What food is provided, and can you request a dietary option?

A catered sack lunch is included (sandwich, fruit, dessert, and bottled water). You can request veggie or other dietary options with advance notice.

Are there restrooms during the day?

Use restrooms on the train and at the Spencer Whistle Stop. Once you are on the river, there are no restrooms (backcountry options only).

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Spencer Glacier Kayak & Raft Tour

Name: Spencer Glacier Kayak & Raft Tour
Brand: Chugach Adventures
Price: 588.94 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (158 reviews)

Paddle among icebergs, then raft an Alaska river

4.9 stars• 158 reviews

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.

Product ID: SD8UYU

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.

Review summary

4.9

Excellent

158 reviewsGoogle Maps

Chris, Kimberly, and Elizabeth lead tours that consistently impress visitors with their deep knowledge of Alaska and genuine enthusiasm for sharing it. Guests rave about the personalized attention, especially on smaller tours, and appreciate how guides accommodate photo stops and wildlife viewing opportunities. The food selections are delicious, and the tours cleverly combine history, culture, and local dining experiences. Whether exploring the Wildlife Conservation Center, hiking to Matanuska Glacier, or discovering Anchorage eateries, travelers feel they're getting an authentic local perspective rather than a typical tourist experience. A few guests wished for more food and fewer sweets on the culinary tours, or hoped for greater focus on hidden gems beyond downtown spots. One reviewer felt the downtown tour could have offered more detail for the price, and another noted some portion sizes felt small. These are minor quibbles in an otherwise stellar track record. The guides' willingness to customize experiences and run tours even for just two people demonstrates real commitment to quality. Traffic around Anchorage can occasionally slow things down, but the guides make the most of every moment with engaging stories and flexibility.

What people are saying

I was able to take my whole family on a safe river rafting experience. I have girls at 3 and 9 years old, and they did great on the trip. We started and was able to see the Spencer Glacier before going down the Placier River. The rapids are mild and the guides do most of the paddling. The river is peaceful and has spectacular views. Our guide Emily was professional and informative of the area. Great chance to see an area of the peninsula that has limited accessibility.

Adam S.

October 15, 2026

Adam S.

October 15, 2026

Meeting details

Chugach Adventures' Office at 1553 Alyeska Highway, Girdwood, AK 99587

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