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)

carolinemarlowe

Sep 2019

Me and my husband had a great time on this tour! It was so amazing! They have everything prepared for you and make sure you have a fun and safe adventure. We were lucky enough to have Abby and Spencer, these two were fantastic!! They were so fun and knowledgable. They have all your gear waiting for you as well as multiple snacks and drinks. Was honestly the highlight of my trip. You will not regret.. Abby and Spencer thanks again for making the tour the best it could be.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Such an honor to be a highlight of your Alaska vacation. We do our best to provide everything you need to have a safe and fun adventure. Abby and Spencer are an excellent team. Thank you so much.

alinn84

Sep 2019

We had a wonderful experience on our liquid Alaska tour of the Mendenhall Glacier, and Abby and Spencer were amazing guides! We started our day with Spencer picking 9 of us up (so awesome to have a small group) at the cruise ship dock. As he drove, he shared information and history about Juneau with us. We arrived at the lake and Spencer and Abby geared us up with boots and rain gear. And gave us dry bags with snacks inside (make sure you eat a substantial breakfast that day). Abby gave us a paddling tutorial in the lot, then we were on our way to the Glacier in our canoe. The paddle out was scenic and Abby gave us some great information about the plants and wildlife in the area. They also gave plenty of breaks from paddling along the way. We arrived at the Glacier and it was incredible! You don't really realize how big they are until you get to walk on it. They gave us crampons to put over or boots once we are at the base of the Glacier. We were also lucky enough to have the Glacier to ourselves! They guided us up the safest route. We were amazed to see how blue the ice is in the cravasses and especially in the ice cave we got to go into! I was nervous about the cave (slight claustrophobia) and almost didn't go in, but I'm glad I decided to after all. The color and the smoothness of the ice in the cave is amazing! I hope if you are reading this review, you decide to book this tour. It was truly one of the most incredible things I have ever done in my life, and who knows how long these amazing glaciers will be around for us to explore.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

What an amazing review- THANK YOU! The Mendenhall Glacier/blue ice is something everyone has to see for themselves as photos do not do it justice. We provide plenty of snacks, but this is a very active tour, so eating beforehand definitely helps. Our guides do an excellent job of giving out paddling tips and instructions so everyone may enjoy themselves. We are so happy to share this experience with you.

joshml79

Sep 2019

As the title says, this was truly the adventure of a lifetime. Canoeing across Mendenhall Lake was beautiful, but the real treat was getting to climb around the glacier itself - and our group of 10 were the only people on it at the time. Apparently only 50 people can do it per day. We were lucky enough to find a massive ice cave to enter and it was, by far, the coolest thing I've ever done. Pictures do not do it justice at all. It was unbelievable! Our guides Spencer and Abbey were the best. Super knowledgeable, funny and skilled. They made sure we were always safe while taking us across some pretty serious terrain in order to access the coolest areas. You can trust them completely. To sum it up, not only would I recommend the Liquid Alaska Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure, I would say you shouldn't even consider anything else for your time in Juneau.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

We love sharing the Mendenhall Glacier with our guests and are so happy you deem it as an Adventure of a Lifetime! Anyone that gets to see a glacier is lucky and even more lucky if you get to walk on and explore it. Thank you for the kind review! Come back and visit us anytime.