Mendenhall Glacier Tour: Scenic Blue Bus Express

35 Ratings

Juneau

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Explore Mendenhall Glacier with the Blue Bus Express. Enjoy scenic transport, captivating commentary, and two hours of adventure at the Visitor Center.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center - OPTIONAL. You will have a total of 2 hours at the Glacier to explore on your own. Entry fees to the Visitor’s Center are included in the price of your ticket where you can enjoy interactive exhibits and educational presentations that offer a deeper understanding of the glacier’s geological significance and the…

What's Included

Driver/Guide during the Bus Tour
Narrated Roundtrip Transportation
In-vehicle air conditioning
Park Entrance Fees

What's Not Included

A tour guide while at the Glacier is not allowed per USFS Permit.

Additional Information

Discover the breathtaking Mendenhall Glacier with the Glacier “Blue Bus” Express, direct and scenic transportation from the cruise ship terminal in downtown Juneau. Ideal for travelers looking to explore on their own, this immersive experience provides the perfect blend of convenience and adventure. You will enjoy captivating commentary and scenery on…

Location

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You will meet the team on the water side of the Gold Belt Tram building underneath the green canopy tent. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Your Alaska Tales Tour Representative will be holding a sign that reads, M&M Tours.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Priscilla_c

May 18, 2025

Enjoyed the day. Great... - Enjoyed the day. Great driver. Enough time to see glacier and the waterfall. I would suggest this to friends coming to AK.

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Liz_c

May 17, 2025

It was great! The bus... - It was great! The bus driver was awesome, very knowledgeable and personable. The driver made extra stop/drop off for those of us that wanted to see downtown

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Rachel_h

May 9, 2025

Mendenhall glacier - Bus was very nice and comfortable, and we had a good amount of time to explore the area around the glacier and see the falls.

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Lisa_r

May 5, 2025

Amazing sight to behold. - Trip up to the Glacier was informative. Our guide was able to give us information on the town and Glacier. Would highly recommend.

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Laura_l

May 4, 2025

Glacier - Great experience and we saw bald eagles and walked the trail to Nugget Falls which was gorgeous …. Beauty was all around us and the guides made it easy to understand and appreciate what we were seeing

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Jennifer_p

Apr 29, 2025

Highly recommend! - Archie was awesome! Very knowledgeable, provided lots of cool insights into Juneau and its natives. The glacier itself was a must see and the visitor center was terrific, sadly providing lots of proof of global warming and its impact on the glacier. Plenty of time to walk the park and get great pictures even in the rain!

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Kristen_h

Apr 23, 2025

Would highly recommend M&M Tours! - Due to the federal budget cuts, the visitor center was not open. Signage indicates that hours will be intermittent. M&M Tours was the best! Due to a clerical snafu, the bus left without us. We called the tour company and the owner, Greg, showed up within minutes to pick us up. He narrated our drive and came back to get us. Then he drove us by some local attractions and took us back to our cruise ship. Things happen, and Greg was quick to resolve the problem professionally. We would highly recommend M&M Tours to anyone visiting Juneau!

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Ellen_a

May 6, 2025

Great opportunity to view Mendenhall Glacier - Know that this is not a guided tour. The bus takes you to the MG Visitor Center and you are on your own (this is for all groups — no tour guides are allowed at the center). I just want to be clear that the cost seemed a bit steep (~$80/per person) for a bus ride from town. The visitor Center is nice and provides great views of the glacier, but like most National Parks there are films and other interactive things that were not working. My husband ventured down the trail to Nugget Falls and got some amazing photos. It’s a nice activity and very accessible, and our driver, Archie, was very personable and entertaining but, as I said a little high for just a bus ride.

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Shelley_t

May 15, 2025

For people who have... - For people who have difficulty walking I would NOT recommend choosing this company as their stop is further from the visitors center. There’s multiple stops right in front of the center but we stopped at the parking lot. Also, the people who checked us in did not give us the lanyard for the return trip so our bus driver wouldn’t let us on even though we told him we came on with him. So we boarded last and had to sit at the back of the bus. We had gotten to the return area early so my mom, who has difficulty walking, could sit at the front of the bus. But all the seats were taken by the time the driver let us on.

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82ggpt7scp

May 17, 2025

Uber alternative - Same price as an uber. Very disorganized at meeting place, teenagers playing around. Archie was informative on way there. Replacement driver didn’t provide any information on return trip.

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From $83

up to 15 guests

1 - Adult