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Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour: Explore Glacial Wilderness in Alaska
5.0
1,282 Ratings
Juneau
Embark on an exclusive adventure tour to explore the stunning Mendenhall Glacier in the Alaskan Wilderness. Paddle past icebergs, waterfalls, and wildlife, and hike around the glacier for an unforgettable experience.
Embark on an exclusive adventure tour to explore the stunning Mendenhall Glacier in the Alaskan Wilderness. Paddle past icebergs, waterfalls, and wildlife, and hike around the glacier for an unforgettable experience.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mendenhall Glacier - Guests will spend 60 minutes hiking around the rocky moraine and exploring near the Mendenhall Glacier.
- Tongass National Forest - The entire Mendenhall Glacier ICE Adventure Tour operates in the Tongass National Forest, the largest National Forest in the United States.
- Mendenhall Glacier - Guests will spend 60 minutes hiking around the rocky moraine and exploring near the Mendenhall Glacier.
- Tongass National Forest - The entire Mendenhall Glacier ICE Adventure Tour operates in the Tongass National Forest, the largest National Forest in the United States.
What's Included
- Transport from downtown Juneau
- Refreshments including bottled water, snacks, and a hot beverage
- Essential gear provided: Life Vest, Helmet, Trekking Pole
- Guidance by expert wilderness guides
- Rain gear and waterproof boots supplied
- Transport from downtown Juneau
- Refreshments including bottled water, snacks, and a hot beverage
- Essential gear provided: Life Vest, Helmet, Trekking Pole
- Guidance by expert wilderness guides
- Rain gear and waterproof boots supplied
What's Not Included
- Gratuities for your guides
- Photos (feel free to bring a camera)
- Warm layers (beanie, wool socks, gloves and non-cotton layers are recommended)
- Gratuities for your guides
- Photos (feel free to bring a camera)
- Warm layers (beanie, wool socks, gloves and non-cotton layers are recommended)
Additional Information
Embark on a unique expedition to Mendenhall Glacier in this exclusive tour into the wilderness of Alaska. Skilled handlers will guide you across Mendenhall Lake as part of a small convoy, paddling past towering icebergs, magnificent waterfalls, and diverse fauna. The route to the ice sheet is adorned with the awe-inspiring views of mountain tops hidden…
Embark on a unique expedition to Mendenhall Glacier in this exclusive tour into the wilderness of Alaska. Skilled handlers will guide you across Mendenhall Lake as part of a small convoy, paddling past towering icebergs, magnificent waterfalls, and diverse fauna. The route to the ice sheet is adorned with the awe-inspiring views of mountain tops hidden in the Tongass National Forest. After docking the canoe at a secluded beach location, let your guides take you on an instructive trek across the stony terrains at the face of the glacier. Each tour is distinct and space is at a premium, making this Juneau’s most thrilling and coveted adventure tour.
- Minimum age 12 years old
- Minimum weight: 90lbs
- Maximum wight: 240lbs
- Not recommended for guests with back or hip problems
- Full use of limbs for up to 2 hours canoe paddling and 1.5 hours of trekking
- Ability to hike over steep uneven terrain for approximately 1-2 miles
- Signed liability waiver
- This tour DOES NOT provide access to walk on glacier ice
Location
Goldbelt Tram
South Franklin Street
Meet your tour guide outside of the red GoldBelt Tram Tramway building. They will be holding a blue sign with your tour name. ***ALL NCL ENCORE AND NCL BLISS GUESTS*** Meet your guide in front of your ship on the AJ dock. They will be holding a blue sign with your tour name.***
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Hpmacy
Sep 25, 2025
A great start to our Alaskan trip! - We had an amazing time. The weather was mostly sunny and we just had a few sprinkles. Our guides, Luke (yay, Nebraska!) and Jordan were terrific, and provided all kinds of information about the glacier, rocks, flora, fauna, local lore, and more. They provide all the rain gear you need, including tall boots. The glacier was incredible, and you can no longer see it from either the visitor center or the falls, so you either hike 3 hours or canoe. We had a great group and everyone rowed well, so we made great time, and had extra when we landed. Warm drinks on our return topped it off.
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Viajerorsv
Sep 22, 2025
Absolute best time - We did the Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour and had the absolute best time! Our guides, Issy and Luke, were amazing—super knowledgeable, fun, and full of interesting facts that made the whole experience even better. We paddled about 5 miles, and they made sure everything went smoothly and kept the energy high the whole way. Couldn’t have asked for better guides—truly the best! Highly recommend this tour.
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R461axjohannaw
Sep 18, 2025
Tour is nice!!! - What an incredible experience! Getting up close to the glacier was absolutely breathtaking—the views were stunning, and the hike itself was the perfect balance of challenge and reward. It’s one thing to admire a glacier from afar, but standing right next to it is something I’ll never forget.
Our guide was amazing—friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what he does. He made the whole experience fun, engaging, and stress-free, making sure we had everything we needed along the way. His energy and enthusiasm really elevated the tour and made it so much more than just a hike.
I especially liked the second hot drink after the rain :)
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Itsaubrieann
Sep 16, 2025
Best Adventure Tour in Alaska - I had the BEST time on my Liquid Alaska canoe tour. Issy and Mason were funny, super knowledgeable about the wildlife and Mendenhall Glacier, and kept us laughing with so many punny jokes we almost tipped the canoe (just kidding)! Even on a cloudy day, the scenery was absolutely gorgeous and I’d 10/10 paddle into the wild with them again.
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Annalisa
Sep 15, 2025
Mendenhall Glacier Tour - Our group of friends had a great time. This was our favorite excursion while on our cruise. Lots of laughs. Mason & Ed were amazing!
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Timothy
Sep 13, 2025
Amazing! - Our tour guides, Issy and Mason, were kind, knowledgeable and ready to show us all a great time. This tour may be expensive, but it’s well worth the price. This is your best option for seeing the glacier up close—so don’t miss out!
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Rima
Sep 12, 2025
A truly unique experience! - Our guides Issy and Mason make this trip extra fun. We got picked by van from the cruise dock area. 20 min ride to the lake. Got fitted with waterproof gear and boots. No need to bring your own. Then off we went in a large canoe. Five passengers and Issy and Mason. Views are spectacular! But expect to row and row for a long time. I am not sure I am going to be able to use my arms tomorrow. But would not do this any other way. Saw lots of helicopters come by take their passengers on top of the glacier and be gone in minutes. We got to spend about an hour walking around the glacier. But not on the glacier as that was across from us separated by the lake. Really worth it.
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273christinaz
Sep 10, 2025
Izzy and Rod are the best - We loved this tour. Learned so much and loved being part of the action with rowing the canoe. We saw a seal, porcupine, lots of sea birds including Bagel and little Bite trying to fly. Great business and team and I would 10/10 recommend!
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Climber41644672737
Sep 10, 2025
A+++ - Great excursion, excellent company and wonderful guides. Ed and Jordan are the best, so kind and knowledgeable !! Would definitely recommend!
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Mariahy6358fu
Sep 9, 2025
Choose this over the cruise ship excursion. You won’t be sorry. - Absolutely the best experience! Skip buying tours through your cruise line and go straight here. Better price and a much better experience.Our guides were Jonathon & Jordan. We also had Luke there to help us row since our group was small. It was fantastic! They were unbelievably knowledgeable about the area and helped this rock hound find some great finds. We were able to get really close to the glacier, something the ship tours don’t do. I can’t recommend them enough.
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