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)

glenmd92

Aug 2019

This was an amazing tour. I highly recommend it. Our guides Ben and Spencer were awesome. They were very fun and very informative. The paddle out was definitely a work out but so worth it. The time on the glacier was spectacular. We even got to go into an ice cave in a crevasse. Truly amazing.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Haha, we agree, there should be a 20 star rating system versus the 5. Paddling to a glacier can definitely be a great workout, a true Alaskan adventure with serious bragging rights. We’re glad you had a great time, and got to see the most amazing sights. Hope to see you again on your next Alaska trip.

Basketball-Mom-of-3

Aug 2019

Truly a highlight of our Alaska Adventure was with this tour group. Our guides, Ben & Grant were awesome. We were met close to our cruise ship in Juneau and then transported by van to Mendenhall Lake where our 14 person canoe and guides were waiting. Once out-fitted for the canoe part of the adventure and given our snacks for the day, we stepped into the canoe and off we went. The ride is about 2.5 miles each way. Along the way we saw eagles and Nugget Falls. After coming around a bend, Mendenhall Glacier came into full view. Our guides were very knowledgable about the area and the recession of the glacier. After landing at the foot of the glacier, we put on crampons and hiked part way up. The crampons were amazing--at first it's hard to imagine that they will allow you to practically walk vertically up the glacier but noone slipped or fell. We aren't particularly fit but didn't find the rowing or hike strenuous at all. Maybe we were too distracted by Ben & Grant's jokes.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Wow, highlight of your Alaska trip. We are honored. Thank you for the extremely detailed review! Glad to hear the trip wasn’t strenuous for you! The guides try to make it as easy as possible for such an immersive glacier experience. We’ll be sure to tell Ben and Grant you enjoyed the tour and jokes!

Jeff G

Aug 2019

Spencer and Joey were extremely professional, kept us safe, and awesome tour guides. Canoeing to the glacier and hiking on it was definitely worth it. I'd recommend this outfit and these guys. Thanks!

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thanks for the review. Safety is our number one priority while taking excursions into an ever changing glacier environment. Spencer and Joey will be glad to hear you enjoyed their tour. Thanks again.