Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour

Overview

Explore Mendenhall Glacier on this exclusive adventure tour into the Alaskan Wilderness. Your expert guides will lead you on a journey across Mendenhall Lake where you will paddle together with a small group past icebergs, giant waterfalls, and wildlife. On your way to the ice, you will be surrounded by breathtaking scenery of mountain peaks nestled in the Tongass National Forest. Upon landing the canoe at a remote beach site, your guides will safely lead you on an interpretive hike around the rocky surfaces located directly in front of the glacier. Here you will discover the magnificent ice features up close. Views of specific glacial features like Ice Caves and Moulins cannot be guaranteed due to the nature of the constantly moving ice. Every tour is unique and space is limited, making this Juneau’s most exciting and sought-after adventure tour.

City: Juneau

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $345.45

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $345.45

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What's Included

Transportation from downtown Juneau

Bottled water, snacks, and hot beverage

Life Vest / Helmet / Trekking Pole

Expert Wilderness Guides

Rain Jacket & Pants / Waterproof Boots

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 a high level of physical fitness
Minimum age 12 years old
Minimum weight: 90lbs
Maximum wight: 240lbs
Not recommended for guests with back or hip problems
Full use of limbs for up to 2 hours canoe paddling and 1.5 hours of trekking
Ability to hike over steep uneven terrain for approximately 1-2 miles
Signed liability waiver
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent flooding and glacial ice erosion, this tour no longer provides access to WALK ON GLACIER ICE
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Mendenhall Glacier

Guests will spend 60-90 minutes hiking around the rocky moraine and exploring near the Mendenhall Glacier.

Tongass National Forest

The entire Mendenhall Glacier ICE Adventure Tour operates in the Tongass National Forest, the largest National Forest in the United States.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (682)

Rupesh_P

Nov 2022

Wow wow wow - no other words / this was a one in a lifetime experience - our family has a memory that will never be forgotten

PHR324

Sep 2022

First, thanks for the great weather today! Good job! 9/22/22 Kevin & Kelsie were excellent guides, and both were extremely knowledgeable. They were both very professional and fun! Their explanations were clear, informative and they came across as individuals who both loved their job, and they appreciated the beauty that we experienced today. They cared about those of us who were on the tour with them. Kevin was also a very safe van driver. This is an excellent tour for those who would like to see this glacier close up from the perspective of the lake and also to walk at the base. I would not say it is a tour for everyone as you will paddle with up to 10 others for 45+/- minutes to and then from the glacier. You do take rest stops along the way. Once you land near the glacier, you will walk around on loose rocks both up and down, but it by no means is unsafe. I did not think this was too hard as there were also many just average participants that did not struggle. The gear that is given to you is top notch. Rain Gear, (jacket, pants & boots), helmet and life vest. They take safety seriously and this is evident with their pre-talk. I WOULD ABSOLUTELY RECCOMEND THIS EXCURSION/TOUR!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Wow, so many details and kind words! Thank you so much for taking the time to describe your adventure experience with us!

SekaniMi

Sep 2022

This excursion was fantastic! Kelby and Kelsie are phenomenal tour guides. They were extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the glacier and showed genuine appreciation for it and surrounding area. We were all provided appropriate hiking gear and snacks which made the tour even more enjoyable. I would recommend this excursion to everyone looking for an adventurous time.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

We appreciate your review and recommedning your experience with us to others! Thank you!