Mendenhall River Float or Kayak Auke Bay

[coloradosmom]

Hi,

Limited in what we can do because we have a 7 year old.

We can do a kayak tour of auke bay and get off and walk mendenhall lake shore or go on a river float trip.

 

We've never been to Alaska but If our primary goal was just to feel that we are surrounded in the glory of Alaska's scenery, which would you choose?

[Aquahound]

Not sure what you mean by the Auke Bay tour with a walk on the shore on Mendenhall Lake, unless you're saying the tour takes you to the 2 different locations.  I'm assuming the walking part would be near the skaters cabin, which is ok.  Kayaking Auke Bay doesn't seem all that great to me, especially with the boating traffic in that area.

 

I think rafting the river is the better option.  

[rnr4thatsme]

I haven't been, but I would recommend you watch a youtube video of the float before you decide.  I was thinking of that one myself, but just be aware it does go through some residential areas - it's not all scenic floating.

[wolfie11]

I personally rank the float trip among my least-favorite tours, but a 7-year-old would likely love it.