Mendenhall Glacier Lake Paddle
Juneau, Alaska
Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Experience the magnificent Mendenhall Glacier and Lake from an unparalleled vantage point - the seat of a kayak! Imagine paddling through a glacial wilderness alight with the glow of an immense river of ice, icebergs dotting your path, waterfalls raging in the distance, temperate rainforest and ascendant peaks towering above you. Join this guided paddle into the uniquely accessible glacial environment of the Mendenhall!
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Experience the magnificent Mendenhall Glacier and Lake from an unparalleled vantage point - the seat of a kayak! Imagine paddling through a glacial wilderness alight with the glow of an immense river of ice, icebergs dotting your path, waterfalls raging in the distance, temperate rainforest and ascendant peaks towering above you. Join this guided paddle into the uniquely accessible glacial environment of the Mendenhall!This 4.5-hour guided kayak trip on Mendenhall Lake is great for those who seek the gratification of being "out there". Don't miss the opportunity to escape the crowds and enjoy a quiet day on the water.
This tour includes pickup from the cruise ship dock and most Juneau area hotels. After pickup, travel to the edge of the Mendenhall Lake, your paddling destination on this family-friendly adventure. After your gear outfitting, kayak orientation and safety briefing, point your bow toward the awe-inspiring glacier ahead and paddle on this silt-rich lake with glowing blue icebergs of all shapes and sizes and reflections of the grand peaks of the Coastal Mountain Range.
Mendenhall Lake offers the unique kayaking experience of paddling near icebergs, arctic tern nesting cliffs, and giant waterfalls all en route to the terminus of the glacier. Don't forget to look toward the shorelines, mountains and sky around you for possible wildlife sighting. Mountain goats, black bear, porcupine, river otter, beaver, eagles, loons, and arctic terns all inhabit this area!
Adventurers of all experience levels are invited on this intimate excursions. Your guide staff is happy to outfit and orient you and your family to this unique glacier lake kayaking experience regardless of past kayaking history.
This tour includes pickup from the cruise ship dock and most Juneau area hotels. After pickup, travel to the edge of the Mendenhall Lake, your paddling destination on this family-friendly adventure. After your gear outfitting, kayak orientation and safety briefing, point your bow toward the awe-inspiring glacier ahead and paddle on this silt-rich lake with glowing blue icebergs of all shapes and sizes and reflections of the grand peaks of the Coastal Mountain Range.
Mendenhall Lake offers the unique kayaking experience of paddling near icebergs, arctic tern nesting cliffs, and giant waterfalls all en route to the terminus of the glacier. Don't forget to look toward the shorelines, mountains and sky around you for possible wildlife sighting. Mountain goats, black bear, porcupine, river otter, beaver, eagles, loons, and arctic terns all inhabit this area!
Adventurers of all experience levels are invited on this intimate excursions. Your guide staff is happy to outfit and orient you and your family to this unique glacier lake kayaking experience regardless of past kayaking history.
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