Paddle around magnificent icebergs and up to the Spencer Glacier terminus. Hike onto the gravel glacier moraine and get up close to the glacier blue ice. Enjoy two Alaska Trains: The Coastal Classic & the Glacier Discovery Train, traveling thru the most scenic Grandview & Tunnels sections of the AK Railroad.
Glacier Blue Kayak Tour Itinerary:
(Coastal Classic Train with Glacier Discovery Return)
6:45 AM – Coastal Classic departs Anchorage (Breakfast & Coffee is available on the train, but
please let the onboard supervisor know that you will be getting off at Spencer Glacier and need to eat early.)
8:05 AM – Coastal Classic departs Girdwood
9 AM – Arrive at Spencer Whistle Stop
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Kayak Tour on Spencer Lake and Glacier Trek
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM – Lunch
2 – 5 PM – Scenic Train Ride to Grandview thru the Upper Placer River Gorge Canyon
5:15 PM – Arrive in Portage and board motorcoach back to Anchorage
6:45 PM – Arrive in Anchorage
Other things to note:
-A perfect paddle for beginners and expert paddlers.
-There is no tidal influence at Spencer Lake and the mornings are the calmest and beautiful time at Spencer Glacier.
-We use tandem (2-person), sit-in kayaks to explore icebergs on Spencer Lake
-Our Max Guests to Guide Ratio is 6:1.
-This trip can start from Anchorage or Girdwood, AK.
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