Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Paddle across serene Mendenhall Lake
- Get up close to the majestic Mendenhall Glacier
- Marvel at towering icebergs and blue crevasses
- Spot diverse wildlife like bald eagles and mountain goats
- Enjoy a hearty snack at Nugget Falls beach
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Rain Jacket, Pants, Boots, Gloves
- Bottled water, snacks, and hot beverage
- Roundtrip transportation from the cruise ship docks in downtown Juneau
- This tour is canoeing only and DOES NOT INCLUDE a hike.
Itinerary
Pass by: 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.
Guests will get up close and personal with the Mendenhall Glacier as they canoe up to the face of the glacier and experience it from a canoe on Mendenhall Lake.
Our entire tour takes place in Tongass National Forest. We bring guests out to the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area to the West Side Glacier Parking area. This is where our tour gears up, goes over safety and paddling instructions and starts our paddle to the Mendenhall Glacier- all located in the Tongass National Forest.
Important information
Know before you book
- Minimum weight: 90 lbs; maximum weight: 240 lbs.
- Not recommended for guests with back, shoulder, or hip problems.
- Pregnant guests are not permitted on this tour.
Know before you go
- Dress in layers to accommodate varying weather conditions.
- Bring a waterproof camera to capture the stunning scenery.
- Wear comfortable, moisture-wicking clothing and sturdy footwear.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- 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
Traveler reviews
Amazing
I can’t recommend this tour enough. Our guide, Elymus, was GREAT! He was so knowledgeable and made paddling in the rain so much fun. The views and experience of canoeing Mendenhall Lake is something I’ll never forget.
Canoe tour
Elymus did a great job. He was funny and very knowledgeable with glaciers and everything outdoors. I would do another tour with him again!
Beastmode trip
Elymus was great! It was a really fun experience and I’d suggest everyone to try it at least once.
Lake Mendenhal Canoe Tour
Most importantly , I have to say our tour guide, Tor, was Outstanding! She was fun, knowledgeable and my wife and I always felt safe. Our van ride to / from Juneau - Mendenhal Lake was very comfortable. The gear Liquid Alaska Tours gave us to stay dry was exceptional. My only disappointment was we did not see a lot of wildlife, but that’s just nature.
Ok but expensive excursion
This was just an OK excursion for us. . Some issues we had… When loading the canoe, the guide put my husband in the front in a single seat as the lead canoer and then started to sit other couples behind him in pairs and I had to ask was where was I going to sit bc I didn’t want to be in the back of the canoe several rows behind my husband so he moved everybody around so I could sit behind him, but it was a little frustrating to have to ask him to do this. The canoe had quite a bit oh water in it since it had been raining and he tried to scoop out some water , but we were still sitting in quite a bit of water, and the water had snack wrappers and food floating in it from precious canoers having snacks which was kind of gross. There was an another canoe available that looked much cleaner and drier , so I’m not sure why he took that one. It’s also physically demanding esp bc you only paddle on one side, so one arm does get a lot tireder , but he did give several rest breaks. The other thing I didn’t really appreciate was our guide tried to be funny, but he would lie about things and then tell us later he was just joking. He made up a whole story about Matthew McConaughey owning a house on the lake and contributing to the porcupine cause and then a little while later told us that was all fake so it was hard to know when he was telling the truth, and when he was joking. I think he thought he was being funny, but it was somewhat annoying. The glacier view was nice, although not as inspiring as I had hoped. I just thought it was a rather expensive excursion at $50 a person for what it was.