Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Tour
Overview
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4 hours
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Experience the beauty of the Alaskan wilderness on this 3.5-4 hour adventure to the Mendenhall Glacier. This adventure starts off at the cruise ship docks as an expert guide will transfer the guaranteed, small group on a narrated 30 minute journey to the West Glacier boat launch in the Tongass National Forest. Guests gear up in top quality waterproof gear and after a quick paddle lesson, will launch the canoe onto the Mendenhall Lake to start the journey. Surrounded by steep cliffs filled with Arctic terns, mountain goats, porcupines, and other wildlife; enjoy the serenity of this adventure deep into Alaska. Feel the cool brisk air coming off the glacier as the guide safely navigates the canoe to the best viewpoints of the blue crevasses and seracs on the toe of the Mendenhall Glacier. Be one of the few to step away from the crowds and get face to face with glacier. This Tour is canoeing only and DOES NOT INCLUDE a hike.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Minimum age: 12 years old
Minimum weight: 90lbs
Maximum weight: 240lbs
Not recommended for guests with back or hip problems
Pregnant guests will not be allowed on this tour
Full use of limbs for up to 2 hours canoe paddling
Signed liability waiver
Views of particular glacier features are not guaranteed
IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS TOUR IS CANOE ONLY AND DOES NOT INCLUDE A HIKE
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Liquid Alaska Tours
Liquid Alaska Tours pick up guests at the cruise ship docks and their experience starts right there. This is a 4 hour all inclusive tour, including 2 hours paddling around the Mendenhall Lake to see the Mendenhall Glacier and experience the wild of Alaska in the Tongass National Forest, the largest National Forest in the United States.
Mendenhall Glacier
Guests will get up close and personal with the Mendenhall Glacier as they canoe up to the face of the glacier and experience it from a canoe on Mendenhall Lake.
What‘s Included
Rain Jacket, Pants, Boots, Gloves, PFD
Bottled water, snacks, and hot beverage
Roundtrip transportation from the cruise ship docks in downtown Juneau
Expert Wilderness Guide
This tour is canoeing only and DOES NOT INCLUDE a hike.
Gratituity for your guide (optional)
Photos (feel free to bring a camera)
Warm layers (beanie, wool socks and non-cotton layers are recommended)
Options
Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe
Mendenhall Glacier Lake Tour Duration: 4 hours
Reviews
1,296 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highlight of our trip
KellyK2877,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The highlight of our Alaska cruise was this canoeing experience. Both our guide Joe and Elijah were amazing. They were very informative with the history of Juneau and Menhenhall glacier. Highly recommend this tour and these two guide.
Great canoe experience.
chesterw717,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Elijah and Joe were great tour guides, funny, and very knowledgable. The canoe ride was not too strenuous, and the views were amazing. Only comment to bring wipes. My only comment is to bring sanitizer if you go to the park washroom
So much fun!
kyairab2026,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was so much fun and absolutely stunning! Tor was a wonderful guide, super knowledgeable about the area and kept things interesting. She was also hilarious. Shout out to Stacy. You did a great job! I highly recommend this tour, rain or shine as they provide rain jackets, rain pants, rubber boots, gloves, and dry bags with snacks and water. We saw a beautiful waterfall and the glacier as well as some mountain goats!
Beautiful views of Mendenhall Glacier
austinbT3147FD,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Could not ask for a better experience to see the Mendenhall glacier up close! Our tour guide Tor was incredibly fun, knowledgeable and made the whole experience unforgettable! We were also Able to see some Mountain Goats and Eagles!
Canoeing along Mendenhall glacier with the senior friends.
bettykM5427QA,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything went well from the pickup at the Juneau AK. Dock to preparing us for the canoe ride and the canoe ride itself. They cared well for us. Especially as I was nervous and they went out of there way to make sure we were ok. Hats off to Joe and Elisha. We’re not able to tip and wondering if you could get there Venmo info to show our appreciation
Fantastic tour with Outstanding guide
ivanmB1622VZ,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Tour was amazing — paddling among icebergs with glacier views all around. Our canoe have 10 people and the whole tour is around 4 hours including 30 min drive from the port to the beach. We also got some snacks and hot beverages at the end of the tour. Our guide Tor made it even better. She’s super nice, knowledgeable, and kept us laughing the whole time with her great jokes. Tor made the experience fun, safe, and memorable. Highly recommend booking this tour and hoping you get her as your guide!
Really enjoyed myself there
Yang H,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I'd like to sincerely thank our guide (and canoeing coach) Hannah for her efforts in making the tour rewarding! Hannah is good at coaching novice canoers, making the trip accessible and enjoyable to the whole group. She is also very knowledgeable about the glacier and the surrounding nature, offering a great collection of trivia and jokes that make the 2-hour workout on the lake feel like a flash. We managed to get to only yards away from the glacier and have a very close look at this gorgeous gift of nature, as well as a lot of seagulls hovering and resting on the rocks, which are hard to see via regular hikes on the ground. The views at the glacier are definitely spectacular and worth the efforts. I would recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in watching the Mendenhall Glacier in detail.
Our 42nd Wedding Anniversary Canoe Tour
J6458CKdeborahc,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00JUST DO IT! We canoed on Mendenhall Glacier Lake with 7 other guests on a PERFECT day in Juneau Alaska. We were picked up on time and all traveled together to the launch site. The trip to the glacier WAS WORTH IT!!! No reason to be nervous, we laughed and had a great time together. The crew provided everything we needed and yes, it was clean and ready to go! Our tour guide shared information about the lake, glacier and surrounding area. Snacks, coffe and hot chocolate were provided when we returned. This was the ONLY tour we booked during our stay in Alaska and it was worth it! GO! The glacier is not getting any bigger. . . Thank you Element, our guide, (in the middle) for making our trip so memorable.
Our Anniversary Canoe Tour!
Deborah C,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00DO IT!!! We had a great crew and fellow paddlers; like a well oliled machine, all in the same boat with a common goal! The weather and lake conditions were perfect! The gear was comfortable and clean. No reason to be scared. We all laughed and joked across the lake and back. The stand up comedian was second to none despite no standing was allowed!!!!!!!! Yes, that's a joke! Element, our guide shared loads of info about the area and the glacier which was very timely. They provided snacks, coffee and hot chocolate when we returned. Thank you Element, Joe and Josh for making our Anniversary tour SO memorable and heartfelt. What you helped us experience will remain precious to us! Thank you. PS: By the way, this was the only excursion we planned on our trip and all we needed!
Awesome Juneau Excursion
Q1763SVchrism,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an awesome time with Elymus and Brady! Learned a ton, had a blast canoing and a shirt hike to the glacier. We were given snacks and perfect rain gear. Glacier was gorgeous!! 5/5 on every metric!!
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