Seattle Trip Overview
Explore pristine alpine meadows, wander through magical old growth forests, and watch roaring glacial waterfalls crash into rugged canyons on this small group day tour to Mount Rainier National Park. The snowcapped peak, encased in over 35 square miles (91 km²) of ice year-round, is endearingly referred to locally as “The Mountain” and is a must-visit Seattle day trip. Throughout the day, you’ll enjoy meaningful commentary on the history, culture, and geology of the region from an expert local guide. The tour includes a gourmet lunch, park admission, and pick-up/drop-off at your Seattle hotel in our luxury Mercedes van.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Seattle, United States
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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Explore pristine alpine meadows, wander through magical old growth forests, and watch roaring glacial waterfalls crash into rugged canyons on this small group day tour to Mount Rainier National Park. The snowcapped peak, encased in over 35 square miles (91 km²) of ice year-round, is endearingly referred to locally as “The Mountain” and is a must-visit Seattle day trip. Throughout the day, you’ll enjoy meaningful commentary on the history, culture, and geology of the region from an expert local guide. The tour includes a gourmet lunch, park admission, and pick-up/drop-off at your Seattle hotel in our luxury Mercedes van.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Yonder Sky, Seattle, WA
Our day starts with front door pickup at your downtown Seattle or Seatac hotel or vacation rental in our luxury Mercedes van. On the way to the park, we’ll stop to enjoy coffee, tea, juice, and fresh baked pastries from our favorite Seattle bakery.
Stop At: Longmire, Longmire, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
We’ll start our day at Longmire, the site of the first park headquarters and designated as a National Historic District. Here we’ll learn about the history of the Mount Rainier area, including early homesteaders, pre-National Park tourism, and the mountain’s time as America’s fifth National Park. Trails around Longmire showcase this long history and include beautiful old growth forest.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Narada Falls, Paradise Rd, Paradise, Mount Rainier National Park, WA
This 176 foot tall waterfall is well worth the short walk!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Paradise, Paradise, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
Famous for its gorgeous wildflower meadows, Paradise is a clear highlight of the park. Weaving paths through this alpine environment offer fantastic views of Mt. Rainier, which towers above the wildflower-filled meadows. We’ll take a one-mile (1.6 km) guided walk to Myrtle Falls, a 72 ft (22 m) waterfall tumbling into a rugged gorge in the shadow of the peak.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Paradise Valley, Paradise, Mount Rainier National Park, WA
Your guide prepares a gourmet family-style lunch served with a selection of local beverages.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Reflection Lakes, Washington 98361, USA
Capture the perfect picture of Mount Rainier over this gorgeous alpine lake.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Box Canyon Loop, Mount Rainier National Park, WA
Imagine the powerful geological forces at work as you watch water rush through this deep slot canyon.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Grove of the Patriarchs, Mount Rainier National Park, WA
We’ll walk amongst giants at the Grove of the Patriarchs. This area contains some of the most spectacular old growth forest along the banks of the Ohanapecosh River. A lovely optional 2-mile (3.2 km) guided nature walk leads to some of the largest trees in the park.
Duration: 1 hour
