Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour
Overview
Explore Mendenhall Glacier on this exclusive adventure tour into the Alaskan Wilderness. Your expert guides will lead you on a journey across Mendenhall Lake where you will paddle together with a small group past icebergs, giant waterfalls, and wildlife. On your way to the ice, you will be surrounded by breathtaking scenery of mountain peaks nestled in the Tongass National Forest. Upon landing the canoe at a remote beach site, your guides will safely lead you on an interpretive hike around the rocky surfaces located directly in front of the glacier. Every tour is unique and space is limited, making this Juneau’s most exciting and sought-after adventure tour.
What's Included
- Transportation from downtown Juneau
- Bottled water, snacks, and hot beverage
- Life Vest / Helmet / Trekking Pole
- Rain Jacket & Pants / Waterproof Boots
- Expert Wilderness Guides
- Photos (feel free to bring a camera)
- Warm layers (beanie, wool socks, gloves and non-cotton layers are recommended)
- Gratuities for your guides
Meeting Location
490 South Franklin Street
Juneau, AK 99801, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Mendenhall Glacier
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Tongass National Forest
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Minimum age 12 years old
- Minimum weight: 90lbs
- Maximum weight: 240lbs
- This tour DOES NOT provide access to walk on glacier ice
- Full use of limbs for up to 2 hours canoe paddling and 1.5 hours of trekking
- Ability to hike over steep uneven terrain for approximately 1-2 miles
- Signed liability waiver
- Not recommended for guests with back or hip problems
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour?
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Activity code: C-38697P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Alaska customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Transportation from downtown Juneau.
- Bottled water, snacks, and hot beverage.
- Life Vest / Helmet / Trekking Pole.
- Rain Jacket & Pants / Waterproof Boots.
- Expert Wilderness Guides.
- Photos (feel free to bring a camera).
- Warm layers (beanie, wool socks, gloves and non-cotton layers are recommended).
- Gratuities for your guides.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Alaska. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Transportation from downtown Juneau
- Bottled water, snacks, and hot beverage
- Life Vest / Helmet / Trekking Pole
- Rain Jacket & Pants / Waterproof Boots
- Expert Wilderness Guides
- Photos (feel free to bring a camera)
- Warm layers (beanie, wool socks, gloves and non-cotton layers are recommended)
- Gratuities for your guides
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Minimum age 12 years old
- Minimum weight: 90lbs
- Maximum weight: 240lbs
- This tour DOES NOT provide access to walk on glacier ice
- Full use of limbs for up to 2 hours canoe paddling and 1.5 hours of trekking
- Ability to hike over steep uneven terrain for approximately 1-2 miles
- Signed liability waiver
- Not recommended for guests with back or hip problems
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
