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The Blue Bus Glacier Express Is a fully narrated trip to the Mendenhall Glacier

Overview
“The Blue Bus“ is a no frills direct express trip to the Mendenhall Glacier. The knowledgeable guides will narrate about historic Juneau, gold mining and wildlife on your drive to and from the Glacier. You choose when you want to go and you choose when you want to come back. We call that the Anytime Express. It allows you to stay an hour or eight hours if you choose to do so and take advantage of the trails, visitor Center, and wildlife viewing to the fullest extent.

Blue Bus runs to and from the Glacier every 30 minutes on all ship days.
City: Juneau
Fri 03 Jan
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Starting at $45.00
Fri 03 Jan
Starting at $45.00
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What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Additional Info
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Face mask are required to be worn by all guest and crew when on the bus due to DOT regulations.
What To Expect
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Mendenhall Glacier
Our knowledgeable guide will narrate on the drive to the Mendenhall glacier. You’ll hear stories of Historic Downtown Juneau and the mining days. Learn of our black bears whales and bald eagles. The blue bus glacier express runs every 30 minutes most days from the Mount Roberts tramway parking lot to the glacier. Some days it is every hour. Please check the last return with your driver. While at the glacier be sure to visit the glacier visitor Center building and Gift Shop. See the film about the glaciers and how they are formed. The national forest service imposes a five dollar fee for entry into the visitor center but that fee is included in the cost of your tour. Don’t miss nugget falls. One of the most fabulous sites of nature near Juneau. When returning to downtown remember “The Blue Bus” picks up right where It dropped you off at and that is at the “Bear stop“
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (101)
Linda_M
Jul 2022
The great thing about the bus ride is the history the driver shares. I do like the fact that it is a go at your own pace deal. You could also save money by taking the city bus if preferred.
Denise_B
Jul 2022
The driver was so funny. I don't remember his name but he gave us such an informative tour to the Mendenhall Glacier. He reminded me of a Hawaiian native.
S3411ZWsharonc
Jul 2022
Both drivers going to the Mendenhall Glacier and returning to downtown Juneau were knowledgeable and gave history of the area as well as pointed out wildlife. The buses were on time with the schedule and very reliable. We were able to stay as long as we desired at the glacier and return to downtown at our convenience.

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