The Top 4 Canoe Tours in Juneau

Mendenhall Glacier is one of the most visited glaciers in North America - for good reason. The glacier is surrounded by the most picture-perfect landscape and the glacier itself is epic! The rivers and lakes around Juneau are ideal for water-based sports like - you guessed it - canoeing! Our Juneau canoe tours are a great way to get connected to this part of Alaska in a way that’s healthy, unintrusive, and most importantly, fun!

On the Mendenhall Lake Canoe Tour, you’ll head to an uncrowded and unspoiled part of the lake, wending your way along a scenic trail while learning about Juneau and the vast Tongass National Forest that surrounds it. Once you’re kitted up and your canoe is launched, paddle across the Mendenhall Lake, taking in the hunks of glacier gently floating alongside you, and perhaps even some native Alaskan wildlife en route - mountain goats, porcupines, and bald eagles are often spotted here. 

Or, why not consider joining one of our most popular Juneau glacier tours, the Mendenhall Glacier Paddle & Hike? Your experience will begin with a bracing paddle across the lake - the serenity of the surroundings makes it more than worth the effort. The shores of Mendenhall Lake are backed by simply unforgettable snow-capped mountains and the lush green temperate rainforest of the Tongass National Forest. Next up is a hike following the route of the ever-changing Mendenhall Glacier, appreciating the face of the giant glacier and the terrain it leaves in its wake. 

A Juneau canoe tour will create lasting memories of one of the world’s most beautiful but delicate ecosystems. Limited numbers of permits are issued each day, so book your tour ahead of time to secure a space on your chosen adventure.