Name: Above and Beyond Alaska – Mendenhall Glacier Canoe Paddle and Hike Juneau
Brand: Above and Beyond Alaska
SKU: 5043P11
Rating: 4.919192 (198 reviews)

About This Tour

The Glacier Canoe Paddle and Hike is our most sought-after adventure. Your journey begins at the Mendenhall Lake, where a canoe guide will provide paddle instruction. Equipped with gear, board your spacious canoe and set course for the Mendenhall Glacier. Witness Arctic tern nesting grounds and the cascading Nugget Falls as you glide past, with stunning views of the glacier in the distance. As the glacier draws near, keep your eyes peeled for freshly calved icebergs. Exit the canoes and hike the rocky terrain, gaining intimate views of the glacier and learn about its rapid recession. Explore this ancient ice age wilderness and marvel at its ice features, including crevasses, ice fall at the toe of the glacier, and other deep blue mysteries. Constantly changing, the glacier offers a unique experience each day. This tour does not venture onto the glacier, but delivers front-row views. After immersing yourself at the glacier, board the canoes and paddle back across Mendenhall Lake.

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Tour Analysis

Tour Characteristics

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What's Included

National Park fees

Professional guide

Bottled water

Snacks

All necessary paddling equipment

Paddling and safety instructions

Rain gear and rubber boots

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

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

Age minimum of 12 years and older only

Please note, this tour requires a minimum of 4 to operate. If minimum requirement is not met, reservation is subject to change or cancellation.

Maximum weight 250 pounds

You must include the following in the comments section when booking: raingear & shoe sizes for each passenger, (for adult men and women, S-XXL and youth, S-L) and any pertinent medical information. Smallest shoe size that can be accommodated is Youth 2 and largest is Adult 14.

All clients will be outfitted in 8 person or 12 person canoes, with 1 to 2 guides depending on the group size.

All clients must be in physically fit condition and capable of paddling 5-6 miles and hiking about 2 miles roundtrip. All clients must know how to swim.

Due to the inherent risks involved, we do not permit pregnant guests to participant.

With group departures we try to maximize our trip capacity and subsequently may need to alter the time to accommodate additional customers. If your trip's departure time changes we will notify you as soon as possible.

Glacier Access and feature exploration: The Mendenhall Glacier is receding daily. Because the glacier is in a state of constant change, not all features may be present or accessible. We will explore the edges of the glacier safely from the bedrock. This tour does not include trekking on the glacier.

A specific amount of time exploring the edge of the glacier cannot be guaranteed. The amount of time at the glacier is dependent on the group's pace and weather conditions

Clients must disclose information regarding pertinent medical conditions/history, allergies and any type of restriction or limitation that might introduce a higher degree of challenge on this trip.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY/ASSUMPTION OF RISK FORM: Every participant on the trip must sign a Release of Liability/Assumption of Risk form at the start of the trip. Alterations and/or deletions to the waiver are not permitted.

Maximum weight is 250 lbs per person

Meeting Point

The “C” Sign, located near the cruise ship docks directly between Mt. Roberts Tramway and the green Taku Smokeries building, is our centralized downtown meeting location for all clients in the downtown area, including the majority of cruise ship passengers.

Special Instructions

You MUST contact the local supplier at +1 907 364 2333 at least 72 hours before departure with the following information:-all participants names-raingear & shoe sizes (for adult men and women, S-XXL and youth, S-L)-ages-height & weight-any pertinent info re: medical conditions, allergies or dietary restrictions • It's important to have sturdy shoes or boots that provide good ankle support while hiking on the rocky terrain. • Visiting specific features such as ice caves, moulins, etc. cannot be guaranteed due to the constantly changing nature of the Mendenhall glacier. Your guide will assess the hazards the day of the trip and determine if a particular area is safe enough to trek upon or enter What to Bring: • Comfortable hiking shoes or boots • Comfortable hiking pants • Warm hat • Fleece gloves • Sunglasses and sunscreen

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather

Tour Operator

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Guest Ratings

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