maximum weight and 6'3" maximum height; a raft lake tour is available for travelers outside these limits
- Wear hiking or running shoes; footwear is not provided
- Bring warm layers and warm socks
- Restrooms are unavailable while on the river, with backcountry options only
Cancellation Policy
Cancel 10 or more days in advance for a 90% refund. Cancellations within 10 days are nonrefundable.
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FAQs
Wear hiking or running shoes (no footwear is provided). Bring warm clothes and layers, plus warm socks. Many guests bring a camera, but gear can get wet.
The minimum age to kayak is 8. Children kayak in tandem with a parent or the most experienced paddler in your group.
Kayaks have a maximum weight of 240 lbs and a maximum height of 6'3". If you don’t meet these limits, you can take a similar lake tour by raft instead.
Meeting details
Chugach Adventures' Office at 1553 Alyeska Highway, Girdwood, AK 99587
