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

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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)

K6660SBjamest

Sep 2022

The entire trip was fun for us! Special thanks to Kelsie. She was kind, educational, and entertaining. Everything ran on schedule, which allowed us plenty of time on the water. We were able to explore and learn about the glacier and as a bonus got to visit a waterfall on the way back! They had great wet weather gear and boots. We especially appreciated the gloves they provided, which kept us warm even when they were wet. No special gear or experience is required for this adventure, just warm clothing and the will to explore. They even provided snacks.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Sounds like you had an awesome time out on the water with Kelsie! Glad we were able to keep you warm and dry! Thank you for taking the time to leave a great review!

925missyl

Sep 2022

Unforgettable experience rounding the corner and seeing the glacier in front of you! Much better view than the visitor center could ever offer! Mike was our guide and was fantastic on getting 10 strangers to work together and have an incredible time!

Response from Host

Sep 2022

The view from the visitors center is nothing compared to a paddle ride right up to the ice with Mike! Happy to hear you had a great time out on the water! Thank you for joining us!

irishforevermom

Sep 2022

This was a fun and rewarding tour all around! Our guide, Mike, was excellent!! He made everyone at ease with what we would be doing, and kept us all laughing with his jokes and anecdotes! We had an amazing time getting close to Mendenhall Glacier and also Nugget Falls! Can’t say enough good things about this adventure!!

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Mike is great at turning a 5 five mile paddle ride into a boat full of laughs! Thank you for taking the time to leave a great review!