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Hoh Rain Forest Tour: Explore Temperate Rainforest
5.0
108 Ratings
Port Angeles
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Hoh Rain Forest on this 9-hour tour. Explore the moss-laden scenery, towering evergreens, and learn about the natural history of the forest. Then, spend the afternoon at Rialto Beach, surrounded by sea stacks and crashing waves.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Hoh Rain Forest - Upon arrival at the Hoh Rain Forest, our naturalist hiking guide will lead a 2 mile guided hike along the scenic nature loops up to 2 miles. During the hike, guests will be face-to-face with 300 foot tall old growth Sitka Spruce trees, sword ferns covering the forest floor, and a wide variety of vivid-green vegetation. After the rain forest hike, there will be time allocated for a picnic lunch.
- Forks - To split up our drive from the Hoh Rain Forest to Rialto Beach, we will do a 20-30 minute scheduled stop at Forks Outfitters. This is a great place to pick-up lunch snacks, coffee, or a quick souvenir.
- Rialto Beach - During the afternoon, our tour group will enjoy a scenic stop at Rialto Beach along the Olympic Wilderness Coast. At Rialto Beach, guests will walk alongside towering sea stacks, massive driftwood logs, and watch the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean. Guests can either join a guided hike led by our naturalist hiking guide or can explore the coast at their own pace as time and tides permit.
What's Included
- Commercially Authorized Tour Guide
- Roundtrip transportation in 12/15 passenger van
- Olympic National Park Entrance Fees
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional Information
Kick off this 9-hour journey with a two-hour drive to the magnificent Hoh Rain Forest, one of the most expansive temperate rain forests in the contiguous United States. Once there, guests usually receive a full two hours to explore the Hall of Mosses and the Spruce Nature Trail as part of our guided hiking tour led by a nature expert. The guide will share necessary information about the Hoh Rain Forest’s natural history, identify several tiny plants, and highlight the best viewing spots. The mesmerizing scene of endless moss-draped landscapes and towering ancient evergreen trees will leave you spellbound.
Following a planned break in Forks, the trip resumes with an afternoon at the Pacific purview of Rialto Beach. There, guests can spend one to two hours marveling at the stark wilderness of the coast, colossal sea stacks, driftwood logs, and the vigorous Pacific Ocean waves. The trip includes 3-4 hours of sightseeing interspersed within approximately 4-5 hours of driving time from and to our meeting point in Port Angeles.
- Olympic Hiking Co. operates the tour rain or shine. Cancellations due to weather not permitted.
- The weather forecast can be unpredictable, please bring extra clothing as a precaution
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Our meet-up location is in Port Angeles, WA, which is the main epicenter for exploring Olympic National Park. Please note that this is about a 3 hour one-way trip from Seattle.
Location
Olympic Hiking Co.
East Railroad Avenue
Our Olympic Hiking Co. tour office and check-in area is located on the ground level inside of the Port Angeles Wharf. Be on the lookout for our wall-sized Olympic National Park map, four seasons exhibits, and our Olympic Hiking Co. logo.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Fionamcmahon72
Jun 1, 2024
Great Tour - Great tour. Daniel is very passionate about the area and a great guide. Beautiful part of the world. Highly recommend
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Scottvenkataraman22
May 31, 2024
Well balanced way to see Olympic without any of the work - This was a great way for my wife and I to see a lot of the Hoh Rain Forest and Rialto Beach without having to personally do 4+ hours of driving, or planning. Our tour guide, Daniel was knowledgeable and friendly, happy to field any question and provide a local’s guide to the park. A full day trip can be long but this was well balanced.
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Packs-alot-9
May 24, 2024
An easy way to experience Olympic National Park - The Olympic Hiking Co. day tours are an easy way for any solo traveler or group to experience the magic of Olympic National Park. We went to beautiful places, and the guide, Eric, did all the driving. He was a safe and trustworthy driver and hiking guide, as well as being a knowledgeable naturalist. At the beginning, he asked each person what we wanted to get out of the experience, which helped him make sure our goals for the trip were met. I went on two day trips, covering the Hoh Rainforest, Rialto Beach, Sol Duc Falls, Lake Crescent, and Hurricane Ridge. Both days were wonderful, and I'd do it the same way if I had to start over. I learned a lot about the park and its surroundings that I wouldn't have picked up if I'd gone on my own. I would have been comfortable on this trip as a solo traveler. The van has a lot of headroom and tall windows so you can enjoy the scenery, and the guide led good conversations in the van so that the travel was pleasant.
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Lizbeth_o
May 16, 2024
Do it ! - The tour guy was awesome and very knowledgeable about the area , Flora and fauna . Also he made a quick stop in Forks for taking pictures in Bellas’s truck, if you are a twilight fun. I had a great time .
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Jennifer_c
Apr 21, 2024
Awesome experience - It was an amazing experience. Our tour guide Daniel did a really great job and was full of so much info. Would highly recommend this tour
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Beth
Apr 7, 2024
Make the Time - Great Tour. Good for most activity levels. Company was friendly and responsive. Our guide Daniel was knowlegable, friendly and accomadating. I am a large, mobility challenged individual and Daniel kept the pace perfect for me. His knowlege of the history and flora was extensive. A nice relaxing drive with many beautiful views. Well done
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B3911wkdianas
Oct 23, 2023
Unreal - This tour is so so so worth it! Was a bit scared to go solo but ended up having great conversations with our small group. Our guide was super nice, fun and full of knowledge. Rialto Beach was such a nice surprise! As for the Hoh forest, it was absolutely unreal. I didn't want to leave!
Bonus points for all the little photo stops we did with Twilight-related signs and points of interest around Forks :)
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546monaw
Oct 15, 2023
Hiking thru the Hoh Rain Forest -- incredible! - We had limited time in Port Angeles and thought a guided tour would be the best option. We couldn't have chosen better! Our guide, Oscar, is a native of the area, and very knowledgeable. He is also made sure we had a lot of fun. Since it was a private tour, Oscar tailored it to what we wanted to see. The mild rain we had only added to the experience. The Rain Forest is incredible and a must see if you are in the Olympic Peninsula. Be aware of the time of the year and the forecast --make sure you wear appropriate hiking gear as there were a number of muddy places on the trail, and we climbed over a few wet trees. Oscar was very safety conscience, and made sure we were able to navigate over and around any obstacles. The only disappointment was that the road to Rialto Beach was closed, and we didn't get down there. We did go to First Beach instead, and got some incredible stormy ocean photos. Oscar also recommended other places to hike that are accessible from Port Angeles. I would highly recommend the Olympic Hiking Co to anyone interested in hiking in the Olympic Nat'l Forest.
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Aru_bis
Oct 11, 2023
Aweaome Hoh Rain Forest and Rialto Beach Tour - It was a perfect tour and the stops were great with hiking and great learning and photo opportunities. The weather was perfect, sunny and clear, more than we could ask for. Our tour guide Eric was amazing - super knowledgeable, friendly, initiating discussions, pointing out details and answering questions! Olympic Touring Co’s small group size and transportation were perfect for the amazing Hoh Rain Forest and Rialto Beach tour.
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T6812vxchristinek
Oct 11, 2023
Awesome tour - I can’t recommend Olympic Hiking Co enough. I completed two of their tours and had a wonderful experience. They were so knowledgeable and kind and it was a great guided experience. After a lot of driving around the state, it was so nice to have all of this trip taken care of and they ensured we got to make the most of it. Book the tour!
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