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15 Best Mendenhall Glacier Tours

The Mendenhall visits compared: lake canoes paddling toward the face, ice-adventure treks that walk the blue and trolley runs to the visitor center for the easy version. The glacier calves into its own lake; the canoes keep respectful distance and perfect angles.

1.Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier

Experience Juneau’s stunning glaciers and wildlife on this 4.5-hour tour, featuring whale sightings, glacier views, and expert guides for memorable Alaska adventures.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“The second half of our tour was cancelled due to poor sea conditions. The captain did not feel it was safe for us to go out and promptly issued a refund. While I was disappointed we did not get to see the whales, I appreciate…”

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2.Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour

Experience the stunning Mendenhall Glacier with guided kayaking, hiking, and wildlife spotting. Perfect for adventure lovers seeking authentic Alaskan wilderness.

★ 5.0

“A canoe ride, followed by a short hike up as close as we could get to Mendenhall Glacier. The touring company had waterproof pants and jackets for us as well as boots so we didn’t get wet at all. A really great tour. They were…”

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3.Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Tour

Experience Mendenhall Glacier from a unique perspective with a guided canoe trip on pristine Juneau waters, including wildlife viewing, safety gear, and expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Great trip - fun to see the glacier from a f Different perspective. Logan was a great guide. Highly recommend.”

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4.Ultimate Juneau Whale Watch Plus Mendenhall Glacier Photo Stop

Experience unforgettable whale watching in Juneau with expert guides, stunning wildlife sightings, and a scenic glacier stop—all in a 3-hour adventure.

★ 5.0

“Noah and Sarah were amazing!! If you are looking for an amazing trip with very knowledgeable and personable hosts, go through them! I can’t say enough good things about our trip!”

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5.Narrated Whale Watching Cruise with Glacier View Stop

Experience Juneau’s wildlife and glaciers on a 4-hour whale watching cruise with guaranteed sightings, scenic glacier views, and expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Exceptional staff and a wonderful experience. Staff went above and beyond to make this a memorable day. Saw so many whales, bald eagles, sea lions. Can’t recommend this enough!”

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6.Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center and Ultimate Whale Watch Combo

Experience Juneau's wildlife and glaciers on this 5-hour combo tour featuring whale watching and visiting Mendenhall Glacier with flexible scheduling.

★ 4.5

“We had great guides on this tour! We saw almost 30 orcas & a 15 yr old humpback. We had beautiful weather! We had about an hour and 15 minutes at Mendehall Glacier. Plenty of time to hike to Nugget Falls at a relaxed pace.…”

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7.Mendenhall Glacier Trolley Tour

Discover Mendenhall Glacier with this convenient trolley tour from Juneau, featuring scenic views, insightful guides, and flexible scheduling—all for $79.

★ 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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8.Mendenhall Glacier Float Trip

Experience Juneau's stunning scenery with a 3.5-hour Mendenhall Glacier rafting tour, perfect for all ages and skill levels. Wildlife, rapids, and glacier views await.

★ 4.5

“Great time - Jamie was a great rafter and she looked after us really well. First time I have done it and really enjoyed it. The river was running fast after the recent and current rain. It was a shame the weather at the start…”

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9.Mendenhall Glacier Express Tour

Discover Juneau's stunning Mendenhall Glacier with this self-guided tour featuring scenic transport, interactive exhibits, and flexible exploration.

★ 4.5

“This tour was fantiastic. Bus driver was knowedgeable and the tour and walk to falls was beautiful. Rainy day but enjoyed it. Walk to falls is about a mile there and a mile back. Easy walk and worth it.”

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10.Mendenhall Lake Canoe Adventure

Experience the stunning Mendenhall Glacier from Juneau in a traditional canoe. Enjoy expert guides, breathtaking views, and a memorable Alaskan adventure.

★ 4.5

“Lots of work ! And windy. The lake, waterfall and glacier were fantastic. Bit they don’t tell you that it’s a 2 person wide canoe and everyone has to paddle for 45-60 minutes out, then same coming back. Recommend for healthy and fit only. Overall…”

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11.Mendenhall Glacier Canoe Paddle and Hike Juneau

Experience Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier with a guided canoe paddle and hike from Juneau. Beautiful scenery, wildlife, and glacier views in a small-group setting.

★ 5.0

“What an incredible experience! The tour guides were fantastic! It was a totally immersive, personalized experience, even being in a group.”

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

Discover Juneau’s highlights with this full-day tour featuring Mendenhall Glacier, whale watching, and a traditional salmon bake. Perfect for authentic Alaskan experiences.

★ 4.5

“enjoyed but it was very rushed at glacier,,skip the food and more hiking time. we are fast walkers and made it back to bus as she was ready to leave..I wanted to have more time to walk and take pictures”

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13.Mendenhall Glacier View Sea Kayaking

Experience the beauty of Mendenhall Glacier from the water with guided sea kayaking near Juneau. Enjoy wildlife sightings, stunning views, and expert guidance for all skill levels.

★ 4.5

“We enjoyed our tour guide, Nolan, who was very knowledgeable about the area. We were disappointed that we didn’t kayak more of the area.”

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14.Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Tour

Discover Juneau’s highlights with this half-day tour featuring Mendenhall Glacier and whale watching—expert guides, intimate boat trips, and memorable wildlife sightings.

★ 4.5

“Friendly crew on boat, we saw lots of whales. Had to cut glacier views short due to time but it was breathtaking.”

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15.Mendenhall Glacier Guided Hike Juneau

Discover the rugged beauty of Mendenhall Glacier on a challenging 6-hour guided hike from Juneau, led by expert guides through rainforest and icy terrain.

★ 5.0

“Reina and Katie were excellent guides, very passionate about nature and considerate towards the group. They helped us go everywhere we wanted to on the hike but also provided great easier options for any who weren’t comfortable. Would definitely recommend.”

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