The Top 4 Canoe Tours in Juneau

Canoes are a super fun way of exploring the jaw-dropping beauty of Juneau’s glacial surroundings. Hear the rhythmic splash of paddles breaking the water, using people power to cross lakes and travel downstream through gorgeous scenery. Canoeing is an exciting, yet relaxing way to sightsee in this most picturesque part of Alaska. Here are our favorite Juneau canoe tours for you to choose from. 

On the Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour, you’ll learn how to effectively paddle before heading across the Mendenhall Lake, taking in a stunning waterfall as you progress toward the face of the Mendenhall Glacier. From the water, feel how small you are compared to the mighty frozen glacier. Then step ashore - with the aid of crampons, of course - and get up close to the shimmering blue and white ice as you traverse the route left behind by the ever-moving Mendenhall Glacier. 

On the Mendenhall Lake Canoe Adventure, you’ll paddle a traditional canoe used by the Tlingits - the indigenous peoples of Alaska - to gently make your way around Mendenhall Lake.  There are no engines here, just the sound of water and nature and the scent of fresh Alaskan air. Make a stop at powerful Nugget Falls and complete your thoroughly Alaskan excursion with a reindeer sausage and plenty of salmon!

If a Juneau canoe tour sounds appealing, take a peek at all our available excursions.