Mornings at Spencer Glacier are the most serene and consistently magnificent time to paddle. Kayak around icebergs as you make your way toward the Spencer Glacier terminus face. Hike onto the glacier moraine for a closer look at the blue wall of ice. Enjoy two Alaska Railroad trains: the Coastal Classic and the Glacier Discovery. Travel through the most scenic valley and tunnel sections of the AK Railroad. The total iceberg kayak paddle distance is approximately 4 miles. Please let us know your experience level so that we can tailor your Alaskan glacier kayak tour to your party’s ability and ambition. A minimum of 2 guests is needed to book.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 12.
6:45 AM – Coastal Classic departs Anchorage 8:05 AM – Coastal Classic departs Girdwood 9 AM – Arrive at Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM – KAYAK Tour on Spencer Lake. 1:00 PM – Lunch 2 PM – Scenic Train Ride to Grandview thru the Upper Placer River Gorge Canyon (The Most Scenic Section of the AK Railroad) 5:15 PM – Arrive in Portage and board motorcoach back to starting location 5:45 PM – Return arrival to Girdwood 6:45 PM – Return arrival to Anchorage
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Glacier Blue Kayak & Grandview Tour lasts about 11 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $415 per person for this Anchorage experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 6:00 AM, 7:30 AM, and 7:40 AM.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
The meeting point is 7:30 AM - Meet at the Chugach Adventures Office (1553 Alyeska Highway, Girdwood, AK 99587) and caravan to the Girdwood Train Depot together. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Glacier Blue Kayak & Grandview Tour | 11 hours | 4.8 (64) | $415 | |
 PRISTINE - Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience in Anchorage | 6 hours | 4.9 (3,375) | $220 | View |
 Wildlife and Glaciers with a walk in the Rainforest | 4h 30min | 4.7 (755) | $149 | View |
 Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour | 10 hours | 4.9 (459) | $329 | View |
 Glacier View & Wildlife Anchorage Adventure Tour | 7 hours | 4.9 (453) | $187 | View |
 Turnagain Arm, Wildlife Center & Glaciers: Small-Group Tour | 6 hours | 4.9 (374) | $130 | View |
 Glaciers and Wildlife: Super Scenic Day Tour from Anchorage | 8 hours | 4.9 (345) | $235 | View |
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Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 64 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Chugach Adventures.
