Mendenhall Glacier & Salmon Bake
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Port
Juneau, Alaska, US
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$144
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
4.25 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Travel through Juneau's picturesque downtown to the mighty Mendenhall Glacier, a moving river of ice with rugged crevasses. It is a half-mile wide, hundreds of feet deep and fed by the 1,500-square-mile Juneau ice field. The Visitor Center features exhibits, interactive videos and a panoramic view of the glacier — the perfect vantage point for photos of this world-famous attraction. There are also numerous self-guided walking trails from which to experience the special beauty of Tongass National Forest and ever-changing glimpses of the glacier.
Then you'll board a motorcoach and head to the traditional Alaskan salmon bake at Salmon Creek. An Alaskan feast, this salmon bake features Alaskan-caught wild salmon grilled over an open alderwood fire. Also enjoy barbecue ribs, cheesy au gratin potatoes, baked beans with reindeer sausage, wild-rice pilaf, fresh salads, cornbread and lemonade, coffee or tea. Beverages are available for purchase.
Dine beside Salmon Creek in Southeast Alaska's rainforest and listen to a local musician. A translucent roof protects you, rain or shine. After dining, toast marshmallows over a crackling campfire and walk to view the beautiful Salmon Creek waterfall. Remnants of the historic Wagner Mine are evident here. Return to the ship by shuttle bus.
Notes:
Terrain is uneven. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair. Restrooms are available. Time at the glacier is approximately 90 minutes. Menu is subject to change.