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 28 Dec

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Starting at $345.45

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Sat 28 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)

Trent H

Jun 2018

What an amazing thing to do in Juneau! We did this while in port from a cruise ship. They didn't offer it, but we found it online and knew we had to do it. The big draw was for the ice caves because the photos look awesome. However, the day we were there they said there weren't any safe ice caves to explore. Major bummer from the outset. So it's a good thing that everything else was terrific. Our guides were Matt and Casey and they're super friendly and encouraging. My wife and I joined in with 8 others total. The large canoe was great and we all worked well paddling out. The day was gorgeous, the lake was so calm, and hiking on a glacier is something I don't think I'll get to do again. So fun!

spanishgkc

Jun 2018

We took did the tour with Liquid Alaska in mid-June where you canoe out to the Mendenhall Glacier and then walk around on the glacier. Andrew was our guide. He was amazing. Fun and energetic from the start, he filled us in on interesting local information as we drove to the canoe put in point. He gave us all the gear we needed - water proof boots, rain pants and jacket. The canoe trip was not difficult. We were able to stop and take some pics along the way. As we canoed, Andrew continued to share interesting info about the geography, weather and glacier. Once we got on the glacier, Andrew made sure we were safe at all times. We hiked all around. The views were amazing. Andrew provided snacks and water. After we canoed back, Andrew had hot drinks for us- coffee and hot cocoa. I can't recommend this tour highly enough. It was our family's favorite while in Juneau (my husband and me, + 12 and 14 yr olds).

Laura E

Jun 2018

Neat experience. Off the beaten path and away from the crowds! Active adventure.The group gets into a giant canoe and rows for about an hour to get to the glacier. Once you get to the glacier you put on crampons and hike around the glacier with the guides. Then it's back into the canoe and row back to base. Did not get to hike into any glacier tubes (unsafe) but I figured we wouldn't. Still a great experience!