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

Wed 06 Nov

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Starting at $345.45

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Wed 06 Nov

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)

Diana L

May 2018

We had an amazing time with Matt and Mo (tour guides) on our canoe adventure to the Mendenhall Glacier! We took a short bus ride from the cruise port to Lake Mendenhall. They provided head to toe gear for the tour. We paddled in a canoe with about 14 other couples for about an hour across Mendenhall Lake until we reached the Glacier. Matt and Mo were very informative during the adventure. Once we reached the Glacier, they provided us with clampons for our shoes to walk on the glacier. We weren't able to visit ice caves as they had already melted. It was an amazing site to see. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience! I would highly recommend this tour!

Kelsey D

May 2018

This was really an amazing tour! Starting with a canoe paddle across Mendenhall lake, with a closer view of the glacier then anyone at the visitors center. Next you attach your crampons and actually hike up onto the glacier itself. It was breathtaking and a sight that I have never experienced or seen before. Words or even pictures really cannot describe its beauty. Unfortunately the ice caves from last season had melted and no new ones had formed yet, so we were unable to visit any caves. Though we still had a wonderful time. Liquid Alaska really has you covered, they provide you with waterproof pants, jackets, boots, helmets, crampons, snacks, water, and even a dry bag. Tour guides Alli and Matt were excellent very knowledgeable! I would recommend this tour to anyone who is capable, the canoe paddle is a bit tough and you do have to walk on uneven grounds, but at the end of the day it is so worth it! I am very happy that I chose this excursion for my trip to Juneau.

Cape-SoCal

May 2018

One of the best tours I’ve been anywhere around the world. Awe inspiring. Majestic. You better be in good shape as you must paddle over an hour out to the glacier. Remember you also have to make it back. The blue colored glaciers we’re crazy good strap on your crampons and make your way around the glacier. Awesome vistas and crevasses. We spent an afternoon with a great bunch of people and all of us had a terrific time! A must. Worth every penny !!