Kayak Adventure: Mendenhall Glacier Views

Kayak near Mendenhall Glacier, spot wildlife, and enjoy a serene Alaskan adventure. Small groups, expert guides, and all gear included. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mendenhall Glacier - This tour is set in the estuarial area right in front of the Mendenhall Glacier, offering one of the most comprehensive views of the glacier in all of Juneau. Participants will be positioned further from the glacier compared to tours that visit or circle the visitors center. Please note that fog may impact visibility of the Mendenhall Glacier.
What's Included
  • Roundtrip transportation from the cruise ship docks in Downtown Juneau
  • Dry Suit (a waterproof suit that goes over your clothing and keeps you dry while swimming)
  • Kayak, Paddle, PFD (Life Vest), all other Kayaking Equipment
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Footwear
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities for your guide
  • Warm layers to wear under your drysuit
Additional Information

Paddle through one of Juneau’s most distinctive areas, offering breathtaking views of the Mendenhall Glacier and chances to spot eagles, sea lions, seals, and whales. Avoid the cruise ship crowds with our tours, limited to just 8 guests, ensuring a peaceful Alaskan adventure. Unlike other kayaking tours in Juneau, enjoy the freedom of your own single…

Location
Mendenhall Glacier
Mendenhall Valley
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lindsey_w
Sep 10, 2025
Happy kayak-er! - My experience was amazing! I was in Juneau for wok solo and snuck in a quick kayak experience and it was SO wonderful! I felt safe, it was beautiful, our guide, Jake was wonderful and charming! I’m so so glad I went on this excursion!
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Leslie
Sep 4, 2025
Great morning on the water - Absolutely loved this experience! We had a perfect morning on the water with Jacob. He was so kind and made sure we were having a great time.
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Alison_m
Aug 29, 2025
Awesome experience!!... - Awesome experience!! Nigel and Jacob were so informative, helpful, and fun. They picked us up right by the cruise ships and they dropped us off in town after hearing us talking about wanting to go there!! They brought us snacks and drinks and had all the supplies. This was an awesome way to get out and do something active while also enjoying the scenery. We got to see the glacier and some eagles. Highly recommend!!
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Sjbest
Aug 27, 2025
Unique and fun - A very interesting way to view the mendenhall glacier and get some great cardiovascular exercise. Our guides Nigel and Jacob were fantastic. Definitely recommend this unique and fun tour.
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Patricia_l
Aug 25, 2025
Great activity while in Juneau - Nigel and Jacob were very friendly. Learned all 6 of our names right away. Very knowledgeable and wanted to make sure all of us had a good time. The sport we kayaked at was very peaceful able to see nature and enjoy the view not crowded at all. Equipment all in good shape, clean, wet suits clean odor free! (Big plus for me)! Would recommend this experience to anyone.
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Analis_r
Aug 19, 2025
Book this tour! - What an incredible experience. Paddle Juneau and Nigel really provided an amazing kayak tour. I'm completely blown away by the number of Bald Eagles that I got to see and the beauty of Fritz Cove. This is a small group tour and you're able to get off the kayaks on a little sandy island to enjoy a warm beverage, snacks, and the beauty of the glaciers and mountains. Keeping warm is easy in the dry suits. The paddle experience adjusts to whatever level of experience and physical fitness you have. I took a 9 AM tour that started with overcast skies and a little fog but it cleared up by the afternoon. Whether you're solo, like I was, or with a group, it's an awesome experience!
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Frankji6259eh
Aug 18, 2025
Incredible Experience - Dont Miss it! - Whole family (7 adults) did this kayaking trip as part of a day excursion on an Alaskan Cruise and it was worth every penny. As stated by literally every other reviewer, the guide Nigel was amazing - he is a passionate, energetic, knowledgeable, and personal young man who loves what he does which comes out in spades during the tour. He made all the necessary adjustments (to include changing to a 2-person kayak for 2 in our group) as well as guiding us according to the weather and water levels and the result was a trip we didnt want to end. This adventure cant be missed!
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Fabrizio_b
Aug 17, 2025
Kayaking excursion - Beautiful walk in nature. Private kayak tour because it was just me, my partner and the guide (if I’m not mistaken his name is Nigel, who was very helpful and kind throughout the tour). You take a ride in the silence of nature and with breathtaking views, better do the activity during a day in good weather to enjoy beautiful photos. Activities to do.
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Meghan_l
Aug 14, 2025
Nigel was great! We had... - Nigel was great! We had our own private tour and we saw lots of wild life and had a great time. Overall was a great experience
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Barbara_m
Sep 2, 2025
The weather could change... - The weather could change very quickly so be prepared. When we kayaked to a nearby beach, the weather was beautiful. Thankfully I took the opportunity to take plenty of pictures. On our way back the weather changed, it got very windy and the water was rough. We had to go back in the direction of the wind which made it very difficult to get back to our starting location. When we made it back we were exhausted and wet.
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