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)

Chris M

Aug 2022

Great experience canoeing the lake, seeing the falls, and then walking around the sides of the glacier. The event was made even better by our AMAZING and fun guides, Kevin and Bryce. We booked this at the last second when our cruise ship excursion was cancelled because of bad weather and it turned out to be on of our favorite parts of our whole Alaska trip!

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Super happy we were able get you out to the ice! Sounds like you had great time with Kevin and Bryce! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review!

Bill B

Aug 2022

The canoe tour is the only way to get close to the glacier. It was fun and not overly strenuous. You also get a good view of the nearby waterfall. Our guide Trelby was terrific.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Happy to hear you enjoyed your day with Kelby! Thank you for leaving a great review!

ericaecho

Aug 2022

We got very lucky with the weather… after several days of poor weather on our cruise, our visit to Juneau was sunny and warm. The time we spent out on the lake was glorious, made better by our guide, Kevin. His passion for the work he was doing shone extra brightly that day (due to the weather, I imagine), and you could feel the love he has for the glacier and the area it’s in. He was fun and informative. His joy is infectious. As the glacier has changed quite drastically in the 14 years since I last saw it, I can’t recommend this tour enough. It’s the only way to see it properly, besides maybe helicopter, as the views from the Visitor Centre are probably minimal these days. Don’t be fooled though, just because this is a guided tour doesn’t mean you don’t have to work for these views. A bit of prior paddling experience would probably serve you well on this tour but isn’t a requirement. It can be hard work with the wind coming off the glacier, but so very worth it!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Our guides definitely love our sunny days! Sounds like you scored some beautiful weather! I can't imagine your shock when you got to experience the change of 14 years! Glad you were able to make it back out to the Mendenhall, thank you for joining us!