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Mendenhall Glacier Express

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Juneau, USA
High interest
Booked 10+ times today.
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.4
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· 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.
· 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 ✅❄️🙏🏽

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 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    2

    Mendenhall Glacier

    30 minutesAdmission 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

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    Traveler Photos

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    Reviews

    4.4
    based on 266 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Amazing experience....

    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.

    A perfect way to see the Glacier and explore on your own

    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.

    Great Tour Option

    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!

    Mendenhall Glazier

    Wendy_G, Oct 2025
    Beautiful glazier. Can get pretty close. Nice visitor center with lot of info. Saw many eagles. Quiet, relaxing.

    Great driver

    Dan_B, Oct 2025
    Great driver, a local, and the visit was amazing. It was a clear sunny day so we were very fortunate

    An overpriced tour

    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.

    Would use Viator again 100%

    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.

    Mendenhall Glacier Tour

    Stacy_P, Oct 2025
    Our tour guide Alicia was amazing! Highly recommend this experience!! She was very knowledgeable about Juneau!

    Definitely book this tour!

    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.

    Totally worth it!

    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!

    Mendenhall Falls Tour

    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.

    Mendenhall

    Valery_P, Sep 2025
    Great excursion. Driver gave alot of history about juneau and told alot of jokes. Highly recommend this excursion

    Glacier Experience

    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.

    Glacier tour.

    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.

    Juneau -Awesome!

    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.

    Amazing experience and...

    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 ✅❄️🙏🏽

    The visitor center closed...

    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.

    Great experience

    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!!

    Amazing tour

    Bryan_D, Sep 2025
    Amazing trip, awesome staff and top tier medical response paired with a wonderful tour guide. Highly recommend for anyone.

    Trip to Mendenhall Glacier

    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.

    See it before it’s gone!

    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.

    Will do it again with M&M tours

    Peter_K, Sep 2025
    Comfortable and clean bus with a good native driver who knew the area and live there. Good driving and directions.

    Beautiful

    Christine_B, Sep 2025
    It was beautiful, even in the rain so many spots to capture photos. our bus driver Archie was Awsome!

    Response from Host, Sep 2025

    Thank you for taking the time to send in a review for us. We're so glad you loved the scenery as much as we do. We will be sure to pass along the compliments to Archie.

    Don’t miss!

    Alvin_T, Sep 2025
    A must visit even if it rains. Make sure to wear water proof shoes and jacket. Nice hike going to the falls. Beautiful Mendenhall glacier.

    Two hours is more than...

    Kate_P, Sep 2025
    Two hours is more than sufficient unless you want to spend a lot of time closer to the glacier and falls. Our M&M Tours shuttle driver was really great - very knowledgeable and funny.

    Stunning Scenery but poor value for money

    Christine_S, Sep 2025
    Disappointing tour guide, did point out places of interest but filled in gaps with too much personal references. Paying just for organised transport to and from Mendenhall Glacier, not the best value for the money paid. Glacier and surroundings were stunning panoramic scenery, wouldn’t have missed it while in Juneau.

    Response from Host, Sep 2025

    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're glad you enjoyed the beautiful scenery, but we're sorry to hear the guides commentary fell short. We value professionalism and will use your feedback to improve our training and ensure our guides provide both information and respectful service. We appreciate your input and the chance to do better.

    Fabulous trip, really...

    Claire_E, Sep 2025
    Fabulous trip, really enjoyed the beautiful glacier and Nugget Falls, lovely easy paths to follow, our driver Kenny was the best

    Response from Host, Sep 2025

    Thank you for your kind review! We're so happy you enjoyed the glacier, Nugget Falls, and the beautiful trails, it's a very unique and serene location, for sure. Kenny will be delighted to know he helped make your tour extra special. Safe travels and we hope to have you with us again, someday.

    Picturesque Views

    Jason_J, Sep 2025
    Only 30 minutes from the ports. Beautiful Nugget Falls and picturesque views of the glacier. Be prepared to walk. Not a flat surface.

    Nice day out

    Terri_A, Sep 2025
    The bus drive was well organised and very efficient But it really is a high cost as the whole tour is just a drop off and pick up to the glacier. It’s not a tour. There are no admissions costs at the glacier

    Response from Host, Sep 2025

    Thank you for taking the time to send in your feedback. We are billed monthly for all our guests, after reporting our passenger counts. It's much more time efficient doing it this way. I do hope your driver/guide gave you a lot of information about Juneau and the surrounding area's during your trip. They have so much knowledge about the area and it's always fun to learn about their perspective living in this beautiful location.

    Do not book. Thieves

    Debra_Y, Sep 2025
    DO NOT BOOK. There were not enough buses to transport us. They said to walk to destination. It was 1 mile away. Where we got there they were already gone. They left without us and won’t refund our money. I called vendor and Viator. No help. No refund

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