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
4.4
based on 281 reviews
David_T, May 2026
Very informative driver kept us in good spirits and explained about the local area as part of the journey from port to the glacier.
Paul_B, May 2026
Once we got to the visitors centre the race was on but still enjoyed the experience. The tour left half an hour late and that put the pressure on some of the other travelers, we were told to be at the pick up point on time which we all were. Guess what? Bus was half an hour late. Maybe use a local public transport bus for a few bucks or uber. This tour company let us down, please do better
Cynthia_M, May 2026
We used Viator to book this excursion the day before the excursion. We waited until last minute due to caution for foggy weather that would have obscured the views. We didn't have a printer on the ship, but the downloaded tickets on our phones worked fine. M&M Tours was the local tour outfit that Viator used. The tour was easy to find, super polite people, organized. Archie was our bus driver to and from; a native from Juneau, who was knowledgeable, entertaining and informative. A small visitor center is there with a gift shop and lots of seating around the windows, plus informative displays. Most of our time was spend walking to Nugget Falls, about a 25 minute hike in and then again back. First week of May, there was still slush and some ice on the flat trail. There were some walking sticks along the door to visitor's center and I would have borrowed one to feel more comfortable on the slushy ice. We went to Alaska for scenery and local information, this didn't disappoint.
David_H, May 2026
There's some snow and ice on the first part of the path. It won't be a concern in a weeks time. Crowded, if course. Breath taking views.
Judith_R, May 2026
Great option to get to Mendenhall Glacier. Our driver was informative and entertaining. We enjoyed having 2 hours of free time to enjoy hiking to Nugget Falls and various viewpoints. We would recommend this tour.
Javrild_H, May 2026
Thank you to our tour guide Kenny he warned us that the trail was very messy and recommended that only those with appropriate footwear would really enjoy it. A great tour overall.
Toni_B, May 2026
Great experience! Our shuttle bus driver, Kenny was the best! He was so funny and informative! His knowledge of the area was amazing!
Christy_P, Apr 2026
We had a wonderful day. Our weather was perfect. So glad we booked this excursion. The hike was about 15 or 20 minutes in the snow to Nugget falls.
Response from Host, May 2026
We're so happy you had a perfect day! There is nothing quite like Nugget Falls in the snow—glad the weather played along for your hike!
Monica_C, Nov 2025
Amazing experience. Breathtaking views and country. Learned a lot about the glaziers and animals that live in the area. So happy we were able to do this tour.
Joyce_D, Oct 2025
This was a great tour. We were picked up at the port and driven to the glacier in a very nice coach. The guide was very informative on the ride over. Once there we were free to explore on our own. It was very easy to navigate. The amount of time allotted was perfect. I highly recommend this tour.
CAITLIN_T, Oct 2025
Had a wonderful experience! Tour guide gave us clear instructions on where to be and how to be picked up. The glacier and waterfall are a must see!
Wendy_G, Oct 2025
Beautiful glazier. Can get pretty close. Nice visitor center with lot of info. Saw many eagles. Quiet, relaxing.
Dan_B, Oct 2025
Great driver, a local, and the visit was amazing. It was a clear sunny day so we were very fortunate
Marina_G, Oct 2025
The hike is very short and just goes through the forest force and back. 40 min each way + 10 min break. We haven’t learn much about Alaska facts or nature, though our guid provided a little information about it. Good to see the forest and walk through it, but the price should be significantly lower.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi there,
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the beauty of the forest, though we’re sorry to hear the depth of information and the price point didn’t meet your expectations. Our rates reflect the costs of permits, insurance, and maintaining small group sizes to ensure guest safety.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to give us a call at (888) 204-5301.
Robert_H, Oct 2025
Very easy to buy from and put your tickets in your apple wallet and everything was easy. Prices were very reasonable compared to ship prices.
Stacy_P, Oct 2025
Our tour guide Alicia was amazing! Highly recommend this experience!! She was very knowledgeable about Juneau!
Susan_G, Oct 2025
All the staff during our excursion was friendly, helpful and our bus driver, Archie, was entertaining as well as informative. We took our grandson in a stroller and the staff was very helpful stowing his stroller frame under the bus and making sure I knew I could sit in the front with him in the car seat. The booking was easy, reasonably priced and the staff was great. It was also easy to find of the pier where our ship had docked.
Rachel_H, Sep 2025
It was totally worth it. Our cruise ship was sold out of their bus passes so we used this excursion instead. I have only positive things to say! Where to meet instructions were very clear and everyone was very helpful.
Our driver was fantastic. She was funny and knowledgeable about the area. Highly recommend!
Vickie_H, Sep 2025
This tour was fantiastic. Bus driver was knowedgeable and the tour and walk to falls was beautiful. Rainy day but enjoyed it. Walk to falls is about a mile there and a mile back. Easy walk and worth it.
Valery_P, Sep 2025
Great excursion. Driver gave alot of history about juneau and told alot of jokes. Highly recommend this excursion
Michelle_P, Sep 2025
Great way to get to Mendahall Glacier and explore on your own. The driver was knowledgeable and funny and gave some good information along the way. Keep in mind this is just an organized pick up and drop off from/to cruise port. A bit pricey but keeping things stress free for our party of six was worth it.
Paul_B, Sep 2025
A quick and easy way to get to the Mendenhall Glacier. The driver pointed out Bald eagles and other interesting items.
James_D, Sep 2025
Exceptional service-clean transportation, friendly/knowledgeable driver of the region! I believe the info for locating the tent to check in could be communicated a little better by texting customers the day off excursion to disembark and go to the right and look for green Viator green tent for your departure. The staff at the tent were professional young men with great customer service skills for our 9:30a departure.
Farah_F, Sep 2025
Amazing experience and magical place and visiting this place was possible for this tour, I would not change my choice, punctuality, professionalism and exactly the perfect amount of time needed to see the glacier visit center and take a light hike to reach Nugget Falls, highly recommend anyone to take this tour with this company ✅❄️🙏🏽
Sandra_G, Sep 2025
The visitor center closed at 5 and we had to sit and. Wait for M & M yours for over an hour in the wind and rain. The rep was rude and unaccommodating. We paid $60 to take a taxi back to the ship. Not a Viator problem, M&M Tours.
Erika_W, Sep 2025
We booked last minute on our cruise because we saw the great ratings and our itinerary had changed due to weather. It was so easy to book, nice new bus, and the driver was fabulous. We enjoyed self exploring the glacier, gave us breathing room and the perfect amount of time without being rushed. The Glacier park was well kept and easy to navigate. Our driver was professional and friendly, we enjoyed his narration. Thank you for the great service!!
Bryan_D, Sep 2025
Amazing trip, awesome staff and top tier medical response paired with a wonderful tour guide. Highly recommend for anyone.
Jerry_H, Sep 2025
The driver was great and explained the history of the area. The area is beautiful and so clean. If you are tired, the movie in the visitor center is a great place for a quick nap. Be prepared for rain. It was a great trip.
Deborah_P, Sep 2025
See it if it’s the only glacier you see. Don’t need to trek to nugget falls, easily seen from opposite side
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're glad you enjoyed seeing the glacier, while it's still there, and the nugget falls. it is truly a special place, and we're happy we could be a part of your trip.
Peter_K, Sep 2025
Comfortable and clean bus with a good native driver who knew the area and live there. Good driving and directions.
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