Mendenhall Glacier Park and Ultimate Whale Watch Combo
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Join us for Whale Watching in our cool Alaskan waters and then view one of 38 glaciers from the Juneau Ice Fields - the spectacular Mendenhall Glacier. We guide you on a 2 hour whale watching tour, spotting Humpback whales and other wildlife. Then off to the Mendenhall Glacier to spend some time hiking, watching fish spawn at Steep Creek or enjoy an outstanding view from the Visitor Center. You get 1.5 hours at the park, but don't worry! That is the perfect amount of time to walk to nugget falls and take in the displays at the visitor center.
Your experience
Stop 1
This is our meeting point. We chose it because it is easy to spot from everywhere. We meet under the cables of the aerial gondola.
Stop 2
We will drive you via bus out to Auke Bay Harbor, where you board our custom whale watching boats
Stop 3
We drive you via bus to this beautiful park. Time spent here depends on the time of day you arrive. Refer to your tour guide for the most accurate information. IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT VISITOR CENTER: Hours 9am to 6pm. 2:30pm and 3:30pm departures will arrive at the park after the VC closes, but the park, trails and photo ops are open!
What’s included
- Informative professional driver guide during transfers
- Heated cabin with wide viewing windows, spacious decks for whale watching, and bathrooms on board
- Water and a light snack aboard the whale boat
- 2-hour whale watching tour on 24-passenger jet boat or 49-passenger catamaran
- Bus transportation and entrance fees to park
- Round-trip transportation between port and boat harbor
- Naturalist on whale tour
Not included
- Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Juneau Tours & Whale Watch - Meeting location is the Mount Roberts Tramway. Our representatives will be wearing bright blue hats that say "Juneau Tours" and holding signs that say "Juneau Tours and Whale Watch."
Before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour time is a check-in time; departure is within 15 to 30 minutes.
- The meeting place is under the cables in front of the Mt. Roberts Tramway.
- All ports or docks are within 10 minutes walking distances, except one - the AJ Dock - which provides a “Downtown” shuttle to the Mt. Roberts Tramway.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the name of their ship
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- No food is allowed at the Mendenhall Glacier.
- Tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress appropriately in layers and for the likely chance of rain. It is recommended that you wear warm layered clothing, a waterproof jacket and comfortable slip-proof shoes
- Whale sightings are guaranteed between May 15th-September 15th.
- IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT VISITOR CENTER: Hours are 9 am to 6 pm. 2:30 and 3:30 departures will arrive a the park after it closes, but the trails and photo ops are open!
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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