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Best of Mount Rainier National Park from Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour
4.9
721 Ratings
Seattle
Discover Mount Rainier’s hidden gems with expert guides on an exclusive, all-inclusive small-group tour from Seattle.
Duration:
10 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mount Rainier National Park - Stroll through the old-growth forests near Longmire and experience waterfalls and big mountain views as you wind to higher elevations.
- Christine Falls Viewpoint - Short walk to a postcard view of Christine Falls.
- Narada Falls - Several waterfalls are accessible by foot along the route up the mountain! Narada Falls is one of our favorites.
- Paradise Valley - In the summer, pick wild berries on a sub-alpine hiking trail. In the winter, take advantage of Paradise’s legendary snowfall (and the winter solitude) on an introductory snowshoe trail.
- Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center - Paradise is home to a world-class visitor’s center with interpretive information on the National Park.
- Myrtle Falls - An impressive waterfall in the midst of Paradise’s iconic meadows, Myrtle Falls is at the end of an easily walkable trail with almost constant views of Mt Rainier’s peak.
- Reflection Lakes - A possible stop near Paradise, Reflection Lakes are renowned for the postcard views of Mt Rainier over the mirror-like lake.
- Longmire Museum - A historic area of Mt Rainier National Park, Longmire is home to its museum, bubbling mineral springs, and trails meandering through the surrounding old-growth forest. The museum is a great stop for souvenirs, cocoa, and a quick bathroom break.
- Trail of the Shadows - Giant old-growth spruce trees clustered around bubbling mineral springs and views of Mt. Rainier’s peak make this short loop trail a favorite among groups visiting the park.
- Twin Firs Loop Trail - Another favorite in the Longmire Area, Twin Firs boasts massive trees that tower over visitors.
- Mount Rainier - Experience views of the mountain peak throughout your day. Mt Rainier can be seen from many of our stops.
- Seattle - We’ll drop you off where we picked you up, or a nearby preferred location.
What's Included
- National Park Entrance fees
- Additional warm clothing available upon request
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Award-winning local naturalist guide
- Tea and coffee
- Pick-up and drop-off at various downtown Seattle hotels
- Use of snowshoes and poles (during winter months)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Additional Information
No two tours with Evergreen Escapes are the same! Our guides craft itineraries that reflect the best of what the Park has to offer that day, including group interests and dynamics. Please note that the itinerary outlined is a SAMPLE of potential destinations that could be included in the tour.
Experience Mount Rainier’s highlights on a day tailored to you. Our TripAdvisor “Hall of Fame” guides run the only day tours permitted to explore more than a mile from the park road as the National Park is ecologically important & delicate. The U.S. Park Service restricts other tour companies - our competitors offer “road tours.” We are professional nature educators (not just bus drivers) that have dedicated our lives to artful travel.
Our all-inclusive small-group day trip is limited to just 10 travelers.
- Please wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking. Waterproof boots required October-June. Please reach out to us for rental options.
- Warm clothing is recommended during winter months (jacket, sturdy shoes, hat, gloves, layers)
- Note: Severe winter weather (rare) may result in road closures and other unpredictable changes to the itinerary - our talented guides adjust accordingly.
- If you have dietary restrictions, please inform us at least 48 hours before your tour departure
- This is a sample itinerary - depending on the season, we may visit other sections of the Park entirely.
- Operates in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately.
- All travelers must be 10 years or older.
- This is a public small group tour. There may be other travelers on this tour with you, up to a total of 10 guests.
Location
Sheraton Grand Seattle
6th Avenue
This is our default meeting location for anyone staying outside of our legal pick up area. We'll meet you outside the front entrance!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(721 Ratings)
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Patg1358
Sep 25, 2024
A must do and even redo because so great - This was an amazing adventure and made so much more enjoyable by Brent our guide. He was so informative on everything we saw and it was a great mix of riding comfortable in a van and hiking. Wonderful lunch and plenty of drinks and snacks throughout the day. The weather will determine routes taken and of course clouds can hamper some of the views. Regardless plenty to enjoy seeing.
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Dianna_j
Sep 24, 2024
Mind blowing experience!! Highly recommend! - Loved all of it! Our guide was the best, the views breathtaking and just overall a wonderful experience! Can’t wait to bring the rest of our family!!
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Samuel_c
Sep 24, 2024
Great tour. Worth the money - My hats off to Evan.
Great tour guide.
Very knowledgeable about the mountain.
Would recommend this tour to all.
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Inspire06886443622
Sep 21, 2024
Experience the mountain park! - This tour was our second tour with this company and it was amazing. Our guide was Kayla, who was very knowledgeable about the mountain and very fun. We started with breakfast beside the gorgeous Lake Alder then entered the park. She allowed our group of ten to help plan the day. We hiked in a lower trail, saw the stunning Christine waterfalls and the. Had a picnic lunch in Paradise camping area. She monitored the status of the clouds of the mountain and we planned that for 3pm. The Paradise stop and hike was breathtaking even though the mountain was hiding in the clouds. We even saw brown bears munching in the subalpine meadow. (Far away)!
It was a beautiful day and Kayla was an excellent host and guide!
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Anne_p
Sep 20, 2024
Wonderful Day Trip - Luke was a very informative and friendly guide. He took us on gorgeous hikes, and made sure everybody was able to keep up. A pleasant picnic lunch was provided, and we saw waterfalls and an old-growth forest. An unforgettable day!
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Wijit_m
Sep 19, 2024
Amazing - Great experience with Lindsay who was an outstanding guide with great knowledge of the area and its nature. He made the trip both informative and enjoyable. His time management was excellent—we never felt rushed, and everything went smoothly.
Even though we couldn’t see the glacier because of clouds and fog, the trip was still amazing. Lindsay’s professionalism and care made sure our group had a relaxed and wonderful experience despite the weather. Highly recommended!
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449xavierz
Sep 18, 2024
Excellent tour! - Excellent tour! Great communications, transportation and well paced day. Evan guided with guests, nature and current weather in consideration.
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Deanna_s
Sep 8, 2024
Wonderful hikes, waterfalls, and food - Had a wonderful day in Mount Rainier national Park. Tour Guide Kayla did a great job of taking us on multiple manageable hikes and shared lots of info. as we walked through various forest paths. Her enthusiasm for the park helped us appreciate it even more. Saw great views of Mount Rainier throughout the park, visited numerous beautiful waterfalls, and had delicious food and drink all day long!
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Rebekah_s
Sep 6, 2024
Perfect way to experience Mt Rainier - This tour was amazing! Karen was such a great guide, she took really good care of us and was so knowledgeable about the area. She made this tour such a fun experience for everyone in the group.
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Susana
Sep 21, 2024
I recommend it :) - I love that the company picks you up at your hotel and takes you there after the tour. Keyla was extremely friendly, engaged with the whole group and showed us everything around! Also asking every time how we were feeling.
Also we had great coffee, zuquini bread as a coffee break in the morning, then lunch and snacks were available throughout the tour. Unfortunately we weren't able to see the Mount Rainier but that is nothing related to the tour.
I highly recommend it for any type of hiking condition, from beginners to experiments.
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