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 10 Nov

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Starting at $345.45

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Sun 10 Nov

Starting at $345.45

Make a reservation

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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)

usr8053

May 2019

Best experience of the entire cruise & vaca. Felt like being on another planet when on glacier. Involves a nice canoe ride 2-way and is a great adventure. Our guides Casey & Ryan were awesome and cool. Ask Ryan for Mendenhall Mocha. Strongly recommend doing it if u’r up for a mini adventure. Here are some pics

Chaitime2

May 2019

This adventure is an absolute MUST DO in Juneau ... there isn’t a better way to fully experience the indescribable power and beauty of the glaciers than to personally be on the water AND then literally hike on them. This is one of our highlights on our first trip to Alaska no question. From start to finish, our guides, KC and Grant were awesome, knowledgeable and knew their stuff. The paddling may seem intimidating (it was about 5 miles in total broken down by paddling in 1 hour, hiking and then paddling back) but it worked out great because everyone is paddling together. Hiking is done very safely and slowly and allows for breathtaking pictures and scenery. I am SO grateful that of all the excursions we could have picked - we ended up on this one. I highly recommend and would do it again. My husband and I LOVED it.

SJane2021

May 2019

Spencer and Joey were fabulous guides who kept us safe every step of the way! The canoe ride was fun and beautiful and the glacier walk was cool and beautiful! Great use of shore excursion funds.

Response from Host

May 2019

We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the canoe ride. It is so magical paddling across a glacier-fed lake surrounded by mountains, a waterfall, wildlife AND a GLACIER!!! Thank you.