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

Sun 22 Sep

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Starting at $219.45

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Sun 22 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)

Megan63018

Sep 2019

Even though our canoe ride got cancelled, our tour guide Abbey and her team still took us up to the lake and in the canoe for pictures! Her and the team were so nice and friendly. Bonus for us, we met some great people on the ride up to the lake. If you are in town and they are in season, I definitely recommend taking this tour.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Thank you for understanding it was for everyones safety as it was much too windy to paddle on the Mendenhall Lake that day. You all were so much fun. Come back and visit us anytime!

favoriteplaces89

Sep 2019

My husband, daughter, daughter-in-law and I found this tour after the glacier one that Princess offered was filled. So glad we did! We were picked up from the ship and taken to the lake. I was a bit apprehensive about padding for such a long time on the lake to get to the glacier but it really wasn't bad at all! Abby and Casey were our guides and they were awesome! We had a full canoe and it was a beautiful day to paddle and to be on the glacier. So cool to see the glacier so close and to walk on it as well. Everything that we needed was provided for us - rain jackets, life jackets, "Alaskan tennis shoes" (rubber boots!), crampons and walking poles. Some nice snacks and water were also provided. Great excursion - we were well taken care of!

Sheffben79

Sep 2019

This was the best excursion that we booked... yes it was hard work at times but it was so rewarding. We got so close to the glacier and the waterfalls, truly amazing. Our guides Ryan and Grant were the best and made the adventure so enjoyable. If you do one thing in Juneau, do this!... and do it with this company! Oh and the hot apple cider at the end was lush!