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

Sat 19 Jul

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Starting at $359.00

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Sat 19 Jul

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)

X3512ISjennac

Sep 2024

This tour was a highlight of my trip and I highly recommend! The tour was led by Molly and Devyn who were both knowledgeable and personable in equal parts. Molly led the canoe portion of the trip and gave a great spiel about the Mendenhall Lake and Glacier and the wildlife and history of the surrounding area, and answered any questions us guests threw her way. In addition to being knowledgeable, Molly was enthusiastic and you could tell she has a passion and excitement for the job she's doing. She was continuously cracking jokes and attempting to ramp up enthusiasm when the paddling efforts began to dwindle. That being said, she read the group well and provided us with frequent breaks to rest and snap a picture when energy levels were particularly low. Devyn narrated the hiking portion of the tour and did a great job as well! There was less narrative during the hike but I think that was mainly due to our group being split up quite a bit (there were a few stragglers who hung back to take extra pictures so I imagine it was hard for Devyn to corral us and relay all the info he had to offer). Devyn was very open to answering any questions we had for him and genuinely seemed interested in getting to know all of us - which was awesome since I had gone on the tour by myself. The glacier and surrounding scenery were truly a site to behold and no pictures can do it justice. We spent an hour in the desolation zone and I wish we could have stayed longer! Liquid Alaska provided us with all the equipment we needed to get to the glacier safely and drily (or as dry as can be expected for a trip that takes place on a rainy September day) but I recommend bringing a beanie and an extra layer that can be tucked away in your pack if need be, as it gets pretty chilly in the desolation zone. Be prepared to paddle and pull your weight the entire time you're in the canoe, which is probably about 2 hours total. I was in the 14 -person canoe and it did prove to be a little bit of a workout (especially if you have some slackers in your group!) but nothing crazy, and if you follow the form that the guides demonstrate prior to going out on the boat you shouldn't have any issues! Once you get back to shore, you're provided with hot chocolate, tea or coffee which is a great way to end a wonderful excursion! Can't recommend enough!

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Molly and Devyn make an exceptional team and you're in for the canoe adventure for the lifetime anytime these two are your guides! We're so thrilled to hear it was such a fantastic day spent visiting the glacier with them! Thank you so much for choosing Liquid Alaska and leaving us this review!

krisn616

Sep 2024

Certainly a highlight of our trip!! Shayla and Sophie were absolutely fantastic guides. They did a wonderful job in describing the landscape, the history of the glaciers and surrounding landscape as well guiding us to breathtaking close up views of Mendenhall glacier. In addition to the photos we took, they were able to provide us with fabulous personalized photos, best “pro amateur” photographers on a tour!! They were very friendly and obviously loved their job which made it very enjoyable for everyone in the group. The equipment provided is top-notch. It rained most of the day and we were able to stay dry and warm with the rain gear that was provided. I would definitely recommend this tour and Shayla and Sophie!

Response from Host

Sep 2024

No amount of rain can dampen a day spent with Shayla and Sophie! We're so glad to hear you had such an exceptional day with them and took advantage of their photography skills! Thank you for your review!

michaelbK268YP

Sep 2024

Amazing trip, AMAZING GUIDES! Mike and Millie! You get up close and personal with the guides and glacier. Took pictures of the group and sent them to us! Take this tour! You will LOVE it. Totally worth it!

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Mike and Millie are as good as it gets! We're thrilled you had them as your guides for such an exceptional day! Thank you so much for your review!