Juneau Shore Tours
Juneau City and Glacier Tour
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View LargeIcebergs, floating fragments of the glacier’s face, await more company as they drift along Mendenhall Lake -
View LargeA welcomed sighting along the way, mother and two cubs cross the road -
View LargeThe narrated tour of downtown will undoubtedly leave you with a strong knowledge of historic Juneau -
View LargeAn elevated Visitor Center provides sweeping panoramic views of the glacier face -
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View LargeMountains seem to shoot up straight from sea level in and around Juneau -
View LargeAnother bear visible during the return journey after leaving Mendenhall Glacier -
View LargeBoardwalks and maintained paths allow you to view and photograph the glacier from multiple angles -
View LargeA lonely fireweed stands tall, painted by a lovely backdrop -
View LargeThe view of the glacier face on a sunny day! -
View LargeThe Visitor Center is an additional $3.00 and supplies loads of information about the area’s 38 glaciers -
View LargeLocal guides are available to add some interesting commentary and answer questions along the way -
View LargeAdd some beautiful photographs to your collection! -
View LargeA roadside bear hides out in the tree, protected from a midday rain -
View LargeThough not guaranteed, wildlife sightings such as this one are not uncommon en route out to Mendenhall Glacier
What to expect and what not to expect with this Juneau shore excursion
With a convenient pick-up location within walking distance of the cruise ships, meet your local guide and load up to begin your tour of historic Juneau. With historic roots dating all the way back to the native populations, this is an area that has had European influences, strong Russian ties and in the grand scheme of things, a relatively recent American annexation. Throw in one of the largest gold rushes in history, and you've got quite a diverse history here! Of course your guide will cover all of this and more during this 45-minute narrated ride out to Mendenhall Glacier.
- 45 minute narrated tour of historic Juneau
- 45 minutes at Mendenhall Glacier
- Covers many Juneau highlights in one half-day trip
- $3.00 entrance fee to Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center not included
Pair this tour with a whale watching adventure for a comprehensive Juneau outing. The Whale Watching and Glacier Tour combines 2 popular tours, saving $20.00/person.
Upon arrival to Mendenhall Glacier, exit the bus and spend 45 minutes exploring Juneau's trademark glacier, one of 38 in the Juneau Icefield. Head over to the Visitor Center for an elevated view of the glacier and loads of information, interactive kiosks, and displays about glacier formation and movement. Add some stunning photographs to your collection, exploring the glacier from several different perspectives. Eventually, return back to the cruise docks in about 2.5 hours total duration, leaving enough time in the day for shopping, exploring downtown Juneau or even joining another half-day excursion.
See even more of Southeast Alaska's rich culture with Skagway's White Pass Summit & City Tour and Ketchikan's Rainforest Sanctuary & Crab Feast!
Minimum Ages, Cancellations, Accessibility, Etc.
JUNEAU TOURS DETAILS:
- Restrictions: This is a family-friendly tour and all ages are welcome. Please contact us in advance if you require a carseat.
- Accessibility: The bus has a couple of steps and is not equipped with a wheelchair lift. The Visitor Center at Mendenhall Glacier is accessible with boardwalks and ramps.
- Cancellation Policy: In the event your cruise ship is late, delayed, or doesn't make it into port we always issue a full refund for the tour. Changes or cancellations are allowed up to 14 days prior to the tour departure with absolutely no penalty. Including 'Flex Cancel' allows cancellations and refunds up to 24-hours before the tour. Any cancellations made within 14 days of the tour departure (or within 24-hours with Flex Cancel) are nonrefundable.
- What to Wear: We recommend hoping for sunshine but preparing for rain for all of our tours. Drizzles are common in this area so we recommend bringing a waterproof jacket. We typically recommend long pants and closed toed shoes for comfort. And don't forget your camera!
- Adult Rate: $59.00
- Child Rate: $55.00 (ages 3-12)
- Infant Rate: Free (up to 3 years) + 5% sales tax
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Our guides on the buses out to the glacier were both Native American locals who provided great information and insight into the Juneau area and history. Both were a lot of fun. The glacier was beautiful! There was a slight mix up on our reservation but we were put on the trolley tour and then we went out to the glacier and all worked out for the best.
I was looking forward to this tour, but we were left a little disappointed. We booked the 3pm tour, the tour was 2.5 hours and it said we would be back by 5:30, so we booked 6:30 dinner reservations. That should have been plenty of time for us to do everything. When we checked in the guy said that we would leave at 3:30. I said what happened to 3:00 because we need to be back by 5:30. He then said that he could arrange things to still have us back by 5:30 but that meant losing 30 mins of our tour. I said that wasn't acceptable and I wanted the tour that we had booked. After some finagling we managed to get on two separate tours that would leave at 3 and get us back at 5:30. It was annoying having to run back and forth to get on the right shuttles rather than having the combo tour that I had originally booked. I'm not sure what happened with their times, but I wasn't happy that I didn't get the tour that I had booked. I don't recommend unless you are very flexible with your times in port.
An enjoyable tour with a local " First Nations " guide who was very informative and interesting. Only drawback was having to clear the bus windows of condensation throughout the journey, with kitchen roll.
Our driver really gave a hometown feel to our tour.
Thanks for the tour. In hindsight if I were to do it again, I think I would just take the trip to the glacier. A lot of the information given on the city tour was repeated on the glacier tour. And the glacier tour on it's own could be bought for just $10. It was wonderful when we got there.
