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Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Tour in Juneau
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Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Tour in Juneau

by Liquid Alaska Tours

4 hours
Juneau
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4 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
$451.71$501.90Save 10%
2 adults × $225.86
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Overview

This canoe tour in Juneau begins with a 30-minute narrated transfer from the cruise ship docks to the West Glacier boat launch within Tongass National Forest. Guests receive waterproof gear including rain jacket, pants, boots, gloves, and a personal flotation device before a brief paddle lesson. The tour spends about two hours canoeing on Mendenhall Lake, approaching the face of Mendenhall Glacier to view its blue crevasses and seracs. Wildlife such as Arctic terns, mountain goats, and porcupines may be seen along the steep cliffs surrounding the lake. The guide navigates the canoe to provide the best glacier viewpoints. The full tour lasts approximately 4 hours and includes roundtrip transportation, snacks, bottled water, and hot beverages. This tour does not include any hiking and is strictly a canoeing experience.

Highlights

Narrated transfer from cruise ship docks to West Glacier boat launch
About 2 hours canoeing on Mendenhall Lake near the glacier
Includes waterproof gear and paddle instruction
Wildlife viewing of Arctic terns, mountain goats, and porcupines
Roundtrip transportation from downtown Juneau docks
Snacks, bottled water, and hot beverage included

What's included

Rain jacket, pants, boots, gloves, and personal flotation device
Bottled water, snacks, and a hot beverage
Roundtrip transportation from cruise ship docks in downtown Juneau
Expert wilderness guide

What's not included

This tour is canoeing only and does not include a hike
Optional gratuity for the guide
Photos, guests may bring their own camera
Warm layers such as beanie, wool socks, and non-cotton clothing

Itinerary

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Liquid Alaska Tours

Guests are picked up at the cruise ship docks to begin this 4-hour tour. The trip includes about 2 hours paddling on Mendenhall Lake, offering views of Mendenhall Glacier and the surrounding wilderness in Tongass National Forest, which is the largest national forest in the United States.

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Mendenhall Glacier

The tour approaches the face of Mendenhall Glacier by canoe, allowing guests to see the glacier's blue crevasses and ice formations from the water for about an hour.

60 min

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Tongass National Forest

The entire tour takes place within Tongass National Forest. Guests are brought to the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area near the West Side Glacier Parking area, where the group receives safety and paddling instructions before starting the canoe journey to the glacier.

240 min

Meeting point

Meet your tour guide outside of the red GoldBelt Tram Tramway building. They will be holding a blue sign with your tour name. ***NCL ENCORE GUESTS *** Meet your guide in front of your ship on the AJ dock. They will be holding a blue sign with your tour name.***

End point

Meet your tour guide outside of the red GoldBelt Tram Tramway building. They will be holding a blue sign with your tour name. ***NCL ENCORE GUESTS *** Meet your guide in front of your ship on the AJ dock. They will be holding a blue sign with your tour name.***

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–10 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Not advised for anyone with back or spinal problems
Not advised during pregnancy
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
A good level of fitness is needed
Minimum participant age is 12 years old
Minimum participant weight is 90 pounds
Maximum participant weight is 240 pounds
Tour is not recommended for guests with back or hip problems
Pregnant guests are not permitted on this tour
Full use of limbs required for up to 2 hours of canoe paddling
A signed liability waiver is required
Views of specific glacier features are not guaranteed
This tour is canoe only and does not include any hiking
Total
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