Mendenhall Glacier Canoe Paddle and Trek

Overview

Experience the famous Mendenhall Glacier up close and personal during this 6 hour adventure which includes paddling and glacier exploration. Paddle up to the magnificent Mendenhall Glacier, over Mendenhall Lake, and past Nugget Falls to explore along the edge of the Mendenhall Glacier.

The Mendenhall Glacier is receding at a fast pace and due to this we are seeing drastic changes to the surface of the glacier. For this reason, it is not safe to walk on the glacier. This trip will spend time exploring the glacier up close and hiking around the edges of it safely from the bedrock. The edge of the glacier has some of the most stunning features you will find; this is where ice formations, tunnels, and tubes tend to form creating those beautiful blue colors. These features are never guaranteed but do form throughout the summer.

City: Juneau

Sun 23 Feb

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What's Included

National Park fees

Professional guide

Bottled water

Snacks

Paddling and safety instructions

Rain gear and rubber boots

All necessary paddling and glacier equipment

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Age minimum of 12 years and older only
You must include the following in the comments section when booking: rain gear & shoe sizes for each passenger, (for adult men and women, S-XXL and youth, S-L) and any pertinent medical information
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult and have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide their ship's name
At time of booking, clients staying locally must provide the name of their place of lodging
At the time of booking, clients must provide the following for each participant: name, age, height/weight, rain gear and shoe size, and any pertinent information regarding medical issues (or history) and allergies. Smallest shoe size that can be accommodated is Youth 2 and largest is Adult 14.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
All participants must be physically capable of paddling 5-6 miles round-trip and hiking/trekking approx. 2 miles round-trip
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
All participants are required to sign a waiver before beginning the trip
The Mendenhall Glacier is receding at a fast pace and due to this we are seeing drastic changes to the surface of the glacier. For this reason, it is not safe to walk on the glacier. This trip will spend time exploring the glacier up close and hiking around the edges of it safely from the bedrock. The edge of the glacier has some of the most stunning features you will find; this is where ice formations, tunnels, and tubes tend to form creating those beautiful blue colors. These features are never guaranteed but do form throughout the summer.
Maximum weight is 250 lbs per person
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 15 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 8 and 14 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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Reviews (173)

Bellasmommbsc

Sep 2022

Outstanding Experience! Above and Beyond Alaska were wonderful, professional and helpful. Our tour of the glacier was amazing and our Guide Cash was fun, knowledgeable, and passionate in giving us the history of the glacier and the area. This tour was the highlight of our trip to Alaska. We highly recommend Above and Beyond Alaska and our guide Cash.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you for your review! Sounded like an amazing time with Cash. We hope you come back and join us again!

Anissa J

Aug 2022

Amazing tour! The only reason I am giving 4 stars is because we were not able to step foot on to the glacier which I feel like was unfortunately a little misleading since we booked this tour to be able to walk/trek on the glacier. Otherwise, all the other details and aspects of this tour were incredible. Our guides were beyond wonderful, the scenery was breathtaking, the company had a bag of snacks/goodies for us around lunch time which was very nice and we were able to take home the water bottle they provided us. I would highly recommend this tour, just know that you may not be able to walk on the glacier because it may not be safe.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you Anissa for your review! The Mendenhall Glacier is receding at a fast pace and due to this we are seeing drastic changes to the surface of the glacier. For this reason, it is not safe to walk on the glacier. We are glad to hear you still had an amazing tour, as it is a remarkable adventure to experience the glacier up close. Thank you for making us a part of your Alaskan adventure!

Deanna_W

Aug 2022

We had a blast!!! We were reminded that we need to start exercising because our arms got tired during the canoe part, but the canoe was full so it allowed for enough small breaks. The guides were super fun and informative. I would highly recommend. I would also recommend taking or wearing socks as you need to wear the water boots they provide.

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