Alaskan Trifecta!

Duration

• Anchorage Departure: 9 hours and 30 minutes
• Girdwood Departure: 7 hours

About

Alaskan Trifecta – Bears, Alaska Railroad Trains, and Icebergs at Spencer Glacier.

❖ Ride the Glacier Discovery Train to Spencer Glacier ❖ Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center for Guaranteed Wildlife- Bears, Moose, Bison, Caribou & More ❖ Float by Icebergs on Spencer Glacier Lake & 7 Miles Down the Placer River Valley. One of the Most Scenic River Trips in Alaska

More Info

The Bears & Wildlife Tour portion begins at the Girdwood Train Depot. Take a shuttle to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center for a guided & interpretive tour of the animals. The center is Alaska’s premier rehabilitation facility for injured and orphaned wildlife. Bears – AWCC Tour runs 1.5 hours and includes walking and driving options to view the animals. A gourmet sack lunch is provided with this tour. Once done with the AWCC, our guide will transport you back to board the Glacier Discovery Train where you will continue onto your next adventure at Spencer Glacier.

The Spencer Glacier Float Tour—Get up close and personal with the ICEBERGS on this mellow float perfect for all ages. Our experienced and professional guides will row you right up to beautiful picturesque icebergs offering stunning panoramic views of the Spencer Glacier and surrounding mountains. Return via the Glacier Discovery TRAIN to Portage Station.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• Bears, Trains, & Icebergs is a great tour for ALL AGES.
• Lunch is provided. Please let us know of any dietary requests ahead of time (vegetarian, gluten-free, allergies, etc.).
• We provide rubber boots, a rain poncho (If it is a rainy day), & Personal Flotation Device (life vest).
• Bring warm clothes & layers, extra socks, a hat & gloves. These are more important in August & September, but nice to have in June & July with AK’s unpredictable weather.
• Placer River Float is a Class I to II (With High Water), mellow braided river, with no big rapids. Most guests will not get splashed with water. If you are concerned about getting splashed request a spot in the raft that is NOT “splashy” when speaking to your guide. The Rafting trip is suitable for all ages. We have had guests as young as a year old and guests in their 90s on this trip.
• Raft Loads- Family and friends are put on the same raft. If you have a request to be with a friend, please let us know. The maximum capacity is 8 adults in each raft. Please call us if you want a private raft for your family. There is an additional cost for a private raft. -Children must be able to wear a life vest and comfortably sit for at least 2 hours in a raft without jumping around or being out of control. Please call us to discuss further for children under 2 years old.
• There are restrooms on the train and at the Spencer Whistle Stop. There are no restrooms on the river, backcountry options only.