Mendenhall Glacier Express Bus Tour with Visitor Center and Nugget Falls in Juneau
by M M Glacier and City Tours
Choose from 1 available option
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$166Overview
Passengers board the Glacier Blue Bus at the cruise ship terminal in downtown Juneau for a narrated bus trip to Mendenhall Glacier. The roundtrip transportation takes about three hours and includes driver commentary along the scenic route. The bus features air conditioning and park entrance fees are covered. At Mendenhall Glacier, travelers have two hours to explore independently. They can visit the Visitor Center, which offers interactive exhibits and educational presentations about the glacier’s geology and ecosystem. Walking trails of varying difficulty lead to viewpoints of the glacier, Mendenhall Lake, and the surrounding wilderness. Visitors may also choose to hike to Nugget Falls, a 45- to 60-minute roundtrip walk from the Visitor Center parking area. It is recommended to do this hike early during the visit to ensure the bus departure is not missed. No guided tours are allowed at the glacier due to permit restrictions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center
Visitors have two hours total at the glacier to explore without a guide. Access to the Visitor Center is included, where interactive exhibits and educational presentations explain the glacier’s geological importance and local ecology.
30 min
Mendenhall Glacier
Guests can walk various trails around the glacier area during the two-hour visit. Trails vary in difficulty and provide views of Mendenhall Glacier, Mendenhall Lake, and the surrounding wilderness.
30 min
Nugget Falls
Visitors have 2 hours at the Glacier to explore independently. Nugget Falls can be seen from the parking lot and Visitor Center. Hiking to the falls is optional and takes 45 to 60 minutes roundtrip. If hiking, it is recommended to do this first to avoid missing the return bus departure.
60 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Mendenhall Glacier Express Bus Tour with Visitor Center and Nugget Falls in Juneau
by M M Glacier and City Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$166Overview
Passengers board the Glacier Blue Bus at the cruise ship terminal in downtown Juneau for a narrated bus trip to Mendenhall Glacier. The roundtrip transportation takes about three hours and includes driver commentary along the scenic route. The bus features air conditioning and park entrance fees are covered. At Mendenhall Glacier, travelers have two hours to explore independently. They can visit the Visitor Center, which offers interactive exhibits and educational presentations about the glacier’s geology and ecosystem. Walking trails of varying difficulty lead to viewpoints of the glacier, Mendenhall Lake, and the surrounding wilderness. Visitors may also choose to hike to Nugget Falls, a 45- to 60-minute roundtrip walk from the Visitor Center parking area. It is recommended to do this hike early during the visit to ensure the bus departure is not missed. No guided tours are allowed at the glacier due to permit restrictions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center
Visitors have two hours total at the glacier to explore without a guide. Access to the Visitor Center is included, where interactive exhibits and educational presentations explain the glacier’s geological importance and local ecology.
30 min
Mendenhall Glacier
Guests can walk various trails around the glacier area during the two-hour visit. Trails vary in difficulty and provide views of Mendenhall Glacier, Mendenhall Lake, and the surrounding wilderness.
30 min
Nugget Falls
Visitors have 2 hours at the Glacier to explore independently. Nugget Falls can be seen from the parking lot and Visitor Center. Hiking to the falls is optional and takes 45 to 60 minutes roundtrip. If hiking, it is recommended to do this first to avoid missing the return bus departure.
60 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.