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

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $219.45

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Mon 23 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)

CharlieScuba

Sep 2022

My significant other and I joined Matt and Jason on the Canoe and Glacier experience given by Liquid Alaska Tour. This company is the outfitter and not a brokerage/travel agent. It is a small business that is deeply invested in providing a unforgettable experience to its customers. I have traveled extensively and have to say this was one of my favorite experiences because of the setting and the guides. Matt was an endless source of information and guided us in a way that the information was useful, humorous, and not too overwhelming. Jason is one of the owners. He made sure the guests were attended to and made everyone feel safe. We had 14 people in our group. Hiking/rain boots, gloves, helmets, rain shells (jackets and pants) were provided. We paddled near small icebergs, Nugget Falls, and up to the Mendenhall Glacier. We did not walk on the glacier and did not have any ice caves. The glacier is unstable and it was not an option to walk on it due to the unstable nature of the glacier itself. Highest recommendations for this outfit and tour.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for all the detailed and positive feedback on your experience in the Alaskan wilderness with us!

NayBru

Sep 2022

Last month, we went on Liquid Alaska’s canoe trip in Juneau. After telling all my friends it was my favorite excursion of our Alaska cruise, I realized I ought to post a very positive review so others could know it, too. Bryce, our guide, was terrific! Informative, and funny, and after he guided us past a beautiful waterfall, most important, he brought us closer to the incredible Mendenhall Glacier, with its wonderful blues. It was a lot of paddling, and well worth it! And – before the trip, Liquid Alaska was really helpful with my many questions. Do this excursion!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

It's an honor to be your favorite experience in Alaska and we thank you for choosing to be part of the Liquid Alaska Tours adventure!

Lisa B

Sep 2022

Wonderful way to start our Alaskan adventure! Great adventure canoeing across a beautiful lake amidst the most picturesque scenery to arrive at the Mendenhall Glacier. The glacier itself was breathtaking and Kevin and Bryce provided so much information and many interesting facts about the Mendenhall Glacier as well as glaciers in general. They were so much fun and even challenged us to beat the record for crossing the lake…which we did😉 This is a great adventure, I highly recommend it!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Our guides adore showing off the beautiful Alaskan wilderness and we are very happy to have had you experience it with us!