Is 2 hours enough time for Mendenhall Glacier visitor center and Nugget Falls? (Juneau cruise port)

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The easy way to see the Mendenhall Glacier is listed below! In this video, I’ll show you what you can see with 2 hours at the Mendenhall Glacier visitor center area in Juneau cruise port. This is the standard amount of time you’ll be given if you take the Mendenhall Glacier shuttle bus, which is a popular way to get to the Mendenhall Glacier visitor center. This includes the highlights of Nugget Falls Trail, Photo Point Trail, and the Mendenhall Lake shoreline. _Disclaimer: Some websites below are affiliate partners and I may earn a commission._ *The easy way* You can take a glacier shuttle to the Mendenhall Glacier visitor center that will give you 2 hours there: https://www.viator.com/tours/Juneau/Mendenhall-Glacier-Express-Tour/d941-474111P2?pid=P00096896&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=yt-ak-mendenhalltime Or, you can make it a combo tour for both whale watching and the Mendenhall Glacier: https://www.viator.com/tours/Juneau/Mendenhall-Glacier-Express-Tour/d941-474111P2?pid=P00096896&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=yt-ak-mendenhalltime *My top picks for tours* See my picks for booking tours independently in Alaska cruise ports: https://www.viator.com/partner-shop/myperfectalaskacruise *Read on the blog* Visit the blog for more about the Mendenhall Glacier: https://myperfectalaskacruise.com/juneau-travel/mendenhall-glacier-juneau/?utm_source=youtube_ak_juneau_mendenhalltime *About me* I've had 100+ cruise days, and 7 cruises have included Alaska! I’ve been to 20+ national parks and 80+ state parks in the US. This means that I like nature and the outdoors, and these are the types of things I look for in Alaska cruise ports! I've done a lot on my own in port, and I've also done 15+ tours in Alaska. I'm here to give you ideas for cruise excursions and DIY port days so you can have so-very-Alaska experiences! For a first-timer's guide to Alaska cruise ports, visit the homepage on the blog! https://myperfectalaskacruise.com/?utm_source=youtube_juneau_mendenhalltime

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