Mendenhall Glacier Park and Ultimate Whale Watch Combo
Description
Join us for Whale Watching in our cool Alaskan waters and then view one of 38 glaciers from the Juneau Ice Fields - the spectacular Mendenhall Glacier. We guide you on a 2 hour whale watching tour, spotting Humpback whales and other wildlife. Then off to the Mendenhall Glacier to spend some time hiking, watching fish spawn at Steep Creek or enjoy an outstanding view from the Visitor Center. You get 1.5 hours at the park, but don't worry! That is the perfect amount of time to walk to nugget falls and take in the displays at the visitor center.
Tour Options
Itinerary
This is our meeting point. We chose it because it is easy to spot from everywhere. We meet under the cables of the aerial gondola.
We will drive you via bus out to Auke Bay Harbor, where you board our custom whale watching boats
We drive you via bus to this beautiful park. Time spent here depends on the time of day you arrive. Refer to your tour guide for the most accurate information.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour time is a check-in time; departure is within 15 to 30 minutes.
- The meeting place is under the cables in front of the Mt. Roberts Tramway.
- All ports or docks are within 10 minutes walking distances, except one - the AJ Dock - which provides a “Downtown” shuttle to the Mt. Roberts Tramway.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the name of their ship
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- No food is allowed at the Mendenhall Glacier.
- Tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress appropriately in layers and for the likely chance of rain. It is recommended that you wear warm layered clothing, a waterproof jacket and comfortable slip-proof shoes
- Whale sightings are guaranteed between May 15th-September 15th.
Reviews(855)
Great opportunity to see humpback whales and porpoises. Enjoyed the visit to the glacier as well - short hike out and back on paved walk to a spectacular waterfall. Transportation pick up and movement between sites was smooth.
We had a great experience on this excursion! We saw a lot of wildlife eagles, seals, humpbacks and orcas. We would recommend taking the excursion that includes both the Mendenhall Glacier park and whale watching.
We saw many whales and seals. Calvin and Haley were very knowledgeable and were a fun crew! Felt safe the whole trip. Joe and Carrie were informative and friendly bus drivers!
Had a wonderful time, from the bus ride with Mary, to the knowledgeable crew on the boat - they made it a fun and informative trip! The boat felt new and was very comfortable. We were unexpectedly "mugged" by a couple of whales which made the experience even more exciting! So glad we chose this family owned company to spend our day with in Juneau.
This was a true highlight of our Alaskan trip. We got super lucky we were told. The weather was perfect, the whales were plentiful. The glacier was in full view and the walk to the falls was pleasant.
Fantastic experience at Mendenhall Glacier and whale watching. Our Captain Lauren knew just where to find the whales. Mia and Brock are extremely knowledgeable and passionate about their work. We had an amazing view of the falls and glacier. Highly recommend
Captain T, Haylee, and Tenley showed us a great time out on the water. Haylee was out main tour guide for this trip and she was so knowledgeable about the whales and their behavior. We got very lucky to see about 7 whales several times, including Baby Goose. Learning the names of the whales and their individual quirks and behaviors made a wonderful trip even more exciting.
Great guided trip with multiple whale sightings and a beautiful hike at the glacier. Thank you Haylie, Ammon and Captain Conor.
It was amazing experience, we saw a few whales. Also very nice weather and great view, friendly staff
Great trip. Saw orcas, humpbacks, and sea lions. Captain Jayden and Jimmy were awesome. Glacier portion was also great. Lucked out with good weather and visibility.
