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 Sep

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Starting at $219.45

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Tue 24 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)

donniek226

Sep 2021

Our favorite part were the awesome tour guides Ryan and Baxter! They definitely added so much fun to the adventure!!

Response from Host

Sep 2021

We love the bonus points of 10 out of 10! Thank you so much for joining us on tour!

spigotmonkey

Sep 2021

Our experience with Andrew and Baxter on this tour was a highlight of our three week Alaskan adventure. We'd spent the day before admiring glorious Nugget Falls and the Mendenhall Glacier from both the visitors center and on a hike along the West Glacier Trail. Both were superb experiences. But nothing could match the thrill and awe of standing atop the glacier and stepping into its brilliant blue ice caves. The 2 1/2 mile paddle to the glacier was tranquil and well paced (though some on the boat seemed to struggle with the moderate exertion), and our guides did a brilliant job sharing their knowledge of the area and their enthusiasm for its splendor. It is devastating to consider the rapid loss of this beautiful glacier to the ravages of climate change. If you're fortunate enough to have the opportunity to visit Mendenhall Glacier now, I can see no better way to do so than with this company's tour

Response from Host

Sep 2021

What a brilliant review, thank you so much for all the details and insight!

kemnjca

Aug 2021

Baxter and Ryan were outstanding. The trip was safe and full of local and geological facts. They take pride in the knowledge and love and respect of the outdoors. The experience was fun and unique. I would hire both of them if it was my company. Kathleen

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Kathleen, our guides love to share the Alaskan Wilderness and we're very thankful you joined us on a Juneau adventure!