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Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour: Explore Glacial Wilderness in Alaska
5.0
1,206 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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Jennifer_h
Jul 11, 2025
We had a great time... - We had a great time experiencing the glacier. Ed and Rod were very knowledgeable and experienced guides that shared lots of fun facts, which made for a great afternoon!
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Q6036rkjeffw
Jul 9, 2025
Great excursion - The glacier, mountains, and waterfall were incredible. Rod and Jonathan did a great job. Would highly recommend in Juneau.
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Archaeologis
Jul 8, 2025
Great tour, rain or shine - A canoe ride, followed by a short hike up as close as we could get to Mendenhall Glacier. The touring company had waterproof pants and jackets for us as well as boots so we didn’t get wet at all. A really great tour. They were very careful about safety and making sure everyone was comfortable with the level of hiking and paddling.
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Diane_k
Jul 8, 2025
Well worth the trip. - A canoe ride, followed by a short hike up as close as we could get to Mendenhall Glacier. The touring company had waterproof pants and jackets for us as well as boots so we didn’t get wet at all. A really great tour. They were very careful about safety and making sure everyone was comfortable with the level of hiking and paddling. They really tried to make things interesting for us, too, talking about the ecology and how the glacier has retreated over the years. Since the canoe was so large, everyone got to paddle which made it easier on each individual person.
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A3384jenicolec
Jul 7, 2025
Incredible experience! 100% recommend - Cindy your son did a great Job!!!
Loveeed the experience, had so much fun, Ed and Jonathan were the best guides! Definitely recommended
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Dreamer602950
Jul 6, 2025
Unique and active glacier adventure - A fabulous experience all around! We were picked up from the Juneau pier and transported to Mendenhall Lake where Ed and Rod outfitted us with quality gear and instructions for our 14 person canoe across the lake to the glacier. We were able to spend plenty of time enjoying the sights from the lake and in the desolation zone in front of the Mendenhall Glacier. Along the way they provided expert commentary and friendly banter. Overall would highly recommend to anyone coming to the Juneau area and looking for a unique and active adventure.
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X823bspatriciaj
Jul 6, 2025
Fantastic tour - start to finish! - This excursion was the number 1 highlight of our Alaskan cruise. Our guides Ed and Rod were amazing. Funny, organized, attentive, patient, full of knowledge and facts and beyond capable of guiding our small group. If you are going to spend money on one excursion only… this is the one. All gear was clean and in new condition and the canoe was in excellent shape. This tour gets you up as close to the glacier as possible. Amazing views and photo opps. The “Mendenhall Mocha” at the end was the perfect touch! Huge appreciation for Ed & Rod… we can’t say enough good things about our experience with you!!!
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Michelle_m
Jul 6, 2025
Pun-filled journey. - We had an amazing time. Rod and Izzy were the best. We got a great paddling workout and amazing views of the glacier. The company gear kept us dry. Rod and Izzy are kind, professional and tell silly jokes. It was one of the highlights of our trip.
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Michaelhn5859vz
Jul 5, 2025
Great tour. You get as close as you can to the Glacier. - Tough trip with only five of us paddling a 25' canoe but it was well worth the trip. Our guides, Johnathan and Luke, did a fantastic job. They got as close as they could to the glacier. My wife and I had been there in 2012 and I was shocked at how the glacier has retreated in those few years. You can argue about the cause, but nobody can argue about the existence of climate change. I'm glad my granddaughter got to see it while there is still some left. We had also been to Laughton Glacier near Skagway and I've been told it is totally gone.
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Elainekn6426li
Jul 5, 2025
Can’t-miss cruise stop - This is an awesome stop if you’re visiting Juneau via Cruise. Our guides, Jonathan and Izzy were phenomenal guides and very knowledgeable about the area (and were very entertaining!) Highly recommended!
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