Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Tour: A serene adventure in Alaska's wilderness
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Juneau
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.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Liquid Alaska Tours - Liquid Alaska Tours pick up guests at the cruise ship docks and their experience starts right there. This is a 4 hour all inclusive tour, including 2 hours paddling around the Mendenhall Lake to see the Mendenhall Glacier and experience the wild of Alaska in the Tongass National Forest, the largest National Forest in the United States.
What's Included
  • Complimentary rainwear including jacket, pants, boots, and gloves
  • Provided bottled water, snacks, and a warm beverage
  • Convenient roundtrip transport from Juneau cruise docks
What's Not Included
  • This tour is canoeing only and DOES NOT INCLUDE a hike.
Additional Information

Immerse in the splendor of Alaska’s wilderness with this tour to the Mendenhall Glacier, spanning for 3.5 to 4 hours. Beginning at the cruise ship docks, an experienced guide will escort the small group on an engaging 30-minute journey to the West Glacier boat launch situated within the Tongass National Forest. Participants are provided with high-quality waterproof equipment and given a brief lesson on paddling, before embarking onto the Mendenhall Lake on the canoe. While enveloped by towering cliffs teeming with Arctic terns, mountain goats, porcupines, and other fauna, revel in the tranquility of this deep Alaskan voyage. Savor the crisp air emanating from the glacier as the guide leads the canoe skillfully towards prime viewing spots to appreciate the azure crevasses and seracs of the Mendenhall Glacier’s edge. Enjoy this unique opportunity to intimately observe the glacier, away from throngs of people. This tour strictly involves canoeing and DOES NOT FEATURE any hiking activities.

  • Minimum age: 12 years old
  • Minimum weight: 90lbs
  • Maximum wight: 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
Location
Mount Roberts Tramway
South Franklin Street
Meet your tour guide outside of the Goldbelt Tramway building. Your guide will be holding a blue sign reading "Liquid Alaska Tours: Mendenhall Glacier Canoe Tour". AJ Dock Pickups are reserved only for guests sailing on the Norwegian Encore.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Arvindv2024
Jan 13, 2024
Great canoe experience to Mendenhall glacier! - The trip was amazing and we did our trip in Aug 2022 so this review is long overdue. Our tour was nearly a year ago with Lena and Paul. They were amazing with all the stories and helping taking pics during the hike! They also had recommendations for us for hikes in the area! Totally recommend this tour and definitely ask to hear about Romeo the wolf’s story!
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X9572dyleeh
Nov 15, 2023
솔직후기!! Fun family experience with boot - Winter is coming… looking at snow brings a memories about the time I went glacier tour with my family:) It was kinda hectic.. cuz my group of people wasn’t helpful with canoeing lol but it was super fun!! our guide was Boot and he was telling us bunch of fun stories and made our tour really fun:) we kinda raced with other tour group..it was hilarious at the end we had some hot chocolate… oh my god after hard work… that was the best hot coco I ever had Thanks boot!! 카누타면서 글레이셔 보고싶으신분들 추천드려용!! 가이드도 엄청 착하고 ㅇ..아재개그 섞인 농담을 많이해서 그렇지 엄청 재미있는 투어였어용:) 카누를 직접 저어야해서 몸이 좀 불편하신분들은 조금 힘드실지도.. 같이타는분들이 다들 열심히 카누타시면 괜찮은대.. 아니면 좀 고생하실가능성이 높은듯 젊으신분들이나 카누좀 타시는분들!! 추천드려용️️개존잼!!!
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Julia_c
Oct 13, 2023
Best way to see Mendenall Glacier! - Hands down one of the best experiences I've had in Alaska! Our guide Bryce was knowledgable, funny, outgoing, and really cared about our comfort and safety. He picked us up from the cruise ship dock and during our ride to the lake he narrated all the fun and interesting facts about Juneau, including pointing out all the bald eagles he saw on the way. When we arrived at the lake, he geared us up with waterproof jackets, gloves, pants, and boots, along with a bag of snacks and a water bottle. Then, bag and paddle in hand, we walked to the shore for a safety briefing (following which, I felt I could trust Bryce with my life). We then paddled to sites on the lake, including the waterfall and, of course, the glacier. On the way we saw bald eagles, a Harbor Seal, and even got to hold a chunk of glacier ice that was floating in the lake (that Bryce fished out for us). Bryce told us interesting facts (and jokes) the entire way. This was truly the BEST way to see Mendenhall Glacier, because the poor thing has retreated so far that you can only see the smallest sliver of it from the visitor's center or the waterfall. After we went back to home base Bryce made us all hot cider and cocoa, and then drove us back to downtown Juneau. A note about the paddling: look, I am a sedentary creature. We joke that I was probably a barnacle in my past life. So I was worried about my arms falling off from all the rowing but it wasn't bad at all! We rowed for maybe 5 min at a time and then would take a break to rest our arms and to take pics.
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Anitab158
Oct 5, 2023
Amazing experience! Highly recommended - This excursion was amazing and I highly recommend it to anyone who is able to go. Alec & Boots were fantastic guides, each had their area of expertise and we learned so much about the glacier as well as the plants and wildlife in the area. Great guys, hard workers and very patient. Overall, a 5-star experience
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Laurelk515
Oct 4, 2023
Don't miss this! - This was our favorite tour from our entire trip to Alaska, Our group of four had the most amazing day together. Bryce was our guide and helped us have the BEST experience. He kept us safe and traveling in the right direction and taught us so much! Iceburgs, the waterfall, the glacier and a seal were the highlights of the most amazing day. We had perfect weather and the perfect guide.
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134zairas
Oct 2, 2023
Must Do - This tour is truly worth while. Seeing something so beautiful is one thing but when you have knowledgeable tour guides like we did in Boots & Ben, it just made the tour a truly amazing experience.
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Zaira_s
Oct 2, 2023
Must Experience - Being able to be up close to the Mendenhall Glacier was an amazing experience. Our guides Boots & Ben we simply the best @ what they do. They were both knowledgeable & willing to answer any questions that were asked of them. I was lucky to have experience this with many family members, some who were older & both Boots & Ben made it a comfortable experience for them. Can u tell, we truly loved it!!!
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C5765xxmichellep
Oct 1, 2023
Amazing experience! - Excellent experience, our tour guide Boots was amazing. We get very close to the Glacier, and also the Nugget falls. We were blessed with an Excellent weather, no rain.
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Julie_l
Oct 1, 2023
View of a lifetime! - Boots was a great tour guide! He was informative and fun and helpful. He met us when scheduled and made us aware of all expectations along the way. Best experience ever!!!
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Wela_j
Oct 2, 2023
The entire tour was... - The entire tour was memorable! My only 2 disappointments was that Boots was not very interactive with us & the guy narrating would speak & point out certain places & we couldn't turn to look while we were rowing (inexperienced rowers!).
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