4 Juneau Kayaking Tours Worth Booking

1.Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,269 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $250Our pick

Paddle roughly five miles across calm Mendenhall Lake to within view of Mendenhall Glacier, with about two hours on the water. Guides such as Luke, Mason, Issy, Ben, and Rod lead the canoe, teach first-time paddlers, share local stories, and keep the group safe. Rain gear, boots, snacks, and hot drinks are included.

“This glacier canoe tour was everything Alaska should be: wild, stunning, and absolutely unforgettable. Luke led our group with the perfect balance of humor, knowledge, and calm confidence. Every stroke brought a new perspective: glassy water, towering ice, and that surreal feeling of being somewhere few ever truly experience. Luke made the miles feel easy with his stories, love of his work environment, expertise, and his insider insight made the glacier come alive. Huge shoutout to his mom, Tess - clearly where he gets his warmth and storytelling charm. The gear was top-notch, Luke was well organized and upbeat, and the experience beyond anything we expected. If you’re debating it…”

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2.Mendenhall Lake Canoe Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 201 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $259

You’ll ride a stable 28-foot Tlingit-style canoe across Mendenhall Lake, passing icebergs on the way to views of Mendenhall Glacier and 377-foot Nugget Falls. Guides such as Elijah, Trent, Leann, John, and Malachai have led outings here. Rain gear, boots, life jackets, transport, and snacks are included, but you should expect real paddling.

“You won't regret it! Paddling out the glacier is cold, dress warm. Once you see it it's amazing and you will be amazed!”

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3.Mendenhall Glacier Canoe Paddle and Hike Juneau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 198 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $402

Paddle 5 to 6 miles across Mendenhall Lake in a guided canoe, then hike about 2 miles roundtrip to the edge of Mendenhall Glacier. Guides such as Dan, Grant, Levi, and Elliott have earned praise for clear safety instruction and local insight. Rain gear and rubber boots are supplied, but this is a real workout.

“Fantastic experience! We loved the canoe paddle and glacier trek. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable.”

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4.Mendenhall Glacier View Sea Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 144 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $159Best value

Paddle a stable two-person kayak through Juneau’s Mendenhall Wetlands for about two hours. Guides such as Lexi, Nisha, Gabe, and Jameson have led guests toward bald eagles, seals, sea otters, and sea lions, with a distant view of Mendenhall Glacier. Gear, transport, rainwear, boots, snacks, and drinks are included.

“Nisha was knowledgeable and great with my 10 year old! Top marks. We brought our family of 6. We paddled for 1.5 hours. They provided gear to keep us warm and dry and snacks and water.”

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