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 24 Dec

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Starting at $219.45

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Tue 24 Dec

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)

dillonw905

Sep 2022

Kevin was the best guide ever! So glad we decided to hop on this tour at the last minute. He even showed us where Morgan Freeman’s summer home was, that was pretty cool. Highly recommend this to anyone

Response from Host

Sep 2022

That's great you decided to hop on tour with us! Sounds like you had an awesome day with Kevin! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!

Ciara S

Sep 2022

Bryce couldn't have been a better guided even if he tried. I hope him and Mercury have a great rest of their season! ( Also hi Christy, we know your reading!!) Wanda, phototed below, really enjoyed her trip. The tour involved paddling out to the Mendenhall glacier which took about 40 minutes each way with short breaks for pictures in-between. A stop for snacks and glacier ice eating also added to the tour. Couldn't recommend this trip enough, great last day in Alaska!!

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Happy to hear we were able to cap off your Juneau experience with a paddle ride on the Mendenhall! Thank you for coming out with us and taking the time to leave a great review!

rileyloc

Sep 2022

The canoe trip was amazing! Mendenhall Glacier is absolutely beautiful and getting to see it up close from the canoe is an unrivaled experience. Our guide Bryce was extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and made the trip a blast! (Hi Christy!) There were several paddling breaks which allowed for resting arms, taking photos, and even picking up ice out of the lake. I would definitely recommend this tour-you’ve got to see the glacier while you can.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

A day on the water with Bryce is always a great way to spend your time in Juneau! Thank you for coming paddling with us!