Juneau Wildlife Tour: Mendenhall Glacier, Whale Watching and Salmon Bake
by Alaska Travel Adventures Inc.
Choose from 1 available option
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$558Overview
The tour starts in Juneau with a narrated drive to Mendenhall Glacier and its Visitor Center. Guests spend about one hour exploring the area, viewing exhibits, taking photos, and listening to a ranger talk about the local environment. There is also a chance to see bears feeding on salmon along the creek. Afterward, the group travels to Auke Bay to board a 48-passenger jet boat designed for whale watching, featuring large windows and an outside viewing deck. The three-hour cruise focuses on spotting humpback whales, which are common in the area. Binoculars are provided, and guests may watch from the heated cabin or the open deck. The operator guarantees whale sightings; if no whales appear, a partial refund is offered. Following the cruise, the tour continues to the Gold Creek Salmon Bake located in a rainforest setting. Over about one and a half hours, guests enjoy an all-you-can-eat meal with wild Alaskan salmon grilled over alder wood, Cheechako Chicken, potatoes, baked beans, wild-rice pilaf, salads, beverages, and blueberry cake. After dining, visitors can roast marshmallows by a campfire, visit a trading post, and walk to Salmon Creek waterfall before returning at their convenience. Transportation, a naturalist guide, permits, live entertainment, and the whale sighting guarantee are included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mendenhall Glacier
Guests take a narrated transfer to Mendenhall Glacier and its Visitor Center. A ranger is present to answer questions about the environment. Visitors can walk around the grounds for about one hour, take photos, view interactive exhibits, and may see bears feeding on salmon in the area.
60 min
Whale Watching Cruise in Auke Bay
From Mendenhall Glacier, the tour moves to Auke Bay for a whale watching cruise on a jet boat seating 48 passengers. The boat has large windows and an outside deck. The cruise lasts about 2 hours and 45 minutes, with guides skilled at locating humpback whales that feed locally. Binoculars are provided, and guests can watch from inside or outside. The operator guarantees sightings; if no whales are seen, a partial refund is offered.
165 min
Gold Creek Salmon Bake
After whale watching, guests arrive at the Gold Creek Salmon Bake located in a rainforest setting. For about 90 minutes, they enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring wild Alaskan salmon grilled over alder wood, plus Cheechako Chicken, Alyeska Au Gratin Potatoes, Chilkoot Baked Beans, Tongass Wild-Rice Pilaf, salads, beverages, and blueberry cake dessert. Post-meal activities include roasting marshmallows over a campfire, visiting the Salmon Creek Trading Post, and strolling to Salmon Creek waterfall. Guests return to the dock at their own pace.
90 min
Meeting point
JUNEAU MEETING PLACE: On the sidewalk, under the cables of the Mt. Roberts Tram. When you arrive at the meeting area, look for the Alaska Travel Adventures tour representative. They will be wearing a red jacket/shirt and a red hat. Look for our distinctive Caribou logo
End point
JUNEAU MEETING PLACE: On the sidewalk, under the cables of the Mt. Roberts Tram. When you arrive at the meeting area, look for the Alaska Travel Adventures tour representative. They will be wearing a red jacket/shirt and a red hat. Look for our distinctive Caribou logo
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
More things to do in Juneau
- Juneau Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center and Ultimate Whale Watch Combo
- Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour in Juneau
- Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching and Mendenhall Glacier 4.5-Hour Tour
- Mendenhall Glacier Express Bus Tour with Visitor Center and Nugget Falls in Juneau
- Juneau 3-Hour Segway Coastal Rainforest Tour
Juneau Wildlife Tour: Mendenhall Glacier, Whale Watching and Salmon Bake
by Alaska Travel Adventures Inc.
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$558Overview
The tour starts in Juneau with a narrated drive to Mendenhall Glacier and its Visitor Center. Guests spend about one hour exploring the area, viewing exhibits, taking photos, and listening to a ranger talk about the local environment. There is also a chance to see bears feeding on salmon along the creek. Afterward, the group travels to Auke Bay to board a 48-passenger jet boat designed for whale watching, featuring large windows and an outside viewing deck. The three-hour cruise focuses on spotting humpback whales, which are common in the area. Binoculars are provided, and guests may watch from the heated cabin or the open deck. The operator guarantees whale sightings; if no whales appear, a partial refund is offered. Following the cruise, the tour continues to the Gold Creek Salmon Bake located in a rainforest setting. Over about one and a half hours, guests enjoy an all-you-can-eat meal with wild Alaskan salmon grilled over alder wood, Cheechako Chicken, potatoes, baked beans, wild-rice pilaf, salads, beverages, and blueberry cake. After dining, visitors can roast marshmallows by a campfire, visit a trading post, and walk to Salmon Creek waterfall before returning at their convenience. Transportation, a naturalist guide, permits, live entertainment, and the whale sighting guarantee are included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mendenhall Glacier
Guests take a narrated transfer to Mendenhall Glacier and its Visitor Center. A ranger is present to answer questions about the environment. Visitors can walk around the grounds for about one hour, take photos, view interactive exhibits, and may see bears feeding on salmon in the area.
60 min
Whale Watching Cruise in Auke Bay
From Mendenhall Glacier, the tour moves to Auke Bay for a whale watching cruise on a jet boat seating 48 passengers. The boat has large windows and an outside deck. The cruise lasts about 2 hours and 45 minutes, with guides skilled at locating humpback whales that feed locally. Binoculars are provided, and guests can watch from inside or outside. The operator guarantees sightings; if no whales are seen, a partial refund is offered.
165 min
Gold Creek Salmon Bake
After whale watching, guests arrive at the Gold Creek Salmon Bake located in a rainforest setting. For about 90 minutes, they enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring wild Alaskan salmon grilled over alder wood, plus Cheechako Chicken, Alyeska Au Gratin Potatoes, Chilkoot Baked Beans, Tongass Wild-Rice Pilaf, salads, beverages, and blueberry cake dessert. Post-meal activities include roasting marshmallows over a campfire, visiting the Salmon Creek Trading Post, and strolling to Salmon Creek waterfall. Guests return to the dock at their own pace.
90 min
Meeting point
JUNEAU MEETING PLACE: On the sidewalk, under the cables of the Mt. Roberts Tram. When you arrive at the meeting area, look for the Alaska Travel Adventures tour representative. They will be wearing a red jacket/shirt and a red hat. Look for our distinctive Caribou logo
End point
JUNEAU MEETING PLACE: On the sidewalk, under the cables of the Mt. Roberts Tram. When you arrive at the meeting area, look for the Alaska Travel Adventures tour representative. They will be wearing a red jacket/shirt and a red hat. Look for our distinctive Caribou logo
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
More things to do in Juneau
- Juneau Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center and Ultimate Whale Watch Combo
- Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour in Juneau
- Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching and Mendenhall Glacier 4.5-Hour Tour
- Mendenhall Glacier Express Bus Tour with Visitor Center and Nugget Falls in Juneau
- Juneau 3-Hour Segway Coastal Rainforest Tour