Mendenhall Glacier Float Trip with White-Water Rafting in Juneau
by Alaska Travel Adventures Inc.
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$418Overview
The tour begins with a narrated bus ride from Juneau to Mendenhall Lake, lasting about two hours. Upon arrival, participants gear up with safety equipment before boarding custom rafts for a float trip on the lake. The guide steers the raft across the calm waters, providing views of the Mendenhall Glacier and surrounding mountains. After crossing the lake, the rafting continues down the Mendenhall River for approximately six miles (9.6 kilometers). The river includes sections of Class II and III rapids, with a one-mile stretch of Class III rapids where participants can choose to paddle actively in a paddle raft under the guide's instructions or relax in a guided raft. The guide manages the raft and river conditions to ensure a safe experience. Wildlife such as arctic terns, eagles, salmon, and occasionally bears may be seen along the riverbanks. At the end of the rafting portion, participants disembark to enjoy an Alaskan snack and a warm drink. There is also an option to purchase photos or souvenirs. The tour concludes with a short narrated bus ride back to the ship. The full activity lasts about three and a half hours and includes transportation, a professional guide, snacks, and a shore excursion guarantee.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mendenhall Lake Rafting
The trip opens with a narrated motor coach ride to Mendenhall Lake. After arriving, guests put on gear and board rafts to cross the calm lake waters, taking in views of the Mendenhall Glacier. The rafting continues down the Mendenhall River for about five miles, where the difficulty varies with weather conditions. The guide controls the raft through Class II and III rapids, including a one-mile stretch of Class III rapids where guests can opt to paddle. Wildlife such as arctic terns, eagles, salmon, and occasionally bears can be spotted along the shoreline. At the end of the river journey, guests disembark to enjoy an Alaskan snack and a warm drink, with the option to buy photos or souvenirs. A short narrated bus ride returns guests to their ship.
120 min
Meeting point
On the sidewalk, under the cables of the Mt. Roberts Tram.
End point
JUNEAU MEETING PLACE: On the sidewalk, under the cables of the Mt. Roberts Tram -15 minutes prior to tour departure. Once at the meeting area, look for the Alaska Travel Adventures tour representative. They will be wearing a red jacket/shirt, with the Caribou logo.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Mendenhall Glacier Float Trip with White-Water Rafting in Juneau
by Alaska Travel Adventures Inc.
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$418Overview
The tour begins with a narrated bus ride from Juneau to Mendenhall Lake, lasting about two hours. Upon arrival, participants gear up with safety equipment before boarding custom rafts for a float trip on the lake. The guide steers the raft across the calm waters, providing views of the Mendenhall Glacier and surrounding mountains. After crossing the lake, the rafting continues down the Mendenhall River for approximately six miles (9.6 kilometers). The river includes sections of Class II and III rapids, with a one-mile stretch of Class III rapids where participants can choose to paddle actively in a paddle raft under the guide's instructions or relax in a guided raft. The guide manages the raft and river conditions to ensure a safe experience. Wildlife such as arctic terns, eagles, salmon, and occasionally bears may be seen along the riverbanks. At the end of the rafting portion, participants disembark to enjoy an Alaskan snack and a warm drink. There is also an option to purchase photos or souvenirs. The tour concludes with a short narrated bus ride back to the ship. The full activity lasts about three and a half hours and includes transportation, a professional guide, snacks, and a shore excursion guarantee.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mendenhall Lake Rafting
The trip opens with a narrated motor coach ride to Mendenhall Lake. After arriving, guests put on gear and board rafts to cross the calm lake waters, taking in views of the Mendenhall Glacier. The rafting continues down the Mendenhall River for about five miles, where the difficulty varies with weather conditions. The guide controls the raft through Class II and III rapids, including a one-mile stretch of Class III rapids where guests can opt to paddle. Wildlife such as arctic terns, eagles, salmon, and occasionally bears can be spotted along the shoreline. At the end of the river journey, guests disembark to enjoy an Alaskan snack and a warm drink, with the option to buy photos or souvenirs. A short narrated bus ride returns guests to their ship.
120 min
Meeting point
On the sidewalk, under the cables of the Mt. Roberts Tram.
End point
JUNEAU MEETING PLACE: On the sidewalk, under the cables of the Mt. Roberts Tram -15 minutes prior to tour departure. Once at the meeting area, look for the Alaska Travel Adventures tour representative. They will be wearing a red jacket/shirt, with the Caribou logo.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.