Planning for your family reunion in glacier bay national park and preserve Alaska? Here are the top places and destinations to include in your things to do in glacier bay national park and preserve Alaska
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Glacier Bay Lodge
Glacier Bay Lodge serves as the main visitor facility offering accommodations, dining, and tour services within the national park. The lodge provides boat tours, kayak rentals, and guided excursions to view glaciers and wildlife. Perfect for family reunions seeking comfortable accommodations and organized activities to explore Glacier Bay together.
SCOUT LOGISTICS
The lodge operates from late May through early September only, with group rates starting at $225 per night for blocks of 8 or more rooms booked at least 90 days in advance. Access is exclusively by Alaska Airlines jet service from Juneau (30-minute flight, around $150 each way) or by the Alaska Marine Highway ferry from Juneau, which runs 4 times per week. The lodge is fully ADA compliant with accessible rooms, ramps, and a wheelchair-friendly dock area for boat tours.
Website: visitglacierbay.com
Bartlett Cove
Bartlett Cove offers hiking trails, visitor center exhibits, and beach access within Glacier Bay National Park. Free access to trails and beach areas with opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography. Perfect for family reunions seeking accessible outdoor activities and educational experiences about glacial environments.
SCOUT LOGISTICS
Bartlett Cove is free to visit and serves as the park headquarters, accessible only by prior arrangement on the Alaska Marine Highway ferry or small aircraft from Juneau between May and September. Groups planning kayak trips should book guided excursions at least 45 days ahead, with full-day tours running $180 per person for groups of 6 or more. The Bartlett Cove shoreline trail is a flat 1-mile loop that is ADA accessible, and free parking is available at the small lot near the dock.
Website: nps.gov/glba
Ken O.
Founder of AmazingReunion and veteran reunion organizer who has coordinated 50+ family gatherings across the US.