Discover the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area and enjoy a luxurious hike to Nugget Falls on this tour from Juneau. Embark on an adventure at sea, searching for majestic whales.
From
$199
per person
Be picked up at a central meeting point in Juneau and hop aboard a comfortable and spacious bus. Relax and take in stunning views on the way to the Mendenhall Valley. Hop aboard a jetboat and begin your whale-watching adventure.
Cruise through the Favorite Channel, Stephens Passage, Lynn Canal, or Saginaw Channel. With the help of a naturalist guide, look for wildlife like humpback whales. Use the provided binoculars to try to spot these creatures at a distance.
Arrive at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area, where you have free time to take an easy hike to Nugget Falls. This tour is designed specifically for people who want extra time to reach the picturesque Nugget Falls, a waterfall overlooking the Mendenhall Glacier. Alternatively, use your free time to explore the Visitors Center for educational opportunities about the glacier, or walk the board walk over looking a creek where salmon spawn. Return to your meeting point in Juneau at the end of the experience.
This tour offers an additional hour at the Recreation Area, for a total of an hour and forty-five minutes to two hours. If you only want forty-five minutes to an hour, check out our standard Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching tour!
Highlights
Search for majestic humpback whales in swimming their natural environment
Warm up with hot chocolate and coffee on board and have a complimentary snack
Capture pictures at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area to share with friends
Have free time to hike to Nugget Falls which overlooks the Mendenhall Glacier
Spend your free time looking for spawning salmon and black bears at Steep Creek
Includes
Round-trip transportation from the meeting point in Juneau
Boat tour
Indoor seating on the boat
Snacks and refreshments
Use of binoculars
Free time at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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