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15 Best Mendenhall Glacier Tours

Here are the ways to do Mendenhall right, from simple shuttles to guided paddles across the lake below the ice. The glacier sits about 13 miles from downtown Juneau, close enough for even a short port stop. Save an hour for Nugget Falls; the flat trail runs roughly two miles round trip.

1.Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Juneau's wildlife and witness the majestic whales in their natural habitat. Don't miss the chance to explore the stunning Mendenhall Glacier.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Great tour guides and saw lots of whales! Captain Michelle along with two naturalist on board. Back to our ship with plenty of time to spare.”

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2.Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour

Embark on an exhilarating Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour, where stunning landscapes and icy wonders await. Don't miss this unforgettable Alaskan experience!

★ 5.0

“Meg and Ben were very knowledgeable and made the adventure exciting! Highly recommend for an up close look!”

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3.Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Tour

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Mendenhall Glacier Lake on an unforgettable canoe tour. Discover serene landscapes and immerse yourself in nature's wonders. Book your adventure now!

★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful time! Highly recommend this tour. Issy was our guide, and she was great! We got a great workout in and lucked out with the weather. Such beautiful views! It was a short trip from the cruise doc, too!”

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5.Mendenhall Glacier Trolley Tour

Yearning for a unique Alaskan adventure? Embark on the Mendenhall Glacier Trolley Tour, a captivating journey through Juneau's natural wonders.

★ 4.5

“Nice trolley (bus) ride out of Juneau to the Glacier and there are a few short hiking trails out to Nugget Falls and scenic views. Beautiful area. A few too many people for my tastes, but that's what you get at a cruise ship destination…”

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6.Mendenhall Glacier Float Trip

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Alaska's Mendenhall Glacier on an unforgettable float trip. Immerse yourself in nature's wonders. Book now!

★ 4.5

“The tour company picked us up by the tram, and took us 20 minute bus ride to a spot where we signed waivers and got outfitted. There, at Mindenhall Lake, we received some safety briefings and got in our graphs with a guide. Things were…”

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7.Mendenhall Glacier Express Tour

Plan your unforgettable adventure with the Mendenhall Glacier Express Tour, where breathtaking views await—discover what makes this journey truly special.

★ 4.5

“Very easy to buy from and put your tickets in your apple wallet and everything was easy. Prices were very reasonable compared to ship prices.”

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8.Mendenhall Lake Canoe Adventure

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Mendenhall Lake's pristine waters. Experience the thrill of a canoe adventure like no other. Join us now!

★ 4.5

“Being so close to the glacier you could feel the cold and can't imagine the true size of Mendenhall or Nugget Falls.”

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9.Mendenhall Glacier Canoe Paddle and Hike

Explore the wonders of Mendenhall Glacier! Paddle through stunning turquoise waters, hike ancient ice formations, and immerse yourself in nature's breathtaking beauty. Join us now!

★ 5.0

“Two great guides pushed and mush'd us. They were very informative on both the water and for the short hike. Their office was friendly and super responsive.”

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10.Best of Juneau: Mendenhall Glacier, Whale Watching and Salmon Bake

Discover the wonders of Juneau with Mendenhall Glacier, thrilling whale watching, and a mouthwatering salmon bake. Unforgettable experiences await! Click now for a taste of adventure!

★ 4.5

“Be prepared for weather to change your tour. Unfortunately, we were unable to tour Mendenhall Glacier due to flooding and the potential of a dam break. However, the tour operator quickly refunded that portion of the tour. The rest of the tour went ahead as…”

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11.Mendenhall Glacier View Sea Kayaking

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Mendenhall Glacier through sea kayaking. Explore Alaska's majestic wonders and embark on an unforgettable adventure.

★ 4.5

“Beautiful scenery. We thought we’d be closer to the Mendenhall Glacier so we were a bit disappointed.”

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14.Mendenhall Glacier Guided Hike

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Mendenhall Glacier on a guided hike. Immerse yourself in nature's wonders and embark on an unforgettable adventure.

★ 5.0

“We were blessed with two very experienced guides and great weather. The hike to the glacier was challenging but even though we were 70+, in good shape, we made it. This trek was one of the highlights of our Alaskan cruise and I highly recommend…”

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15.Juneau: Whale Watching and Mendenhall Glacier Day Trip

Experience the thrill of whale watching and the awe-inspiring beauty of Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau. Don't miss out on this unforgettable day trip!

★ 4.7

“The whale watching trip was great. We were lucky to see humpback whales bubble net feeding several times. Also saw 2 whales breach. Captain Larry put us in good position for viewing and photography. Guide Olive was excellent and could identify most of the whales…”

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