Bikes, Glacier Views, and Microbrews in Juneau
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Bikes, Glacier Views, and Microbrews begins with a 20 minute van ride out of historic downtown Juneau out to the Mendenhall Valley, where you'll be outfitted with bikes, helmets, and rain gear if necessary. The ride starts at the eastern side of the Mendenhall Glacier, with a 4 mile ride over to the western shore of Mendenhall Lake. Here, you'll enjoy a brief break and scenic view of the lake. Next, you'll hop back on the bikes and ride 4 miles back to the eastern side of the glacier, riding through two beautiful trails in the Tongass National Forest. After the ride, your guide will walk you to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, where you will have 45 minutes of independent exploration. View the glacier, enjoy the trails, and learn about the history of the area. Upon returning to the van, you will take a short drive to Forbidden Peak Brewery and taste a custom flight of local beers and enjoy views of Auke Bay. Your guide will then drive you back downtown at the end of the tour.
Inclusions
What's included
- Helmet, rain jacket, rain pants, gloves
- Bottled water
- Granola bars and allergy friendly substitutes for after the ride
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Use of bicycle
- Enjoy a custom flight of locally brewed beers
Itinerary
Begin your tour with a 20 minute drive out to the Mendenhall Valley, travelling along the Gastineau Channel. Your guide will provide an educational talk pointing out notable sights.
Bike 4 miles to the Mendenhall Lake, enjoying views of the Mendenhall Glacier, Mendenhall River, and a beautiful gravel trail.
Here, you will enjoy a brief walk to the Mendenhall Lake and view the western face of the Mendenhall Glacier. Learn all about the local flora from your experienced guide while enjoying a quiet, scenic view.
Ride 4 miles to the Mendenhall Valley, traveling through two Mendenhall Valley trails
Our bike tour will end at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. You will have approximately 45 minutes to explore the area, trails, and view the glacier.
Arrive at Forbidden Peak and enjoy a custom flight with views of Auke Bay
After the beer tasting, drive 20 minutes back downtown to enjoy the rest of your day in Juneau. Your guide will drop you off at your original meeting point.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Ratings come from 47 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Our Downtown Bike Rental Shop is across from AS Dock (1), around the corner from the Red Dog Saloon.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- Cycle Alaska
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be 10 years old / 4'10" and accompanied by a legal guardian
- Important Note: We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 21 years old and above. Minor travelers below 21 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
How it compares in Juneau
- Its from-price is 15% below the median of the 95 experiences we list in Juneau.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 47 of 95.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Juneau
Juneau is Alaska's capital, a small harbour city beneath steep forested mountains, reachable only by air or sea and close to glaciers.
Juneau sits on the Gastineau Channel in the Alaska Panhandle, squeezed between the water and the steep slopes of Mount Juneau and Mount Roberts, with the Juneau Icefield behind. No road connects it to the rest of North America. The city grew after gold was found in 1880, and the Alaska State Capitol, a columned building of the 1930s, the octagonal Russian Orthodox church of St Nicholas and the old downtown streets recall that past.
Top-ranked sights in Juneau: Mt. Roberts Tramway (Goldbelt Tram), Mendenhall Glacier, Nugget Falls.
