Top 15 Glacier Tours in the USA

Glacier Tours, Juneau Tours, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching, Wildlife

Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier

/ August 12, 2026

1.Juneau Wildlife Whale Watching & Mendenhall Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,236 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $249Our pick

Mendenhall Glacier views and a wildlife whale-watch cruise from Juneau, with round-trip transport, snacks, and whale spotting guaranteed.

“The second half of our tour was cancelled due to poor sea conditions. The captain did not feel it was safe for us to go out and promptly issued a refund. While I was disappointed we did not get to see the whales, I appreciate the company placing my family's safety over profits.”

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Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

/ August 12, 2026

2.Wilderness, Wildlife, Glacier Experience from Anchorage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,004 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $199

A half-day Anchorage wilderness loop with wildlife stops, glacier viewpoints, and free photo tips, plus an optional Portage Glacier cruise in summer.

“Today, 9/28/25, was a beautiful, sunshiny day for this tour. Hunter was our guide and he was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of history & geology with us. In addition to the animals at the conservation center, we saw mountain goats, eagles, eagle nest, salmon, and a LARGE mail moose walking along the road. I cannot think of a better way to spend a day in Anchorage and beyond! Thank you Hunter!”

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Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise

/ August 12, 2026

3.Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,756 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $265

Seward cruise to Holgate or Aialik Glacier for calving ice, Chiswell Islands seabirds, and wildlife narration, plus lunch.

“This 6 hours cruise tour is amazing. It was a sunny day and we met a lot of wildlife like whales, sea otters and sea lions. The view is stunning and the crew are super friendly. Highly recommended!”

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Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour

/ August 12, 2026

4.Mendenhall Glacier Ice Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,285 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $376

Kayak across Mendenhall Lake, hike near Mendenhall Glacier, and learn Tongass National Forest secrets with small-group guides and included gear.

“A canoe ride, followed by a short hike up as close as we could get to Mendenhall Glacier. The touring company had waterproof pants and jackets for us as well as boots so we didn’t get wet at all. A really great tour. They were very careful about safety and making sure everyone was comfortable with the level of hiking and paddling. They really tried to make things interesting for us, too, talking about the ecology and how the glacier has retreated over the years. Since the canoe was so large, everyone got to paddle which made it easier on each individual person.”

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Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Tour

/ August 12, 2026

5.Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,269 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $250

Paddle to the face of Mendenhall Glacier by canoe on calm water, with gear, hot drinks, and wildlife chances in Juneau.

“We had a wonderful time! Highly recommend this tour. Issy was our guide, and she was great! We got a great workout in and lucked out with the weather. Such beautiful views! It was a short trip from the cruise doc, too!”

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Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Tour from Seward

/ August 12, 2026

6.Kenai Fjords National Park Glacier & Wildlife Tour from Seward

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,036 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $223

Warm cruise from Seward to Kenai Fjords glaciers, seabird rookery stops, and wildlife spotting, with lunch and captain-led commentary.

“We were warned ahead of time that there would be rough water and bad weather. We could have canceled for a full refund, I'm so glad we decided to go. We were able to see eagles, otters, two types of seals and everyone's favorite a huge pod of resident Orcas, on our way into the glacier and again on our way out. Emma was our captain, she was amazing. She kept us going, we were able to do the full trip which she decided as we went. The swells were big, we did a lot of rocking and rolling. Several people did get sick. It poured off and on so…”

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Ultimate Juneau Whale Watch and Mendenhall Glacier View

/ October 1, 2026

7.Ultimate Juneau Whale Watch and Mendenhall Glacier View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 915 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $156

3-hour Auke Bay whale watch with a naturalist guide, heated boat comforts, and a short Mendenhall Glacier photo stop.

“The team is fully committed to making sure everyone is safe and they see whales. We had to drive further because migration had begun, but that was fine with the crew.”

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Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center and Ultimate Whale Watch Combo

/ October 1, 2026

8.Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center and Ultimate Whale Watch Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 771 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $199

Juneau combo tour pairs a heated whale cruise with Mendenhall Glacier trails, naturalist, and round-trip shuttles from Mt. Roberts.

“The guides and drivers themselves were fantastic. Very informative and friendly. The tours themselves - whale watching and visiting the Mendenhall Glacier visitor center was also fine. However, this tour company oversold by several people and the check in process was sloppy. The line management and instructions were messy so multiple people ended up cutting. This was frustrating for those who had been waiting over 30 min just for people to walk up and cut because the tour employees gave bad instructions. We also watched a family get kicked off a bus and told tough luck because the company accepted more bookings than they had spots for. This bus debacle…”

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Alaska Helicopter Tour with Glacier Landing – 60 mins – ANCHORAGE AREA

/ September 8, 2026

9.Alaska Helicopter Tour with Glacier Landing – 60 mins – ANCHORAGE AREA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 725 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $522

Take a small-group helicopter flight from the Anchorage area to the Knik Glacier, land on or near the ice, and hike for close-up views.

“The best experience I’ve ever had. Core memory and hope to do it again in the future. Pilot was a great guide and staff was friendly.”

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Anchorage Tours, Glacier Tours, Tour Reviews, Walking Tours, Wildlife

Wildlife and Glaciers with a walk in the Rainforest

/ September 9, 2026

10.Wildlife and Glaciers with a walk in the Rainforest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 719 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

Anchorage half-day wildlife drive with Turnagain Arm, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Portage Glacier Road, and an easy rainforest walk.

“Gary was a great tour guide. I had been on an 11-day Alaska bus tour, so I thought I had heard a lot of information on the state. Gary proved me wrong. Also, he was very generous in allowing us to take photos at various stops, and acted as a photographer with many participants.”

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Mendenhall Glacier Trolley Tour

/ October 1, 2026

11.Mendenhall Glacier Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 556 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79Best value

A 3-hour Juneau trolley ride to Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, with narrated city stops and 2 hours to explore trails and views.

“Be prepared to walk and bring rain gear. We'll worth it. Very beautiful and Tram guide was awesome!!”

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Alaska Helicopter and Glacier Dogsled Tour – ANCHORAGE AREA

/ September 8, 2026

12.Alaska Helicopter and Glacier Dogsled Tour – ANCHORAGE AREA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 491 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $761

Helicopter over Knik Glacier, then mush champion sled dogs on real summer snow from Anchorage area. Waterproof overboots included.

“Amazing experience! The helicopter ride over the glacier was awesome. Enjoyed unforgettable views and had a lot of fun dogsledding! Fantastic staff and beautiful dogs. Highly recommended.”

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Glacier Hike on Matanuska Glacier – Best Vacation Value

/ September 8, 2026

13.Glacier Hike on Matanuska Glacier – Best Vacation Value

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 463 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $325

Small-group walk on Matanuska Glacier from Anchorage, with spiked boots, safety training, scenic stops, and blue ice for $325.

“Awesome guide, Captain C! Amazing experience with great views. First time doing a glacier hike and will definitely be coming back.”

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Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour

/ September 8, 2026

14.Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 396 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $329

Anchorage pickup and a guided Matanuska Glacier hike, outfitted with microspikes, plus lunch at a glacier-view lodge.

“What a fabulous tour and hike through the glacier!! Amazing guide and lots of ice and crevasses to cross! A must do activity if you are in Anchorage or surrounding towns!!”

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Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour

/ September 8, 2026

15.Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 378 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $239

Portage Glacier cruise and wildlife rehab in one small-group day from Anchorage. Close-up ice, bison and bears, easy transport.

“Amazing experience! Gary was our guide, he was very knowledgeable & funny. Had a great day at the Glacier & enjoyed the wildlife conservation centre.”

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