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)

Katie_N_Andrew

Jul 2018

I really enjoyed this tour. Our guides were Allie and Mo and both were lovely. Allie was very knowledgable and did a great job staying courteous to another guest that was annoying me to no end! lol! I was nervous about canoeing for that far a distance as I had never done so, and am not very athletic, but it was ok. Tough at times- but I made it and wasn’t terribly sore the next day or anything. Walking on the glacier was the highlight though. I wish we were able to hike higher up, as most of the time spent on the glacier was very low and we didn’t really get much of a chance to get up high. I loved the experience, but felt like we didn’t get to see much beyond what was right at the base. I think that is kind of a pro/con when deciding between this and the helicopter walk on the glacier. I think we probably got to see more interesting things hiking up it, but we also didn’t get to really feel like we were on top of it if that makes sense. I will say canoeing up to it give you an up close view that I doubt the helicopter could compare to. All rain gear and hiking gear needed was provided. I highly recommend taking a trekking pole that that offer as I felt much more stable with it. While I completely understand that the tour never guarantees entrance to an ice cave due to safety, I think it is a bit dishonest to say entrance to the ice caves is not guaranteed due to safety when in fact there currently are no ice caves. We were told that all the ice caves collapsed last season. To advertise with the pictures of the caves and to not post an update that there is no possibility of an ice cave right now feels shady. I think the tour is still great and totally worth doing, but I think they are also misrepresenting the current state of the tour and that that should be corrected on their advertising materials and website.

Response from Host

Jul 2018

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear that you conquered your nervousness about canoeing. What a cool place to do your first ever canoe ride! We apologize if you thought ice caves were a guaranteed feature on our tour. We do not advertise or market it as a part of our adventure on our website, social media, or other outlets that we have control of. We cannot control photos that guests have taken on our tour and have posted to media outlets. Ice caves are always opening and closing, forming and collapsing throughout the season along with other features. Glaciers are forever changing and that is what makes them so unique. Our guides are on the ice everyday and are constantly looking for new features that mother nature has created to wow our guests and we feel honored to share this with our guests. Thank you again for adventuring and exploring with us.

Candice E

Jun 2018

Its started with a magnificent day of sunshine and quickly followed by getting picked up by the very down to earth, knowledgeable, passionate, supportive and friendly guide Andrew. On the lake we met Mo and it was apparent that the tour was going to be relaxed and fun. I was a bit nervous using the crampons however both Mo and Andrew were very supportive and explained everyone feels the same. By the end of the hour on so on the ice I was just about running in them :) The glacier is stunning and the opportunity to walk on it and see if so up close and personal was a once in a lifetime. The canoe and all the gear provided were in excellent condition and Liquid Alaska had everything you need. The snacks provided were sufficient and the hot chocolate on return was lovely, however it was such a hot day a beer would have been perfect :). Great tour with great guides . Don't miss it.

Response from Host

Jul 2018

Thank You. What a honor! We are so happy you had a magnificent day on the Mendenhall Glacier. Some of our main goals are safety, comfort, and fun; so we are happy to hear both Andrew and Mo created that environment for you. Crampons are a nerve racking when you first put them on, but you are right as soon as you get used to them they are so easy and such a great tool!

Taylor D

Jun 2018

What an amazing experience! Mo and Ryan were the best guides! Abby was also tagging along with us, which was so fun! From start to finish they were so friendly and took very good care of us! It turned out to be just my family on our tour, which was really nice, and I felt like our guides were a part of the family by the end! We got to cover so much of the glacier, safely and efficiently, and had plenty of time to take pictures! The hot chocolate (or cider or coffee if you wanted) after our canoe ride back was the most perfect surprise to finish off our tour! I'll never forget this experience and I am forever grateful for Liquid Alaska Tours for taking our family out on an unforgettable trip!

Response from Host

Jul 2018

Taylor! It was so great having you and your family on tour. You all are very inspiring and we love seeing families make life long memories together on Mendenhall Glacier. We miss all the T's and of course, Mom and Dad :)