Mendenhall Lake Kayak and Salmon Bake Adventure

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
6 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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Language
English
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Embark on a unique journey kayaking on Mendenhall Lake, gliding by icebergs and stunning views of the glacier. Then, delight in an all-you-can-eat Alaskan salmon bake feast.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Paddle across Mendenhall Lake, navigating past icebergs, surrounded by Alaskan wildlife, towering mountain cliffs and the breathtaking Mendenhall Glacier. Venture within a safe distance of the awe-inspiring face of the Mendenhall Glacier and beautiful Nugget Falls. Refuel at the Gold Creek Salmon Bake, an all-you-can-eat Alaskan feast. With a marshmallow roasting fire pit, majestic waterfall and mining relics, the Gold Creek Salmon Bake has something for everyone. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind adventure!

Sample Menu

MAIN
Alaskan-caught wild salmon
MAIN
Cheechako chicken
MAIN
Chilkoot baked beans
MAIN
Tongass wild-rice pilaf
MAIN
Alyeska au gratin potatoes
DESSERT
a robust selection of other sides, salads and beverages
DESSERT
Blueberry cake

What You Get

Live Entertainment/Bake portion
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Buffet and Hot & Cold Beverages
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities
Souvenirs (available for purchase)

Good To Know

  • Guests taller than 6' 3" will not be able to steer with foot pedals and will have to steer with the oar instead. You may still participate, it is just an item to take into consideration when choosing the tour.
  • Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children 13 to 17 must have a signed parental consent form to participate without a parent or guardian.
  • Maximum weight dependent on waist size to fit into kayak cockpit 16.5" X 10". Approximately 275lbs
  • Client must be able to use upper body strength to paddle kayak approx. 2 hrs
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

What You’ll Experience

Upon arrival at Mendenhall Lake, your experienced, friendly guide will help you with life jackets and rain gear before teaching you kayaking techniques. Then you will board the two-person kayaks, with either a new friend or traveling companion, and set off on your Alaskan adventure. Journey across Mendenhall Lake in your stable kayak, navigating the iceberg-studded pristine water that is truly one of the jewels of the Tongass National Forest. Your guide will explain the nature surrounding you, pointing out native wildlife and fascinating you with the history and ecology of the Mendenhall Glacier. Venture within a safe distance of the massive, awe-inspiring face of the glacier and skirt the base of the beautiful Nugget Falls. Gold Creek Salmon Bake has something for everyone! Your all-you-can-eat feast features Alaskan-caught wild salmon, Cheechako chicken, Chilkoot baked beans, Tongass wild-rice pilaf, Alyeska au gratin potatoes and a robust selection of other sides, salads and beverages. Beer and wine are available for purchase. Vegetarian or gluten-free? There's plenty to tempt your palate! And, just when you think you've had enough, bring on the blueberry cake for dessert!

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Mount Roberts Tramway, South Franklin Street, Juneau Alaska, United States, US, 99801

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On the sidewalk, under the cables of the Mt. Roberts Tram. Please be at the designated location 15 minutes prior to departure time. Alaska Travel Adventures representative will be wearing a red jacket/shirt and a red hat. Present your voucher to the representative.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

What People Are Saying
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Breathtaking Views and a Perfect Salmon Bake
July 13, 2025
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We took a cruise to Juneau, Alaska and booked the Mendenhall Lake kayak and salmon bake excursion. This was the highlight of our trip. The meeting point was conveniently located near the cruise doc...read more

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Awesome Adventure While in Juneau!
June 02, 2025
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My wife and I did this excursion while in Juneau on our cruise. This was an awesome use of our time! Maizy was our guide, and she did a great job getting us ready for the trip and giving her insigh...read more

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My elderly parents were very comfortable while they watch whales and orcas from the comfort of the inside of the boat!
September 17, 2024
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We lost count of how many Orcas and Humpback Whales we saw! The boat is comfortable and easily accessible! Hannah’s commentary was informative and entertaining.

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Gorgeous but wet, cold & no pictures
August 23, 2024
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We were on a Celebrity cruise for my Mom's 70th bday & did this excursion on 6/13/24. She has done some kayaking on trips before & I own one so figured this excursion would be fine. Our guide Cla...read more

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Mendenhall Glacier & Gold Creek Salmon Bake
July 23, 2024
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McKenna was an awesome kayak guide. Very friendly and easygoing. We had a beautiful day on the lake and kayaking was easy. The weather was great and seeing both the glacier and golden nugget falls ...read more

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