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 03 Oct

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Starting at $219.45

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Thu 03 Oct

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)

X6207MZmorganp

Jul 2022

my family and i came to alaska for my 16th, as each of us throughly enjoys a multitude of outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, fishing, camping, and in this case, canoeing. being able to come here has been on my bucket list for a long time, as it is a different climate and environment from where i am from (virginia). going on this tour was a surprise for me, and i must say i enjoyed it beyond words. my family and i have made great memories today. our guides were matt and paul. i enjoyed spending time with them, as they were polite, funny, and encouraging, and made the environment between the group and them so great and fun. i don’t know many people that say they could come here for their 16th, but it sure is super rad and i’ll never forget it. i recommend this tour if you are interested in a little bit of history, canoeing, the outdoors, glaciers, geology, and so much more. so fun for everyone. thank you guys

KRCLofAL

Jul 2022

Excellent canoe tour! We were part of a great tour group led by Kelsie and she guided us to get as close as possible to Mendenhall glacier. It was interesting to hear all about the lake, the glacier, the mountains and the wild life during the tour. We really appreciated how Ryan helped us to decide whether kayaking or canoeing would be the right fit for our family and since we could get so much closer to the glacier in a canoe, it was the right choice for us. The North Face and Rei gear was top notch, we were warm the entire trip. Kelsie was delightful and we enjoyed hearing the stories she shared about Romeo and her experiences living in Juneau this summer.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

I am glad you decided to join us out on the lake! Sounds like you had a great day with Kels! We really appreciate the great review!

Ray M

Jul 2022

Bryce is the best. Great guy, he loves what he does and it makes a beautiful trip fun! I’ve been on guided trips all over…. Book this experience, it will not disappoint.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Bryce is absolutely great energy out on the water! Glad you enjoyed your day with him! Thanks for joining us!