Mendenhall Lake Kayak and Salmon Bake Adventure
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!
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Mendenhall Lake Kayak and Salmon Bake Adventure
What's included in Mendenhall Lake Kayak and Salmon Bake Adventure
(Subject to Option Inclusions)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!
Food 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
Inclusions
- Live Entertainment/Bake portion
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Buffet and Hot & Cold Beverages
- National Park fees/Permits
- Transportation
- Full raingear (pants/jacket/boots)
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs (available for purchase)
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
- Client must be able to use upper body strength to paddle kayak approx. 2 hrs
- 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.
- Minimum weight: 40lbs
- Maximum weight dependent on waist size to fit into kayak cockpit 16.5" X 10". Approximately 275lbs
- Gloves and an extra pair of socks are recommended.
- Tour is weather dependent.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 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.
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Ticket Redemption
• JUNEAU MEETING PLACE: On the sidewalk, under the cables of the Mt. Roberts Tram. LOCAL PHONE NUMBER: 907-789-0052 Please be at the designated location 15 minutes prior to departure time. If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made • 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. • Client must be able to use upper body strength to paddle kayak approx. 2 hrs • 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. • Minimum weight: 40lbs • Maximum weight dependent on waist size to fit into kayak cockpit 16.5" X 10". Approximately 275lbs • Gloves and an extra pair of socks are recommended. • Tour is weather dependent. • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port
