15 June · Juneau (Auke Bay / Mendenhall Lake)

Third-party kayak tours on Mendenhall Lake or Auke Bay — independent of HAL, typically smaller groups and more flexibility on timing. Notable operators: Alaska Travel Adventures (Glacier View Sea Kayaking, 3.5 hrs, ~$154, alaskatraveladventures.com); Liquid Alaska Tours (Mendenhall Lake Canoe Tour, ~$239, liquidalaskatours.com/tours/mendenhall-lake-canoe-tour); Above & Beyond Alaska (Auke Bay Glacier Kayak, small-group guided, beyondak.com/trips/auke-bay-guided-kayak-tour). Book direct; times vary by operator and tide.

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