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- May 5th – September 29th, 2024
Join us for the ultimate Alaskan Wilderness Exploration tour in Juneau!
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PADDLE ACROSS A GLACIER-FED LAKE ON THIS SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE!
Quick Details
Our professional guide leads you into exploring the serenity of the Tongass National Forest towards the Mendenhall Glacier. Voyage past steep cliffs, waterfalls, and icebergs while keeping your eyes peeled for wildlife en route to getting face-to-face with the glacier.
Your adventure begins in front of your cruise ship, where you meet your professional guide. Step away from the crowds with narrated transportation to a remote part of the Tongass National Forest to get your first views of the breathtaking, ever-changing Mendenhall Glacier. One of the most accessible glaciers in North America, the Mendenhall Glacier is located just 12 miles from downtown Juneau. The 13-mile-long river of ice, which ends on the far side of Mendenhall Lake, is one of Alaska’s gems. A half-mile wide with ice up to 1,800 ft. deep, it’s no surprise that Mendenhall is the most visited glacier in all of Alaska.
Once suited up in our top-quality gear along with a quick paddle lesson, hop in the canoe and launch across Mendenhall Lake. With the instruction of your guide, you will glide across the lake en route to the toe of the Mendenhall Glacier. Keep an eye on the cliffs decorated with nests of Arctic terns, a giant waterfall, and wildlife while voyaging along beautiful blue icebergs. You will come as close as possible to the face of the Mendenhall Glacier and be rewarded with front-row views of the “ice falls,” where miles of glacier ice flow steeply over the mountainside, and continue down to melt into the lake in front of you. Your guide will steer the canoe to the best viewpoints of the glacier’s towering blue crevasses and ice seracs.
Upon returning from your adventure on the lake, you’re welcomed by a hot beverage as you de-gear from your equipment. After a short drive back to the cruise ship docks, your adventure with us ends, but hopefully with memories that will last a lifetime.
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Yes! We’ll teach you what you need to know. No experience is necessary. However, everyone is expected to paddle, including your guide!
There are restrooms available at the canoe base. You can use them before setting out on your canoe adventure.
The minimum weight is 90 lbs and maximum weight is 240 pounds. This tour is not recommended if you have back, hip, or shoulder problems. You should be able to paddle for about 2.5 hours, though we’ll take frequent breaks to take photographs and enjoy the beautiful views.
We’ll supply you with what you need to stay dry (rain pants, rain boots, a rain jacket, paddling gloves, and a dry bag for your things.) You should dress for the weather. We recommend layers, with sunglasses and a beanie if you tend to get cold. Small backpacks are allowed on this tour. We’ll give you a dry bag with water and snacks that can also be used to store your personal belongings.
While we can’t guarantee wildlife, we do commonly see bald eagles, herons, shorebirds, mountain goats, porcupines, and arctic terns on this tour.
Yes! Photos are definitely encouraged. We frequently stop to enjoy the glacier, the waterfalls, and the beautiful Alaskan wilderness.
Join us for the ultimate Alaskan Wilderness Exploration tour in Juneau!