Juneau Tours

[RS79]

My wife and I would like to do a whale watch in Juneau. Which trips are recommended? Also, is it worth adding on a trip to the Mendenhall Glacier to make a package tour? Thanks.

[cjnky]

We had a great whale-watching tour with Capt. Larry and Orca Enterprises. One of the ships naturalists was on board to make the trip complete. Orca's tours are "medium-sized" with lots of room to move around vs. the ships cruises that are much larger. If you'd prefer a smaller boat, Harv & Marv get LOTS of excellent reviews here, and I would not hesitate going with them.

 

We co-booked for a coastal helicopter glacier landing - but I'm sure they'd drop you off at Mendenhall if that's what you'd prefer. (As will Harv & Marv)

[mary4ann]

Planning a glacier landing for our trip in August. Can you tell me who you use and any other details including cost?

[cjnky]

We flew with www.coastalhelicopters.com Price on the tour we took is 229 this year. That includes about 20 minutes walking on the glacier.

[Budget Queen]

I am a long time customer of Orca Enterprises and highly recommend them. They can arrange a Mendenhall pick up/drop off, with advance request at the time of your reservation. You do want to cobook this and not waste a hour in shuttle time going back and forth.

 

 

As for glacier helicopter landing. I also recommend Coastal whom I've flown with 3 times. I have also flown with 2 other companies, with TEMSCO my other recommendation. ERA is just about completely ship contracted and located on Douglas Island.