Excursion en bord de mer à Juneau : randonnée au glacier Mendenhall
Description
Profitez de votre temps dans le port de Juneau pour participer à une aventure dans l'étendue sauvage de l'Alaska et pour découvrir la randonnée sur glacier au glacier Mendenhall ! Cette exaltante excursion en bord de mer vous donnera un superbe aperçu sur la nature de l'Alaska. En explorant le glacier à pied, vous découvrirez grottes de glace, crevasses spectaculaires et intéressantes formations glaciaires.
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
Ramassage au panneau "C" à la base du tramway de Mount Roberts et transport en camionnette jusqu'au bureau principal pour l'orientation du matériel et l'équipement. Une fois la pourvoirie terminée, les invités seront transportés jusqu'au début du sentier West Glacier.
La randonnée jusqu'au glacier commence par 3,5 miles à travers les imposantes épicéas de Sitka et la pruche dans la plus grande forêt pluviale tempérée du monde.
Point de vue, photographie et collations : profitez des vues panoramiques sur le glacier Mendenhall !
Retour en randonnée de 3,5 miles à travers la forêt nationale de Tongass.
Retour au centre-ville. Merci d'avoir rejoint !
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Le panneau « C », situé près des quais des navires de croisière, directement entre le tramway Mt. Roberts et le bâtiment vert Taku Smokeries, est notre lieu de réunion centralisé au centre-ville pour tous les clients du centre-ville, y compris la majorité des passagers des navires de croisière. Les clients séjournant dans les grands hôtels de la vallée de Mendenhall peuvent être pris en charge directement à leur hôtel. Les clients disposant de leur propre moyen de transport doivent contacter notre bureau pour organiser un lieu de réunion.
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes à la colonne vertébrale
- Déconseillé aux femmes enceintes
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes cardiovasculaires
- Excellente condition physique requise
- L'âge minimum est de 10 ans. Pour les familles avec enfants entre 8 et 9 ans, nous pouvons personnaliser un voyage privé.
- Attention, cette visite nécessite un minimum de 4 personnes pour fonctionner. Si les exigences minimales ne sont pas remplies, la réservation est susceptible d'être modifiée ou annulée.
- Tous les clients doivent être en assez bonne forme physique, conditionnés et capables de faire une randonnée allant jusqu'à 4 heures, couvrant environ 7 miles aller-retour.
- Les clients doivent porter des chaussures de randonnée robustes qui offrent un bon soutien de la cheville lors de randonnées sur un terrain accidenté et rocheux. Tous les clients devront faire de la randonnée avec un sac à dos tout au long de ce voyage.
- En raison des risques inhérents, nous n'autorisons pas les invitées enceintes à participer.
- Cette visite n'inclut pas la randonnée sur le glacier ni l'exploration des abords du glacier, mais conduira les groupes à la vue sur le glacier.
- Une durée spécifique passée dans la zone d’observation du glacier ne peut être garantie. La durée dépend du rythme du groupe et des conditions météorologiques.
- Avec les départs de groupe, nous essayons de maximiser notre capacité de voyage et nous devrons peut-être par la suite modifier l'heure pour accueillir des clients supplémentaires. Si l'heure de départ de votre voyage change, nous vous en informerons dès que possible.
- Les clients doivent divulguer des informations concernant les conditions/antécédents médicaux pertinents, les allergies et tout type de restriction ou de limitation qui pourrait introduire un degré plus élevé de défi lors de ce voyage.
- FORMULAIRE DE DÉGAGEMENT DE RESPONSABILITÉ/ASSOMPTION DE RISQUE : Chaque participant au voyage doit signer un formulaire de décharge de responsabilité/prise en charge de risque au début du voyage. Les modifications et/ou suppressions de la renonciation ne sont pas autorisées.
Avis(71)
I highly recommend this excursion! We had 7 travelers in our group and besides the occasional group passing by on the way up, we had the entire trail and the Glacier viewing area to ourselves. Our guide Heather was super personable, knowledgeable and attentive to the group. The trail itself was pretty easy to navigate, with the exception of a few slick rock spots and the last part of the trail where you have to climb up/down some rocks to view the Glacier. But even then, going slow and being intentional with your hand/foot placements was just fine. Gorgeous view of the Glacier and Nugget Falls. Very appreciative of the generous snacks provided as well. This was our first excursion not booked through the cruise line and we had 0 worries about getting back on time as Hesther made it clear (and showed) they are pros with timing. 10/10!
Thank you for sharing such a detailed review! We’re thrilled Heather made your excursion safe, enjoyable, and stress-free, and that you got to enjoy views of the Glacier and Nugget Falls. It sounds like a perfect day spent in Juneau, and we truly appreciate your recommendation!
This was definitely a challenging hike with scrambling up and down slippery rocks. The views were incredible. We had an amazing time with Julia but we got soaked. The gear and snacks provided were definitely useful. Highly recommend this tour!
Thank you so much for this review! We're so glad you had a great time with Julia and a good view, and glad our gear could be a help in the rain!
This is a hike not for the faint of heart. We met our guide Forrest just off our ship and went by van to Above and Beyond. At their offices, we got outfitted- Backpacks, a Hiking Pole, Rain pants, and Jackets (if needed). We also got souvenir water bottles and a bag of trail snacks. We had brought our own set of poles and needed them! Once outfitted we headed to the "West Glacier Trailhead". I would not want to try and follow the trail without a guide. Alltrails lists the distance as 6.3 miles. You don't actually reach Mendenhall Glacier since it has receded. You do get a great view of it and of Mendenhall lake. I wonder if you can even see the glacier from the park's visitor center (not a stop). There are a couple of steep sections that Forrest got us carefully through. So happy with the hike and with our guide.
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review of your hiking experience with us! We're so glad you enjoyed the adventure and that Forrest was there to guide you safely through the more challenging sections of the trail. This hike is definitely one of the more rugged and rewarding ones in Juneau, and we’re happy to hear you felt well-prepared and supported throughout—from the gear to the views. While the glacier has indeed receded over the past several years, we’re glad you still got to take in the stunning sights of the surrounding wilderness. Thanks again for choosing us to be part of your Alaskan adventure.
This was a great hike, incredibly scenic and beautiful and we were blessed with excellent weather. Due to the small size of our group, we were able to push on beyond a normal turnaround spot and getting a bit closer to the glacier than might otherwise happen. Our guide Bella was fantastic and the support that I received from Jess at the office in advance was excellent. Highly recommended!
Thank you for your wonderful review of your hike! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the scenic beauty and the opportunity to get closer to the glacier due to the small group size. It's fantastic that Bella provided you with an excellent guiding experience. We also appreciate your kind words about the support you received from Jess. We hope to see you again soon!
Taylor was awesome. We had a lot of fun. You hike up to see the glacier, but you dont get to go on the glacier. But it was a cool hike overall and I enjoyed it.
Taylor will be so thrilled to hear the kind words you have to say about her! It truly is such a fantastic experience to get out into nature and experience the Mendenhall Glacier in all of it's glory. Although it is true that you don't physically get on top of the glacier itself, it is such a special experience to get as physically close via land as you are able to. We are glad that you had such a great experience with Above an Beyond Alaska and look forward to having you join us again soon for another Alaskan Adventure.
We had an awesome hike with Josh and Taylor. The pace is fast and there are some really challenging inclines and rock scrambles (I wore hiking pants, but I should have gone a step further and worn pants with more stretch). My family of 5 (hubby and I, two teens and a 12 year old) joined 8 other adults. We relished the gorgeous sights, learned a lot about the glacier and had fun chatting with each other and the guides. The glacier is receding rapidly, I'm glad we got to see it while we still could.
Thank you so much for the stellar review! We are so happy to hear that Josh and Taylor did a fantastic job, we will for sure pass the compliments along. Getting out on a adventure during vacation is always a treat and we are so glad that you chose to spend your time with us! Looking forward to seeing you again soon.
This was a great hike led by our guide Jeffrey. Jeff was very friendly and informative. The walk is quite strenuous, but Jeff made sure everyone was capable and wearing the right clothing. A waterproof and decent walking shoes/boots are a must.
Thank you for your review! We are so happy to know that you had a wonderful hike. We actually don't have a guide named Jeffery but we really appreciate the positive feedback!
This is why I came to Alaska! I would add more stars if I could. Best day of the whole cruise! Leeann and Kiana were our guides and were terrific young ladies with hiking experience and knowledge of the local flora to share. 7 wonderful hours out in stunning nature. I would comment that if you are not physically fit, and ALSO have good balance and climbing ability- DO NOT BOOK this! It was a 968 ft elevation gain hike. Read the information on their website and do not blindly book this on trip advisor. You will climb up and down large rocks, walk thru streams or water and mud, scramble up some short rock faces with your hands and slide down on your bum. This impacts the whole group of up to 12 hikers (max tour size) as one guide has to always remain with the hikers regardless if they are capable of continuing. This is not a flat walk in the woods for someone just pulling new hiking boots out of the box that morning. That said, the other thing to note is that the glacier is receding and no two trips will be the same. You aren't walking on the glacier and the ice caves of 2022 and before are now gone. It was fascinating to see the changes made over time by the glacier. I would totally do this trip again given the chance.
We really appreciate your review Donna! This trip is definitely strenuous and ever changing due to glacial recession. The terrain involved is not easy. We are so happy to know we were the highlight of your trip. For adventurous, outdoorsy people, this trek is an absolute dream! We hope to see you again.
Pretty intense hike at time. And im a backpacker... Still very fun. Got to see wildlife up and close. Including a bear that at times were as close as 25-30yards. Unfortunately, the glacier had receded to a point you cant get very close.
We are so thrilled you had a fun time adventuring with us! Seeing a bear that close is an unforgettable experience!
OMG. The team that went with us were wonderful and diverse personalities. We paddled with Abbey and Grant. The glaciers have softened ( over a yr ago) and tour grp from the cruise ship did not provide the updated information that the glaciers are no longer safe to walk upon. But we were close. The air so fresh and clean. The picture posted no longer accurate a chunk of ice left just the night before. We were even blessed with sighting of a harbor seal. Highly recommend
Thank you for your review and making us a part of your Alaskan adventure!
