Canoë-kayak du glacier Mendenhall et randonnée Juneau
Description
Le Glacier Canoe Paddle and Hike est notre aventure la plus recherchée. Votre voyage commence au lac Mendenhall, où un guide de canoë vous donnera des cours de pagaie. Équipé de matériel, montez à bord de votre canoë spacieux et mettez le cap sur le glacier Mendenhall. Observez les aires de nidification de la sterne arctique et les cascades Nugget Falls en passant devant, avec une vue imprenable sur le glacier au loin. À mesure que le glacier approche, gardez les yeux ouverts pour apercevoir des icebergs fraîchement vêlés. Sortez des canoës et parcourez le terrain rocheux pour admirer une vue intime sur le glacier et en apprendre davantage sur sa récession rapide. Explorez cette ancienne région sauvage de l'ère glaciaire et émerveillez-vous devant ses caractéristiques de glace, notamment les crevasses, les chutes de glace au pied du glacier et d'autres mystères d'un bleu profond. En constante évolution, le glacier offre chaque jour une expérience unique. Cette visite ne s'aventure pas sur le glacier, mais offre des vues au premier rang. Après vous être immergé dans le glacier, montez à bord des canoës et revenez sur le lac Mendenhall.
Options de l'excursion
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Le panneau « C », situé près des quais des navires de croisière, directement entre le tramway Mt. Roberts et le bâtiment vert Taku Smokeries, est notre lieu de réunion centralisé au centre-ville pour tous les clients du centre-ville, y compris la majorité des passagers des navires de croisière. Les clients séjournant dans les grands hôtels de la vallée de Mendenhall peuvent être pris en charge directement à leur hôtel. Les clients disposant de leur propre moyen de transport doivent contacter notre bureau pour organiser un lieu de réunion.
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes à la colonne vertébrale
- Déconseillé aux femmes enceintes
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes cardiovasculaires
- Excellente condition physique requise
- Age minimum de 12 ans et plus seulement
- Attention, cette visite nécessite un minimum de 4 personnes pour fonctionner. Si les exigences minimales ne sont pas remplies, la réservation est susceptible d'être modifiée ou annulée.
- Poids maximum 250 livres
- Vous devez inclure les éléments suivants dans la section commentaires lors de la réservation : vêtements de pluie et tailles de chaussures pour chaque passager (pour hommes et femmes adultes, S-XXL et jeunes, S-L) et toute information médicale pertinente. La plus petite pointure pouvant être adaptée est la Youth 2 et la plus grande est la Adult 14.
- Tous les clients seront équipés de canoës de 8 ou 12 personnes, avec 1 à 2 guides selon la taille du groupe.
- Tous les clients doivent être en bonne forme physique et capables de pagayer sur 5 à 6 miles et de faire une randonnée d'environ 2 miles aller-retour. Tous les clients doivent savoir nager.
- En raison des risques inhérents, nous n'autorisons pas les invitées enceintes à participer.
- Avec les départs de groupe, nous essayons de maximiser notre capacité de voyage et nous devrons peut-être par la suite modifier l'heure pour accueillir des clients supplémentaires. Si l'heure de départ de votre voyage change, nous vous en informerons dès que possible.
- Accès au glacier et exploration des fonctionnalités : le glacier Mendenhall recule quotidiennement. Étant donné que le glacier est en constante évolution, toutes les caractéristiques peuvent ne pas être présentes ou accessibles. Nous explorerons les bords du glacier en toute sécurité depuis le substrat rocheux. Ce circuit n'inclut pas la randonnée sur le glacier.
- Une durée spécifique d'exploration du bord du glacier ne peut être garantie. La durée du séjour sur le glacier dépend du rythme du groupe et des conditions météorologiques.
- Les clients doivent divulguer des informations concernant les conditions/antécédents médicaux pertinents, les allergies et tout type de restriction ou de limitation qui pourrait introduire un degré plus élevé de défi lors de ce voyage.
- FORMULAIRE DE DÉGAGEMENT DE RESPONSABILITÉ/ASSOMPTION DE RISQUE : Chaque participant au voyage doit signer un formulaire de décharge de responsabilité/prise en charge de risque au début du voyage. Les modifications et/ou suppressions de la renonciation ne sont pas autorisées.
- Le poids maximum est de 250 lb par personne
Avis(206)
We had a spectacular time paddling Mendenhall Lake with Skye and Forrest! Not only were they excellent competent guides—appropriately focused on our safety—they were also a ton of fun and kept us laughing with interesting stories about the area and the wildlife. ABAK was a professional organization from start to finish! They met our group of 10 promptly and took us back to their office where they had all weather and safety gear set out for us. After we were outfitted, we went to Mendenhall Lake and launched our canoe. We paddled 45 minutes to a secluded beach, very close to the glacier, and were able to enjoy almost an hour there without any other people around. It was a fantastic trip! I could not recommend this excursion more highly!
Jasper, Twain, Heather, and Reina were the kindest and most knowledgeable about the area. We were with a group and they were 18 of us all 57 years of age to 86 years of age. They reviewed safety and gave us a tutorial on group canoeing and hiking. As we were hiking, they explained the plants and rocks and detail. Once we got to our stopping point at the base of the glacier, they fed us lunch. We canoe back with nine of us in each canoe, plus the guides. They were extremely hospitable. I did post a picture of the four of them from ABAK.
We had a great experience on the Canoe & Hike to Mendenhall Glacier! We were all outfitted with our rain gear, life jackets, water bottle and snack sack - and off we went on a short drive to the lake. Our guides were a lot of fun and shared interesting information along the way. Definitely a fun adventure to see the glacier up close!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed our adventure and that our guides helped make the experience both fun and informative. It's great to hear our gear and snacks helped keep you comfortable along the way. We appreciate you choosing to explore with us and hope to welcome you back for another Alaska adventure in the future!
I had a fine time on my recent trip with Above and Beyond Alaska. The weather was fantastic and the company worked with me on rescheduling to ensure that bad weather did not cancel my trip. I very much enjoyed the paddling while talking with the two excellent guides, one each way. They were informative, interested in their clients, and enthusiastic. The only down side for me was that the glacier is so-clearly diminished from when I had seen it some 20 years back. I knew this was the case, but seeing it up close again really brought that reality home. It was a grim but important reminder of what we humans are doing to our world.
Thank you for sharing your thoughtful review! We’re so glad we could work with you to find a better weather window and that you enjoyed the paddling experience and insights from our team. The changes to the Mendenhall Glacier are significant, and we appreciate you recognizing the importance of experiencing and appreciating this incredible landscape. We hope to welcome you back to Alaska for another adventure someday.
We had an excellent outing, a canoe paddle and hike out to the Mendenhall Glacier. Our guides were Carla and Reina - they both did a fantastic job of getting us geared up and giving instruction on handling the canoe. They also gave expert commentary about the glacier that included history and changes in nature that affect the glacier, local waterways and the area community. Altogether a great experience.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience paddling and hiking out to the Mendenhall Glacier. It’s fantastic to know that our team helped you feel prepared, safe, and engaged while sharing the incredible history, geology, and changes of this special area. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you back to Alaska for another adventure!
Absolutely five stars for Alaska Above & Beyond. Our guides were the best — enthusiastic, deeply knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the glacier. Their energy made the entire experience unforgettable. The tour was worth every penny. Beautiful sights, stunning glacier views, and a well‑organized flow from start to finish. It’s such an incredible way to see Alaska up close and personal, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting. If you’re considering this excursion, don’t hesitate. It truly goes above and beyond.
Thank you so much for your incredible review! We’re thrilled to hear that your experience was unforgettable and that our team helped make your adventure so special. Thank you for the recommendation - we hope to welcome you back for another incredible Alaska adventure someday!
Skye and Grant were great guides. They made sure we had all the right gears and guided us on our paddle and trek. They were both extremely knowledgeable of the geology and culture of the area, which made this the most educational tour we had on this trip! 🤩 And it was BEAUTIFUL! 😍 It was definitely more paddle, barely any walking. I am not sure if I would call it strenuous. We actually had everyone paddling, maybe that’s why it felt very easy.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a beautiful and educational experience. It's wonderful to know that our team helped make the adventure memorable by sharing their knowledge of the area's geology and culture while ensuring you felt prepared and comfortable throughout the journey. We hope to welcome you back to Alaska for another adventure someday!
Seeing the immensity of a glacier before it disappears due to global warming is one of the most wonderful experiences you can have. Paddling for 9 km. (6 miles), is well worth it to reach the other side of the lake and do a brief hike to see the ice wall that, although it is receding more and more, remains totally impressive.
Gracias por compartir estas palabras con nosotros! Nos alegra muchísimo saber que la experiencia de remar por el lago y contemplar el glaciar de cerca fue tan especial e inolvidable para ustedes. Esperamos dar la bienvenida nuevamente en Alaska para otra gran aventura!
Jasper and Heather are amazing guides and I totally recommend this tour. They had excellent equipment and even gave us water and yummy snacks in case we got hungry. We got really close to the glacier, saw some goats in the mountains, and the guides shared interesting information and answered a bunch of our questions.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with your guides and enjoyed all aspects of this tour. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments to them. Thanks again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back to Alaska someday!
An unforgettable experience getting so close to a glacier, albeit physical exertion required!! Hallie & Mike, along with the other guides brought the trip alive providing information & knowledge about what we were seeing & the local area. Despite it being a wet day, we still thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The wet weather gear provided was invaluable & the snacks & souvenir water bottle a lovely addition.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear the trip was unforgettable and that our guide team helped bring the glacier and local area to life—even on a wet day. We’re glad the wet weather gear made a difference and that you enjoyed the extra touches like the snacks and souvenir water bottle. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again in the future!
