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    5 ½ Hour Duration
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    From pick-up to drop-off
    Small Groups
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    1:8 guide to guest ratio
    Mendenhall Glacier
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    An exclusive experience
    Gear & Snacks Provided
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    Plus roundtrip transportation

    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!


    What's Included

    Round Trip Transportation
    Knowledgeable Guides
    Hearty Snacks & Water
    Equipment & Gear: waterproof jacket, pants, & boots
    Guide Gratuities

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should I wear and bring?
    We provide waterproof jacket, pants, and boots, a life jacket, paddling gloves, helmet, trekking pole, and a dry bag. We suggest wearing comfortable, non-cotton layers to go underneath your waterproof gear, and it's a good idea to bring a hat, gloves, warm socks, and sunglasses. We also provide bottled water, snacks, and a hot beverage.
    How many guests can attend on this tour?
    There can be up to 24 participants on a departure but you will be in a group of up to 8 guests with 1 guide.
    Will we enter ice caves?

    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. 

    Are the canoe paddle and the trek difficult?
    No canoe experience is necessary, but be prepared for an arm workout! Participants should be comfortable hiking over steep and uneven terrain for approximately 1-2 miles. This tour is not recommended for guests with back or hip problems.

    Know Before You Book

    Minimum Age: 12 years old • Minimum Weight: 90 lbs • Maximum Weight: 240 lbs
    This tour is subject to weather cancellation if water levels are deemed unsafe.
    Due to glacial conditions, there will be no walking on the ice, instead you will explore the edge along the rocky morraine.
    The minimum age for this tour is 12 years old.
    Cancel up to 14-days before the tour for a refund. No refund is available if canceled within 14-days of the tour. If for any reason your tour is canceled, or if your cruise ship's schedule changes, you will receive a refund. Refunds do not include any non-refundable fees. Contact us by phone or email to request a cancellation.

    Quick Facts

    City
    Juneau

    Duration
    5h 30min

    Guest Rate
    $379


    Itinerary • 5h 30min • 7 activities

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    Pick-up is provided from Mount Roberts Tramway near the cruise ship docks in downtown Juneau.

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    30 minutes
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    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.

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    30 minutes
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    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.

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    1 hour
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    Explore fascinating ice formations & enjoy up-close views of Mendenhall glacier as you are guided along the moraine next to the glacier.

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    1 hour
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    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.

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    1 hour
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    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.

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    30 minutes
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    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.

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    30 minutes

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    Awesome tour, awesome guides, awesome views! review image 0

    Awesome tour, awesome guides, awesome views!

    Kristi
    June 6
    Matt and Paul totally made us into glacial explorers for the day! All the info they shared about the ...

    BEST GLACIAL TOUR EVER!

    Kristi
    June 6
    Matt and Paul turned us into glacial explorers for the day! ...
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    Best way to see Mendenhall!

    Kristen Oderberg
    June 15
    We absolutely loved this excursion. It is one of the very few that takes you this close to the ...
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    AMAZING!!

    Nali
    June 30
    The tour was incredibly amazing! WE GOT ENGAGED! My fiance was in contact with Ryan the whole time to prepare ...

    Most awesome trip

    Dan vogel
    July 2
    we took this trip on an insanely windy day and paddled with about 13 people across the lake to the ...

    Memories of a lifetime

    Scott
    August 27
    What an amazing adventure! Relatively “easy” row across a beautiful glacier lake. Beautiful day with two wonderful guides. Once we ...