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(644)
Alicia was an amazing tour guide! She is so friendly and knowledgeable!
The experience was fantastic. Archie, our bus driver was hilarious and informative. Once you get to the visitor center, there are salmon stream boardwalks, highly recommend the trail to the waterfall, and of course, breathtaking views of the glacier. It’s a quick trip, leaving you plenty of time to visit downtown Juneau.
Enjoyed the insights, local information and humor of our Native Alaskan driver. Saw eagles, a 'breaching whale' and where they sell the filling McKinley Mac. The Nugget Falls trail was beautiful and paid off BIG! Do checkout the visitor's center, too.
It is very worthwhile. If you want to hike to Nugget Falls, do it first. Otherwise you might not have enough time.
This trip was awesome. A good bit of walking but it was worth it. Beautiful views. The weather was great
Nathan, our guide, was fantastic. Funny with a lot of knowledge about the area. The suspension bridge was crowded, but nice. Beautiful day with great views. Salmon bake was not great. Dirty area (I know they were going for rustic/historical). The bathrooms were gross and the flies were all over the place, the salmon was good, but that’s about it, I would have been happy with just the bus tour and bridge.
Mendenhall Glacier is beautiful and had some nice walking paths. Kenny was our driver and he entertained us on the trip.
You are basically getting transportation for a very high price. The tour doe not give you anything or add to the experience. You can find your own transportation and is much cheaper to go see the park
Thank you for your feedback. Our Mendenhall Glacier Express is intentionally a transportation based excursion, allowing guests to explore the glacier area independently rather than following a guided tour. The price includes comfortable round trip transportation, a narrated drive with a local driver, required commercial access and passenger fees, and a scheduled and reliable return to downtown. Transportation to Mendenhall Glacier is subject to commercial access requirements, so our service is designed to give cruise visitors a dependable and properly permitted option without having to arrange separate transportation or worry about availability for their return trip. We understand that this style of excursion may not be the best fit for every traveler, and we appreciate you sharing your experience.
Kenny was great. He made the trip very entertaining.
Kenny was really nice and picked us up even tho we missed our bus
