Mendenhall Glacier Excursions & Guide
Match mendenhall glacier tours slots to your port day. Real-time availability verified. Strict return buffer rules enforced.
Category Shore Excursions
Live Availability
Dog Sledding on the Mendenhall Glacier
Starting at $699 | All Ages | 2 Hours 45 Minutes | Helicopters, Huskies, and Glaciers!
Mendenhall Glacier and Guided Walk
Starting at $409 | All Ages | 2 Hours 15 Minutes | Bucket List Worthy Adventure!
All-Aboard Sync Mappings
As Juneau's most popular attraction, Mendenhall Glacier experiences heavy visitor congestion. Traffic delays along the park road can occur, compressing your transit windows.
Dispatcher Buffer Rule
Select structured tours that bundle roundtrip transit from the cruise docks. Plan your day so you arrive back at the cruise terminal at least 45 minutes before the all-aboard call.
Excursion Frequently Asked Questions
Can I walk on the Mendenhall Glacier from the visitor center?
No. Walking on the glacier requires a helicopter landing or a strenuous 8-mile guided round-trip hike along the West Glacier Trail.
How far is the Mendenhall Glacier from the cruise ship docks?
It is about 12 miles (a 20-to-30 minute drive) from the downtown Juneau cruise docks to the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area.