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

Tue 19 Nov

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Starting at $345.45

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Tue 19 Nov

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)

Alanahamada

Sep 2019

OMG!!! This is excursion was my favorite, definitely for one for the books. We had Spencer pick us up in town and met up with Grant at the canoe. We suited up at the canoe and made our way through the heavy winds to the glacier. We had a great team and was able to make it there quickly. Walking along and in the glacier was beautiful. Since the glacier is constantly melting no one will ever see exactly what you saw and walked on. I would totally do this again! Sadly it probably will be gone in the years to come, so catch it while you still can.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

We love the "must do" reviews! The Mendenhall Glacier is one of the most visited glaciers in Alaska, but only a very, very small percentage of people actually get to see it up close and personal. Walking on a glacier is an experience you will never forget. Thank you!

PadacklesQuackQuack

Sep 2019

I made a TripAdvisor account just to write this review, that's how good it was. From beginning to end this tour was fantastic and I can't recommend it enough. Our tour guides (Ben and Grant) were great! They were very knowledgeable and friendly and provided pointers to those of us who felt a little unsure of themselves on the glacier. They gave us plenty of instruction on how to properly use our gear and get the most out our time. All the gear was provided (rain pants, waterproof shell, rain boots, crampons, walking sticks, helmets, neoprene gloves, and a dry bag with a water bottle and some snacks), but depending on the weather, I would bring a scarf, cap, and a winter coat. If you're worried about the amount of rowing to get to and from the glacier, don't be. With the amount of people in the canoe, it's not a ton of hard work (but teamwork is important) and the time passes quickly (they provided several breaks both to and from to rest our muscles). If you want to see the blueness of the glacier, then try and do this tour when it's going to rain. You won't even notice the rain when you're on the glacier. On our tour we got to explore an ice cave, go under an ice bridge, and hike up to several vistas. This was a once in a lifetime trip that I'm so glad we did!

Camper314306

Sep 2019

As many others have already stated, this was the highlight of our trip. Ben & Joey were great guides, and if you are booking this through Liquid Alaska, you are supporting small business instead of the cruiseline. Don't think about it, just do it. You won't be disappointed.