Mendenhall Glacier Express
Beskrivning
Upptäck den hisnande Mendenhall-glaciären med Glacier "Blue Bus" Express, direkt och naturskön transport från kryssningsfartygsterminalen i centrala Juneau. Perfekt för resenärer som vill utforska på egen hand, denna uppslukande upplevelse ger den perfekta blandningen av bekvämlighet och äventyr. Du kommer att njuta av fängslande kommentarer och landskap på din väg till Mendenhall-glaciären som ger liv till regionens rika historia och livliga kultur. När du anländer till Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center har du två timmar på dig att utforska detta fantastiska naturliga underverk. Här kan du välja att vandra stigar, fotografera glaciären på avstånd eller utforska besökscentret. Med olika vandringsleder tillgängliga kan besökare på alla konditionsnivåer njuta av en spektakulär utsikt över glaciären, Mendenhall Lake och den orörda vildmarken. Inträde till besökscentret ingår där du kan njuta av interaktiva utställningar och pedagogiska presentationer.
Turalternativ
Resplan
FRIVILLIG. Du kommer att ha totalt 2 timmar vid glaciären att utforska på egen hand. Inträdesavgifter till besökscentret ingår i priset på din biljett där du kan njuta av interaktiva utställningar och pedagogiska presentationer som ger en djupare förståelse för glaciärens geologiska betydelse och det omgivande ekosystemet.
FRIVILLIG. Du kommer att ha totalt 2 timmar vid glaciären att utforska på egen hand. Här kan du välja att vandra stigar, fotografera glaciären på avstånd eller utforska besökscentret. Med olika vandringsleder tillgängliga kan besökare på alla konditionsnivåer njuta av spektakulär utsikt över glaciären, Mendenhall Lake och den orörda vildmarken.
FRIVILLIG. Du kommer att ha totalt 2 timmar vid glaciären att utforska på egen hand. Du kan se Nugget Falls från parkeringen och Visitor's Center, men OM du väljer att vandra till Nugget Falls tar det 45-60 minuter tur och retur att vandra. Om du planerar att vandra till fallen, vänligen gör detta först för att säkerställa att du inte missar din returbussavgång.
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Vad som ingår
Resenärers betyg
Viktig information
- Spädbarn och små barn kan åka i barnvagn eller sittvagn
- Kollektivtrafiksalternativ finns i närheten
- Spädbarn måste sitta i knät på en vuxen
- Lämplig för alla fysiska konditionsnivåer
- Din tid på glaciären är för dig att utforska på egen hand och är självguidad i 2 timmar.
Recensioner(451)
Funny jokes smooth ride very interactive and showing wildlife
I was visiting Juneau (and Alaska) for the first time ever and had a fairly wide-open schedule, so I was looking for something to do on short notice. I booked this primarily because the destination (Mendenhall Glacier) was not reachable by public transit or foot. I felt like this experience was mainly set up for cruise ship passengers, but even as an independent traveller, the logistics of it were set up fairly conveniently. I was able to get a same-day booking, and I got clear instructions on where to check in. I was running just a few minutes behind and even got a courtesy phone call to ensure that I was on my way. Thanks to this experience, I was able to explore the visitor center and some of the trails at Mendenhall. Two hours was a decent length of time between the drop-off and pickup, though if I did it again I might take and earlier bus and return on a later one. What really sealed the deal, though, was our driver. Kenny Knapp is a fascinating fellow (check out his website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.) who made what might've been routine and mundane transportation a fun and entertaining experience. He pointed out various buildings, points of interest, wildlife (we saw one bear and at least dozens of bald eagles), etc. along the way, giving local, cultural, and historical context. He had a great sense of humour (I thought I was a pro at cracking lame jokes, puns, and wordplays, but he might just have topped me), keen wit, and an air of showmanship (which makes sense given that he's a musician and performer; we even got to hear some of his songs on the PA). Glad I was able to check this off my list for my Juneau visit, and I'd recommend this for anyone who wants to visit the glacier but doesn't already or otherwise have transportation arranged.
Of course the Mendenhall Glacier trip was great, but what made this trip even better was Archie, the bus driver. He was funny and a great guide. Thank you!
The views were amazing. Loved it. The waterfall was spectacular. Loved walking around the park. Would go back again
What I expected to be a simple bus ride to the park turned out to be much more because of our driver, Alicia. She had so much energy, enthusiasm, and told us lots of genuinely interesting information on our way to the park. The company is lucky to have her. While at the park we were there for 2 hours which was the perfect amount of time for us to see the waterfall and do a short trail to the parking lot (where we saw 4 bears!). Overall, we had a fantastic experience
It’s basically transportation from downtown Juneau and back. Might be cheaper transportation by trolley or city buses. You have 2 hours on your on at Glacier.
We enjoyed the guide ( Driver J.P ) lots of good information. Casual, not much walking. Told great stories about the area.
Great Tour!! They do a great job of stopping at viewpoints all along the way. Giving everyone gets off and are able to take great photos with family and friends. The bus was comfortable and our tour guide Dave was not only firing off great info but he was quite funny also, and kept us entertained throughout. The views are spectacular and the suspension bridge is really cool. I was so happy we took this tour instead of the train, especially when i saw the line for the train. The train doesnt stop, you are stuck on that thing, your opportunity to take quality pics while moving isnt good and forget about getting any family members in the photos.
It was a hefty walk for an hour and a half to get to nugget falls and the photo point. Kenny was a great driver and entertainer for the bus ride to the glacier. Everything was timely.
Our tour guide/bus driver, Kenny, was very knowledgeable about Juneau and made our experience very enjoyable. He provided a mix of dad jokes, personal anecdotes, and history about Juneau. Would highly recommend if you plan on making a trip to Juneau!
