{"id":30034,"date":"2022-11-01T10:58:19","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T18:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alaskanrafting.com\/product\/glacier-blue-iceberg-kayak-scenic-grandview-train-tour-copy\/"},"modified":"2024-02-05T11:31:16","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T20:31:16","slug":"iceberg-kayak-hike-adventure-at-spencer-glacier","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/alaskanrafting.com\/product\/iceberg-kayak-hike-adventure-at-spencer-glacier\/","title":{"rendered":"Glacier Discovery Iceberg Hike and Spencer Lake Tour &#8211; Raft or Kayak"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong><strong>A minimum of<\/strong> 4 guests is required to book this adventure.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>We utilize tandem kayaks or Rafts for this trip and <strong>our guide-to-guest ratio is 1:6<\/strong>.\u00a0 For parties with more than 8 guests, we can only offer this trip by Raft for additional party members.<\/p>\n<p>The kayak portion of this trip is weather and wind-dependent.\u00a0 In inclement weather, we will opt to utilize Rafts for the safety &amp; enjoyment of our guests.\u00a0 We strongly RECOMMEND our <a href=\"https:\/\/alaskanrafting.com\/product\/glacier-blue-iceberg-kayak-scenic-grandview-train-tour\/\">Glacier Blue kayak trip<\/a> for guests that want our best Kayak Trip, or our <a href=\"https:\/\/alaskanrafting.com\/product\/heli-glacier-kayak-grandview\/\">Helicopter Glacier Blue Kayak Trip<\/a>.\u00a0 Both of these trips operate in the mornings, which tends to have better weather for kayaking at Spencer Glacier Lake.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Spencer Glacier Discovery Iceberg Hike &amp; KAYAK\/RAFT Tour<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Itinerary<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>9:45 AM \u2013 Glacier Discovery Train Departs Anchorage<br \/>\n11:00 AM \u2013 Train Departs Girdwood<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>12:15 PM \u2013 Train Arrives in Whittier<br \/>\n12:45 PM \u2013 Train Departs Whittier<br \/>\n1:15 PM \u2013 Train Arrives at Portage Train Depot<br \/>\n1:25 PM \u2013 Train Departs Portage Train Depot<br \/>\n1:55 PM \u2013 Train Arrives at Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop<br \/>\n2 &#8211; 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paddling abilities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Young Children<\/strong>\u2013Minimum age for kayak tours is 8 years old. \u00a0All children will participate in tandem kayaks with a parent or the most experienced paddler in your group.\u00a0 <em>Groups with children under 8 could join the tour by utilizing a raft instead of kayaks.\u00a0 Please reach out directly if you have young children in your group.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>The maximum weight for kayaks is 240 lbs.\u00a0 The maximum height is 6&#8217;3&#8243;.\u00a0 <em>We can provide a raft lake tour for guests that don&#8217;t meet weight &amp; height restrictions and provide a similar tour via raft.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>There are <strong>restrooms <\/strong>on the train and at the Spencer Whistle Stop. \u00a0There are no restrooms once we are on the river, backcountry options only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Weight &amp; Size Considerations for KAYAKS:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The approximate maximum weight is 240 lbs.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The approximate maximum height is 6\u20193\u201d.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately it is up to the guide&#8217;s discretion and the comfort level of the guest if our kayaks will work for a kayak trip.\u00a0 Guests with large foot sizes and guests that don\u2019t like to sit for up to 1-hour in a touring (sit-inside) kayak may also have difficulty fitting and\/or being comfortable in kayaks.\u00a0 Thankfully, we can provide the same lake tour in a Raft for guests that don&#8217;t meet height\/weight limits and\/or don&#8217;t feel comfortable in kayaks.\u00a0 <strong>Please let us know ASAP if you think you may opt for a Raft instead of a Kayak for this trip.\u00a0 If you are close to the maximum size considerations, please be advised that we can not guarantee that a kayak trip will work until in the field, and any guide decisions are ultimately made with your safety being the utmost priority.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Weather and Trip Adjustments<\/strong><br \/>\nWater levels, wind, and other natural factors beyond our control may cause us to alter your trip. \u00a0We do not operate kayaks on whitecap days on the lake for your safety and enjoyment. \u00a0We have other options for hiking and rafting in inclement weather. \u00a0It is up to the guide&#8217;s discretion and safety experience to determine what is the most appropriate decision for the day based on any inclement weather.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Cancellation Policy for Day Tour Bookings:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancellations made 10 days or more in advance are 90% refundable.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancellations within 10 days are nonrefundable.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaskarailroad.com\/ride-a-train\/terms-and-conditions\">AK RAILROAD Cancellation Policy &amp; Change Fee Information<\/a>:<\/strong> \u00a0All 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.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Gratuity \/ Tip<br \/>\n<\/strong>Our\u00a0guides are expected to go above and beyond for this trip and greatly appreciate any &amp; all gratuities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This NEW 2023 afternoon Glacier Discovery Iceberg Hike and Spencer Lake Tour involves a short kayak or raft lake tour among the icebergs on Spencer Lake.\u00a0 Join us for our <a href=\"https:\/\/alaskanrafting.com\/product\/glacier-blue-iceberg-kayak-scenic-grandview-train-tour\/\">Glacier Blue Kayak Trip<\/a> if you want a longer &amp; full-day Kayak adventure.\u00a0 This trip is NEW in 2023 and combines a 1.7 Mile Iceberg Hike from the Spencer Whistle Stop with approximately 1 hour on the water in Rafts or Kayaks around Icebergs.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">2024 Summer Season: June 1 &#8211; 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