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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What's included
Traveller Ratings
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(463)
Lexi our tour guide/bus driver was the most enthusiastic and funny guide we’ve ever had the pleasure to experience, 5 stars! And the waterfall/glacier were amazing too!
Great tour Guide very knowledgeable
Great trip! Driver gave us a little tour, and interesting info about the area. Loved Aiden! He was fantastic! Glacier and waterfall were beautiful.
We booked this last minute and I didn’t realize that it was just a ride to the visitor center (that’s on me for not reading). That said, our driver, Archie, was very funny and shared some funny “dad jokes” (the best kind imho) as well as some local history about the area and tribe. If you’re on a cruise ship it might not be a bad deal but we were staying at a hotel near the airport and took an Uber to the pick up spot. We drove past our hotel on the way so it might have been cheaper to just uber there. But Archie made the ride worth while.
Very well organized, and interesting. The driver and guide was very friendly and continued to point out wildlife to and from the park. Once at the park, we were given time to hike and experience the glacier as well as the beach at the foot of the waterfall.
Driver was excellent. He gave us alot of info on Juneau! I would recommend it, a good trip and had plenty of time to explore the glacier.
Archie was a great guide. Helped us feel welcome, informed & safe. Loved finding the short hike from visitor's center to Parking lot.
Wonderful experience! Kenny was an amazing guide!
Alicia our driver was great very kind, friendly and knowledgeable. She entertained us the round trip talking interesting things about Juneau. She was on time. We recommend it
Funny jokes smooth ride very interactive and showing wildlife
