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Mendenhall Glacier Tour Prices 2026: $83 to $471What each kind of day costs and includes.Read the guide →Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center and Trails 2026Fees, hours, trails and bears.Read the guide →Juneau Whale Watching and Glacier Combo 2026A glacier walk and a whale boat together.Read the guide →Mendenhall Glacier from the Cruise Port 2026The bus, the tours and the clock.Read the guide →Mendenhall Glacier Canoe, Kayak and Hike 2026Four ways to get closer to the ice.Read the guide →Juneau Helicopter and Dog Sled Tours 2026Land on a glacier or visit the husky camp.Read the guide →

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Popular Mendenhall Glacier tours

Booked through Viator, with a full refund up to 24 hours before on every tour here except the sled dog camp (the helicopter needs three days).

Mendenhall Glacier Express Lowest price ★ 4.63 hours751 reviewsFull refund 24 h before

Mendenhall Glacier Express
Glacier onlyPark entryNarrated drive

The cheapest way to stand in front of the ice: a narrated round-trip bus ride from town, park entrance fees included, and time on the trail to Nugget Falls and the lakeshore.

What's included
  • About 3 hours round trip in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Narrated transportation with a driver and guide on the bus
  • Park entrance fees included
  • No guide on the glacier trails (Forest Service permit rules)
  • Not included: tips
From$83per person Reserve
Whale Watching and Mendenhall Glacier Most reviewed ★ 4.94.5 hours7,689 reviewsFull refund 24 h before

Whale Watching and Mendenhall Glacier
Glacier on footWhale cruiseSnacks

The classic Juneau day: time on the Mendenhall Glacier trails and in the visitor center, then a boat out to look for humpbacks, with snacks and commentary on board.

What's included
  • About 4.5 hours with round-trip transport from the cruise terminal
  • Time at Mendenhall Glacier, then a whale-watching cruise
  • Snacks, bottled water and live commentary on board
  • The operator guarantees whale sightings (see the listing for terms)
  • Not included: tips, and the $3 shuttle to the Goldbelt Tram building
From$249per person Reserve
Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Top rated ★ 5.05 hours1,493 reviewsFull refund 24 h before

Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure
Canoe on the lakeHike to the iceGear included

Paddle across Mendenhall Lake past icebergs, then hike with expert guides to the glacier face. Waterproof gear, helmet, snacks and a hot drink come with the price.

What's included
  • About 5 hours with transport from downtown Juneau
  • Guided canoe paddle on Mendenhall Lake and a hike near the glacier
  • Rain jacket and pants, waterproof boots, life vest, helmet, trekking pole
  • Bottled water, snacks and a hot beverage
  • Not included: tips and warm layers
From$330per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

The lowest-priced way to the glacier: a narrated bus, park entry included, in about three hours.

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