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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $345.45

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Tue 24 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)

yori87

Jun 2017

We stumbled on their Mendenhall Glacier Adventure Tour which includes canoeing to the glacier, exploring the ice caves, and walking on the glacier (a trifecta of my Juneau bucket list). Booking online was fast and easy. They picked us up from downtown Juneau at 8 am and drove us back after the tour around 2 pm. Our guides Paul and Allison were amazing. Everything was easy & relaxed. Safety was prioritized but they never lost the element of fun. All gear plus water and snacks were provided. The canoe had a capacity of 8 (not including the guides) so it was a rather small group, which we preferred. Canoeing to the foot of the glacier took us less than 1 hour. From there, we made our way to the ice caves, which is not far from the lake. After we explored the caves, we put crampons on and walked on the glacier. Everything about this tour was just wonderful! Whether you're in Juneau for one day on your cruise or exploring Alaska for a few weeks, this should definitely be on your list.

travelingfourFlorida

Jun 2017

My husband, two teenagers, and brother went on then Mendenhall ice adventure. They first paddled in a canoe across the lake where Paul and Griffin were giving them the history of the glacier over a microphone so all could hear. The photos from the ice cave are exceptional. Fluorescent blue!! They were given all the gear they needed for the adventure. They all came back saying it was the best experience of our Alaska trip. Highly recommend.

Robin N

Jun 2017

We cruised to Juneau and booked this tour directly with Liquid Alaska Tours rather than the cruise line. We took the Mendenhall Glacier Ice Caves Adventure Tour. They picked us up in a bus right at the pier, drove us to Mendenhall lake, outfitted us with everything we'd need for our paddle and then trek on the glacier. They provided snacks and water bottles. The caves were amazing-we were very fortunate to get to go in, they were getting narrow at the roof and our guides said they would probably not be safe in another week or so. Our guides (Micah and Allison) were friendly and outgoing. The group was small which was great. I would absolutely recommend this tour, best tour of the trip!