Alaska Railroad
Active Alaska Adventure
Six-day Alaska rail loop from Anchorage with hiking, rafting, glacier exploration
6 daysprice on request
70% of days by rail
Alaska Railroad · Rail day trip
Bears, Trains & Icebergs
Alaska Railroad day trip from Anchorage to Spencer Glacier by train
Alaska Railroad operates this day trip departing from Anchorage aboard the Glacier Discovery Train, traveling along scenic Turnagain Arm to Girdwood. The day begins with a guided tour of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where bear sightings are guaranteed, followed by lunch. The train then continues to Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop, where you raft among glacial icebergs with the glacier in view. All rail transport, meals, guided activities, and safety gear are included. This trip suits families, first-time rail travellers, and photographers drawn to Alaska's wildlife and glacial scenery. Return to Anchorage or Girdwood by train that evening.
Price history
Across 5 checks, this price has held at US$406 every time.
Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.
What to know before you look closer
- This is a day trip with no overnight accommodation; arrange your own lodging in Anchorage or Girdwood
- Departures and seasonal availability are not published in the operator materials; contact Alaska Railroad to confirm dates
Included
- Round-trip transportation from Anchorage or Girdwood to the Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop
- Guided tour of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
- Lunch
- Guided rafting on Spencer Lake
- Rubber boots and PFD
Questions travellers ask
- How much does it cost?
- From $406 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $406 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
- Is train travel included?
- Yes, round-trip transportation on the Glacier Discovery Train from Anchorage or Girdwood to Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop is included.
- Are bear sightings guaranteed?
- Yes, the operator guarantees bear sightings during the guided tour of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.
- What is the activity level?
- The day involves a guided walking tour at the wildlife center and guided rafting on Spencer Lake amid icebergs.
