Mendenhall Glacier Express
Description
Discover the breathtaking Mendenhall Glacier with the Glacier “Blue Bus” Express, direct and scenic transportation from the cruise ship terminal in downtown Juneau. Ideal for travelers looking to explore on their own, this immersive experience provides the perfect blend of convenience and adventure. You will enjoy captivating commentary and scenery on your way to the Mendenhall Glacier that brings to life the rich history and vibrant culture of the region. Arriving at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, you’ll have two hours to explore this stunning natural wonder. Here you can choose to wander trails, photograph the glacier from the distance, or explore the Visitor’s Center. With various walking trails available, visitors of all fitness levels can enjoy spectacular views of the glacier, Mendenhall Lake, and the untouched wilderness. Entry to the Visitor’s Center is included where you can enjoy interactive exhibits and educational presentations.
Tour Options
Itinerary
OPTIONAL. You will have a total of 2 hours at the Glacier to explore on your own. Entry fees to the Visitor’s Center are included in the price of your ticket where you can enjoy interactive exhibits and educational presentations that offer a deeper understanding of the glacier’s geological significance and the surrounding ecosystem.
OPTIONAL. You will have a total of 2 hours at the Glacier to explore on your own. Here you can choose to wander trails, photograph the glacier from the distance, or explore the Visitor’s Center. With various walking trails available, visitors of all fitness levels can enjoy spectacular views of the glacier, Mendenhall Lake, and the untouched wilderness.
OPTIONAL. You will have a total of 2 hours at the Glacier to explore on your own. You can see Nugget Falls from the parking lot and Visitor's Center, but IF you choose to hike to Nugget Falls, it takes 45-60 minutes roundtrip to hike. If you are planning on hiking to the falls, please do this first to ensure you do not miss your return bus departure.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Your time at the Glacier is for you to explore on your own and is self-guided for 2 hours.
Reviews(623)
Fabulous tour guide (Kenny) So funny and a wealth of knowledge as well as a great singer. Made our day after a disappointing weather cancellation of glacier/dog sledding tour which was the right call.
Save yourself a ton of money and get a cab or uber to see this glacier. You can walk to the falls near the glacier, get some pictures and head back.
Kenny was one of the best guides I’ve ever met. He drove us to the glacier and back to the cruise ship; even though the ride was short, he kept us entertained the entire way with his humor and easygoing personality. I truly admire his attitude and the way he connects with people.
We used M&M to get a bus to Mendenhall and back from our cruise’s dock. Our driver was Aidan and he was friendly, engaging, informative, and fun. The 2.5 hr excursion left us plenty of time to walk around downtown Juneau. The coach-style bus was comfortable and cool.
Glacier was beautiful, as was the walk to the falls. We saw a couple of porcupines on that hike. We saw lots of bald eagles on the drive there and back.
Excellent excursion for cruisers. Meeting point is located right at the docks and very easy to find. Bus was comfortable and our guide, Archie, was knowledgeable and entertaining! The timing of the excursion was perfect leaving us plenty of time to explore the park and get back to the downtown to before having to get back on our ship.
It's a beautiful place to visit. It takes your breath away. Seeing the glacier and waterfalls was a sightseeing treasure.
Kenny was an entertaining and informative tour guide. After arriving, we had two hours to view the Glacier, walk to the waterfall and go to the visitor center. The walk to the waterfall is about a mile but it was incredible.
We had a very cool busdriver. She was so funny and gave us a lot of information.
My husband and I enjoyed the bus ride to and from Mendenhall glacier and nugget falls. The driver was very informative and pleasant to listen to. He pointed out a bear on the side of the road as well. The glacier and falls speak for themselves, very beautiful. The visitor center there was also very informative about the glacier and surrounding areas!
