Alaska's Whales & Mendenhall Glacier Trail: Small-Group Experience

5 hours | Juneau | J N U - 7 0 5
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$ 239.95
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Points of Interest

  • Mendenhall Glacier
  • Outdoor Adventures
  • Whale Watching
Includes snack, Moderate activity

Description

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Celebrate southeast Alaska's natural history and abundant wildlife on this exclusive, small-group tour by land and by sea. A naturalist will guide your small group of no more than 20 guests on a hike at the Mendenhall Glacier. A gentle path once completely covered by the massive glacier takes you through the Tongass National Forest and introduces you to the many species that make this area their home. Keep an eye out and your cameras ready to spot beavers, eagles, salmon, porcupines, black bears and more. Then, transfer to a specially designed safari vessel, custom built for up-close wildlife viewing. Cruise the Stephens Passage where the stars of the show are the humpback and killer whales. You will receive a $100 cash refund from the tour operator at the conclusion of the tour if a whale is not sighted on the trip. Have your camera and binoculars ready to photograph the magnificent animals as they frolic in their natural habitat.

Special Notes:

Walking distance is approximately 1 mile on an improved level trail. Dress warmly in layers and wear sturdy, comfortable walking shoes. Group size is limited to 20. This tour operates in all weather conditions. Tour order may vary. Everyone receives access to a digital publication as a memento of this special tour by land and sea. All tour participants are eligible to enter to win cash prizes in the tour operator's Capture Juneau Photo Contest.

Provided: Rain poncho, walking stick, binoculars, souvenir publication

Snack: Granola bar or mixed nuts, fruit leather, Peppermint Patty or chocolate mint and water

Liability waiver required to be signed in the presence of the tour operator.

Unaccompanied Minor Policy: Children under the age of 18 must have a signed parental consent form to participate without a parent or guardian.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Tour to Mendenhall Glacier

  • Transport type: Mini Bus
  • Transport Capacity: 20
  • Travel time: 00:30
  • Air conditioned: Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Restroom available: No
  • Shopping available: No
  • Photo/video restrictions: No
  • Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Rainforest trail walk

  • Time at site: 01:15
  • Inside visit: No
  • Air conditioned: No
  • Walking distance: 1800
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Restroom available: Yes
  • Shopping available: No
  • Photo/video restrictions: No
  • Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Tour to Auke Bay

  • Transport type: Mini Bus
  • Transport Capacity: 20
  • Travel time: 00:30
  • Air conditioned: Yes
  • Walking distance: 100
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Restroom available: No
  • Shopping available: No
  • Photo/video restrictions: No
  • Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Search for whales by safari vessel

  • Transport type: Motorized Vessel
  • Transport Capacity: 20
  • Travel time: 02:15
  • Air conditioned: Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Restroom available: Yes
  • Shopping available: No
  • Photo/video restrictions: No
  • Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Tour back to cruise ship pier

  • Transport type: Motorcoach
  • Transport Capacity: 53
  • Travel time: 00:30
  • Air conditioned: Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Restroom available: No
  • Shopping available: No
  • Photo/video restrictions: No
  • Photo/video opportunity: Yes