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

Sun 17 Nov

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Starting at $345.45

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Sun 17 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)

752ninaa

Jul 2019

Took the Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour by Liquid Alaska on June 30th during a stop in Juneau during our cruise of the Inside Passage. This was a first rate operation from beginning to end, and it was the absolute highlight of our 10 day Alaskan adventure. I emailed and spoke on the phone with Abby several times prior to booking and she was always extremely helpful and professional. Our tour guides were Spencer and Joey and they both were phenomenal too. They were trained in wilderness rescue and glacier trekking and they always put safety first. It was obvious that they loved what they do, as they were passionate & fun, keeping everyone entertained during our canoe paddle and trekking. We had five people in our party - three adults (age 50) and three teenagers (age 14, 17 & 17). We all have a basic level of fitness and were able to handle this excursion just fine. I was worried that the excursion was listed as strenuous....it is very active but no prior experience in paddling or trekking is required. We took several breaks during the canoe paddle (2.5 miles each way) and I must say the lake was absolutely breathtaking and so peaceful. The glacier part was surreal too, and it was easy to traverse the glacier with the crampons. As the guides said, "trust your gear." Liquid Alaska provides all the necessary gear you will need too: waterproof pants and wind jacket, helmet, life vest for the lake, gloves for paddling, water proof boots, crampons and walking stick. You will need to bring warm socks, light gloves for the trekking part, and layers (pants and shirt/pullover/jacket). Make sure to bring sunglasses too! The company also provides a water bottle and snacks for the excursion, and then you are rewarded with a hot beverage (hot chocolate, green tea, apple cider, etc.) to celebrate completing. It was one of the best experiences of my lifetime and I would highly recommend it. A huge thanks to Liquid Alaska for bringing ordinary people like me to a very unordinary place!!!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

This was really enjoyable to read. We try our best to make our adventure as seamless as possible for our guests from the beginning to the end. We all love our jobs and are grateful to be able to share Alaska and the Mendenhall Glacier with guests. It truly is a magical place. Thank you.

AmyK19701

Jul 2019

Best excursion ever!!! I can not say enough amazing things about our adventure or our tour guides Abby and Joey! They were nothing short of phenomenal!! Both Abby and Joey were extremely knowledgeable and friendly! They both made sure everyone was safe,comfortable and having an adventure of a lifetime! Highly recommend this excursion and hopefully you’ll be fortunate enough to get Abby and Joey! They made it an unbelievable adventure!

SheldonSchrinker

Jul 2019

This is not your average canoeing or glacier viewing excursion! The canoeing was hard, but totally worth it. It was 2.5 miles of canoeing with super funny guides and other great people. Then we were greeted by the Mendenhall Glacier, which was amazing! We strapped on our crampons (a man came up with that name - clearly!!) and started climbing. While we did get to see an ice cave, it was only from a distance. I wouldn't get your hopes up there if I was you. It didn't matter though - we had an amazing time and made memories that we will carry with us for a lifetime! This beats any tour you would find through a cruise ship, and they picked us up right by the pier. Go... you won't regret it!