Bears, Trains, & Icebergs Tour
- 7–9 hours
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
-You won’t see more in a day on the AK Railroad than on this trip. Many of our guests tell us it is their best day in Alaska. -Ride the Glacier Discovery train. -Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Alaska's premier center for orphaned and injured wild animals. -Float by icebergs on Spencer Glacier Lake with a 7-mile river float down the Placer River Valley on the most scenic river trip in Alaska.
Inclusions
What's included
- Sack lunch included. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or requests ahead of time.
- AK Railroad Tickets (Roundtrip)
- Snacks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Restroom on board
What's not
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Take a brief 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. AWCC Tour runs 1.5 hours and includes walking and driving options to view the animals. A sack lunch is provided with this tour.
Spencer Iceberg Float - 2 Hours on the Water at Spencer Glacier and 7 River Miles down the Placer River
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
4.8
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Ratings come from 152 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Saved our day!
Chugach Adventures saved our day! We were on the train, about 3/4 of the way, when the train lurched, slammed on the brakes and came to a stop. Turned out the track had washed away and derailed the 1st engine on the train ): The train personnel tried to tell us they could not do anything, that we couldn't leave the train (literally could see the highway not 20 yards from us), that they would be backing the train up with the one engine left back to Anchorage and it would take 3 hours. Everyone was upset - one of the other passengers called Chugach Adventures, explained what had happened and asked if they could work something out with the railroad. About a 1/2 hour later, they had it worked out. The train backed up to a spot where Chugach Adventures could pick us up in a sprinter van and off we went.. They really went above and beyond for us. Although our trip to the Conservation Center was quick we did still see it, had a nice lunch and was still able to do a raft trip although not the glacier one since the train was needed for that. We were all just so happy we were not stuck on a train! So grateful they were accommodating and helpful. They even drove everyone back to their hotels afterward in Anchorage! Special shoutout to Olivia who was our guide/tour leader and had so much enthusiasm and good cheer!
5You see it all!
This tour is the perfect "goldilocks" of multiple adventures! The train ride is perfect - I think I'd get bored during a full day on the train. Amazing views, and informative commentary. After disembarking the train, the guided experience at the wildlife center was one of my favorite things we did (especially because we didn't see ANY other 4 legged wildlife in 565 miles driving to Seward and Talkeetna). The rafting experience was SO cool, getting to go up close to the glacier and icebergs. The sack lunch was seriously so good! I remember seeing that in another review and it is true! Last but certainly not least, our guide, Caroline, was fantastic! She got our whole group talking and joking and interacting, which made the whole experience way more fun. 10/10 Caroline! She did a great job, and clearly communicated safety info before rafting.
5Bears, Trains and phenomenal rafting
The trip was fantastic, I think you under sell it, particularly in the rafting section. That was the absolute highlight and frankly the bigger part of the tour. That needs more hype around it . The guides the entire experience whilst on the raft was one of the best things we have done in anchorage
5Alaska Adventure
Beat day ever! It was a very fun day. We really enjoyed it. The guides were fantastic! Highly recommend!
5Bears, Trains and Glaciers
The trip was great. An experience of a lifetime. Our guides were young, knowledgeable, skilled and very personable!
5Spencer Glacier Float and Train Road
Super fun float with Kaycee! Loved the train ride too.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 10:45 AM - Meet your guide at the Girdwood Train Depot (346 Toadstool Dr, Girdwood, AK 99587) to start your wildlife tour at AWCC.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Chugach Adventures
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Anchorage
- Its from-price is 40% above the median of the 58 day trips we list in Anchorage.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 11 of 58.
About Anchorage
Anchorage is Alaska's largest city, set on Cook Inlet beneath the Chugach Mountains, with coastal trails, wildlife and long summer daylight.
Anchorage sits between Cook Inlet and the Chugach Mountains in south-central Alaska, and it is the state's largest city. It began as a railway construction camp in 1915, and the Good Friday earthquake of 1964, among the strongest ever recorded, reshaped it; Earthquake Park marks the story. The Anchorage Museum covers art, history and science, and the Alaska Native Heritage Center presents the state's Indigenous cultures.
Top-ranked sights in Anchorage: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Earthquake Park, Lake Hood.
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