Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve is a 3.3 million acre treasure of magnificent glaciers, towering snow-capped mountains and wildlife near Juneau, Alaska. Glacier Bay Lodge offers the only hotel accommodations within the park and is only open during the summer months. Gustavus Airport (GST) has daily nonstop flights from Anchorage and a free shuttle bus runs between the airport and the Glacier Bay Lodge.
Award booking flights to Gustavus airport
Alaska miles can be used to book flights from Anchorage to Juneau and after a free stopover, from JNU to GST airport (Google Flights).
Glacier Bay National Park Flight Cancellations
- Landing of flights in Glacier Bay National Park can be unpredictable due to wind speeds and you must be flexible with your dates & plans in case of cancellations.
- There is only a single Alaska flight per day, and the Glacier Bay Lodge will let you stay in your room for an extra night for 1/2 the room price in case of a flight cancellation.
- I recommend NOT planning any non-refundable activities (e.g., $1500 bear viewing trips) close to the booking dates of a trip to Glacier Bay National Park.
Glacier Bay Lodge Booking
It is best to book tickets directly from the official webpage (link) and expect the lodging and food prices to be high due to the remote location.
Glacier Bay Catamaran Tour
Glacier Bay Catamaran tour tickets can be purchased online (link) and it is as expensive as the night stay at the lodge (see image below).
Glacier Bay Kayaking
Glacier Bay Kayaking in Bartlett Cove (link) is popular with opportunities to view a variety of land mammals, marine, and bird life.
Glacier Bay National Park Scenery
Conclusion
Glacier Bay Lodge makes it possible to visit the Glacier Bay National Park with comfortable rooms, reasonably priced dining along with a dock to board the catamaran. While the whole experience costs a good amount of money, flight tickets there can be booked with points.