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

Sat 16 Nov

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $345.45

Make a reservation

Sat 16 Nov

Starting at $345.45

Make a reservation

New York City Tours

Unique Activities (21) Transfers & Transportation (103) Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises (113) Entry Tickets (47) Sporting Events (1) Good for Small Groups (6) Seasonal & Holiday Tours (41) Walking Tours (697) Outdoor Activities (20) Limitied Availability Tours (6) LGBT Friendly Tours (4) Family-friendly Activities (7) Solo Travelers' Tours (147) Food & Drinks (27) Travelers recommend (73) Good for Groups (8) Top Activities (18) Guided Audio Tours (3) Art, Culture & History (135) Attractions to explore (38)

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.

Traveler Photos

Reviews (682)

arieb5897

Jul 2019

This was a once in a lifetime experience. If you have found this website and are visiting Juneau, do not hesitate. Book it. The adventure was once in a lifetime but, Everything about the experience was the best I have experienced on a shore excursion. Well planned and carefully considered. REI and north face gear. High quality snacks. Small groups. And the guides genuinely enjoyed their day as much as we did. We were on the NCL Joy and had only 6 hours in port. They were incredibly mindful and attentive to use our time carefully. Our teenagers were engaged and loved it as much as we did. Joey and Ryan even helped with a glacier facial.

Mary R

Jul 2019

We have a family of six with four teenagers. We enjoyed the canoe on Mendenhall Lake to the glacier. We were lucky enough to have fantastic weather that was slightly overcast but not raining. Casey and Grant did a fantastic job with the tour. We learned a lot about the glacier and the surrounding ecology. The lake was spectacular and of course the glacier was magnificent!! We cannot recommend this tour highly enough! Best, Kaufmann Reilly Family

Response from Host

Jul 2019

We are so happy to hear your ENTIRE family enjoyed it! Canoeing and walking on a glacier is really a fun Alaskan memory to share with your family. Thank you.

Salty_Tales1

Jul 2019

We went on the glacier hike with Abby & Micah from Liquid Alaska Tours. They were full of energy and really worked hard to make the trip comfortable and enjoyable for everyone there. The rowing wasnt too tasking but it was well worth it to be able to hike on the glacier. What an ex[experience!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

We are glad that your group felt comfortable walking on something as rare as glacial ice!!! The ice is not as slippery as you would imagine, but the crampons are still needed for the extra traction and support while walking on the ice. Thank you!