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

Thu 07 Nov

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Starting at $345.45

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Thu 07 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)

mklorer

Jul 2018

I am so happy we did this excursion. Unforgettable and a once in a lifetime opportunity. Andrew and Moe, our "model" ;) tour guides were outstanding!! Highly experienced and educated, made sure we were safe at all times. They kept the pace of the canoeing and the hike comfortable even for these 50 plus year olds. From the van to the canoe, boots and raingear, everything was clean and well cared for. The hot drinks at the end an unexpected but a wonderful treat.

Response from Host

Jul 2018

Thanks for your review! Even though canoeing is the fastest and easiest way to get across the lake, it can be a good workout at times! I’m glad to hear that our guides made it an easy and comfortable ride for you! Andrew and Mo had a lot of fun with you and would love to adventure with you again if you are ever back in Juneau.

Shilo D

Jul 2018

We were picked up in town and brought to the Mendenhall Lake and set up with everything we needed, from dry pants and jacket to helmet and paddle. We canoed across the lake to the Mendenhall Glacier. We pulled our canoe up on the beach, ate a snack, and headed out on our hike. Once we got to the ice, our guides provided us with cramp ons for hiking on the hike as well as a lesson in safety while walking with them on. We hiked around the glacier and saw crevacces and waterfalls. We took some great pictures and saw some beautiful views of the glacier and the lake. On our way back across the lake our guides were challenged with some wind and rough current. It took several restarts and some input from the paddlers (trained in swift water rescue) to get the canoe back across the rough waters to our take out spot. Overall the experience was awesome. The paddle back was frustrating, but we all pulled it together and conquered the roughness. We were then brought back to town. I originally saw the ice caves on the website and that was what we wanted to see, but the pictures were from last year and that area of the glacier was no longer a cave.....it had already melted.

Response from Host

Jul 2018

We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great experience, and the weather change didn’t ruin anything for you. We do our best to predict strong wind and cancel if the paddle is predicted to be too strenuous. Sometimes the weather does change rapidly while out exploring the glacier, and that’s why all our guides are trained on wind and water safety. We know it can be a workout in the wind, and are glad to hear there was good group teamwork! Certain glacial features such as ice caves, have been seen by a lot of our guest, but are not always formed or safe to enter. We have seen two ice caves come and go so far this season, and expect more in the future. However, as our website states these features can not be predicted or guaranteed. Thanks again for sharing your experience on our ice adventure tour! Hope to have you out on the ice again, if you’re ever back in Juneau!!

TheAnthonyFamilyof5

Jul 2018

The canoe trip and glacier hike were (by far) the best excursion we booked in Alaska. It's also the most fun adventure we've been on during any of our travels. Andrew and Moe (sorry if I'm spelling a name wrong) were outstanding guides. They were genuine and it felt like they were friends enjoying the tour with us (while also keeping everyone safe). Can't say enough about these two and the experience itself. Until you walk out on the glacier yourself, you just cannot understand how breathtaking it is. Yes, it's pricey, but you may only be in Alaska once. Worry about the money later - you will NOT regret booking this trip ever. 5 stars. 100. A+++. Thanks for the amazing experience you guys.

Response from Host

Jul 2018

Wow! We are honored!!! Andrew and Mo we’re stoked to see your feedback. They work really hard to give an unforgettable tour. Thank you again!