Best Glacier Kayak Trip! Closest Iceberg Kayaking from Anchorage or Girdwood.

Duration

• Anchorage Departure: 12 hours and 45 minutes
• Girdwood Departure: 10 hours and 15 minutes

About

Kayak around icebergs and up close to the Spencer Glacier terminus face. Hike onto the moraine and see the expanse of Spencer Glacier. Enjoy two Alaska Railroad Trains: The Coastal Classic & the Glacier Discovery Train, traveling through the most scenic Grandview & Tunnels sections of the AK Railroad.

A perfect paddle for beginners or expert paddlers. There is no tidal influence at Spencer Lake and the morning tends to be the best time at Spencer Lake - calm, serene, and magical. The total iceberg kayak paddle distance is approximately 4 miles. Please let us know your experience level so that we can tailor your Alaskan glacier kayak tour to your party’s ability & ambition.

More Info

• A catered sack lunch is provided (sandwich, fruit, dessert & bottled water). Veggie or other dietary requests are welcome, please notify us ahead of time.
• We provide splash tops, spray skirts and Personal Flotation Devices (life vests) for all kayak tours.
• Footwear not provided. Wear your best hiking or running shoes.
• Bring warm clothes & layers, warm socks to wear.
• Most guests bring their cameras, we can’t guarantee that they won’t get wet, but you should get amazing photos.
• Spencer Lake Distances: The paddle across the lake is approximately 2 miles one way. It takes anywhere between 20 Minutes (With Calm Perfect weather) to 1 hour to paddle across the lake.
• Young Children–The Minimum age for Kayak Tours is 8 years old. All children will participate in tandem kayaks with a parent or the most experienced paddler in your group. Groups with children under 8 could join the tour by utilizing a raft instead of kayaks.
• Please reach out directly if you have young children in your group.
• The maximum weight for kayaks is 240 lbs.
• The maximum height is 6’3″. We can provide a raft lake tour for guests who don’t meet weight & height restrictions and provide a similar tour via raft.
• There are restrooms on the train and at the Spencer Whistle Stop. There are no restrooms once we are on the river, backcountry options only.