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)

Ruth P

Sep 2019

Highlight of our Alaskan trip for sure... Very few tour companies are allowed to get as close as we got to the glacier . Not only filled with knowledge about the area but humor as well. Felt very safe and in good hands even when we approached the waterfall within inches. Exciting , jaw dropping beauty and a nice workout all combined. Be prepared to row but the exertion is worth it. Loved our guides!

Response from Host

Sep 2019

High five right back to you! Ryan and Grant are an excellent pair. They are knowledgeable, safe and funny. Sounds like you had an amazing day on the lake. Thank you for the kind review.

Steve K

Aug 2019

This tour was a high point of our Alaska cruise. We were picked up at the cruise dock and driven to Mendenhall lake. There, Joey, our guide, gave us all the gear and provided safety instructions. We boarded the 29’ canoe with 9 in our party plus Joey for the adventure of our life time. We were concerned of having to paddle for 2-1/2 hours but we took frequent breaks, and it was not that difficult. Joey was a great guide giving us clear instructions and an education on the glacier and the area. We paddled to the glacier then Joey took us close to the falls. This tour was a highlight of our Alaskan vacation. We highly recommend it.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Joey is an excellent guide, he is filled with tons of knowledge and has extreme patience. Alaska is such a magical place, we are honored to be a highlight. Thank you.

joansyk

Aug 2019

Tour is very well organized. We were greeted by Joey on the cruise port. There were 9 total in our group. All the rain gear is provided along with boots. The paddling was much easier than I thought. We got pretty close to the Glacier and it was absolutely beautiful. We had the option of getting very close to the falls which our group gave a thumbs up. It was incredible. Joey knows how to maneuver the canoe and keep everyone safe. Joey was a great guide and a wealth of knowledge about the area. I highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Sounds like you had an amazing day! Joey is excellent at teaching our guests how to paddle effectively as it is definitely a team effort. Thank you for your review and recommendation.