Your adventure begins with a scenic tour to Mendenhall Lake where you'll have an excellent view of the glacier - one and a half miles wide and one hundred and fifty feet high. Floating past the Mendenhall Glacier on its iceberg studded lake, you will be treated to spectacular views of hanging glaciers, towering peaks and glacial topography. Encounter stretches of moderate rapids that add excitement to the trip. An entertaining guide will explain the natural phenomena at work in this scenic valley.
Trips depart from Juneau
Duration: Approximately 3 & 1/2 Hours total (including gearing up and orientation)
Includes approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours on the water
Near the shoreline suit up with raingear, life jackets and rubber boots. Each raft carries ten to twelve people and is rowed by an experienced guide. Paddle rafts are available for the more adventuresome. Once ashore you will enjoy an Alaskan-style snack. Turn in your rafting gear and return to town by motorcoach.
2010 Operating Schedule: Multiple trips daily from May through September
Trips Depart From: Juneau
2010 Season:
$125 Per Adult, Including Tax
Round trip transfer from the dock or hotel to Mendenhall Lake; narration on glacial features and local history; snack and beverages consisting of reindeer sausage, cheese, crackers, salmon spread, water and hot apple cider; a souvenir "I Shot The Mendenhall" pin; raingear, life jackets, and rubber boots. Souvenir photos, T-shirts, hats, sweatshirts and jackets are available for purchase.