Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Tour

Overview

Experience the beauty of the Alaskan wilderness on this 3.5-4 hour adventure to the Mendenhall Glacier. This adventure starts off at the cruise ship docks as an expert guide will transfer the guaranteed, small group on a narrated 30 minute journey to the West Glacier boat launch in the Tongass National Forest. Guests gear up in top quality waterproof gear and after a quick paddle lesson, will launch the canoe onto the Mendenhall Lake to start the journey. Surrounded by steep cliffs filled with Arctic terns, mountain goats, porcupines, and other wildlife; enjoy the serenity of this adventure deep into Alaska. Feel the cool brisk air coming off the glacier as the guide safely navigates the canoe to the best viewpoints of the blue crevasses and seracs on the toe of the Mendenhall Glacier. Be one of the few to step away from the crowds and get face to face with glacier. This Tour is canoeing only and DOES NOT INCLUDE hiking on a glacier.

City: Juneau

Sun 22 Sep

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Starting at $219.45

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Sun 22 Sep

Starting at $219.45

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What's Included

Rain Jacket, Pants, Boots, Gloves

Bottled water, snacks, and hot beverage

Roundtrip transportation from the cruise ship docks in downtown Juneau

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age: 12 years old
Minimum weight: 90lbs
Maximum wight: 240lbs
Not recommended for guests with back or hip problems
Pregnant guests will not be allowed on this tour
Full use of limbs for up to 2 hours canoe paddling
Signed liability waiver
Views of particular glacier features are not guaranteed
IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS TOUR IS CANOE ONLY AND DOES NOT INCLUDE HIKING ON A GLACIER.
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

Liquid Alaska Tours

Liquid Alaska Tours pick up guests at the cruise ship docks and their experience starts right there. This is a 4 hour all inclusive tour, including 2 hours paddling around the Mendenhall Lake to see the Mendenhall Glacier and experience the wild of Alaska in the Tongass National Forest, the largest National Forest in the United States.

Mendenhall Glacier

Guests will get up close and personal with the Mendenhall Glacier as they canoe up to the face of the glacier and experience it from a canoe on Mendenhall Lake.

Tongass National Forest

Our entire tour takes place in Tongass National Forest. We bring guests out to the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area to the West Side Glacier Parking area. This is where our tour gears up, goes over safety and paddling instructions and starts our paddle to the Mendenhall Glacier- all located in the Tongass National Forest.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (342)

nehappygirl

Aug 2019

Honestly, I'm still having a hard time wrapping my head around this amazing experience! We had a great canoe ride, a little hike and then finally, we were able to get onto the glacier! We drank wafer straight from the glacier, got to see an amazing ice hole, and experienced some amazing memories. Casey and Andrew did a great job of keeping us properly outfitted and informed of what to expect and what to do. A few people in our group were a little more adventurous and they allowed us to explore a little more (with one of the guides of course). This was a great adventure and I'm so glad we made it work in our schedules to do this with you! Thank you and thank you Casey and Andrew, our amazing guides!

Response from Host

Aug 2019

With just a little effort, it is truly amazing what memories nature can provide for us. Walking on a glacier is something few people will ever experience and we are so happy to be apart of that memory. Thank you.

BD90302

Aug 2019

Our family of 5 loved this tour! We were fortunate to have great weather, which is not great for the planet. Our tour guide, Abby, was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. She made the four hours go by quickly The paddling is a little bit of extra work, but it felt great. The approach from Mendenhall Lake allowed us to get unique and close views of the glacier and Nugget Falls. Definitely worth it!

steve672012

Aug 2019

Nice kayak trip with guide Andre. Beautiful scenery and a nice song performed by guidr Andre. It was a lot of fun.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Steve, we believe this review was left about our company in error. We do not utilize Kayaks nor have ever employed an Andre.