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)

British H

Jun 2017

While traveling to Alaska on business, a coworker and I decided to visit Mendenhall Glacier in the most amazing way...kayaking the lake, short hike up Mendenhall Glacier and touring inside of the amazing ICE CAVES of the Glacier!! OMG! It was awesome from beginning to the end. There are many vendors providing this adventure on Juneau, but I want to HIGHLY RECOMMEND Liquid Alaska Tours! The guides were both knowledgeable and friendly. The gear they provide for the experience, the transportation to the glacier, the kayak used to navigate Lake Mendenhall...EVERYTHING was top notch. Paul and Griffin were our guides and I have to tell you...the were the best. If you are looking for a "bucket list" experience will in Juneau...book this one today!

Cheryl R

Jun 2017

This was a once in a lifetime experience! Paddling across the lake, exploring ice caves, climbing on top of the glacier - it was awesome! Our guides Paul and Griffin were friendly, funny, and knowledgeable. It was amazing!

BeachguyWalt

Jun 2017

On a late May cruise we booked this adventure and going inside an ice cave became the best excursion of our trip. We booked this on our own because we didn't see any tours offered by Holland America that appealed. You meet the van at the pier and travel to Mendenhall Glacier with guides Josiah and Micah. Our party was supposed to 16 but the Princess Cruise was running hours late so 8 of us headed across a lake padding a long canoe. It is about 2.5 miles to an ice cave at the base of Mendenhall. We were suited up with boots, coats, hard hats and hiking poles. We went over some mildly rugged gravel trail and inside the cave. Spectacular colors of blues and greens. We hiked through the cave and up onto Mendenhall. This adventure requires some stamina and I was winded but able to do it. One elderly woman in our group was unsteady on her feet so Micah helped her through the ice. This trip offered a spectacular view of Mendenhall and the ice cave was memorable. You need enough energy to row back across the lake. I understand that as summer progresses and the ice melts, the cave is not always accessible. But when it is, it's a once in a lifetime experience for the traveler.