Mendenhall Glacier & Nugget Falls Shore Excursion - Juneau Alaska

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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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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
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