Description
Be one of the few to experience Juneau's iconic glacier up close and personal on this Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure tour! Your journey to the moving river of ice includes pick up at the cruise ship docks downtown, transportation, waterproof gear and safety equipment, healthy snacks, and expert guides to lead the way! Everything is provided for you to enjoy an epic exploration of Mendenhall Glacier and Juneau's pristine wilderness. Your friendly guides explain how to properly paddle the canoe, then it's a team effort to glide across the lake past the stunning waterfall and right next to the face of Mendenhall Glacier. This journey is half the fun, but the up close views of the glacier makes the experience unforgettable. Upon arriving at the rocky shore, you'll have the opportunity to walk right in front of the giant ancient ice. Your guided trek will be on the moraine, which is the rocks and sediment carried down by the glacier right along its edges. This glacier is receding quickly and is constantly moving and changing, so each day provides a new terrain and a view of the stunning blue ice. Permits to the site are extremely limited, so if you have your heart set on a Mendenhall Glacier ice adventure make sure to book this tour early!
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Mendenhall glacier is receding extremely quickly, making the terrain on the ice increasingly challenging. You will not be walking on the ice, and instead will be exploring right along the edge on the rocky morraine. The face of the glacier and the other features that form are incredible sights and you will be experiencing Mendenhall in a way that only a small percentage of visitors are able to.
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Quick Facts
Itinerary • 5h 30min • 7 activities
Pick-up is provided from Mount Roberts Tramway near the cruise ship docks in downtown Juneau.
Guides will provide a waterproof jacket, pants, & boots as well as a life jacket, paddling gloves, helmet, trekking pole, and a dry bag. After gearing, they will provide instructions on how to safely and efficiently paddle the canoe.
Enjoy scenic views of the towering mountain peaks & Nugget Falls as you paddle across the scenic and peaceful Mendenhall Lake, before eventually sighting the glacier itself.
Explore fascinating ice formations & enjoy up-close views of Mendenhall glacier as you are guided along the moraine next to the glacier.
Return to the canoes for your return paddle back to the launch site, while learning more about the area and glacier from your expert guides.
At the end, you will be given time to remove your gear and enjoy a well-earned snack break before loading back in the vans.
Your guides will return you back to Mount Roberts Tramway near the cruise ship docks for you to either return to your ship or explore nearby downtown Juneau.