Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure in Juneau

Overview

Welcome to Glacier Gardens, a uniquely designed rainforest botanical garden nestled in the midst of the Tongass National Forest. On your guided tour you will learn about the exquisitely landscaped botanical gardens, the reclaimed stream cascading close by, and the innovative garden designs the "Flower Towers" all while indulging in the area’s immense history and rare temperate rainforest habitat. Travel by covered rainforest shuttles through Alaska’s natural wonderland. Your guide will describe points of interest along the 2-mile long path up Thunder Mountain where a cliff-side boardwalk leads to a phenomenal panoramic view of Juneau. Open May 7 - September 23, and not available for winter off-season visits.

City: Juneau

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $29.03

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $29.03

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What's Included

Local guide

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair, however, collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark. Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure

Arrive at Glacier Gardens to meet your personal tour guide in the Visitor’s Center atrium, where hanging gardens and astonishing floral displays greet you to Alaska’s premier garden attraction. From the atrium, follow your guide under colorful Upside-Down Flower Towers, recognized by a Reader’s Digest poll as the 'Most Interesting Landmark in America' in 2012! Board a 6-passenger covered rainforest shuttle or 18-passenger power tram vehicle and continue through the natural wonderland. Listen to your guide describe points of interest along the 2-mile path. Arrive at your destination, 580 feet up Thunder Mountain. Stop at the cliff-side boardwalk to enjoy fantastic views over Juneau, the Mendenhall State Game Refuge, Douglas Island, the Mendenhall Valley, Auke Bay and all the way across Stephen’s Passage to Admiralty Island and the Chilkat Mountains. Your admission ticket is valid for all-day access to Glacier Gardens, so you can continue exploring on your own.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (145)

Jessica B

Oct 2022

We had a lovely experience touring the gardens with their upside-down trees and the super steep ride up the side of the mountain. One thing we learned is that the tree roots don't go too deep into the ground. Instead, they are interconnected in a shallow web of roots, and they stay upright by holding each other together. I just love that!

JonathanJ174

Sep 2022

These gardens offer a narrated tour in a golf cart up the scenic mountain. The site has a variety of beautiful flowers on display as well as a waterfall. The best features of the attraction are its spectacular hanging gardens display. The exhibit area is rather small for the price of admission.

trippymommyTX

Sep 2022

The garden was wonderful. They take you on a covered cart and drive you around to see the rainforest on steep gravel roads. It was so beautiful at its summit and walking around the entrance and greenhouse was magical! I highly recommended this tour. They are short staffed so the tour took a little longer then we expected to start but they have comfortable seating and a small cafe to keep you busy. All in all worth the stop. Be sure to snag a few wild blueberries!