Mendenhall Glacier Express
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Juneau, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Narrated Roundtrip Transportation
- Driver/Guide during the Bus Tour
- Park Entrance Fees
- A tour guide while at the Glacier is not allowed per USFS Permit.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 7HWX+CJ6, Juneau, AK, USA
You will meet the team on the water side of the Gold Belt Tram building underneath the green canopy tent. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Your Alaska Tales Tour Representative will be holding a sign that reads, M&M Tours.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Mendenhall Glacier
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Nugget Falls
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Your time at the Glacier is for you to explore on your own and is self-guided for 2 hours.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.6
based on 683 reviews
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Sylvia_B, Sep 2026
Beautiful place, not enough time to visit other sections of the park. Long walk to falls and Glacier. Need to include information and history on Juneau during your bus ride to and from the Glacier. Overall, we enjoyed it.
Annette_B, Sep 2026
Our driver, Alicia, was a local and very knowledgeable about the area. She pointed out places of interest on the drive to Mendenhall Glacier. Once we were dropped off at the parking area close to Mendenhall Glacier, Nugget Falls and Visitors Center the tour was self guided. The driver was prompt picking us up for our return to the port.
Jack_H, Sep 2026
I think this may have been over priced. It was not a guided tour is was just a bus ride to park and pick up two hours later for ride back. Almost certain we could have taken cab or uber for a drop off and pick up.
Lorrie_C, Aug 2026
Our guide Lexi was amazing. She kept us informed on places we passed and the area. She kept us laughing.
Jeffrey_K, Aug 2026
Well executed with great communication on where to meet. This tour was considerably less expensive than through the cruise ship. Well maintained bus with a great tour guide. Would use Viator again!
JILL_W, Aug 2026
It was very crowded so taking pictures was a bit of a wait for people to move out of the way. Thanks
Nicholas_Y, Aug 2026
Location and hike was amazing. Mendenhall Glacier should be on everyone's list to make a stop here. However, the cost of this trip and it is nothing more than a bus trip as a little disappointing. Our bus driver was great and the location is a must stop. Just grab an uber and save yourself some money.
Nancy_L, Aug 2026
It’s easy for people with mobility issues. There are many options to view the Glacier.
You can go all the way out to view it or even view it from the visitor center
Susan_S, Aug 2026
Majestic. Very nice driver. The glacier is just beautiful, an easy trip for any traveler. Highly recommend for the value
Diane_W, Aug 2026
Our bus driver/guide Archie was wonderful. He made this excursion a never forgettable experience. A First Nations person himself, he narrated our trip in a humorous and informative manner. He described the scenery, helped us locate eagles and other indigenous animals and plants, and provided a historical background. I recommend this excursion highly.
Lori_J, Aug 2026
Kenny, our tour guide had lots of stories. The Glacier and waterfalls were pretty and we had a nice sunny day. The 2hrs in the park was sufficient.
Barbara_B, Aug 2026
This is really just transportation to the glacier and there are other less expensive ways to get there. Depends on your comfort level with other modes of transportation. The bus was relatively new so comfortable. The bus driver provides some commentary about Juneau. It is all self paced at the glacier.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We aim to provide a comfortable, scheduled experience that allows guests to enjoy the glacier without having to worry about arranging transportation back to the cruise ship area. There may be other transportation options available in Juneau, but none are more reliable. We appreciate you riding with us and hope you enjoyed your time at Mendenhall Glacier!
Ann_J, Aug 2026
The Mendenhall Glacier Express tour was just as advertised. A bus, with a fabulous driver/guide, took us to the Mendenhall Glacier, allowed up time to visit the area, and brought us back to our ship. It was exactly what we were looking for.
Kathleen_F, Aug 2026
We were looking for a short excursion while in Juneau and this was perfect. It was just under a 30 minute drive from the pickup point a short walk from where our cruise ship docked. We had two hours on our own to walk around the visitor center and walk some of the trails. Our driver was a native Alaskan, raised not too far from Juneau. He shared a lot of fun information with us.
Alistair_G, Aug 2026
It is only a coach transfer to the glacier which after being dropped off you get 2 hours to wander yourself before returning to coach to get returned to pick up spot
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your feedback. Our Mendenhall Glacier Express is designed to provide comfortable, reliable transportation to and from the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Area, including approximately two hours to explore the area at your own pace. This gives guests time to visit Nugget Falls, walk the trails, explore the visitor area, and enjoy the views without being tied to a guided group, but still being able to have a reliable pick up return, and a wonderfully narrated tour while transporting to and from.
We appreciate you joining us and hope you enjoyed your time at the glacier.
Laura_R, Aug 2026
We had Kenny as our bus tour guide. Very entertaining, knowledgeable and friendly. The waterfall of Nugget Falls was spectacular. You could get right up to it. The glacier was understandably farther. You can only get to it via helicopter from what we were told. But if it is a clear non-foggy day you can see it clearly.
Polly_D, Aug 2026
Nice narrated bus ride to and from the glacier. Convenient pick up and drop off in town. We walked to Nugget Falls and also did the photo loop. The visitor center is very informative with a small gift shop. Definitely worth the trip. Our guide, Alicia, was very friendly and knowledgeable.
Kimberly_F, Aug 2026
They were very prompt on the times to pick up and drop off. We booked it off the cruise ship excursion and was extremely impressed. Aiden was amazing informing us the fun facts about Juneau as we went to Mendenhall Falls!
Joe_C, Aug 2026
Another great Viator experience. Easy pickup/dropoff to site. So beautiful even on a foggy misty day.
Mary_W, Aug 2026
Affordable with adequate time at the glacier. Only difficulty was that the location on where to meet was not clear, even using a phone app, you were not sure where to go. The driver/tour guide was really great!
Elizabeth_S, Aug 2026
Archie is the BEST guide - informative and funny. The bus brought us right to the parking lot and it was a short walk to the visitor center. The bus was extremely clean and quite comfortable
BJ_B, Aug 2026
Be ready to walk a lot! Options to get to Visitor Center are stairs, ramp, or elevator so very helpful.
Don_F, Aug 2026
It’s a hard sell for the price as you really can’t see the Glacier now that’s it’s recessed so far. Great waterfall up close though. Expensive for to and from bus ride. Suggest Lyft/uber if cheaper then $160. Highlight was great tour guide Archie?
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear Archie was a highlight of your experience and that you enjoyed Nugget Falls.
The Mendenhall Glacier has certainly changed over the years as it continues to recede, but the recreation area remains an incredible place to explore. Our service includes round-trip transportation on our modern buses, local narration along the way, scheduled and reliable return transportation, and the required commercial visitor fees associated with accessing the area.
We understand that the price can feel high for guests primarily looking for transportation, and we appreciate you sharing your perspective. Thank you for choosing to visit Mendenhall Glacier with us!
Brett_R, Aug 2026
The experience was fantastic. Archie, our bus driver was hilarious and informative.
Once you get to the visitor center, there are salmon stream boardwalks, highly recommend the trail to the waterfall, and of course, breathtaking views of the glacier.
It’s a quick trip, leaving you plenty of time to visit downtown Juneau.
Nathaniel_R, Aug 2026
Enjoyed the insights, local information and humor of our Native Alaskan driver. Saw eagles, a 'breaching whale' and where they sell the filling McKinley Mac.
The Nugget Falls trail was beautiful and paid off BIG! Do checkout the visitor's center, too.
Julia_R, Aug 2026
It is very worthwhile. If you want to hike to Nugget Falls, do it first. Otherwise you might not have enough time.
Rickey_M, Aug 2026
This trip was awesome. A good bit of walking but it was worth it. Beautiful views. The weather was great
Christie_G, Aug 2026
Nathan, our guide, was fantastic. Funny with a lot of knowledge about the area. The suspension bridge was crowded, but nice. Beautiful day with great views. Salmon bake was not great. Dirty area (I know they were going for rustic/historical). The bathrooms were gross and the flies were all over the place, the salmon was good, but that’s about it, I would have been happy with just the bus tour and bridge.
Boriana_I, Aug 2026
You are basically getting transportation for a very high price. The tour doe not give you anything or add to the experience. You can find your own transportation and is much cheaper to go see the park
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your feedback. Our Mendenhall Glacier Express is intentionally a transportation based excursion, allowing guests to explore the glacier area independently rather than following a guided tour. The price includes comfortable round trip transportation, a narrated drive with a local driver, required commercial access and passenger fees, and a scheduled and reliable return to downtown.
Transportation to Mendenhall Glacier is subject to commercial access requirements, so our service is designed to give cruise visitors a dependable and properly permitted option without having to arrange separate transportation or worry about availability for their return trip. We understand that this style of excursion may not be the best fit for every traveler, and we appreciate you sharing your experience.
Michele_J, Aug 2026
The glacier was beautiful to see, but we really went to see Nugget Falls. We were able to get right at the base of the Falls! Was a breathtaking experience.
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