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. Every tour is unique and space is limited, making this Juneau’s most exciting and sought-after adventure tour.

City: Juneau

Fri 22 Aug

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Starting at $359.00

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Fri 22 Aug

Starting at $359.00

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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
This tour DOES NOT provide access to walk on glacier ice

What To Expect

Mendenhall Glacier

Guests will spend 60 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 (1000)

OMB-TheOldMan

Jun 2022

My wife and I, 66 years of age, did the Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour on May 22, 2022. Liquid Alaska Tours was the tour company. We and five other people met at the base of the Mount Roberts Tramway and took a 1/2 hour ride in a van to Mendenhall Lake. It was a gorgeous sunny day with temperatures in the mid 60s. We were outfitted with rain gear, tall boots and other gear needed to paddle a canoe and walk on a glacier. The seven of us, along with guides Bryce and Matt, launched the canoe and started paddling across the lake toward Mendenhall Glacier. On the way to the glacier, we paddled into the wind. The paddling was not too strenuous, as Matt allowed us several breaks on the trip across the lake. When we rounded a point, the wind and waves increased but not enough to prevent us from reaching the glacier. We beached the canoe and walked a few hundred feet to the edge of the glacier. We srapped crampons on the bottom of our boots and walked on the glacier. What a wonderful experience. Pools of blue water. Little streams of blue water. Deep crevaces. The crampons and trekking pole made the walk on the ice quite manageable and safe. This up close and personal view of a glacier makes this a must do tour. The paddling with the wind at our back made the return trip across the lake less strenuous. Bryce and Matt were wonderful guides. Their instructions and stories kept us entertained throughout the trip. I would be remiss if I didn't say you do have to be in decent physical condition to go on this tour. You do paddle about 2 hours and walking up and down the glacier can be tricky at times.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Wow, what an awesome review. I'm very glad to hear you enjoyed your day with Matt and Bryce. Experiencing a glacier is definitely an experience hard to forget. Our section of the Mendenhall goes through constant changes, with different features coming and going. It sounds like your crew scored some beautiful features that day! Those blue pools are incredible! Thank you again for the great review!

juliajoseph

May 2022

Kevin and Paul made this tour truly amazing!! They were fun, well organized, and incredibly knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone coming to Juneau and request Kevin and Paul, you won’t regret it!

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thank you so much for coming out to the ice with us! I am glad Kevin and Paul were able to show you such a great time!

solone620

May 2022

Kevin and Paul were outstanding. Climbed Glacier and got great pics. Canoe trip was great also. Sites were amazing and great photo opportunities

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Sounds like an awesome trip to me! Thank you for choosing Liquid to spend the day with!