Magical Spencer Double – Kayak & Raft Trip
This is the ONLY day tour in Alaska where you can iceberg kayak & glacier raft in the same day.
Explore Spencer Glacier Lake by kayak in the morning — paddle 3 miles around icebergs and up close to Spencer Glacier. In the afternoon, raft 7 scenic river miles down the Placer River to be picked up by the Glacier Discovery Train on the bank of the river. This trip encompasses both a Glacier Blue Kayak (without Grandview) and Spencer Glacier Float Tour.
- Ride Both the Glacier Discovery Train & Coastal Classic Train
- 3-Mile Iceberg Kayak on Spencer Glacier Lake
- 7-Mile Scenic Raft Down the Placer River
A minimum of 4 Guests is required to book this Kayak and Rafting Trip. Please contact us with parties of less than 4.
NOTE: Coastal Classic Train does not stop at Spencer Glacier on Thursdays & Fridays.
Tour Details
- This combo trip includes TWO of our most popular tours — Glacier Blue Kayak Trip (without Grandview) and Spencer Glacier Float Tour.
- This tour utilizes two Alaska Railroad trains: The Glacier Discovery Train & Coastal Classic Train. Ride the Coastal Classic in the morning to the Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop and return via the Glacier Discovery Train in the afternoon. Available departing from Anchorage or Girdwood.
- A catered sack lunch (sandwich, fruit, dessert, and bottled water) is provided. Veggie or other dietary requests are welcome; please notify us beforehand.
- Splash tops, spray skirts, and personal flotation devices (life vests) are provided for all kayak tours. Life vests & rain ponchos are provided for all raft trips.
- Spencer Lake Distances: 2 miles one way from the boat launch to Spencer Glacier. It takes anywhere between 20 minutes (with calm, perfect weather) to 1 hour to paddle across the lake.
- Spencer Lake & Placer River Float: The Placer River Float from Spencer Lake to the river takeout at Luebner Lake is approximately 7 river miles.
- Minimum age for Kayak Tours is 10 years old. All children participate in tandem kayaks with a parent or the most experienced paddler in the group. Groups with children under 10 may utilize a raft instead of kayaks for the morning lake tour — please reach out directly if you have young children.
- Maximum weight for kayaks is 240 lbs; maximum height is 6’3″. A raft lake tour can be provided for guests who don’t meet weight & height restrictions. Please let us know as soon as possible if you think you may opt for a raft instead of a kayak. Guide decisions are ultimately made with your safety as the utmost priority.
- There are restrooms on the train and at the Spencer Whistle Stop. No restrooms once on the river — backcountry options only.
- All guests are required to sign a release of liability.
Typical Schedule
- 6:45 AM – Coastal Classic Departs Anchorage
- 8:05 AM – Coastal Classic Departs Girdwood (Chugach Adventures’ guide will board the train here)
- 9:00 AM – Arrive at Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop
- 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM – Kayak Tour on Spencer Glacier Lake
- 2:00 – 5:00 PM – Rafting — 7-Mile River Float Down the Placer River
- 5:15 PM – Arrive in Portage and board motorcoach back to Anchorage or Chugach Adventures’ van shuttle to Girdwood
- 5:45 PM – Arrival at Girdwood
- 6:45 PM – Arrival in Anchorage
What to Bring
- Warm clothes and layers
- Warm socks
- Camera (note: we cannot guarantee it won’t get wet)
- Binoculars
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made 10 days or more in advance are 90% refundable. Cancellations within 10 days are nonrefundable.
AK Railroad Cancellation Policy & Change Fee: All paid bookings are subject to a 10% change fee for the Railroad portion of the trip cost if a date change is requested within 30 days.
