Mendenhall Glacier Float Trip

Overview

A must-see sight while in port in Juneau is the Mendenhall Glacier and on this exciting 3.5-hour white-water rafting tour, you'll get up close to this impressive natural wonder! Sit back and have fun as your guide paddles you through Class II and III rapids at the foot of the glacier. While you float along the 6-mile (9.6-km) route, take in the amazing sights of the glacier, the sheer mountains and the abundant wildlife. No rafting experience is required and this tour is suitable for the whole family. Want to be more active and involved? Ask for a paddle raft, where you will follow your guide's commands and power your raft through the 1-mile stretch of class II rapids. Whatever your preferred activity level, we can accommodate you.

City: Juneau

Sat 17 May

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Starting at $209.00

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Sat 17 May

Starting at $209.00

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What's Included

Professional guide

Snacks

Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee

Transportation

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must weigh at least 50 lbs (22 kg) in order to fit into required life jackets
Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult
Please indicate your ship or hotel name when booking your tour
Children 13-17 must have a signed parental consent form to participate in the absence of a parent or guardian

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (280)

DeeDee_B

Jul 2024

Our guide was very informative and enjoyable! Beautiful views and had a great time! I thought we would be closer to the glacier but that was my mistake.... even though I was mistaken on how close we would be to the glacier- it was an absolute blast! My whole family had a great time!

Jillian_R

Jul 2024

We learned so much! The scenery was beautiful; we saw eagles, nests, and salmon. The glacier was amazing and our guide knew a lot of facts about the area.

Deirdre W

Jul 2024

I liked that this trip was accurately called a float trip instead of white water rafting and that the guides were very up front that the rapids were mostly 1s and 2s, so you're not disappointed at the end. I also liked that there was the option to paddle instead of just being guided. Currently in the "what to expect" section in the description of this tour, it says 1 mile of class 3 rapids (which it is not), whereas in the general description, it says 1 mile of class 2 rapids, so hopefully someone will fix that. This is an easy yet fun trip, which would be great for a beginner but also wasn't boring if you like more active paddling. Our guide Zach was friendly, informative, positive, and skilled. The bus ride wasn't too long, and we saw many bald eagles on it. There wasn't much wildlife on the trip, but I did see a bald eagle try to catch a fish, which was cool. I don't mind getting wet on a float trip, and had rain gear on under the waders they provide, but the waders are men's sizes and too big if you're petite. Splash guards might be better. Because it rains so much in this area, my advice would be to book the day before if it's nice weather, unless you enjoy paddling or floating in the rain, which obstructs visibility, wildlife viewing, and sometimes fun. We lucked out without rain.