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 01 Oct

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Starting at $219.45

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Tue 01 Oct

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)

derektP7385ME

Jul 2022

Absolutely beautiful paddle and hike, way better than just going to the pavilion to look at the glacier from farther away. Bryce and Kevin were amazing tour guides and allowed us some extra time to hike around because everyone arrived early. The guides were very friendly and easy to talk to also.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Always great when the crew is full of early birds. Happy to hear you enjoyed your guides! Thank you for taking the time to leave a great review!

Karen M

Jul 2022

Unbelievable experience! We booked this trip for the adventure of canoeing but also to have the best chance at a great view of the glacier, a main reason for our trip to Alaska. I’m so so grateful we chose this excursion rather than seeing the glacier from the Visitor Center or via a Hike or even a Helicopter. The view was stunning - far far far better than from the distance of the visitor center given how much the glacier has receded from view since our first trip in 2014. We paddled straight up to both the glacier and the stunning falls - one in a lifetime views. Our amazing tour guide Kevin was unbelievably knowledgeable about the area and it’s history, the glacier and Alaska in general. Our kids asked a million questions and he had answers for everything. We felt super safe with his training, and he made the experience so much fun!!!! Would take a tour with Kevin as our guide anywhere!!! 5 stars on all fronts!!!!!

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Well it's safe to say you made the right choice! seeing the difference from 2014 to now must have been astonishing! Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a great review!

Slanden13

Jul 2022

The whole experience was so well done. Matt & Bryce were excellent guides their banter and jokes really made the whole trip for us. Definitely the best way to experience the Mendenhall.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Our guides work very hard to ensure your day is seamless start to finish. We appreciate the review!