Best of Juneau: Whale Watching, Mendenhall Glacier & Orca Point Lodge Meal

Best of Juneau: Whale Watching, Mendenhall Glacier & Orca Point Lodge Meal

6.75 hours | Juneau | J N U - 6 5 0
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Description

Points of Interest

  • Mendenhall Glacier
  • Outdoor Adventures
  • Whale Watching
Shopping Opportunities, Includes meal, Easy activity

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

An extraordinary trio of Alaska attractions - a whale watching cruise, a wilderness island Alaska surf-and-turf meal and the breathtaking Mendenhall Glacier - combine on this ultimate Juneau experience. Board your expedition vessel at Auke Bay for an exhilarating wildlife cruise. Whales are so plentiful in these waters that you're guaranteed a sighting June through August. Then, step ashore at the lovely Orca Point Lodge on Colt Island and enjoy wild-caught Alaska fish and Alaska game meat with homemade sides. Situated in a secluded setting, stroll down to the beach before re-boarding your catamaran for a return cruise. A scenic motorcoach ride brings you to the Mendenhall Glacier, formed during the Little Ice Age, which began about 3,000 years ago. From across an iceberg-dotted lake you will see the dynamic flowing force, carving its way down the sea. Built into a cliff above the valley, the visitor's center offers interactive displays and U.S. Forest Service interpreters.

Special Notes:

The operator of this tour guarantees that a whale will be sighted on this excursion in June, July and August, with participants receiving a $100 cash refund from the tour operator if a whale is not sighted. To follow best practices in responsible and sustainable tourism, in all other months, no guarantee is offered; however, the tour operator's whale-sighting success rate remains at 99%.

Warm, layered clothing is recommended. Tour order may vary. Tour operator is authorized under special use permit to access the Tongass National Forest. Does not include walking on the glacier. Visit at the glacier is self-guided as your driver is not permitted to conduct tours. Menu varies based on seasonal availability. Due to the remote nature of the lodge only select dietary requests can be accommodated. Beer, wine and additional snacks are available for purchase onboard the vessel and at the lodge.

Meal: Wild caught Alaska fish and game meat, delicious sides including potatoes and seasonal vegetables, dessert served with local jams, jellies, and honey. Coffee, tea, cocoa, water, and lemonade are available at the lodge.

Unaccompanied Minor Policy: Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Tour to Auke Bay

Transport type: Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 53
Travel time: 00:25
Air conditioned: Yes
Steps: 4
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Tour to Auke Bay

Transport type: Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 53
Travel time: 00:25
Air conditioned: Yes
Steps: 4
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Whale Watching & Wildlife Quest with stop at Orca Point Lodge

Transport type: Motorized Vessel
Transport Capacity: 145
Time at site: 02:30
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Whale Watching & Wildlife Quest with stop at Orca Point Lodge

Transport type: Motorized Vessel
Transport Capacity: 145
Time at site: 02:30
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Alaska surf-and-turf meal at Orca Point Lodge

Time at site: 0115
Free time at site: 75
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 100
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Alaska surf-and-turf meal at Orca Point Lodge

Time at site: 0115
Free time at site: 75
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 100
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Cruise back to Auke Bay

Transport type: Motorized Vessel
Transport Capacity: 145
Travel time: 00:30
Air conditioned: No
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Cruise back to Auke Bay

Transport type: Motorized Vessel
Transport Capacity: 145
Travel time: 00:30
Air conditioned: No
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Tour to Mendenhall Glacier

Transport type: Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 53
Travel time: 00:15
Air conditioned: Yes
Steps: 4
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Tour to Mendenhall Glacier

Transport type: Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 53
Travel time: 00:15
Air conditioned: Yes
Steps: 4
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Visit Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center

Time at site: 01:00
Free time at site: 60
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 250
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Visit Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center

Time at site: 01:00
Free time at site: 60
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 250
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Tour back to cruise ship pier

Transport type: Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 53
Travel time: 00:25
Air conditioned: Yes
Steps: 4
Restroom available: No
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: 00:25
Air conditioned: Yes
Steps: 4
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes