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 29 Dec

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Starting at $345.45

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Sun 29 Dec

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)

Debbie A

Jun 2018

We loved everything about our time on the lake and our trek on the glacier. I can't say enough about our guides Moe and Andy. They're a perfect team with clear and encouraging instructions. They put safety first, and made us all feel confident and excited. They clearly have a love and so much respect for the wonder and power of the glacier, it swept through our group and truly enriched our experience.

Dana H

Jun 2018

We loved our guides, Alli and Mo, who were knowledgeable, patient, kind, and attentive. I was concerned about this excursion because I knew it might be challenging for me—I’m not in shape like I want to be at 62! We canoed 2.5 miles to the glacier and back. Everyone paddling together made it pretty easy, and Mo and Alli gave us a couple of breaks to take pictures and rest a bit. Hiking up to the glacier was not too strenuous, but hiking on the glacier was pretty steep at times. I made it fine, and both Alli and Mo made sure I was okay. We were very disappointed when we learned that there were no ice caves as this was the main reason we booked. My husband even called the company after we booked in January to make sure he could set up his camera tripod in the ice cave. The guy he talked to at Liquid Alaska never mentioned that the ice caves had all fallen in, and no longer existed. My husband even bought a $1700 lens for his camera just for the ice caves! We did see beautiful blue ice where the glacier had calved. We also saw a small cave-like feature that was beautiful inside. Mo took our picture there. Liquid Alaska provides everything you need—jackets, pants, boots, and gloves. We only needed the boots and gloves because we had our own rain gear. Dress in layers because you’ll want to take off a middle warm layer while you’re paddling over. The glacier is cold, but you’ll be fine with your layers back on while climbing. Honestly, my husband and I would not have spent this much money for the tour if we’d known there was no ice cave. But it’s a wonderful way to get up close and personal with a glacier!

melissaarasi05

Jun 2018

The Mendenhall Glacier is pretty awesome! Matt and Andrew were fabulous and provided a safe and fun trip! We also saw a small ice cave! I would definitely recommend this excursion!