Very accessible Visitor Center with views of the Glacier just a short distance from the bus and…read moreshuttle drop off location. Visitor center has an elevator to the 2nd floor that provides insight, views, and toilets. If in Juneau via a cruise ship you can access the park via both shore excursions and tour operators. No real complications on May 5, on that clear dry day, though 5 cruise ships were in port making the park entrance busy with both tourists and transports. It was a nice way to see a glacier, but the initial park area was crowded, so do not expect to escape from the bustle of tourists unless you explore deeper into the park.

Extraordinary! If you are in Juneau or coming into port from a cruise, you need to come here! I…read moreactually went at the end of April. It was raining, but just bring an umbrella! EXPERIENCE: You must do the Nugget Falls trail. It's flat, easy, and takes you to the waterfall in less than a mile. The waterfall is stunning. You will be very close to the glacier from there! The trail itself is a fairy tale. Greenery, ferns, moss, rocks, and small waterfalls surround you. You will want to stop and take pictures of everything! OVERALL: This is almost an emotional experience. I want to go back one day and I'm so grateful I was able to experience it.

We got 21 people visiting Juneau on 8-17-2010 by Princess Cruise…read more We pre-arranged a 4-hour tour with Juneau Sightseeing Tours. Mr. Bob Harris provided 3 vans with himself, his lovely wife and another gentleman as drivers/guides. The tour was wonderful and informative. At $55 per hour, the overall cost is cheaper than the bus tour provided by the cruise ships. Since we did not travel with other people, we got all the flexibility to go and stop any time. We visited Mendelhall Glacier (Hiked to the nearby waterfall), Macaulay Salmon Hatchery, Downtown Juneau and Shrine of St. Therese (just OK). The best thing of the tour was that they took us to a secret spot to see the salmons in the creek. It's so close that we actually picked up a couple salmons and took pictures. This would be the unforgettable memory for both the kids and adults. I highly recommend Juneau Sightseeing Tours. Check out their wonderful website @ http://www.juneausightseeingtours.com/main.html?src=%2F Thank you, Bob, Ginetta and the other gentleman.

Booked an excursion as came here for a cruise and really truly wanted to go to a lighthouse above…read moreall else. Was very saddened unable to go due to my ship running very late. That aside, and despite my utter disappointment, Alaska Galor Tours, or whatever of the three companies officially did this, knocked it out of the park, from the naturalists Coral and Nick, to Captain Anise or something, it was all ship shape and wonderful. We learned a number of facts and other information about sharks, whales, and local wildlife. On the trip we saw a pod of Orca's playing and frolicking for us then found pack of four humpback whales feeding in same area, not bubble feeding. Nick was able to identify three of the whales, one of them was a female whale that had 6 babies in last 7 years. Hats of to the crew and shore staff that coordinates all this. While I am very disappointed didn't get to the lighthouse am grateful they rescheduled us and refunded the price difference. When come back to Alaska will likely book another route with this group. Do recommend.

10 out if 10 would recommend! My husband works in town during the summer and I came up to visit…read morefrom FL and we wanted to go whale watching on this super rainy day. We were so excited to be able to make a reservation for the same day, later in the afternoon! Mickey and Annie are a great team! They have great energy and chemistry together! Mickey brought us to the best spots for seeing the wildlife while maintaining respect for them. Annie gave us such great information as our onboard naturalist and deckhand! They were so sweet and it really felt like they were doing something they love! Would totally take a tour with them again!

What am amazing accommodating group. They nailed everything from flight changes to a Christmas…read morelight tour. Highly recommend.

We took a 2 hour tour last week with Mike. He arrived in a Lincoln Town Car punctually. He was very…read morepersonable and knowledgeable. He took us to several places including the old mine area, the Mendenhall Glacier and throughout town with historical sights. He was very flexible and his car was immaculate with water bottles waiting for us. It was a great way to see a snapshot of Juneau if you don't have much time. We totally recommend this company and driver.

We booked the Best Of Juneau in August. There are 9 of us, from kids to not kids. Everything is…read moreplanned, fun and informative. Enough time to watch and admire the whales, view the Mendenhall Glacier, hike to Nugget Falls and enjoy the Salmon Bake. And have enough time to make it back to our cruise ship. Highly recommended. Shout out to the fabulous team, Corrina, Clair from MO and Matt.

Many moons ago I went on a raft ride in Alaska. I love the experience so when we were headed back…read moreas a family I felt it was a must do. The company was very efficient. Getting us immediately suited. Getting us separated in groups for the rafts. Issue: i understand the weight balance but my four year old was placed on the outside and it made for a nerve racking trip for me holding on to him for dear life! My issue- our tour guide. Nice and strong but I couldn't understand anything he was telling us because I was in the front and he has a very very thick accent. I feel like my oldest did not get the experience I hoped for because of the language barrier. Aka she didnt learn anything. Overall, it's beautiful and fun. But cold. We did get wet. It's still Alaska and still amazing. Still suggest.

Great whale watching tour, saw whales within minutes. Great instructors who gave lots of…read moreinformation and the ride to and from the the cruise ship was great. Would highly recommend!

I haven't even been on my August 6th tour yet and i am regretting my decision. After waiting two…read moreweeks for a confirmation, I received a text today (May 2019) stating that they missed us. My tour is on August 6th. I am beginning to think I may have wasted over 100 dollars on this tour.

This is a really cool adventure. Seeing the many area glacier's from the air gives a completely…read moredifferent perspective than from a boat (both are great). From the air you can see how massive these sheets of ice are. It's also amazing to see the different patterns and colors they have. Flight was pretty much narrated by a recording, with the pilot jumping in every once in a while. Small planes, but seats were comfortable and it was really cool to take off and land on the water. (Much smoother than I would have expected). Everything was run very professional but it is a bit of a walk from the curse ship docks to the planes. Highly recommend!

Several years ago we took a flight to Taku Lodge and really enjoyed it but we weren't able to…read morepurchase some shirts or bling from the trip. They recently opened a shop where we could purchase some items that reminded us of our trip. The staff were very helpful and we bought a couple of shirts and a hat.

I highly recommend this taxi service Karla took us to the glacier while telling us about this…read morebeautiful places she was fun very knowledgeable of Alaska her vibe was contagious. She is amazing.

We called Glacier Taxi and Tours from Mendenhall Visitor Center asking for a ten person van. They…read moresaid no problem, 10 minutes. 20 minutes later we call again asking about the status of the van. They said it's on the way. (They didn't give us a cab number, unfortunately.) We called again after 30 minutes and they said they don't have any cabs available and tried to give us another number to book with someone else. We luckily managed to hail a van that had just dropped off a group so we didn't have to deal with Glacier Taxi and Tours' incompetence any more.

I had such an amazing time with Wild Coast Excursions at Waterfall Creek. As soon as we got off the…read morefloatplane and walked around the corner -- there was a bear right at the waterfall! It was truly one of the coolest and most unforgettable experiences I've ever had with brown bears. I felt completely safe the entire time, and it was absolutely incredible to watch these majestic animals in their natural habitat. Watching them fish was surprisingly fast, sometimes even hilarious! Wild Coast made the whole experience feel both thrilling and respectful to the wildlife. Wild Coast Excursions is the best opportunity to see bears in Juneau and probably Alaska! I cannot wait to go again and check out Pack Creek next time -- already dreaming of it! Don't miss this if you're in Juneau -- it's pure magic.

Unforgettable bear-viewing experience at Waterfall Creek on Chichagof Island in July with Wild…read moreCoast Excursions. The day trip was very well-organized from start to finish, with a float-plane ride from Juneau to the island, a short hike to the creek-side bear viewing area, several hours watching bears, a nice boxed lunch and a return plane trip back to Juneau. Having grown up in Juneau, our guide, Peter, is very wilderness-savvy and adept at sharing his knowledge with his clients. He kept our group well-informed and about bear behavior and let us know what to expect from the experience while we were out there and afterwards shared photos and videos of our adventure. Spectacular scenery from the air and on the ground and a fabulous learning opportunity. I highly recommend Wild Coast Excursions!

We had an absolute blast on the small group Whales and Glacier tour with the most wonderful crew of…read moreLynne, Julianna and boat Captain Kent. From exploring the beautiful, and very easy and manageable forest walk to the glacier and lake where our group was led by Lynne who was super informative and fun, to then a boat cruise where we got to get close and see so many humpback whales breaching and then to the surprise of the crew a number of Orca also breaching. We all had such fun and highly recommend the tour and hope you get the awesome crew we had. Thanks guys for a super memorable experience!

Obtained services via ship…read more Superb hike around Mendenhall Glacier. Laura led superb event on the East Glacier Trail. Kept a solid pace- not too slow or fast. Left ample time to view the glacier from some other vantage points. Made water and light snacks available to the group.