Cruise ship passengers can book tours of mendenhall glacier through the tour office on board their ship or via the web when booking their alaska cruises. Once there, you will be geared up and placed in your rafts. How to get to mendenhall ice caves the adventures of lil nicki. On this combo package you get two of our most popular tours, one at each of your cruise stops. Although juneau isnt an island, it is land locked, and you can only get to it by air or sea. Mendenhall glacier and whale watching juneau tours. The mendenhall glacier probably ranks as the standout attraction to see when visiting alaskas capital city of juneau.
It is completely worth the small trip to visit mendenhall glacier and nugget falls if youre ever in the juneau area. Mendenhall glacier has receded about a mile since 1980. Located 12 miles outside of juneau inside mendenhall glacier. While in juneau, alaska we visited the mendenhall glacier visitor centre. Enjoy a tram ride, whale watching, salmon fishing, ziplining and much more. I have enjoyed your posts for alaska i am going in may 2018 i want to know with the mendenhall glacier excursion was that booked locally or princess and the same with the evening whale watching who did u book that tour through. Several other trails offer opportunities to view the glacier and the wildlife of. With so many to choose from, its hard to decide which ones you should make an effort to see.
My husband and i walked 20 minutes to the next cruise terminal towards juneau and saw the booths selling various tickets. Mendenhall glacier visitor center juneau 2020 all you. Upstream from this bridge is mendenhall glacier, one of 16 large glaciers flowing from 1,000 square miles of the juneau icefield. Capture everything from glaciers to whales on this excursion that features a professional photography guide. The mendenhall is just one of the 38 major glaciers that flow from the juneau icefield, an expanse of interconnected glaciers that sits just behind the mountains next to juneau. Mendenhall glacier and whale watching juneau tours, juneau.
Pictures of mendenhall glacier in alaska mendenhall glacier is about 12 miles long and lies in mendenhall valley, about 12 miles from downtown juneau in the southeastern alaska. The mendenhall glacier is juneaus biggest attraction and a humbling sight. Visitors to a shrinking alaskan glacier get a lesson. Originally called auk glacier by the tlingits, it was two miles closer in the 1700s and is now receding 90 feet yearly. We were able to get very close much closer than on a boat with. Visitors to a shrinking alaskan glacier get a lesson on climate change on a busy day, thousands of tourists visit the mendenhall glacier in juneau. Its just so beautiful being around all that nature. Juneau wildlife viewing mendenhall glacier the mendenhall glacier area is juneaus most popular recreation area, for residents and visitors alike. The mendenhall glacier beat has a hasty retreat 656 feet lost on its east side in 2004 and 269 feet lost on its west side in 2005 is attracting a lot of curiosity from visitors around the world. Even with all of that, my favorite part of the place had to be the icebergs in the middle of mendenhall lake. The network of cerulean ice caves is what makes mendenhall glacier so unique and special. Glaciers should only be approached with a professional guide.
Tour includes narrated transfer to mendenhall glacier and selfguided tour. Like many glaciers in alaska mendenhall glacier is receding at an acclerating rate. Juneau, alaska alaskas capital, juneau, was the first city to be settled after alaskas purchase from russia, and is located in the panhandle of southeast alaska. There are numerous walking tracks all in varying levels of difficulty and viewing areas. A narrated motorcoach ride takes you to view and photograph the famous mendenhall glacier. The mendenhall glacier is a 12milelong glacier in the mendenhall valley, only 12 miles from downtown juneau in southeast alaska. Mendenhall glacier very accessible glacier in juneau, alaska. Step into alaska with one of these dedicated and knowledgeable local guides. Come and discover the worldfamous mendenhall glacier and see whales on the way or you will get your money back. The milelong 19 km glacier ends at mendenhall lake and is easily viewed from the historic mendenhall glacier visitor center. Visitors can walk to mendenhall lake at the foot of the glacier via the wheelchairaccessible photo point trail.
Mendenhall glacier visitor center provides incredible tourist experience and a popular cruise ship destination in juneau alaska. We had looked into dolphin jet boat tours because they have a guarantee. Bears are usually on the surroundings so after being a whole season in alaska without seeing bears, this was the only place where we saw one. Mendenhall glacier visitor center juneau alaska glaciers.
Whale watch and mendenhall glacier combo tour provided by juneau tours. This tour includes a narrated transfer to the mendenhall glacier visitors center, guaranteed whale sightings, and an alaska style allyoucaneat buffet to finish your day. Mendenhall glacier shuttle juneau tours, juneau traveller. Sep 26, 2017 i have enjoyed your posts for alaska i am going in may 2018 i want to know with the mendenhall glacier excursion was that booked locally or princess and the same with the evening whale watching who did u book that tour through.
This exciting halfday program will give you an orientation of juneau, and a visit to the mendenhall glacier and visitors center. Mendenhall glacier visitor center juneau all you need to. Mendenhall glacier lies just 12 miles from downtown juneau, alaska, which explains its popularity. Weve put together this list of 10 must see glaciers in southeast alaska to help make your decision a bit easier. One of 38 glaciers that emerges from the 1500 square mile juneau ice field, runs miles long into the mendenhall valley eventually ending in the mendenhall lake where it is primarily viewed today. Step into alaska juneau whale watching tours and hiking.
Juneaus spectacular whales and the mendenhall glacier, all in a halfday program on a boat holding a maximum of only 40 guests. Mendenhall glacier and whale quest is a disney cruise line port adventure in juneau, alaska featuring whale watching and visit to the mendenhall glacier. Mendenhall glacier also sitaantaagu is a glacier about. The icefield covers more than 1,500 square miles and runs from the taku river inlet east of town to skagway, 90 miles northwest.
Tripadvisor whale watch and mendenhall glacier combo. I was so very disappointed that i was almost in tears. Mendenhall glacier river float trip alaska shore tours. We went with dolphin jet boat tours to enjoy the next few hours as. This juneau whale watch and glacier tour is an unbelievable way to do both in a single excursion helping keep your alaska shore excursions cheap. Whale watching and mendenhall glacier in juneau, alaska. We got off the cruise ship at the furthest dock from juneau. Jul 27, 2016 visitors to a shrinking alaskan glacier get a lesson on climate change on a busy day, thousands of tourists visit the mendenhall glacier in juneau.
Several other trails offer opportunities to view the glacier and the wildlife of alaska s tongass national forest. Mendenhall glacier as seen from the southwest shore of mendenhall lake in 1980. On a sunny day the glacier is beautiful, with blue skies and snowcapped mountains in the background. The glacier and surrounding landscape is protected as part of the 5,815 acres 2,353 ha mendenhall glacier recreation area, a federally designated unit of the tongass national forest. Nugget falls, with mendenhall lake and shore in middle distance, with pioneering shrubs alder and willow in the foreground. A massive sheet of ice that cascades its way along twelve miles of valley floor before plunging into a beautifully clear lake, the mendenhall glacier juneau is genuinely a sight to behold. Enjoy a professional instructional slide show in the vehicle en route to the mendenhall glacier. Complete guide on how to visit the mendenhall ice caves in juneau, alaska. We prebooked a shuttle through juneau tours to the mendenhall glacier. Dec 08, 2017 experience the best juneau has to offer with this whale watching and mendenhall glacier tour. Mendenhall glacier and whale quest disney cruise line. We arrived at the booth at the prearranged time only to be told our bus was full and we would have to wait twenty minutes for the next shuttle. Mendenhall glacier is a very popular tourist destination, conveniently located just 12 miles from downtown juneau, alaska, so if you happen to be in juneau or are planning a trip there a visit at least to the glacier is a must, but a visit to the.
We found juneau tours at the pier and they were able to get us on a larger boat and a trip to mendenhall glacier. We specialize in the finest juneau whale watching and hiking shore excursions and can arrange custom trips by land and sea for families or groups seeking private wilderness experiences. Whale watching and the mendenhall glacier, alaska this tour combines two of the best attractions in the juneau area the mendenhall glacier and whale watching. Along the way your guide will entertain you with legends and lore of juneaus colorful past. A triple treat complete with whales, glaciers and an alaskan buffet. No visit to juneau is complete without a closeup look at the mendenhall glacier one of alaskas most popular attractions. We wanted to go to mendenhall glacier while in port in juneau. Experience the best of juneau sightseeing by combining the glacier gardens rainforest adventure and the mendenhall glacier into one glorious alaska day trip. On this halfday tour, enjoy spectacular views of the glacier from the viewing platforms and walkways, and learn more about the mighty glacier at the visitor center. Juneau excursions and tours gastineau guiding company. United states alaska ak juneau places to visit in juneau tours and tickets. Tripadvisor whale watch and mendenhall glacier combo tour. Nugget falls is a huge waterfall running down the side of the mountain. Your experience will be indepth, authentic, genuine and personalized.
How to get to mendenhall ice caves the adventures of lil. However, there are no public trails to the mendenhall glacier ice caves, and while beautiful, glaciers are everchanging and may be dangerous. Juneau is one of the most unique state capitals in the united states. Mendenhall glacier juneau 2020 all you need to know.
Whale watching and mendenhall glacier tour juneau, alaska. Enjoy a whales guaranteed wildlife cruise aboard a deluxe catamaran, and then step ashore on a remote island to enjoy a delicious salmon bake feast in a spectacular wilderness setting. Visitors to a shrinking alaskan glacier get a lesson on. We booked the mendenhall glacier and whale watching tour upon arrival at the juneau port dock side for half the c.
You will glide over mendenhall lake, under the instruction of your guide, to the mouth of the mendenhall river. Consider a day cruise that combines a visit to the glacier with a whale watching tour of auke bay, for example. Our travel agent was able to book us on 3 excursions for a good rate. Your juneau excursion adventure begins with a short drive to a scenic harbor. There are two things you definitely need to experience while youre in juneau. Juneau, alaska alaska s capital, juneau, was the first city to be settled after alaska s purchase from russia, and is located in the panhandle of southeast alaska. All tours juneau whale watching tours and excursions. My husband, brother in law, sisterinlaw and i recently went on this excursion. We started out on a trip to mendenhall glacier and our bus driverguide jeff was extremely knowledgeable about juneau alaska. The mendenhall glacier has plenty of activities you can do yourself but there are a number of fun charter tours that help you get the most out of your visit.
You know you want to go whale watching while in juneau, but which trip is right for you. Oct, 2017 juneau was my favorite out of the 3 cities. Aug 06, 2017 when we were making a port stop at juneau, alaska, we decided to go on a guided tour to go whale watching and view mendenhall glacier. Roundtrip transportation from the cruise ship terminal is also included. We recommend taking a shore excursion in juneau alaska that. The mendenhall glacier is one of juneaus most impressive natural wonders, stretching over miles 21 kilometers. Mendenhall glacier welcomes more than 400,000 visitors each year, and its easy to see why. This mendenhall glacier rafting tour starts with a narrated trip to the glacier. The mendenhall glacier is juneau s biggest attraction and a humbling sight. First part of our tour was a short hike to see the mendenhall glacier and then we boarded a 45person catamaran for whale watching. Experience the best juneau has to offer with this whale watching and mendenhall glacier tour.
Mendenhall glacier visitor center juneau all you need. Juneau whale watching, glaciers or other shore tours albom. When we were making a port stop at juneau, alaska, we decided to go on a guided tour to go whale watching and view mendenhall glacier. This fullyguided alaska tour begins in downtown juneau en route to the rainforest gardens. Once you order and receive the book or download the inside passage app or download the.
Since then, mendenhall glacier has receded about a mile. Travel with a small intimate group in a mediaequipped shuttle bus and aboard a customized safari boat as your guide provides expert interpretation while also sharing tips and techniques to enhance the quality of your images. Whale watching and the mendenhall glacier audley travel. Be amazed by the mile 21kilometer mendenhall glacier, and take to the water on a whale watching cruise. Things to do in juneau alaska mendenhall glacier kayak trip. Juneau whale watching, mendenhall glacier and salmon bake. The third largest city in the state, juneau is nestled in the heart of majestic mountains, rivers, forest and glaciers and welcomes visitors with a community rich in culture, history. This was the first time for me to see such a spectacular view upclose of a landlocked glacier. Juneau s spectacular whales and the mendenhall glacier, all in a halfday program on a boat holding a maximum of only 40 guests. Experience alaskas premier attractions glaciers and wildlife, from two very different vantage points, by land and by sea. Spend the next 2 hours in the midst of whales, sea lions, seals and countless birds, experiencing alaskas diverse wildlife firsthand. Itll be the same with the other 2 cities, but juneau was where i enjoyed it the most. My friend and i want to take a whale watching tour while in juneau the week of may 25th.
Experience three of juneau s most popular attractions with this threeinone excursion. Note the brownish carpet of mosses, lichens and short sedges in the spaces between the shrubs. This view of mendenhall glacier was visible in several places from the roads around the southwest shoreline of mendenhall lake in 1980. Consider a day cruise that combines a visit to the glacier with a whalewatching tour of auke bay, for example.
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