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

Mon 02 Jun

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Starting at $29.03

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Mon 02 Jun

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)

224lindsayr

Sep 2022

Neat tour through the woods, cute garden set up and good over view of some Juneau History. Russell was our driver and he was very kind and informative along with some great jokes.

Debra_B

Sep 2022

Tour guides did not show up at all. I want my money credited back on my credit card. Very disappointing. Seems to be a scam. Happened twice with this company we booked thru.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Glacier garden hours are 9:00 to 6:00 everyday our first tour is it 9:15 our last tour leaves at 4:00 p.m. Glacier Gardens rainforest adventure is a guided tour through the Tongass Forest on 18 passenger trams. We are located 7 miles from downtown Juneau independent travelers either come by taxi Uber or the city bus. We have strived to provide a description online, that coveys transportation from the dock to the gardens is not included in the price of the ticket. We are sorry for any confusion it has caused. The Gardens and the tour company we work with have given customers refunds when asked, I will check with Tripadvisor and see where we can improve on our description of the tour provide on the website. Thank you

Sarah_K

Sep 2022

The gardens were beautiful & very unusual. Our guide was charming & knowledgeable. But the winding road uphill in an open sided kind of golf cart—the road was a little wet & soggy, curvy & narrow. I didn’t feel complex safe.