Mendenhall Lake Kayak and Salmon Bake Adventure

Overview

Paddle across Mendenhall Lake, navigating past icebergs, surrounded by Alaskan wildlife, towering mountain cliffs and the breathtaking Mendenhall Glacier. Venture within a safe distance of the awe-inspiring face of the Mendenhall Glacier and beautiful Nugget Falls. Refuel at the Gold Creek Salmon Bake, an all-you-can-eat Alaskan feast. With a marshmallow roasting fire pit, majestic waterfall and mining relics, the Gold Creek Salmon Bake has something for everyone. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind adventure!

City: Juneau

Sun 08 Jun

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Starting at $319.00

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Sun 08 Jun

Starting at $319.00

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What's Included

Live Entertainment/Bake portion

Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points

Buffet and Hot & Cold Beverages

National Park fees/Permits

Transportation

Full raingear (pants/jacket/boots)

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children 13 to 17 must have a signed parental consent form to participate without a parent or guardian.
Client must be able to use upper body strength to paddle kayak approx. 2 hrs
Guests taller than 6' 3" will not be able to steer with foot pedals and will have to steer with the oar instead. You may still participate, it is just an item to take into consideration when choosing the tour.
Minimum weight: 40lbs
Maximum weight dependent on waist size to fit into kayak cockpit 16.5" X 10". Approximately 275lbs
Gloves and an extra pair of socks are recommended.
Tour is weather dependent.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (20)

T7622SUandya

Jun 2023

The kayaking was great. Views of the glacier and waterfall are fantastic. The equipment was in good condition. They are tandem kayaks. They don’t allow you to get close to the glacier but we were by the icebergs that float out. The salmon bake was okay but it is a long ride to the site.

traveliman

Jun 2023

We booked the Mendenhall Lake Kayak & Salmon Bake - for two for USD 632.70. The tour was advertised as “Be one of the lucky few to experience the majestic Mendenhall Glacier up close, as you travel by kayak, under a very limited U.S. Forest Service permit.“ Now here‘s what we got: a 2 hour group paddling. When we started nearing the glacier and the excitment going up we were told we can’t get any closer since they do NOT have a permit for that. At the same time a group in a canoe passed us and went up to the glacier. We were told they have a different permit. The picture in the advertisment implied we would go to the tip of the glacier paddling along the ice. Nothing of that happened. One may as well opt for the Glacier View Sea Kayaking at half the price. We did 3 tours on our trip (salmon fishing, river rafting and Whale watching). This was the most disappointing, the shortest and yet the most expensive one. Furthermore, albeit the Mendenhall is a big or the biggest glacier, the tip throwing into the lake is quite small. You’ll see much bigger glaciers and much closer from your cruiseship in Glacier Bay. Also the salmon bake is not worth the price. A fast food paced simple buffet with salmon from the grill. You’re better off going to the restaurant or enjoy the buffet on your cruiseship that always serves salmon in Alaska for free.

Rleboeuf4171

Jul 2022

Payton was the most amazing guide! Super awesome! Definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience kayaking bucket list item on the Lake to see the glacier and the iceberg. Great time . She’s a Kentucky-Alaskan!