Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour: Explore Glacial Wilderness in Alaska
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903 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.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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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.
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
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)
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 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.
Customer Ratings
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565susilg
Nov 9, 2023
Amazing glacier with David - So happy that i can see glacier with my own eye.A lake was rear peaceful day and i met a helpful guide name called David he was amazing he saw us so many things
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C7810akedwardc
Oct 15, 2023
Once in a lifetime experience! - Outstanding excursion guided by the most knowledgeable and friendliest tour guides Ben & Meara. The experience began the moment we entered the transportation van, as Ben provided us with interesting facts about our surroundings & pointed out wildlife, including Bald Eagles as we made our way to the lake. Once there, Meara & Ben were extremely helpful in preparing and guiding us through the adventurous canoe trip to the glacier. We are extremely grateful to both Meara & Ben for their astute geographical knowledgeable, great sense of humor and making the trip a once in a lifetime experience for my wife and I!
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Ddtent
Oct 2, 2023
Safety Conscious Tour Operators - A big Thank You shout out to Kevin at Liquid Tour Operators. Kevin called us the morning of our Tour to inform us that the canoe trip was cancelled due to rough water. It is nice to see that a Tour Operator is more concerned about the safety of their guests versus a profit. Thank You to caring about our Family and ensuring that conditions were safe enough for the Tour. Keep on Being You!
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A4599sajohnp
Oct 1, 2023
Great experience - We had a great time. Ben and Miller were our tour guides and very knowledgeable of the area. The canoe trip over to the glacier was a bit of a workout but well worth it. It was amazing to see Mendenhall Glacier up close like that. I highly recommend liquid Alaska. They were on time, friendly, knowledgeable, and provided all the gear needed to keep us warm and dry.
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Glen_s
Sep 25, 2023
we able to get as close... - we able to get as close as possible to see the glacier. the views were specular with gushing waterfalls
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T8207lfchrisd
Sep 25, 2023
Amazing - Ben and David were the best tour guides. They were very knowledgeable and made the trip fun. One of the very few places to be able to actually go up to the glacier and see it up close. Would definitely recommend
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V928aejiml
Sep 24, 2023
Perfect morning! - The Mendenhall glacier is receeding fast and this is a perfect way to see the glacier up close and learn about it at the same time. Our guides, Bryce and Alec were extremely competent, knowledgable, and also super fun to be around. Our group size was much smaller than the few other boats we saw on the water. The trip was done safely and both guides had a high level of knowledge about the glacier and also the surrounding environment which was really interesting. The canoe paddle was a refreshing bit of exercise through a beautiful lake. We stepped out on the shore near the glacier for a close-up view and walked on ground that has recently been uncovered after thousands of years buried under the glacier. This is a special trip that I would highly recommend and I would also highly recommend these two guides as well!
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Citlallir494
Sep 21, 2023
Great Experience! - Despite my sore arms from rowing, I would do this tour again and again. The views of the glacier were great. I was a solo traveler and both guides, Alec and Boots took nice pictures of me. Both were super friendly and knowledgeable.
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Kathleen_m
Sep 20, 2023
Miller and Ben were... - Miller and Ben were exceptional guides. Very knowledgeable about the glacier. Would recommend highly to do in Juneau.
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Lauralj5624od
Sep 19, 2023
Stunning Views and Excellent Guides - This trip was the highlight of my time in Alaska. You can't beat getting to see a glacier up close and personal. Everyone working together made the paddling easier. We had plenty of time to spend at the base of the glacier. We found lots of interesting rocks where the glacier had been just a few years ago. The guides were just as excited to be there as we were. That made the trip feel even more special. They went the extra mile to make sure we had a memorable experience.
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