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Mendenhall Glacier River Float Trip

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If you want to see the famous Mendenhall Glacier and still get some adventure in for the day, then this tour is for you. Start out with a narrated transport to Mendenhall Glacier, before you are geared up and jump into your raft. Then enjoy a 5-mile float down the Mendenhall River, where you can spot wildlife along the banks including eagles, arctic turns, goats, salmon and even bears. Your guide will steer you through 1 mile of class 3 rapids, or if you are looking for more of a challenge, you can opt-in for the paddle excursions! At the conclusion of your trip, enjoy an Alaska-style snack and be awarded your "I Shot The Mendenhall" pin to commemorate your adventure. Fully narrated by professional guides, spend your day connecting with Alaskan wilderness, and perhaps even try rafting for the first time!

This tour starts with a narrated trip to Mendenhall Glacier. Once there, you will be geared up and placed in your rafts. You will glide over Mendenhall Lake, under the instruction of your guide, to the mouth of the Mendenhall River. You may choose to paddle the raft yourself or have your guide expertly steer you down the 5 mile stretch of river, even going through 1 mile of class 3 rapids! Once you reach the bank, you can enjoy an Alaska-style snack and are presented with you very own "I Shot The Mendenhall" commemorative pin before being transported back to your ship.

At about 3.5 hours in total duration, this tour offers guests a chance to escape from the crowds, and get in touch with natural Alaska and its magnificent glacier features. The casual pace is conducive to taking pictures, chatting with fellow travelers and absorbing the compelling information from the local guides. Occasional wildlife sightings along the path of the river offer travelers the chance to see Alaska at its best. There's something special about the connection that a motorless, self-propelled adventure can provide, bridging the gap between guests and nature and delivering that 'Alaskan experience' many are hoping to find.

Keep the fun adventures rolling throughout the Inside Passage with the Grizzly Falls Ziplining Expedition in Skagway and the Adventure Karts in Ketchikan!


What's Included

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Round-trip transfer from the pier to Mendenhall Lake, snack and beverages consisting of reindeer sausage, cheese, crackers, salmon spread, water and hot apple cider, souvenir "I Shot The Mendenhall" pin, raingear, life jackets, and rubber boots. Souvenir photos, t-shirts, hats, and sweatshirts are available for purchase.

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