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Juneau Whale Watching with Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center and Nugget Falls Hike

Breaching whale in Juneau waters with mountain backdrop.
Person using binoculars on a whale watching tour in Juneau.
Mendenhall Glacier with surrounding mountains and lake in Juneau, Alaska.
Visitors standing near Nugget Falls waterfall in Juneau, Alaska.

Duration

5 hrs 30 mins

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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    • Combine a 2-hour whale watching cruise, a stop at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, and a guided 1.5-mile Nugget Falls hike for a full, active Juneau day of ocean and trail exploration.

    • Includes a local guide who manages all logistics across land and sea, with transport, boat time, and trail access handled for a smooth, stress-free experience.

    • Guaranteed whale sightings are part of the cruise, giving you reliable chances to see marine wildlife out on the water.

    • Stop at Steep Creek to spot black bears along the shoreline or forest edge in a natural setting.

    • This experience blends adventure, glacier sightseeing, hiking, and wildlife viewing into one well-rounded Alaska day tour.

    • Half-day tour with whale watching, a hike, and a stop at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center

    • 2-hour whale watching cruise (approximately)

    • Access to Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center (2 hours)

    • 1.5-mile round-trip hike to Nugget Falls

    • Guaranteed whale sighting

    • Food and beverages

    • Gratuities

  • TOTAL DURATION6 hours - 7 hours
    Whale Watching Cruise along Juneau's glacial waters

    1. Whale Watching Cruise along Juneau's glacial waters

    2 hr

    Spot seasonal humpback whales, orcas, and other marine life on your cruise through Juneau's scenic waters, with a whale sighting guarantee.

    Nugget Falls hike

    2. Nugget Falls hike

    Steep Creek

    3. Steep Creek

    Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center

    4. Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center

    Tickets included
    2 hr
    Return loop of the Nugget Falls hike

    5. Return loop of the Nugget Falls hike

    Downtown Juneau
    End point

    Downtown Juneau

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    Your ending point would be same as your start point

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • What to bring

    • Carry your voucher in the format specified in your confirmation to redeem tickets on the day.

    • Dress in warm, windproof layers, as glacier and on-water conditions are significantly colder than in town.

    • Wear closed-toe shoes with strong grip, suitable for a 1.5-mile trail walk and movement on the boat deck.

    • Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat, as parts of the cruise and hike have limited shade.

    What’s not allowed

    • Do not touch or feed any wildlife, including whales or bears that may be seen at Steep Creek.

    Additional information

    • This experience includes a guaranteed whale sighting.

    • Adult tickets apply to ages 13 and above.

    • Child tickets apply to ages 2–12, while ages 1 and under may join free as lap children.

    • In rough weather conditions, a weather warning may be issued with the option to opt out of the tour.

    • Severe weather may lead to cancellations, with a full refund provided.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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