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Glacier View Sea Kayak

3 ½ Hours Duration

From pick up to drop off

Beginners Welcome

No kayaking experience required

Small Groups

12 Guests Maximum

Magnificent Views

of Juneau's mountains

Naturalist Guides

Teach you about local flora & fauna

Description

Looking for a Juneau sea kayaking adventure with views of the Mendenhall Glacier without the crowds? Then this Glacier View Sea Kayak is the perfect tour for you and among the most exclusive of Juneau kayaking tours. After meeting your guides, head on over to North Douglas Island where you will launch your kayaks surrounded by stunning scenery without the gaggle of tour buses you would come across at the Glacier visitor center. Throughout your paddle, you will be in view of glacially carved peaks and awe-inspiring mountain ranges. Keep an eye out for wildlife opportunities on this exciting adventure, you are in wild Alaska after all!

The Glacier View Sea Kayak begins with pick up near your cruise docks, before taking a scenic drive across Gastineau Channel to North Douglas Island. Here, you will gear up and hop into tandem kayaks with a partner, to make for one of the most relaxing and beautiful Juneau kayaking tours. You will paddle from here through the Mendenhall Wetlands, where you will see the glacier in the distance as it weaves through the icy peaks around it. Porpoises, seals, sea lions, bald eagles, herons, and even whales have been known to make appearances on this portion of the tour, so be sure to look a little closer around you. Throughout the tour, your guide will entertain you with knowledge of the area and animals, including stories of Smugglers Cove and any personal experiences they have with local wildlife. The Glacier View Sea Kayak is perfect for kayakers of any ability level, and is sure to delight with beautiful views, great stories, and even a delicious snack at the end!

If you love sightseeing by sea and are headed to Skagway, you may want to also check out our Glacier Point Wilderness Safari!

What's Included

Round Trip Transportation

Knowledgable Guides

Light Snack

Rain Gear and Life Jackets

Guide Gratuities

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the trip still operate if it is raining?

All of our tours operate rain or shine. Much of SE Alaska lies in a temperate rainforest, and we would never do anything if we stopped for rain! With that said, if weather conditions are unsafe, the trip will be canceled, and we will provide a refund. This can happen on kayaking or canoeing trips from time to time and will be typically related to sea or lake conditions, not rain.

What about restroom facilities along the way?

You'll have a chance at the gear base to use the restroom but after that we will be entering the great outdoors. We recommend all guests follow 'Leave No Trace Principles' and should the need arise, we request packing all trash from the trip including toilet paper. If this is of concern for you, we recommend bringing toilet paper and a ziploc bag for easy packing.

How difficult is the kayaking?

This trip is rated as 'Easy' or 'Moderate' and we can accommodate even beginner kayakers. There is a recommended fitness level with the ability to paddle and sit in a kayak for up to 1.75 hours.

Know Before You Book

Minimum Age: 5 years old • Minimum Weight: 0 lbs • Maximum Weight: 1 lbs

Subject to cancellation if departure minimums are not met.

Not wheelchair accessible. Must be in moderate to good physical condition.

Small group size.

Cancel up to 14-days before the tour for a refund. No refund is available if canceled within 14-days of the tour. If for any reason your tour is canceled, or if your cruise ship's schedule changes, you will receive a refund. Refunds do not include any non-refundable fees. Contact us by phone or email to request a cancellation.

Quick Facts

City

Juneau

Itinerary • 3h 30min • 5 activities

Transportation is provided from Mount Roberts Tramway (right next to the cruise docks). You'll enjoy a narrated transfer over to Douglas Island for your tour.

Duration

25 minutes

You'll don rain gear & life jackets before being given instructions on kayaking and safety information for your paddle. Port-o-potties are available at the gear-up site.

Duration

25 minutes

You'll paddle for about 4 miles in total in tandem kayaks. This is a fully narrated tour with potential for wildlife viewing opportunities including seals, sea lions, eagles & marine birds.

Duration

2 hours

Return to wear you started your kayak paddle to remove your gear and enjoy a light snack.

Duration

15 minutes

You'll be taken back in a van to Mount Roberts Tramway for a short walk back to your cruise ships or to explore Juneau's historic downtown area.

Duration

25 minutes