Kayak & canoe · JUNEAU KAYAK TOURS
Every trip has one free morning too few. These 4 juneau kayak tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Paddle about five miles across calm Mendenhall Lake toward Mendenhall Glacier with a wilderness guide such as Luke, Mason, Issy, or Ben. Expect a steady workout, close ice views, wildlife possibilities, provided rain gear, snacks, and hot drinks. This is canoeing only, with no hike.
“It is physically strenuous but the beauty of being up close to Mendenhall and the surroundings areas more than compensates for it.”
Travel from downtown Juneau to Mendenhall Lake, then paddle a stable 28-foot Tlingit-style canoe toward Mendenhall Glacier and 377-foot Nugget Falls. Guides such as Elijah, Leann, Trent, and John provide local stories and safety help. Rain gear, boots, snacks, and transport are included.
“Amazing views, beyond beyond what you'd expect with combo of glacier, waterfall, lake, and mountains.”
Paddle 5 to 6 miles across Mendenhall Lake in a guided canoe, then hike about 2 miles over rocky ground near Mendenhall Glacier. Guides provide instruction, rain gear, boots, snacks, and safety equipment. You do not walk on the glacier, but you get close views of ice, crevasses, and Nugget Falls.
“Matt, Justin and Casey were excellent guides! Extremely experienced, knowledgeable and fun! While it was a bit strenuous it was well worth it! This is a highly recommended trip!”
Paddle stable two-person kayaks through Juneau’s Mendenhall Wetlands with guides such as Lexi, Nisha, Gabe, and Louis. Expect about two hours on the water, possible seals, eagles, sea lions, and distant glacier views, plus rain gear, boots, snacks, and hot cider.
“Great activity for a fit family. We had 6, 2 in each kayak. Nisha Was a friendly and fun guide. They provided gear that kept us warm dry and safe. They also provided water and snacks at the end.”
Pick the water, the hull or the hour.
