Mendenhall Glacier Tour: Scenic Blue Bus Ride

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
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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Monica_c
Nov 6, 2025
Amazing experience.... - Amazing experience. Breathtaking views and country. Learned a lot about the glaziers and animals that live in the area. So happy we were able to do this tour.
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Herstelle
Oct 23, 2025
An Efficient and Professional Tour on M&M Bus - We had a driver who was friendly, knowledgeable, and represented the Native American culture prevalent in Juneau. The bus was new, clean, on-time, and dropped us off near the Visitor Center which was critical for us because we are 80 and 90 year olds. Beware, some tour operators leave you off about a mile away and you have to walk. The amount of time was perfect to look at the Visitor Center which is very well done. There are no snacks or beverages at the Center due to not wanting to attract bears. We were lucky to get a day without rain which made the walk to the falls enjoyable. We saw one eagle and no bears.
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Joyce_d
Oct 19, 2025
A perfect way to see the Glacier and explore on your own - This was a great tour. We were picked up at the port and driven to the glacier in a very nice coach. The guide was very informative on the ride over. Once there we were free to explore on our own. It was very easy to navigate. The amount of time allotted was perfect. I highly recommend this tour.
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Caitlin_t
Oct 15, 2025
Great Tour Option - Had a wonderful experience! Tour guide gave us clear instructions on where to be and how to be picked up. The glacier and waterfall are a must see!
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Denice
Oct 7, 2025
Absolutely worth it! Flat “hike” makes it doable and accessible for everybody. - The hike (easy) to Nugget Falls was beautiful, well worth the effort. The view of the glacier was spectacular. And the cherry on top was our extraordinary bus driver who was also a funny and entertaining tour guide along the way.
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Evelynrx8712mr
Oct 5, 2025
Great - The tour girl Also driver was a very friendly and very helpful with all the information she gave us she was great and understanding I was with friends that have priority because they are older and she was very nice thank you
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Wendy_g
Oct 5, 2025
Mendenhall Glazier - Beautiful glazier. Can get pretty close. Nice visitor center with lot of info. Saw many eagles. Quiet, relaxing.
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Dan_b
Oct 5, 2025
Great driver - Great driver, a local, and the visit was amazing. It was a clear sunny day so we were very fortunate
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Susanbp7851rw
Oct 3, 2025
Breathtaking - Wonderful experience! Knowledgeable tour guide. Breathtaking! Go if you can. Glacier is beautiful and the hiking is great as well.
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Marina_g
Oct 2, 2025
An overpriced tour - The hike is very short and just goes through the forest force and back. 40 min each way + 10 min break. We haven’t learn much about Alaska facts or nature, though our guid provided a little information about it. Good to see the forest and walk through it, but the price should be significantly lower.
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From $83
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).