with Chugach Adventures

Available May 24 – September 15, 2025

Board the Glacier Discovery Train for a ride to the backcountry: the Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop. Here, get up close and personal to the glacier on this mellow float suitable for ages 5 and up. Experienced and professional guides will row between dazzling icebergs, with a panoramic view of Spencer Glacier and the surrounding mountains as a backdrop. After exploring amid the icebergs on Spencer Lake, your guide will steer you down the pristine Placer River, still affording grand views of the mountains and hanging glaciers, until pulling over to the riverbank; the Glacier Discovery Train makes a special riverbank stop to pick up rafting guests. This is one of the most scenic glacier river trips in Alaska and the first tour to operate at the Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop! 

TOUR PRICE WITH ROUND-TRIP RAIL:

From Anchorage or Girdwood: $306

From Whittier or Portage 2: $248

This day trip includes:

• Round-trip rail aboard the Glacier Discovery Train
• Guided rafting on Spencer Lake and the Placer River
• Snack and drinks
• Rubber boots and PFD

OPTIONAL ADD-ON: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

CALL TO BOOK: 800.544.0552