Spencer Glacier Float
Sit back and enjoy the ride on one of the most serene glacier river trips in Alaska.
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"Absolutely fantastic rafting to the edge of Spencer Glacier!"
~Frances from Florida~
The day begins with a serene morning train ride out of Anchorage aboard the Glacier Discovery (train tickets purchased separately). Guests booked on this float trip are greeted by their river guides on the way to the Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop. The train reaches the remote stop at about 1:45 PM. Here, rafters hop onto an awaiting bus for a short ride down an old mining road to the shore of Spencer Lake.
Up-close views of piercingly blue masses of ice.
Guides outfit their guests and give a safety briefing before everyone climbs into the waiting rafts and push out onto the lake. Sometimes there are icebergs dotting the water, each one once a part of the glacier at the far end of the lake. The guide paddles close to the steadier icebergs grounded into the lake floor for up-close views of these piercingly blue masses of ice.
The raft slowly makes its way through the lake and into the Placer River. In high water, there are Class I and II rapids to navigate through, so even though an occasional light splash may find its way onto the raft, the float is a relaxed one. Through the seven-mile stretch of river, guests are treated to views of hanging glaciers, wildflowers, and even wildlife on occasion. The tour concludes at a river landing where guests board the Glacier Discover train on its way back toward Anchorage.
The Spencer Glacier Iceberg Float is an add-on tour available only from the Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop. Guests must book their Glacier Discovery train tickets separately. The tour goes rain or shine.
Proper gear is critical for comfort and safety in this remote environment. Guests should wear warm synthetic hiking pants and a long-sleeved top. Bring a rain jacket, extra warm layer, gloves, hat, and sunglasses. Don't forget a camera and binoculars.
This is a mild float trip great for families, but children must be at least two years old to participate.
The guided Spencer Glacier Iceberg Float starts at the Spencer Whistle Stop. Guests must book the Glacier Discovery train from Anchorage separately.
Here are the rates and operating dates for this product. Remember, we have a lowest price guarantee for nearly everything we sell.
Child rates apply to children under the age of 12, but children must be at least 2 years old to participate.
| Dates | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| 5/24/25 (Sa) to 9/15/25 (M)5/24/25 (Sa) to 9/15/25 (M) | Adult: $150.00 | Child: $75.00 |
| The rates above do not include taxes/fees of $7.00 per person and are subject to change without notice. | ||
Departure times and locations are listed below. Click on a link for an interactive map.
| Depart | Location |
|---|---|
| Depart: 1:45 PM | Location: Spencer Whistle Stop |
Select a departure below to see current availability. If your desired date is sold out (red) we will do our best to find an alternative, but we may not be able to accommodate your request.
"Absolutely fantastic rafting to the edge of Spencer Glacier!"
~Frances from Florida~
