Grand Tour by Land: Glacier Gardens & Mendenhall Glacier

Grand Tour by Land: Glacier Gardens & Mendenhall Glacier

4 hours | Juneau | J N U - 3 3 0
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Description

Points of Interest
  • Mendenhall Glacier
  • Glacier Gardens
Shopping Opportunities, Easy activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Savor the rich beauty of Glacier Gardens and visit Juneau's top natural attraction, the Mendenhall Glacier on this approximate 4-hour tour.

At Glacier Gardens, you'll be amazed at the diversity of the rainforest. Stroll along paths carved from the mountainside toward the upper regions of the forest. This one-of-a-kind Alaska garden features towering upside-down trees covered with planted flowers. From the viewing platform at the 580-foot level, capture images of the Gastineau Channel, Douglas Island and the Chilkat Mountains.

You'll also visit Juneau's biggest attraction - Mendenhall Glacier. This river of compressed blue ice is fed by the massive Juneau Icefield and ranks as the largest glacier accessible by road in southeast Alaska. You can get a wealth of information on glaciers during your 90-minute visit to the glacier. In addition, the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center features exhibits, videos and a panoramic view of the glacier.

Special Notes:

Tour operator is authorized under special use permit to access the Tongass National Forest. Does not include walking on the glacier. Visit at the glacier is self-guided as your driver is not permitted to conduct tours.

Unaccompanied Minor Policy: Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Tour to Glacier Gardens

Transport type: Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 53
Travel time: 00:20
Air conditioned: Yes
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Visit Glacier Gardens

Transport type: Open-Air Vehicle
Time at site: 01:30
Free time at site: 30
Inside visit: No
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 100
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Tour to Mendenhall Glacier

Transport type: Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 53
Travel time: 00:15
Air conditioned: Yes
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Visit Mendenhall Glacier and Visitor Center

Time at site: 01:30
Free time at site: 90
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 200
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Tour back to cruise ship pier

Transport type: Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 53
Travel time: 00:25
Air conditioned: Yes
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Tour to Macaulay Salmon Hatchery

Transport type: Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 53
Travel time: 00:15
Air conditioned: Yes
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Visit Macaulay Salmon Hatchery

Time at site: 00:40
Free time at site: 30
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: Yes
Walking distance: 100
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes