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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

Mon 23 Dec

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $45.00

Make a reservation

Mon 23 Dec

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)

181fidelg

Sep 2021

Our driver was assigned the route last minute and he didn’t have the narration script so he improvised. Didn’t know Walmart failed in Juneau after 6 years because the locals banded to support the local family owned business-Fred Myers and Safeway Supermarket. Friendly gent. He also wasn’t used to driving a school bus. He slammed the breaks the first time not knowing how well they would work. Gave us all a jolt. Still the best value to Tongass National Forest and Mendenhall Glacier.

Response from Host

Sep 2021

We strive to make every experience the best it can be. I’m sorry we did not accomplish that for you. I will make sure that our Team has the knowledge and training necessary to make that happen in future. Thank you for taking the time to share. Blessed and Happy Travels,

Melanie_s

Sep 2021

We were only one on bus so that was good , made it more personal. Unfortunately, weather was not cooperating so experience was cold and wet. Basically it was a bus ride to glacier and back. Trip back driver pointed out where she had seen a bear earlier in day at landfill.

Response from Host

Sep 2021

Thank You for visiting us in Beautiful Juneau Alaska! We are a temperate rainforests and sometimes it show! 🙃 Next time maybe we can show you some dry weather! Until then… Blessed Travels, Mariann

Tanksmon

Aug 2021

Do not take the city bus to Mendenhall Glavier. Pay the 45.00 and take the Blue Bus - worth every penny. We got a narrated history, inside scoop and a a super driver. Plus it only took 20-25 mins to get there. When we took the city bus it took over an hour and was not as comfortable by any means. We got on the blue bus at the Glacier and they quickly worked the credit card - it only cost 20.00 to return to Juneau. Super value!

Response from Host

Sep 2021

Thrilled you were here with us! So glad you enjoyed the Blue Bus Glacier Express! Thank you and Blessed Travels, Mariann