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 18 Nov

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Starting at $345.45

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Mon 18 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)

Dan G

Aug 2019

My wife and I took our 2 daughters (16 and 13) on this tour. Our guides, Abby and Ryan, were awesome! The perfect mix of safety and entertainment! We had a strong group of rowers, so the trip out was quick. We then made our way up onto the glacer, and were treated to a trip down into an ice cave! Highly recommended, and the best way to see the beauty of Alaska! Thanks Abby and Ryan, for an awesome day!

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thank you for the praise, Abby and Ryan certainly do make a dynamic guiding team! We're constantly amazed by the features the glacier lets us explore and we're happy your family chose Liquid Alaska for your adventure in Juneau!

areynolds88

Aug 2019

We booked this tour during our cruise's stop in Juneau. It really was the highlight of our whole trip to Alaska. The canoeing against the wind and current was the most strenuous part or the excursion, but there were plenty of breaks and good instruction and guiding. Once we got to land we luckily had the chance to go into a large cave (this isn't always an opportunity, glaciers change) and walk a good distance up the glacier. With the crampons on, this was easier than we thought it would be. It was more about concentrating on footing and balance than any strenuous hiking. Our guides Joey and Abby were great. Very entertaining and clearly very safety conscious. The provided was high quality. Wear good layers but don't worry about what shoes you bring (you take them off for their boots).

Response from Host

Aug 2019

We provide Xtratuf rain boots for all of our guests to ensure your feet stay dry while getting in and out of the canoe, walking through streams, etc. Abby and Joey are an excellent pair that take great pride in being able to show off the glacier's ever changing features. We are so thankful you enjoyed your day with them.

Steve C

Aug 2019

This was our BEST excursion during our Alaskan cruise. We booked all our excursions prior to the cruise and used outside tour groups like Liquid Alaska. You’re in the states so it’s all safe and reputable. So with this tour, Grant (tour guide) was right out side on the dock waiting for us to get off the boat. And we were promptly escorted to Mendenhall lake to begin the adventure. They provided all the necessary equipment and some snacks. We were in a 16 people canoe so the paddling was not too rigorous. Great view of the Mendenhall Lake and the waterfall and then eventually the glacier. On the hike on the glacier, we were able to see 2 ice caves. One of them was amazing. The highlight of our entire Alaskan cruise. Ryan, our other guide, explored a 50 feet 40 degree ravine and found a huge ice cave. According to him, probably only about 2 days former cave. After he came up the ravine and asked if we all wanted to adventure down to see it, of course, we all said yes!!! It was a tad treacherous to go down the ravine but the blue ice cave is what we all wanted to see. Grant and Ryan told us that these ice caves usually last about 5-6 days (maybe more) but it will collapse at some point because of the melting glacier so we were very fortunate to see one. And it was amazing to see it. Thank you Grant and Ryan. You made our trip. And on our way back to the starting point, we encountered 2 beavers sun bathing.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

How lucky to be able to see such a rare glacier ice formation! We are truly privileged to be able to show off the beauty of the Alaskan wilderness, as well as make the experience safe and secure for our amazing guests. Thank you!