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Juneau Small Group Sea Kayaking with Mendenhall Glacier Views

Explore Juneau’s incredible coastline on this small-group kayaking adventure through the beautiful Mendenhall Wetlands. Keep your camera ready as you glide past eagles perched in the trees, harbor seals resting on the rocks, and maybe even a curious sea lion or porpoise swimming nearby. From your kayak, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind view of the majestic Mendenhall Glacier, visible from six miles away as it winds through mountain peaks. This tour is intentionally limited to no more than 8 guests, creating a quiet, intimate experience. Unlike other tours, each guest paddles their own single kayak , allowing for better control, comfort, and opportunity to explore. (Double kayaks available on request) You’ll be fully outfitted with a high-quality dry suit, keeping you warm and dry in all weather conditions. Our experienced local guides provide hands-on instruction and support throughout the tour, making this adventure ideal for first-time kayakers as well as those with prior experience.

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Juneau Small Group Sea Kayaking with Mendenhall Glacier Views

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Mendenhall Lake Kayak Tour

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Juneau Shore Excursion: Mendenhall Glacier Canoe, Paddle and Hike

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Mendenhall Glacier View Sea Kayaking

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When your cruise stops at Juneau, see whales in their natural habitat on this whale-watching boat trip, all without the fuss of organizing shore transport. Prebook to secure your place, board a comfortable boat with outdoor decks and heated cabins, and cruise Alaska’s waters to see marine life in the wild. Then, enjoy guaranteed sightings of humpback whales, with a naturalist providing commentary on their behaviors as you cruise.

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Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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While most visitors only see the Mendenhall Glacier from crowded viewpoints, this tour takes adventurous travelers on a canoe trip to the base of the glacier for a completely different perspective of the majestic ice. With canoe lessons and a guide, the tour is open to first-time paddlers and the mellow water means you can take along a camera and capture the arctic cliffs, icebergs, and pristine blue ice.

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Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Step off your cruise ship and into a river raft on this 3.5-hour shore excursion along Mendenhall Glacier. An experienced guide rows your raft, allowing you to soak up the gorgeous mountain scenery as you float along for six miles around the foot of the glacier. Wind through stretches of Class II and III whitewater rapids and wrap up the outing with a delicious riverside snack. Families, beginners and the more experienced all will enjoy this Mendenhall Glacier float trip. Port transport from Juneau included.

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Mendenhall Glacier White-Water Rafting & Scenic Float Adventure

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Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Have the special opportunity to see the Mendenhall Glacier up close—and make the most of your limited time ashore in Juneau—on this immersive, half-day shore excursion. Travel across the waters of Mendenhall Lake in a traditional Tlingit-style canoe that permits unobstructed viewing of the glacier, icebergs, Nugget Falls, and perhaps some Alaskan wildlife. This tour includes all equipment, snacks, and port pickup and drop-off for your ease.

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Mendenhall Lake Canoe Adventure

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When your ship anchors in Juneau port, get ready for a shore excursion pumped with adventure and incredible views. First, soar by helicopter over Juneau Icefield, and then land on Herbert Glacier to explore the remote landscape by foot. Learn about the surrounding Alaskan wilderness and capture memorable shots during your icefield walk. This tour includes hotel pickup and transportation to and from the helicopter facilities.

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Juneau Shore Excursion Helicopter Tour and Guided Icefield Walk

2 hours 35 minutesFree Cancellation

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Be immersed in a classic Alaskan experience: an all-you-can-eat salmon bake feast. Fill up on grilled wild salmon, blueberry cake, and other local delicacies as local entertainers play music, then roast marshmallows by the campfire. Vegetarians and gluten-free travelers will also have options. After, visit the nearby Wagner Mine to glimpse mining relics, walk to Salmon Creek Falls, and pick up original Tlingit works of art from the Trading Post.

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Juneau Gold Creek Salmon Bake

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Alaska Whale Watching Cruise: 3 Hours on the Water

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Musher's Camp® & Sled Dog Discovery in Juneau Alaska

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Experience Mendenhall Glacier by land and water under the supervision of a guide who knows the area well on a combo-adventure tour from Juneau. First, hop into a canoe at Mendenhall Lake and paddle around luminescent blue icebergs and past cliffs and waterfalls toward Mendenhall Glacier. No matter your paddling or hiking experience, a guide prepares you for each step. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

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Mendenhall Glacier Canoe Paddle and Hike Juneau

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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The Mendenhall Glacier is one of Juneau’s most impressive natural wonders, stretching over 13 miles (21 kilometers). On this half-day tour, enjoy spectacular views of the glacier from the viewing platforms and walkways, and learn more about the mighty glacier at the Visitor Center. Then, set sail on a thrilling whale-watching cruise along the coast and look out for humpback whales, as well as other wildlife such as bald eagles and blue heron.

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Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Juneau Shore Excursion: Paddle with Whales Kayak Adventure

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The vibrant Inside Passage is one of the best places for spotting humpback whales in Alaska, and on this two-part adventure you not only travel up the passage on a small boat but also have the opportunity to kayak alongside the massive creatures. While most whale watching tours only include spotting whales from a distance, this intimate tour allows adventurous travelers to experience the whales up close.

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Paddle with Whales Kayak Adventure Juneau

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Experience the majestic Mendenhall Glacier and Lake up close on a kayak tour with a guide who has one of the limited US Forest Service permits for the region. Your 5-hour tour includes a kayak tour on Mendenhall Lake and an all-you-can-eat salmon bake that features wild Alaska-caught salmon. Take a walk along the creek, pan for gold at a historical mine, and get great photo ops on this all-inclusive tour from Juneau.

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Mendenhall Lake Kayak and Salmon Bake Adventure

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Imagine floating right up to the edges of a glacier, sharing the waters with icebergs and whales. That’s what Juneau kayaking tours can offer—a sense of absolute awe and connection with some of the Earth’s greatest wonders. Many options abound, from quick, one-hour shore excursions to multi-day paddle-and-hike adventures, even for beginners and families. And while no two kayaking tours in Juneau are the same, each promises time with Mother Nature at her five-star finest.

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Juneau-Douglas City Museum

Alaska State Museum

Alaska State Capitol Building

Nugget Falls

Mt. Roberts Tramway (Goldbelt Tram)

Mendenhall Glacier

Juneau-Douglas City Museum

Alaska State Museum

Alaska State Capitol Building

Nugget Falls

Mt. Roberts Tramway (Goldbelt Tram)

Mendenhall Glacier

Juneau-Douglas City Museum

Alaska State Museum

Alaska State Capitol Building

Nugget Falls