Spencer Glacier Iceberg Kayaking

Duration

7 Hours

Rates

$395 per person

About

In partnership with the Alaska Railroad, our Spencer Glacier kayaking tour explores Spencer Lake and the edge of the glacier. This is an amazing Glacier location to experience and learn about blue ice, up close and personal, on this glacier kayaking tour! This half-day tour is an excellent way to experience the wilderness away from the crowds.

Getting to the Glacier

The Spencer Whistle Stop and Glacier are located just South of Portage Valley and the Turnagain Arm in the Kenai Mountains and the Chugach National Forest. It is entirely off the road system, so we ride the scenic Alaska Railroad from Anchorage or Girdwood with breathtaking views of glaciers and towering alpine peaks. This Anchorage kayaking trip is one of the best ways to see a glacier up close.

Touch an Iceberg On This Glacier Kayaking Tour

Get away from the crowds by starting your trip where most people turn around, at Spencer Lake. Enjoy paddling among icebergs (the goal for many is to touch an iceberg!) Your friendly naturalist guide will pace the trip to match the groups’ energy level.

This Half-Day Tour Includes

• Round-trip train ticket from Portage to Spencer Whistle Stop
• Catered deli boxed lunch, water, and snacks
• 1-mile shuttle at Spencer Whistle Stop to Spencer Lake
• All paddling gear: Necky Looksha Tandem Sea Kayaks, spray skirts, PFD’s, gloves, rain jacket and pants, dry bags, kayak safety equipment
• Friendly, skilled, naturalist kayak and hiking guides
• Paddling instruction and briefing
• Small Ratios (6:1/guest:guide)
• Guides will pace the trip and total distance to the groups’ desires, fitness level and weather conditions.
• Bear Protection, satellite tracking and communication devices
• Interpretative glaciology, ecology, and natural history discussions

Important Information

A state-issued ID is required to board the train. Your ID should match the name of your booking.