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Girdwood Bears, Trains, and Icebergs Tour

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

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152 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Anchorage
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Ride the Glacier Discovery train, visit Alaska’s wildlife center, and float past icebergs on a scenic Girdwood day trip.

About this tour

See Alaska by rail, road, and river on a day that brings wildlife and glacial scenery together. This Girdwood Bears, Trains, and Icebergs Tour begins at the Girdwood Train Depot, where you’ll meet your guide before setting out for a memorable journey.

Ride the Glacier Discovery train and visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, a refuge for orphaned and injured wild animals. Then take in the icebergs on Spencer Glacier Lake before floating 7 miles down the Placer River Valley. Round-trip Alaska Railroad tickets, snacks, a sack lunch, and an air-conditioned vehicle with a restroom on board are included. Let the provider know about dietary restrictions or requests ahead of time.

With a live English-speaking guide and a mix of rail travel, wildlife viewing, and river scenery, this Girdwood Bears, Trains, and Icebergs Tour offers a varied way to experience Alaska in a single day. Meet at the depot at 10:45 AM and get ready for a journey through some striking landscapes.

Highlights

  • Ride the Glacier Discovery train through Alaska’s dramatic scenery
  • Meet orphaned and injured wildlife at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
  • Float past icebergs on Spencer Glacier Lake
  • Travel 7 miles down the scenic Placer River Valley

What's included

Included

  • Sack lunch; share dietary restrictions or requests in advance
  • Round-trip Alaska Railroad tickets
  • Snacks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Restroom on board

Not included

  • Alcoholic drinks, available to purchase
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Meet your guide at 10:45 AM at Girdwood Train Depot, 346 Toadstool Dr, Girdwood, AK 99587
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.81 from 152 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.1.

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