Best of Juneau: Mendenhall Glacier, Whale Watching and Salmon Bake | 6 hours to 7 hours

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Best of Juneau: Mendenhall Glacier, Whale Watching and Salmon Bake
2 Adults x $279.00
$558.00
Approx Total
$558.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Whale Sighting Guarantee
  • Buffet and Hot & Cold Beverages
  • Live Entertainment
  • Naturalist Guide
  • Permits
  • Transportation
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenirs (available for purchase)
  • Alcoholic Beverages

Overview

Come face-to-face with a glacier, marvel at huge humpback whales and top this excitement off with a scrumptious meal featuring wild Alaskan salmon grilled over an alder wood fire. You'll call this combination amazing; we call it the Best of Juneau®.

Meeting points

JUNEAU MEETING PLACE: On the sidewalk, under the cables of the Mt. Roberts Tram. When you arrive at the meeting area, look for the Alaska Travel Adventures tour representative. They will be wearing a red jacket/shirt and a red hat. Look for our distinctive Caribou logo

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Mendenhall Glacier

    Enjoy a narrated transfer to the spectacular Mendenhall Glacier and its Visitor Center, where a ranger can satisfy your curiosity about the natural wonders there. Roam the grounds, snap photos, take in the interactive exhibits and have the chance to watch bears feast on salmon.

    1 hour

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    From Mendenhall Glacier, we’ll take you to Auke Bay where you’ll board our state-of-the-art, 48-passenger jet boat custom designed for Juneau whale watching. It has extra-large windows, and an outside viewing deck. Juneau has a healthy humpback whale population with some 65 whales returning each season to feed in the nutrient-rich waters, and our boat captains are experts at locating them. We guarantee whale sightings; if there are no whales during your cruise, we'll refund $100 to each adult and $50 for children. Your captain will let you know when whales are spotted, but it’s likely you'll first hear a collective chorus of "Oohhs!" and "Ahhs!" from your fellow adventurers as they witness a giant humpback suddenly breach. Binoculars are available for your use onboard. Venture out on the deck to enjoy a panoramic view of your surroundings or to take a photo, or settle into your warm, comfortable interior surroundings to enjoy the scenery and wildlife sightings through the oversized windows.

    2 hours 45 minutes

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    After your whale watching cruise, you're off to the Gold Creek Salmon Bake. In a beautiful setting nestled in the rainforest, you'll arrive with the aroma of wild Alaskan salmon grilling over an open alder wood fire. The all-you-can-eat buffet also includes Cheechako Chicken, Alyeska Au Gratin Potatoes, Chilkoot Baked Beans, Tongass Wild-Rice Pilaf, and other sides, salads, beverages, and blueberry cake for dessert! After your meal, roast marshmallows over a crackling campfire, visit the Salmon Creek Trading Post and stroll to the beautiful Salmon Creek waterfall. Take your time; you can return to the dock at your leisure.

    1 hour 30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please indicate your ship or hotel name when booking your tour
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
  • Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Children 13-17 must have a signed parental consent form to participate in the absence of a parent or guardian

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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84 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 63 reviews with 5 stars

Such a great way to see the highlights of Juneau

Published on Aug, 2024

This was a fantastic tour we were on 8/18/24. We loved the history and narration from our driver (I unfortunately cannot remember his name - but he was wonderful). He gave us great tips and information for each of our stops which proved to be very helpful. Before the tour we were sent our tickets and detailed instructions of where to meet. I booked this tour while we were on a cruise - but not through the cruise line as to save some money. It was worth every penny. We saw many bald eagles as we drove to each location. The time at Mendenhall glacier was a little short I felt because we would have loved to hike to the waterfalls. The whale watching was perfect. We had a beautiful, warm day in Juneau and saw many whales, sea lions and harbor seals as well as porpoises. The salmon bake was great. The location was absolutely beautiful. I definitely recommend hiking around a bit, enjoying the music and roasting marshmallows. The food was nothing spectacular but it was good and the experience was well worth it.

Great excursion

Published on Aug, 2024

We saw all that was expected & more. Whales were spoted in abundance to include Orka's ! The Glacier was beautiful. Our expert and the captain were a great team.

Amazing views and lots of whales!

Published on Aug, 2024

Hannah and Captain Lee were great! Hannah was especially smart and enthusiastic! We saw lots of dolls porpoise (which is rare) and so many humpback whales. Beautiful photos and landscape!

Claire, Syd and Jackie were all awesome ! Sea lions, porpoises, hump back and Orca whales both ! Jackpot! Great trip.

Published on Aug, 2024

Great trip ! Saw porpoise, sea lions, and both hump back and orca whales ! Jackpot ! Claire , Jackie and Syd all wonderful and knowledgeable hosts . Would go again !

A whale of a time

Published on Aug, 2024

Whale watching was Awesome, seen a whale breach! Mendenhall glacier was a little disappointing, as you didn't get to step foot on the glacier (like pics showed). Not enough time to hike to waterfall. The Salmon Bake was delightful. Great food and a short hike to a waterfall!

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