You may bring bags on this tour and you're welcome to leave them on the train while participating in activities. Please note that the tour operator and the Alaska Railroad are not able to guarantee the safety of your bags, but in over 10 years of operation they have not had any problems with belongings going missing.

Moose, black bears, snow shoe hares, bald eagles and beluga whales are also seen on this tour however is not a designated wildlife tour and specific wildlife cannot be guaranteed. You will be with experienced guides who will have bear spray and are familiar with the wildlife area.

The minimum age allowed is about 2-5 years old. If you have young children in your party, the tour operator must be notified in advance in order to pre-approve them with the Alaska Railroad. Children must fit in a life vest, and they must be able to sit for at least 2.5 hours in a raft without jumping around, rough playing, etc. Please reach out if we can provide further information about this tour's eligibility for children.

There is no maximum age! We've had guests in their 90s on this excursion. Please reach out if we can provide further information about this tour's accessibility levels.

If you have a request to be with a friend, please let us know on the train. Max capacity is 9 adults in each raft. Most often we have 7 to 8 guests per raft. Please let us know if you want a private raft for your family, there will be an additional cost for a private raft.

Placer River Float is a Class I to II (With High Water), mellow braided river, no big rapids. Most guests will not get splashed with water. If you are concerned about getting splashed request a spot in the raft that is NOT “splashy” when speaking to your guide.

Lunch is provided.

There are restrooms on the train and at the Spencer Whistle Stop. There are no restrooms on the river, backcountry options only.

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