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 09 Nov

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Starting at $345.45

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Sat 09 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)

hamfeldtpeter

Sep 2018

We had a 6 person group plus our guides Alli and Casey. It was an incredible experience. Canoeing was a workout but made it that much more rewarding and fun. All the gear provided was top of the line and they had plenty to go around. Very well prepared and experienced guides. And they were great entertainers too. Once on the glacier you really get a feel for how special it is and they did a great job searching for cool, interesting, and safe spots for us to go look at. Couldn't recommend it enough.

Alex Y

Sep 2018

We went on our Mendenhall Glacier Adventure Tour on August 27 with tour guides Matt and Ryan, and it was awesome! Matt and Ryan provided lots of super interesting info on the landscape and a plethora of equally dad-ish jokes (which I loved). The only downsides were out of their control: mainly the weather, no ice caves, and sub-par canoe mates. The weather was cold and misty/rainy for the entire duration and no safe ice caves were accessible for our tour. And then the family sitting in front of my fiancee and me in the canoe were a bit shoddy with their padding, consistently splashing us and hitting our paddles with theirs (because of bad timing, which Matt and Ryan valiantly tried to remedy with group counting multiple times). Other than these circumstantial things, the tour and the guides were awesome! The view was incredible (even with the fog/mist), the sense of comradery was warming, and we felt safe the entire time (remember to align your crampons with the slope of the glacier!). It was a fair bit of exertion, but it felt good to work for the views! We did see one "ice cave," which was about 2' wide by 4' tall by 3' deep. It was a nice photo op, but it wasn't that immersive, blue experience you hear about. Huge kudos to Matt and Ryan for their energy and dedication to our safety and enjoyment! Even with the cons, this tour was a huge highlight of our Alaskan cruise!

Wbwheel

Sep 2018

Had a great time with my daughter and two of my son-in-laws. Ryan & Mo were our tours guides--they did a fantastic job! They were knowledgeable, personable, and helpful. They genuinely enjoy what they do. The canoe ride to and from was enjoyable and just the right length! Safety was paramount for Ryan & Mo. They did an excellent job guiding us and helping us with pictures. I highly recommend Liquid Tours and especially Ryan & Mo as guides! Well worth the money--even though my children paid my fare... (:-)