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

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

Sat 11 Jan

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $45.00

Make a reservation

Sat 11 Jan

Starting at $45.00

Make a reservation

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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

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)

972stellad

May 2022

Kenny our bus driver was personable and entertaining!! We had the bus to ourselves so he shared alot about himself and living in Juneau!

Response from Host

May 2022

So happy you enjoyed our beautiful Glacier and had a great time! Thank you for the review!

Terry_G

May 2022

Our ship arrived 6 hours late. Blue Bus service not available so we had to miss the glacier. Hard to get accurate info from their site to clarify things

Response from Host

May 2022

Terry, we were so heat broken when we were unable to take any guests to the Mendenhall Glacier. We know that for most of you that this was a once in a lifetime cruise! We just didn't have enough time to get ALL of you to the Glacier and return before your ALL ABOARD times. If we could have taken all of you, we definitely would have. We are still talking about this VERY late ship. This has never happened in the 16 years since the owner started her business. We sincerely hope that it never happens again. Tammy

Jennifer_M

May 2022

A narrated bus ride to the glacier to see Amazing views. Get there early as the last bus is at 6 and there are many trails.

Response from Host

May 2022

Thank you for the great review Jennifer. Early to the Glacier is always best for the trails are plentiful! We always love to hear from our customers! We appreciate the review! Tammy