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

Fri 20 Sep

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Starting at $219.45

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Fri 20 Sep

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)

SamEversman

Jun 2019

We were doing a cruise of Alaska and were not sure what excursions to do while we were in Juneau and we are SO happy that we did the Glacier canoe tour of the glacier. Our family has a large age range and everyone was able to do it and had a ton of fun paddling, hiking on the glacier, and taking in the amazing views. Getting the earliest slot possible was a huge plus. And of course our guides Casey and Abby were fantastic; they were super knowledgeable and were great at making sure everyone was safe and having a great time.

moirafinn

May 2019

I had such a wonderful time on the canoe tour today! It was quite a sensational experience paddling out on the Mendenhall Lake, soaking in views of the glacier and sublime scenery. Additionally, I was overwhelmingly pleased with our guide Spencer's knowledge and enthusiastic attitude. I recommend this tour and company to anyone looking for an exceptional Alaskan experience.

hawaiitraveler51

May 2019

The tour was a terrific excursion and we're happy we chose it (after considering a few others). Mendenhall Lake is gorgeous, paddling the canoe around the bend and seeing the Mendenhall Glacier for the first time is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our guides - Abby and Joey - were excellent; they are full of knowledge about the geography, the glacier, the lake, the wildlife - and we felt very safe and comfortable paddling under their instruction/advice, while in the canoe. We were also lucky in choosing an independent tour company (Liquid Alaska) that doesn't market solely to the cruise ships; it allowed for an excursion that wasn't a cookie-cutter experience....