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.
Out at sunset: the 3:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:42 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
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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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Mendenhall Glacier Express lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $83 per person for this Juneau experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 15 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM.
Children aged 3–11 pay from $52, adults from $83. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is You will meet the team on the water side of the Gold Belt Tram building underneath the green canopy tent. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Your Alaska Tales Tour Representative will be holding a sign that reads, M&M Tours. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 50 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 746 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by M&M Glacier and City Tours.
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What a wonderful excursion. Booked this for our family. Day was rainy but we enjoyed the walk to the waterfall. It was foggy and wasn’t able to see the glacier when we first got there. But about 30 mins before we left it cleared enough to see. Kenny was our driver. He was entertaining and enjoyable.
My friend and I had a great tour. Our driver, Kenny was very knowledgeable about the area and pointed out various sites along our route. He even spotted a bald eagle. He was very humorous and entertaining which made the trip even better. Highly recommend.
Highly recommended shore excursion. Very easy to find meeting point and comfortable bus. Archie was very knowledgeable, shared lots of stories and funny. It was on time but not feeling rushed. Make sure to do the hike to the Falls. Glacier sightseeing and information center was well worth it. We saw bears along the walkway and eagles along the highway. Do not hesitate to book. They make sure you won’t miss your cruise ship. Well worth it!
Great tour guide! Beautiful hike!
Its so expensive just for a drive to and from the meeting place to the glacier. Museum closed early with still lots of people.
Booking our tour to Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls with this company was super easy, the cost was very reasonable (Much better than any excursion expensed through the cruise line) Pickup was right by the gangway of our ship. We could see the meetup spot before we even got off the boat! Archie was a fantastic driver, shared a ton of interesting information on the way to the glacier and gave some great tips to really enjoy the experience, plus he is absolutely hilarious and we had a few great laughs on the way there! The glacier and Nugget Falls were awesome! We had plenty of time to explore, walk the trail to go at our own pace for a personal experience once we arrived. Archie was timely with the pickup time and offered a couple of different drop off options to make everything as easy as possible for everyone on the excursion. Overall, 10/10! Will absolutely book with Archie and M&M Tours again anytime we visit Juneau in the future!
Driver was very informative , funny, and polite native of Hoonah. Mendenhall Glacier and nugget falls were beautiful. I didn't have enough time for the 3.5 mile hike. Luckily rain was light on and off. Would recommend this excursion. .
Just a round trip ride to the glacier! Uber is $30: each way Public transit is even cheaper This is a rip off!
It was an amazing experience getting so close to the glacier and nugget falls. There is an elevator to the visitor Ctr Easy hike to the falls
Our driver Archie. was outstanding and provided us with many interesting facts and information
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