Mendenhall Glacier Express Tour

Overview

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.

City: Juneau

Tue 13 May

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Starting at $83.00

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Tue 13 May

Starting at $83.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Driver/Guide during the Bus Tour

Narrated Roundtrip Transportation

Air-conditioned vehicle

Park Entrance Fees

Additional Info

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.

What To Expect

Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center

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.

Mendenhall Glacier

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.

Nugget Falls

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (15)

Bethany_L

Sep 2024

absolutely beautiful and stunning. it was a little rainy that day but it was still amazing i really recommend doing this if you want something quick and easy

Christi_G

Sep 2024

The initial booking online was very simple. There was 1 tent that held many different tours. Being that it was raining, it was very tight. Drop off was easy and we toured on our own. After touring we went to depart and it was crazy. They had people on our bus that shouldn't have been on it. I had proof that my family should've been on that departing bus but the tour had no way of knowing who actually belonged on the bus. This is something that needs to be fixed. Even though we had to wait for another bus, the initial driver couldn't guarantee that we would have a seat. We ended up getting a bus 10 min later but due to the drama of loading with the 1st bus we ended up being 90 minutes behind our schedule.

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Thank you for sending in a review. Depending on the day you are in town, it can get very crowded at the Mendenhall Glacier. As you can imagine there may be a lot of people just looking for our blue bus and not paying attention to which driver they came out with. We do have a system in place to tell our drivers exactly who and how many passengers are in each group on every tour. Please reach out to us at [email protected] with a contact number and we would be glad to get this sorted out.

Carol_Y

Sep 2024

The glacier was great. Absolutely beautiful, despite the steady rain. The only complaint is that the bus driver Kenny, was 20 minutes late and we were standing in the rain, cold and wet. On the ride back he kept peddling his cds and pictures. It was slightly annoying.