Kayak Adventure: Mendenhall Glacier Views

Kayak near Mendenhall Glacier, spot wildlife, and enjoy a serene Alaskan adventure. Small groups, expert guides, and all gear included. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mendenhall Glacier - This tour is set in the estuarial area right in front of the Mendenhall Glacier, offering one of the most comprehensive views of the glacier in all of Juneau. Participants will be positioned further from the glacier compared to tours that visit or circle the visitors center. Please note that fog may impact visibility of the Mendenhall Glacier.
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Kayak, Paddle, PFD (Life Vest), all other Kayaking Equipment
  • Roundtrip transportation from the cruise ship docks in Downtown Juneau
  • Footwear
  • Dry Suit (a waterproof suit that goes over your clothing and keeps you dry while swimming)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities for your guide
  • Warm layers to wear under your drysuit
Additional Information

Paddle through one of Juneau’s most distinctive areas, offering breathtaking views of the Mendenhall Glacier and chances to spot eagles, sea lions, seals, and whales. Avoid the cruise ship crowds with our tours, limited to just 8 guests, ensuring a peaceful Alaskan adventure. Unlike other kayaking tours in Juneau, enjoy the freedom of your own single…

Location
Mendenhall Glacier
Mendenhall Valley
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Louise_f
Jul 14, 2025
Paddling in Juneau with Mendenhall in the background - We really enjoyed paddling on Fritz Bay with Nigel. He was well informed on the area. And he safely maneuvered us around pointing out eagles, terns, seals and of course the Mendenhall Glacier was always a part of the experience. The dry suits really worked and so we were very comfortable and warm. My husband and I had an enjoyable experience.
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334krisy
Jul 7, 2025
Beautiful views - Absolutely loved this kayak trip! The scenery was stunning—peaceful surroundings and incredible views all around. Our guide was amazing—super knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend!
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Meander32061885938
Jul 5, 2025
Sea kayaking - Incredible! Great service and a ton of fun. Very knowledgeable guides who make the experience even more fun than expected.
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O3924pfhazelb
Jul 4, 2025
Great Views, Great Time - Nigel was a great tour guide! The views were fantastic and the kayaking was so fun and chill. We saw many different types of birds, seals, and crab! If you want to go sea kayaking, I would definitely recommend going with Paddle Juneau.
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Audrey_m
Jul 4, 2025
Amazing!!! Nigel was so... - Amazing!!! Nigel was so kind, informative, and a great tour guide. If you’re on the fence, book it! We were so happy we did. Awesome experience.
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Daniel_o
Jul 4, 2025
Awesome glacier and fun kayaking - We had a great time, paddling our kayaks, watching the surrounding wildlife like seals and eagles, and seeing the glacier in the distance. Really great experience! Nigel was an awesome tour guide and had lots of great info about the area.
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Elihs8561qx
Jul 3, 2025
Kayaking in Alaska - The tour was amazing! It gives a different viewpoint of the Mendenhall glacier and the surrounding areas. Our tour guide Nigel was very energetic and you could tell he was very passionate about what he does. Would definitely recommend!
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Gretchen_j
Jul 1, 2025
Awesome experience! - A must do for everyone! Our guide was awesome and full of great information. The dry suits worked perfectly and we saw so much wildlife up close. It was also fun being able to walk around in the woods a little and experience it first hand. The glacier view was amazing as well. Definitely recommend this trip!
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Danny_g
Jul 1, 2025
Great tour. Great price. - Nigel was awesome. We absolutely loved this tour. He had some great history of Juneau and knowledge of the local flora, fauna and how it formed. Awesome took us to his crab pot and showed us how they catch em. 10/10.
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Curiosity15379198088
Jun 28, 2025
Seal you later! - Nigel was a kind and positive guide that helped get us all geared up. The dry suits and shoes kept us warm and entirely dry through the experience! We saw bald eagles and seals and a couple other kinds of birds while we were there. We got to get a nice pic of everyone with the glacier in the background. A snack and warm drink was provided part way through to fuel the rest of our journey back to shore.
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From $160
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).