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Mendenhall Glacier & Nugget Falls Shore Excursion - Juneau Alaska

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Northern Viking Explorer
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👁️ 83K views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 5:52

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The creator explores a private excursion in Juneau, Alaska, using the Glacier Express service to visit Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls. The journey begins at the Mount Roberts tramway area, where various private excursion booths are located. The Glacier Express provides round-trip bus transportation for 45 dollars, a price that includes park entrance fees. The bus ride to the park takes approximately 25 minutes each way. Upon arrival, the creator recommends a one-mile hike to Nugget Falls, which is described as a flat gravel path that takes about 45 minutes to complete round trip. The creator notes the importance of being bear aware while hiking in the area. After viewing the 377 foot tall Nugget Falls, the excursion includes a visit to a photo point on a peninsula that offers views of the Mendenhall Glacier. The visit concludes with a stop at the visitor center, which features educational information about salmon and bears, a souvenir shop, and a free movie. The creator concludes that the private excursion was a successful and cost-effective alternative to booking through a cruise ship.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we had a wonderful time and experience on our excursion with Glacier Express in Juneau Alaska the Mendenhall Glacier and nugget Falls it was a wonderful time

for $45 it saved us a whole bunch of money over booking this excursion with our cruise ship

the bus driver did a great job as a tour guide on the way to the Mendenhall Glacier

make sure you're a bear aware while you're here at the park

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book the Glacier Express excursion for $45 to save money compared to cruise ship prices
Allow 45 minutes round trip for the hike to Nugget Falls
Be bear aware while at the park

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Finding the excursion boothHead to the Mount Roberts Tramway where there are booths for private excursions
Waiting for the busBuses arrive every half hour, and you might only wait about five minutes

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Glacier Express excursion in Juneau?
QHow much does the Glacier Express excursion cost?
QWhat can you expect on the excursion to Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls?

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