Itinerary
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Stop At: Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, 43520 Seward Highway, Girdwood, Anchorage, AK 99587
Take a brief shuttle to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center for a guided & interpretive tour of the animals. The center is Alaska’s premier rehabilitation facility for injured and orphaned wildlife. AWCC Tour runs 1.5 hours and includes walking and driving options to view the animals. A sack lunch is provided with this tour.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Spencer Glacier, Alaska
Spencer Iceberg Float - 2 Hours on the Water at Spencer Glacier and 7 River Miles down the Placer River
Duration: 3 hours
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1: Anchorage Depot, 411 W 1st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
2: Alyeska Resort, 1000 Arlberg Ave, Girdwood, AK 99587, USA
7 to 9 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Infant seats available
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Kerri_C
Getting out on the water and close to the water! The guides were very knowledgeable and fun to talk with 😃
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Posted On : 2023-09-18
Posted By : 43MaryB2013
Amazing doesn’t sun it up! We had the time of our lives. BEN, our guide was so nice, helpful and entertaining. We left Anchorage on the train, it was raining while we visited the wildlife preserve. No problem as he took us around in the van. We then had a light lunch at the train station, fitted for boots and back on the train. Let off at Whistle Stop Spencer Glacier and they bust us out to the lake. We then were seated for lifejackets in took pictures and got on the boats. We spent two hours with Ben rowing us out around all of the icebergs and up close to the glacier. It was amazing thank you Ben for working so hard to make it wonderful. They even had hot chocolate and a snack while we were on the boat. This is a must do if you’re visiting Alaska.
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Posted On : 2023-09-09
Posted By : KellyAmavisca
Great experience, would definitely recommend. The train ride is fun and a great way to see a lot of if you have limited time. We saw bald eagles and beluga whales from the train. Someone said they saw a bear but we missed that. The Wildlife Conservation Center is awesome if you want to get up close to animals that you would never approach in the wild or may not ever have a chance to encounter in the wild. The guide was very nice and knowledgeable. The iceberg float is as amazing as it sounds! There’s no way to describe the grandeur.
Giving this tour 4/5 for a few things I wish I had known ahead of time and some things that just weren’t as smooth as possible: 1)We were both wearing hiking boots, but chose the rubber boots provided because we were afraid we’d have to step in water to get in the paddle boat. We didn’t need them. Even though we wore wool socks our feet were freezing and our toes were numb half way through the paddle bc rubber boats have no insulation. If you have hiking boots you’ll be fine. 2) You’re on a small rubber paddle boat for two hours with another couple and a guide. It’s a looong paddle to get close to the glacier. While I knew this, I didn’t know what to expect and it was a little nerve wracking and kind of uncomfortable with all your layers and life vest on to be on that small boat for so long. 3) Because it’s an all day excursion, we both brought backpacks with water, snacks, money, phone charger, etc. obviously, there’s not much room on the boat so for that part of the excursion they suggest you leave belongings on the train. But the train keeps running with people getting on and off. So we combined valuables in to one bag and took that with us which wasn’t ideal on the boat and also meant we left things behind on the train that we would not normally leave behind.
Overall it’s a great experience and would have been 5/5 if I had known the things above ahead of time. The staff is awesome and knowledgeable and fun. They work their tails off to make sure you have a great experience!
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Posted On : 2023-09-08
Posted By : dswardtx
The day was amazing! Guide (Luke) was knowledgeable , friendly and made sure all guest needs were met. The scenery was fantastic and the raft trip was a first time experience-now I want to do it again. Highly recommend
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Posted On : 2023-08-11
Posted By : GozemG
This is a fantastic tour, the guides are not only attentive and knowledgeable, but also very friendly and fun. Our kids had a blast. The whole trip was very well planned and suitable for all age groups. Transportation from and back to Anchorage was very convenient, the Glacier Discovery Train is also a great way to see Turnagain Arm. Overall, extremely satisfied with this tour. Definitely worth doing, highly recommended…
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Posted On : 2023-07-26
Posted By : DeeLyte_D
Rachelle was very knowledgeable and accurate in conveying information as well as a lot of fun. The river float was our favorite part of the trip.
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Posted On : 2023-07-24
Posted By : markmd1212
The rafting part of the trip was excellent. Our guide was funny and knowledgeable. The trip was well coordinated. The glacier and icebergs were beautiful.
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Posted On : 2023-07-10
Posted By : Michelle_C
We had an amazing time on this tour. The weather was perfect! Alex was our guide and he did an outstanding job. Very knowledgeable and we learned so much from him. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2023-06-19
Posted By : Jenny_G
We had a great time seeing the beautiful scenery from the train and the raft! Our raft guide was entertaining and fun. It was great!
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Posted On : 2023-06-15
Posted By : Jill_P
We were the first tour of the season this year! Yes is was cold and snowy, and no, we didn’t get to paddle out to the glacier but it was still worth the adventure. Our tour guide Ben was so knowledgeable and kind. Additionally, the train crew took us all the way to the glacier to view from the comfort of our seats. We saw a bear from the train as well as many animals at the sanctuary. Overall it was an excellent tour!
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Posted On : 2023-05-30
