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

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $219.45

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Thu 26 Dec

Starting at $219.45

Make a reservation

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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)

Jennifer B

Aug 2019

This was my favorite excursion! The guides were so helpful, all gear is provided, good trip for middle-school aged kids to fit 70 year olds. The scenery was spectacular. You have to be able to get in and out of the canoe and you have to paddle. Loved our guides!

Response from Host

Aug 2019

The beauty of the Alaskan wilderness speaks for itself, and we're honored you chose Liquid Alaska Tours to guide you safely into it! Thank you for joining us on this adventure!

Kandi R

Aug 2019

This tour was amazing. Abby was great and very patient with a boat full of people that didn't know how to row. It was so much fun and we got very close to the glacier. Thanks, Abby!

Response from Host

Aug 2019

We pride ourselves on creating an incredible time for both expert and amateur paddlers alike. Thank you so much for choosing us for your Juneau adventures!

Amy F

Aug 2019

The lake canoe tour to Mendenhall glacier was incredible. We got to get close to an iceberg, porcupine and beaver dams, bird nesting cliffs, right next to the glacier, and a couple feet from the bottom of the nugget falls. Grant was an amazing guide. He was not only fun but extremely knowledgeable and shared tons of interesting facts with us. We can’t wait to drop some of those facts on our friends when we get home. :) We definitely recommend Grant and this tour to any one who wants some exercise and is up for a fun adventure. Thank you Grant!

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Wow! A truly special experience to see so much variety of wildlife. Glacier Grant is our resident encyclopedia and he is never short on interesting facts and knowledge. We're thrilled you had such a wonderful adventure, thank you!