Bears, Trains, & Icebergs Tour

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

$247-$399

Join us for one of our most popular tours — the Alaskan Trifecta of 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

The Bears, Trains & Icebergs Tour originates from either Anchorage or Girdwood. Visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center — Alaska’s premier rehabilitation facility for injured and orphaned wildlife — for a guided interpretive tour of the animals. Then board the Glacier Discovery Train and continue on to Spencer Glacier for the Spencer Glacier Float Tour. Get up close and personal to stunning icebergs with panoramic views of Spencer Glacier and the surrounding mountains. Return via the Glacier Discovery Train to Portage Station. You won’t see more in a single day on the AK Railroad than on this trip — many of our guests tell us it is their best day in Alaska.

Bears, Trains & Icebergs is a great tour for ALL AGES. Tours operate daily during the 2026 Summer Season.

Tour Details

Tour begins at the Girdwood Train Depot. Originating from either Anchorage or Girdwood.
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) Tour runs approximately 1.5 hours and includes walking and driving options to view the animals.
Spencer Glacier Float Tour is a Class I–II mellow braided river with no big rapids. Most guests will not get splashed. If you are concerned about getting splashed, request a spot in the raft that is NOT “splashy” when speaking to your guide. Suitable for all ages.
Catered gourmet sack lunch is provided. Please let us know of any dietary requests ahead of time (vegetarian, gluten-free, allergies, etc.).
Rubber boots, rain poncho (on rainy days), and Personal Flotation Devices (life vests) are provided.
Personal baggage can be left on the train while you go rafting. Small bags are welcome in the raft (waterproof bags recommended).
Family & friends are placed on the same raft. Max capacity is 8 adults per raft. A private raft is available for an additional cost — please call us to arrange.
Minimum age for the Alaska Railroad is 5 years old. Chugach Adventures can accommodate children as young as 2 years old with pre-approval — please call us to discuss. Children must be able to wear a life vest and sit comfortably for at least 2.5 hours.
There are restrooms on the train and at the Spencer Whistle Stop. No restrooms on the river — backcountry options only.
All guests are required to sign a release of liability.

Typical Schedule

Anchorage Departure:

9:45 AM – Glacier Discovery Train Departs Anchorage
11:00 AM – Deboard at Girdwood Train Depot to start AWCC Tour

Girdwood Departure:

10:40 AM – Pickup from Hotel Alyeska front lobby by Chugach Adventures guide
10:45 AM – Meet at Girdwood Train Depot (for guests starting in Girdwood with their own vehicle)

Full Itinerary:

11:00 – 11:15 AM – Shuttle van ride to Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
11:15 AM – 1:00 PM – Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Tour (AWCC) — Alaska’s Premier Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Portage, AK
1:00 PM – Catered Sack Lunch; return to Portage Station
1:15 PM – Train Arrives at Portage
1:25 PM – Train Departs Portage
1:55 PM – Train Arrives at Spencer Whistle Stop
2:00 – 4:45 PM – Spencer Glacier Float Tour (2 Hours on the Water)
5:00 – 5:15 PM – Return via Train to Portage Station
5:15 PM – Anchorage & Girdwood guests board motorcoach bus/shuttle van
5:45 PM – Arrival into Girdwood / Hotel Alyeska
6:45 PM – Arrival into Anchorage