Mendenhall Glacier Explorer
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Haven
Juneau, Alaska, VS
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Inspanningsniveau
Easy
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Excursietype
All
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Rolstoeltoegankelijk
No
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Vanaf
$79
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Minimum leeftijd
Information Not Currently Available
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Duur
Approximately 3 Hours
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Maaltijden inbegrepen
Meals not included
Celebrating 80 Years of Discovery:
Rooted in our 80-year history of Alaskan exploration, this Alaska Heritage Tour takes a legendary classic and gives it a fresh twist—combining the iconic sights of our original journeys with new experiences crafted for today's traveler.
Your journey begins with a narrated tour of downtown Juneau and the city's highlights en route to Mendenhall Valley — home of the mighty Mendenhall Glacier.
Your guide will point out many attractions you'll want to see during your approximately two-hour stay at the glacier area. Scenic Photo Point and the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center are well worth a visit. The area boasts several self-guided scenic trails that allow you to learn about the glacier's role in carving the landscape. Each of these trails offers a different view of the Mendenhall through trees or along the shores of Mendenhall Lake. The Nugget Falls trail takes you to the base of a long glacier-fed waterfall and offers the closest views of Mendenhall Glacier. Meander through the Tongass National Forest as you explore the Moraine Ecology Trail and the Steep Creek Trail — the latter offers multiple views of wild sockeye salmon during the mid- to late-summer months.
Notes:
This tour operates under a Special Use Permit issued by the US Forest Service. Due to occasional bear activity, food consumption is prohibited in the Mendenhall Glacier area.