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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $219.45

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Tue 24 Dec

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)

Departure00183524753

Jun 2019

Our family did this excursion during our stop in Juneau on our Alaskan cruise. It was fantastic! Our kids (12 & 15) loved it and paddled the whole time. Breathtaking views of the glacier and Nugget Falls!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

We are so happy that your family enjoyed it. It is an active tour, but definitely worth it! Not only the views, but also the Alaskan experience. Thank you.

J K

Jun 2019

My teenage daughter and I went on the canoeing trip on the Mendenhall Lake with Micah and Ben yesterday. Even though we both did not have any canoeing experience, we had fantastic time on this trip!!! Micah and Ben were excellent guides! They are very knowledgeable about what they are doing. They are very caring and fun to be with. We were on the canoe with other five travelers, and everyone was doing well under Micah and Ben’s guidance. After the tour, they offered us water, coffee, and nice little snacks.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

No canoe experience necessary, we will teach you everything you need to know to enjoy paddling around Mendenhall Lake. We are so happy to be apart of an Alaskan memory with your daughter. Thank you.

NycNYtourist

Jun 2019

The personal interaction made this trip terrific. Our guide, Joey, really loves guiding in the outdoors. He lead a group of about 10 in a large canoe across Mendenhall lake, up close to the glacier face, and into the spray of the waterfall. The experience and the conversation was uplifting. And then there were snacks. The company provided waterproof gear, and despite some rain, this was a wonderful trip. And sun is over-rated anyway when you are on the water. He did call our team paddling like that of a Drunken Caterpillar initially, but we improved. Yay team!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

We love overcast days on the lake, it really makes the blues of the glacier pop. Canoeing can be quite funny until everyone gets the hang out it. We are happy to hear Joey made your team laugh, he is quite the character. Thank you.