Embark on a serene 3.5-4 hour canoe tour to the Mendenhall Glacier in Alaska’s wilderness. Experience the beauty of steep cliffs, wildlife, and the blue crevasses of the glacier.
Embark on a serene 3.5-4 hour canoe tour to the Mendenhall Glacier in Alaska’s wilderness. Experience the beauty of steep cliffs, wildlife, and the blue crevasses of the glacier.
- Liquid Alaska Tours - Liquid Alaska Tours begins the adventure by picking up guests directly from the cruise ship docks. This comprehensive 4-hour tour includes 2 hours of paddling on Mendenhall Lake, offering a close view of the Mendenhall Glacier and a chance to explore the Alaskan wilderness within the Tongass National Forest, the largest…
- Liquid Alaska Tours - Liquid Alaska Tours begins the adventure by picking up guests directly from the cruise ship docks. This comprehensive 4-hour tour includes 2 hours of paddling on Mendenhall Lake, offering a close view of the Mendenhall Glacier and a chance to explore the Alaskan wilderness within the Tongass National Forest, the largest national forest in the United States.
- Mendenhall Glacier - Guests have the opportunity to approach the Mendenhall Glacier closely by canoeing right up to its face, experiencing its grandeur from the waters of Mendenhall Lake.
- Tongass National Forest - The entire tour is set within the Tongass National Forest. Guests are taken to the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area, specifically the West Side Glacier Parking area, where they receive gear, safety briefings, and paddling instructions before embarking on the journey to the Mendenhall Glacier—all within the Tongass National Forest.
- Rain Jacket, Pants, Boots, Gloves, PFD
- Bottled water, snacks, and hot beverage
- Roundtrip transportation from the cruise ship docks in downtown Juneau
- Expert Wilderness Guide
- Rain Jacket, Pants, Boots, Gloves, PFD
- Bottled water, snacks, and hot beverage
- Roundtrip transportation from the cruise ship docks in downtown Juneau
- Expert Wilderness Guide
- This tour is canoeing only and DOES NOT INCLUDE a hike.
- Gratituity for your guide (optional)
- Photos (feel free to bring a camera)
- Warm layers (beanie, wool socks and non-cotton layers are recommended)
- This tour is canoeing only and DOES NOT INCLUDE a hike.
- Gratituity for your guide (optional)
- Photos (feel free to bring a camera)
- Warm layers (beanie, wool socks and non-cotton layers are recommended)
Embark on a breathtaking 3.5-4 hour journey through the Alaskan wilderness to the Mendenhall Glacier. The adventure begins at the cruise ship docks, where an expert guide will lead a guaranteed small group on a narrated 30-minute drive to the West Glacier boat launch in the Tongass National Forest. Participants will be equipped with high-quality…
Embark on a breathtaking 3.5-4 hour journey through the Alaskan wilderness to the Mendenhall Glacier. The adventure begins at the cruise ship docks, where an expert guide will lead a guaranteed small group on a narrated 30-minute drive to the West Glacier boat launch in the Tongass National Forest. Participants will be equipped with high-quality waterproof gear, and after a brief paddling lesson, will set off in a canoe on Mendenhall Lake. Surrounded by towering cliffs inhabited by Arctic terns, mountain goats, porcupines, and other wildlife, enjoy the tranquility of this Alaskan adventure. Feel the refreshing cool air from the glacier as the guide expertly steers the canoe to the best vantage points of the stunning blue crevasses and seracs at the toe of the Mendenhall Glacier. Escape the crowds and experience the glacier up close. Please note, this tour is exclusively canoeing and does not include a hike.
- Minimum age: 12 years old
- Minimum weight: 90lbs
- Maximum weight: 240lbs
- Not recommended for guests with back or hip problems
- Pregnant guests will not be allowed on this tour
- Full use of limbs for up to 2 hours canoe paddling
- Signed liability waiver
- Views of particular glacier features are not guaranteed
- IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS TOUR IS CANOE ONLY AND DOES NOT INCLUDE A HIKE
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.
