Juneau Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour Package

Package Overview

Get ready for a glacier adventure you will never forget! This exclusive Juneau tour will take you on a canoe paddle over an iceberg-filled lake, walk on top of the Mendenhall Glacier, and explore it's deep blue glacial pools and crevasses. Every portion of this tour boasts stunning views and unforgettable environments. The exclusivity of this limited-capacity excursion provides an up-close experience with the glacier away from the crowds.

Your tour guide will transport you from the cruise ship terminal in downtown Juneau to the Mendenhall Glacier. The adventure starts with a native-style canoe paddle across Mendenhall Lake, which is brimming with icebergs and expansive views of the glacier from the water. Along the way, enjoy learning about the Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska's history, the local community, traditional ways of life, and the unique Alaska environment from your friendly and entertaining guide.

After the scenic paddle, your knowledgeable guide(s) will beach the canoe next to the base of the glacier and lead your group on a hike onto the glacier's surface with 360-degree views of expansive untouched natural beauty. You will be able to document this experience of a lifetime with multiple photo opportunities; so don't forget your camera!

Glaciers are constantly changing and so are glacial features including the famous Mendenhall Glacier Ice Caves. If our guides locate a glacier ice cave, you'll be able to explore it's stunning blue walls and ceiling under safe conditions. We cannot guarantee any specific glacial features including caves.

The tour concludes with a return paddle across Mendenhall Lake and transportation back to the cruise ship terminal.

Inclusions: Bottled water and light snack. Waterproof rain jackets, rain pants, rubber boots, helmet, life jacket, and crampons for the glacier hike portion.

Please Note: Mendenhall Glacier Ice Cave exploration is dependent on glacier conditions and access cannot be predicted. When caves are accessible, safe entrance will be determined by tour guides on an individual tour basis. Time of year and daily weather are not contributing factors to ice cave formation and safe access. There are no patterns to determine when a cave might form.

Minimum age for participation on this tour is 12 years old. Guests must be between 90-240lbs for life jackets to fit. Full use of limbs is required for this tour with moderate physical activity required.

This tour operates under permit with the Tongass National Forest and is an equal opportunity provider.
Duration: 5-5.5 hours (Roundtrip from cruise ship terminal. Paddle time: 2 hours. Glacier time: 1-1.5 hours)

Inclusions

• Sightseeing
• Roundtrip transportation from cruise ship terminal
• Bottled water, snack, and beverage
• Gear/equipment: Rain jacket, rain pants, life vest, helmet, rain boots, crampons for glacier hike

Terms & Conditions

This Tour is Offered by

• 212 Admiral Way Ste. 5 Juneau, Alaska, USA - 99801
• XXXXXX8489 View Contact
• XXXXXXXXXX@alaska-shoreexcursions.com View Mail ID

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