Bikes, Glacier Views, and Microbrews in Juneau
Description
Bikes, Glacier Views, and Microbrews begins with a 20 minute van ride out of historic downtown Juneau out to the Mendenhall Valley, where you'll be outfitted with bikes, helmets, and rain gear if necessary. The ride starts at the eastern side of the Mendenhall Glacier, with a 4 mile ride over to the western shore of Mendenhall Lake. Here, you'll enjoy a brief break and scenic view of the lake. Next, you'll hop back on the bikes and ride 4 miles back to the eastern side of the glacier, riding through two beautiful trails in the Tongass National Forest. After the ride, your guide will walk you to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, where you will have 45 minutes of independent exploration. View the glacier, enjoy the trails, and learn about the history of the area. Upon returning to the van, you will take a short drive to Forbidden Peak Brewery and taste a custom flight of local beers and enjoy views of Auke Bay. Your guide will then drive you back downtown at the end of the tour.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Begin your tour with a 20 minute drive out to the Mendenhall Valley, travelling along the Gastineau Channel. Your guide will provide an educational talk pointing out notable sights.
Bike 4 miles to the Mendenhall Lake, enjoying views of the Mendenhall Glacier, Mendenhall River, and a beautiful gravel trail.
Here, you will enjoy a brief walk to the Mendenhall Lake and view the western face of the Mendenhall Glacier. Learn all about the local flora from your experienced guide while enjoying a quiet, scenic view.
Ride 4 miles to the Mendenhall Valley, traveling through two Mendenhall Valley trails
Our bike tour will end at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. You will have approximately 45 minutes to explore the area, trails, and view the glacier.
Arrive at Forbidden Peak and enjoy a custom flight with views of Auke Bay
After the beer tasting, drive 20 minutes back downtown to enjoy the rest of your day in Juneau. Your guide will drop you off at your original meeting point.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will organize pick up through the guest's provided contact information the day before tour. We arrive in a van with the Cycle Alaska logo and bikes on the back! Staying at a hotel or Airbnb? We can pick you up there upon request.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be 10 years old / 4'10" and accompanied by a legal guardian
- Important Note: We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 21 years old and above. Minor travelers below 21 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
Reviews(33)
There were 12 of us which I highly recommend this tour. Our tour guides Sarah and Lachlan were the BEST and truly made this an enjoyable experience.
Hi Terry, thank you for the kind review! I'm so glad you had a good time with Lachlan and Sarah, they truly are the best.
Our tour guide Daniel was outstanding. Fun, friendly guide who was knowledgeable about the area. He gave us several good recommendations about other places to try after the tour. The trip itself was a lot of fun and we would do it again without hesitation.
Thank you for your review! I'll be sure to let Daniel know you had a great time with him, thank you for booking with us!
We had an excellent day today on our bike tour. Our guide Aunika was amazing - extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend time with. Highly recommend this company.
Hi Victoria, thank you for your review. We are so glad you had an amazing time with Aunika, she is truly a gem!
Awesome experience. You ride around the glacier and if there's time, you can also hike up! Daniel was a knowledgeable and likeable guide. The brewery afterwards was top notch!
Hi Nancy! Thank you for your review. We're glad to hear you had an awesome time on tour.
The ride was nice 4 miles to view of glacier and 4 miles back. Mix of bike lanes on roads and well maintained forest path. Also opportunity to visit welcome center and 1 mile hike to spectacular falls. Chanelle was a great guide.
Thank you for your review! We're so glad you had a good time with Chanelle.
Lachlan, our guide was fabulous. He was pleasant, knowledgeable and helpful. It was pouring rain which added to the fun of the day. The brewery was a nice finish to the tour. Highly recommend it.
Thank you for your review! Lachlan is a gem, we're so glad you enjoyed your day with us in the rain!
Lachlan led a great bike ride to the lake and then back around to the Visitor’s Center, and gave us a good tip about how to approach our quick hike to Nugget Falls. Enjoyed learning about the glacier while getting some good exercise.
Thanks for your review, we're glad to hear you had a great time with Lachlan!
Our bike tour to Mendenhall Glacier with Ally was absolutely fantastic and one of the highlights of our visit to Juneau. From the start, she was professional, friendly, and made sure everyone felt comfortable by clearly explaining the bikes and equipment. The ride itself was spectacular. We cycled past beautiful lakes, breathtaking glacier views, and some truly enchanting scenery that we never would have experienced on our own. Ally was knowledgeable, courteous, and created a relaxed atmosphere that made the tour enjoyable for everyone. To top it all off, we stopped at a local brewery and sampled some delicious brews before heading back to Juneau. The entire experience was well organized, fun, and memorable from beginning to end. If you’re visiting Juneau and want an active, scenic, and unforgettable adventure, I highly recommend touring with Ally!
Hi Ulrike, thank you for your thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear you had a good time on our tour with Ali. She is an incredible guide.
We had a great biking experience with Alley. She was knowledgeable about the area and very friendly. I felt like I was in good hands during our time with her! Thank you!
Hi Ann, thank you for your review! Ali is an incredible guide, we're so glad you had a great time on her tour.
We had an amazing time on this tour, on our first day in Juneau as a family of four with a tween and teen. Company had perfect bikes that fit us all (and offered to bring two options for our tween on the cusp of kid/adult bike sizes). Tour guide Daniel was absolutely amazing and filled with facts about the area and nature. And we saw a bear!!!! Amazing communication all around.
Thank you for your review! We're so glad you had a great time with Daniel, and we agree, he is amazing!
