Mendenhall Glacier Explorer (Wheelchair Accessible)
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Port
Juneau, Alaska, US
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Activity Level
Easy Activity
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Excursion Type
12,All,67,80
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Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$70
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Your journey begins with a narrated tour of downtown Juneau to view many of the city's highlights.
A panoramic drive takes you out to the Mendenhall Valley -- home of the mighty Mendenhall Glacier. Your guide points out many of the attractions in the glacier area before you are set loose for 1.75 hours of free time. The area boasts several self-guided trails showcasing the role the glacier had in carving the landscape. Each trail offers a different view of the glacier through trees or along the shores of Mendenhall Lake. The Nugget Falls Trail leads to the base of a long, glacier-fed waterfall and offers the closest views of Mendenhall Glacier. Meander through the Tongass National Forest on the Moraine Ecology Trail. The Steep Creek Trail offers multiple views of wild sockeye salmon during the mid- to late-summer months.
Scenic Photo Point and the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center are well worth a visit.
Please note: The content of this tour is identical to Mendenhall Glacier Explorer. Only guests using a wheelchair can book this tour, as it ensures accessible transportation. Due to the specialized nature of some lift-equipped vehicles, priority is given to guests using a wheelchair and one companion only; additional companions may be required to travel on the transportation provided for Mendenhall Glacier Explorer. Bookings not marked with an accessibility requirement will be removed from the tour's inventory. This tour can accommodate manual and electric wheelchairs; however, not all trails at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area are wheelchair-accessible. The lift on the vehicle can accommodate a maximum weight of 600 lbs, maximum length of 40 inches and maximum width of 27 inches. This tour operates under a Special Use Permit issued by the US Forest Service. Due to occasional bear activity, food consumption is prohibited in the Mendenhall Glacier area. The Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center's 2025 opening hours are 10am-5pm Sunday through Friday; closed on Saturdays. It may be closed during your visit. Restrooms are open every day.