✅ All-Inclusive Gear
Water tours provide full rain gear and PFDs. You just need warm layers and a camera!
📍 Port Pickup Included
All major tour operators provide complimentary round-trip transport from the Mount Roberts Tramway area or nearby docks.
Lake Expeditions
Choose between a focused lake paddle or a multi-sport expedition that lands at the glacier edge.
Canoe
Liquid Alaska: Canoe Tour
$251 Adult
Paddling
Glacier View
- Large Voyager Canoes (8–12 people per boat)
- Gentle pace focusing on Nugget Falls & the ice face
- High stability, perfect for photography from the water
- Duration: ~4 hours with 2 hours on Mendenhall Lake
Canoe + Hike
Liquid Alaska: Ice Adventure
$377 Adult
Paddle
Hiking
- Human-powered expedition crossing Mendenhall Lake
- Includes 1 hour of guided exploration on the glacier moraine
- Face-to-face proximity with the glacier's terminal edge
- Duration: 5 hours total
Tlingit Style
ATA: Mendenhall Lake Canoe
$259 Adult
Paddling
Glacier View
- Large, stable Tlingit-style Canoe
- Guided paddle past icebergs and Nugget Falls
- Includes Alaskan-style snacks
- Exclusive USFS permit access
Tandem Kayak
ATA: Mendenhall Lake Kayak
$279 Adult
Kayaking
Terminus View
- Intimate Tandem Kayak exploration
- Maneuver closer to iceberg formations
- Guided by professional naturalists
Multi-Sport
Above & Beyond Alaska (ABAK)
From $402
Kayaking
Hike Portion
- Deeply immersive Canoe-to-Hike multi-sport trips
- Access to remote bedrock and higher-elevation viewing
- Strong focus on technical education and glacial science
- Duration: 5.5+ hours (High physical requirement)
Ocean-Based Glacier Views
Experience the "Big Picture" view of the Juneau Icefield from the saltwater channels, often with whale and seal sightings.
Sea Kayak
ATA: Mendenhall Wetlands Sea Kayaking
From $159
Paddling
Seal View
- 6 Miles from Glacier: Epic panoramic view of the icefield
- High probability for Harbor Seals and Sea Lion sightings
- Calm saltwater estuarine conditions perfect for beginners
Small Group
Paddle Juneau: Small Group Sea Kayaking
From $189
Kayak
Glacier View
- Small, intimate group sizes (max 8)
- Launch from North Douglas for massive glacier backdrops
- Expert local guiding through tidal channels
Private
Paddle Juneau: Private Glacier View Sea Kayaking
Private
Private Group
Exclusive View
- Exclusive experience for just your group
- Customized pace and route based on your interests
- Direct focus from your expert local guide
Paddling FAQ
Are the lake tours cold?
The water is about 35°F, but the air is warmer. Guides provide spray skirts and gear to keep you dry and comfortable.
What is the difference between Canoe and Kayak?
Canoes are larger, more social, and handled by multiple paddlers. Kayaks are more intimate and sit lower in the water for closer engagement with the lake's surface.
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Our team can recommend the best paddling experience for your skill level and group size.
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