Enjoy a guided bus ride through Juneau before embarking on an adventure at sea, searching for and spotting whales. Then, take some time to explore the spectacular Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area.
EXPERIENCE:
Be picked up at a central meeting point in Juneau and hop aboard a comfortable and spacious bus. Relax and take in stunning views on the way to the Mendenhall Valley. Hop aboard a jetboat and begin your whale-watching adventure.
Cruise through the Favorite Channel, Stephens Passage, Lynn Canal, or the Saginaw Channel. With the help of a naturalist guide, look for wildlife like humpback whales. Use the provided binoculars to try to spot these creatures at a distance.
Arrive at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area, where you have free time to take an easy hike to Nugget Falls. This tour is designed specifically for people who want extra time to reach the picturesque Nugget Falls, a waterfall overlooking the Mendenhall Glacier. Alternatively, use your free time to explore the Visitors Center for educational opportunities about the glacier, or walk the board walk over looking a creek where salmon spawn. Return to your meeting point in Juneau at the end of the experience.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Search for majestic humpback whales in swimming their natural environment
Warm up with hot chocolate and coffee on board and have a complimentary snack
Capture pictures at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area to share with friends
Have free time to hike to Nugget Falls which overlooks the Mendenhall Glacier
Spend your free time looking for spawning salmon and black bears at Steep Creek
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