Attention Alaska Cruisers: Juneau Tours Announces Important Updates on How to Get to Mendenhall Glacier in 2024
June 19 2024 - 12:47PM
Business Wire
With Juneau consistently ranked as a top cruise ship
destination, especially for those seeking to explore the
awe-inspiring Mendenhall Glacier, Juneau Tours reminds visitors of
the importance of planning their visit ahead due to recent changes.
We strongly advise visitors to make bookings for transportation
or glacier tours before arriving in Juneau, as purchasing on
the day of may not be possible.
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Are you planning a cruise to Alaska? Want to go visit the
Mendenhall Glacier? There is a lot of information online as this is
the number one destination for cruisers who stop in the capital
city. The catch is that there have been some major changes as a
result of the surge of visitors to Alaska! Due to the results of a
long-standing environmental impact study, there are a set number of
permits for the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area–a little more
than 500,000 are allotted for commercial operators. Sounds like a
lot right? In 2023 alone, 1.6 million people came to Juneau on
cruise ships during the 6+ month-long season! The math obviously
doesn’t add up for all of those visitors to be able to see the
glacier with these stipulations in place. Our advice? Plan
ahead.
How to get to Mendenhall Glacier
Two primary, reliable methods for reaching Mendenhall Glacier
are booking a shuttle tour or renting a car. Opting for a
tour provides the convenience of transportation along with guided
insight into the glacier's history and surrounding landscape. The
journey to Mendenhall Glacier typically takes around 25 minutes
each way by car. Whether embarking on a guided tour or driving
independently, experiencing the majestic beauty of Mendenhall
Glacier promises to be a memorable adventure in the heart of
Juneau's wilderness.
It’s important to note that Juneau’s bus transit system is not
an option for getting to Mendenhall Glacier as it doesn’t go all
the way there.
Guaranteed Access and Expert Insight with Juneau
Tours
At Juneau Tours, we offer the top-rated, most reliable, and most
convenient way for cruise ship passengers to experience the
Mendenhall Glacier via our brand-new classic city trolleys. Our
Glacier Shuttle Tour boasts several advantages:
- Guaranteed Permitted access
- Entry fee included for the Mendenhall Glacier Visitors'
Center
- Frequent departures–nearly every hour
- Ride in style on our new 2024 classic trolleys
- 30-minute narrated tour
- 2 hours for independent exploration, including Nugget Creek
Falls, Photo Point Trail, or the East Glacier Loop (As you explore,
pay careful attention to your pickup time for your return trip to
the cruise ship dock. The hike time to the Nugget Falls and back is
40 minutes round trip. Wear comfortable shoes and have fun!)
- Convenient pickup and drop-off at the cruise ship terminal
Plan Your Alaskan Adventure Today
For more information on Juneau Tours and the Glacier Shuttle
Tour, please visit Juneau Tours' website or contact us directly,
and prepare to experience the majesty of the Mendenhall Glacier
with Juneau Tours!
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