Juneau Shore Excursion: Mendenhall Glacier Canoe, Paddle and Hike

490 S Franklin St, Juneau, AK 99801, USA

Duration

5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

12 people

Languages

English

Overview

Mendenhall Glacier and Lake is the Juneau area's premiere wilderness destination for its beauty, scale, and ease of access. This 5.5-hour tour takes you right up to the glacier, past Nugget Falls, and over Mendenhall Lake, combining paddling and hiking for a full-day's worth of wilderness adventure suitable for the whole family. This tour is available as a shore-excursion for cruise passengers.

Explore more of Central Park by renting a bike
Skip the rental lines by booking your ride in advance
Bike lock, helmet, and Central Park map are provided
Child seats and trailers are also available

What To Expect

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Guests will be transported from pick up location to gear warehouse. At the warehouse is the gear fitting, orientation, and chance to use restrooms.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Pull on your boots, and step into the cool waters of the peaceful Mendenhall Lake as you stare at the mighty Mendenhall Glacier in front of you. During this tour, you will be guided on a canoe paddle across a lake fed by the glacier melt.
Once you round the rock peninsula, the face of the glacier confronts. Blocks of ice stand tall, waiting for the right moment to calve into the waters.
Once you make landfall you will hike a short distance across rocky terrain, and to the edge of the glacier which is in constant change as features that disappear and reappear over the course of the season.

3 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

De-gear and return transport back to the main office, followed by transport back to meeting location.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
Age minimum of 12 years or older only
This tour requires a minimum of 4 to operate. If minimum requirement is not met, reservation is subject to change or cancellation
Maximum weight 250 pounds
All clients will be outfitted in 8 person or 12 person canoes, with 1 to 2 guides depending on the group size.
All clients must be in physically fit condition and capable of paddling 5-6 miles and hiking about 2 miles roundtrip. All clients must know how to swim.
With group departures we try to maximize our trip capacity and subsequently may need to alter the time to accommodate additional customers. If your trip's departure time changes we will notify you as soon as possible.
Glacier Access and feature exploration: The Mendenhall Glacier is receding daily. Because the glacier is in a state of constant change, not all features may be present or accessible. We will explore the edges of the glacier safely from the bedrock. This tour does not include trekking on the glacier.
A specific amount of time exploring the edge of the glacier cannot be guaranteed. The amount of time at the glacier is dependent on the group's pace and weather conditions.
Clients must disclose information regarding pertinent medical conditions/history, allergies and any type of restriction or limitation that might introduce a higher degree of challenge on this trip.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY/ASSUMPTION OF RISK FORM: Every participant on the trip must sign a Release of Liability/Assumption of Risk form at the start of the trip. Alterations and/or deletions to the waiver are not permitted.
Due to the inherent risks involved, we do not permit pregnant guests to participant.
You must include the following in the comments section when booking: raingear & shoe sizes for each passenger, (for adult men and women, S-XXL and youth, S-L) and any pertinent medical information. Smallest shoe size that can be accommodated is Youth 2 and largest is Adult 14.
Maximum weight limit is 250 lbs per person
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Included/Excluded

Local taxes
Bottled water
Snacks
Professional guide
All necessary paddling equipment
Rain gear and rubber boots
National Park fees

Gratuities

Durations

5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

490 S Franklin St, Juneau, AK 99801, USA

from 387 $