Liquid Alaska Tours specializes in intimate, high-quality adventures on Juneau’s majestic Mendenhall Glacier. Founded by Alaskans in 2009, the team blends deep local knowledge with a spirit of exploration, guiding small groups by ...
With a perfect track record across hundreds of reviews, this Mendenhall Glacier canoe tour consistently delivers what guests call a "lifetime experience." The adventure combines paddling across Mendenhall Lake with up-close glacier views and short hikes to scenic vantage points. Guides come prepared for Alaska's unpredictable weather, providing quality rain gear and boots so conditions never dampen the experience. The real standout here is the guide team. Names like Issy, Mason, Rod, Jonathan, Luke, and Jordan come up repeatedly, with guests praising their blend of expertise and personality. They're certified first responders (which adds a layer of security), but more importantly, they know how to balance safety briefings and geological facts with humor and genuine enthusiasm. Several reviewers mention feeling like their guides could have happily stayed out exploring for hours longer, which speaks volumes about their passion for the area. The operation runs smoothly from meetup through gear distribution to the actual paddle, making this a top recommendation for anyone physically capable of canoeing.
Incredible experience canoeing out to Mendenhall Glacier! Having Tor as a captain elevated the adventure in many ways. She was very professional and had a lot of knowledge about the glacier and the local spots. Brady was the co-captain and his energy was of cheerful and positive the whole time while he did a lot of the muscle work helping move the canoe onward! Also we saw a seal and a rainbow and it was frickin magical <3 cheers happy birthday brady!
Eilonwy Vogts
July 7, 2026
Incredible experience canoeing out to Mendenhall Glacier! Having Tor as a captain elevated the adventure in many ways. She was very professional and had a lot of knowledge about the glacier and the local spots. Brady was the co-captain and his energy was of cheerful and positive the whole time while he did a lot of the muscle work helping move the canoe onward! Also we saw a seal and a rainbow and it was frickin magical <3 cheers happy birthday brady!
Eilonwy Vogts
July 7, 2026