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Mount Rainier Private Tour: Luxury Day Experience
5.0
9 Ratings
Seattle
Discover Mount Rainier’s alpine meadows, old growth forests, and glacial waterfalls on a luxury private tour with gourmet lunch and expert guide.
Discover Mount Rainier’s alpine meadows, old growth forests, and glacial waterfalls on a luxury private tour with gourmet lunch and expert guide.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Yonder Sky - 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.
- Longmire - We’ll start our day at Longmire, the site of the first park…
- Yonder Sky - 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.
- Longmire - 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.
- Narada Falls - This 176 foot tall waterfall is well worth the short walk!
- Paradise - 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.
- Paradise Valley - Your guide prepares a gourmet family-style lunch served with a selection of local beverages.
- Reflection Lakes - Capture the perfect picture of Mount Rainier over this gorgeous alpine lake.
- Box Canyon Loop - Imagine the powerful geological forces at work as you watch water rush through this deep slot canyon.
- Grove of the Patriarchs - 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.
What's Included
- Professional local guide
- Guided nature walks
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in our luxury Mercedes van
- Gourmet lunch with a selection of local beverages
- Complimentary coffee, water, and snacks
- All physical abilities welcome
- Private experience (only your group plus a guide)
- Professional local guide
- Guided nature walks
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in our luxury Mercedes van
- Gourmet lunch with a selection of local beverages
- Complimentary coffee, water, and snacks
- All physical abilities welcome
- Private experience (only your group plus a guide)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a private day excursion to Mount Rainier National Park where you’ll get to traverse untouched alpine fields, meander through enchanting ancient forests, and gaze upon thunderous glacial waterfalls plunging into steep gorges. All this in the backdrop of a snow-covered summit, affectionately called “The Mountain” by locals, enveloped in over 35…
Embark on a private day excursion to Mount Rainier National Park where you’ll get to traverse untouched alpine fields, meander through enchanting ancient forests, and gaze upon thunderous glacial waterfalls plunging into steep gorges. All this in the backdrop of a snow-covered summit, affectionately called “The Mountain” by locals, enveloped in over 35 square miles (91 km²) of ice throughout the year. This Seattle day trip is a quintessential experience. Your day includes incisive input about the local history, culture and geology by a knowledgeable local guide. A gourmet lunch, park entrance fees and pick-up/drop-off at your Seattle hotel in our luxurious Mercedes van are also part of the package.
- Ages 8 and older welcome
Location
Yonder Sky
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Diane_b
Aug 7, 2024
Mount Ranier - What a fantastic day in Mount Rainier. Daniel is a great host . We would never of gotten to see all the hidden areas without him. If we are back in Seattle we will call him for Olympic park . The snacks, lunch , breakfast pastries were awesome. Our picnic lunch was a fancy affair. We had glass plates, real silverware and napkins. It was not only a treat, but great for the environment. He left no trash behind. He was informational and personable. By the time we left he felt like family.
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Lisapd5166cq
Jun 20, 2024
Amazing experience with a great owner/operator tour guide! - I highly recommend this tour. Daniel uses every moment to maximize your learning experience. We were able to see amazing falls, a clear view of Mount Rainier and the lunch experience was hands down one of the best I’ve had in park. Daniel is super smart, friendly and patient!!
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Nancywk4790ah
Jul 10, 2023
What a Perfect Day! - We strongly recommend this tour! It was even better than expected and the highlight of our trip to Seattle!
Daniel picked us up (arrived early!) and led us through a delightful day of sightseeing, hiking, and learning. Transport was comfortable and safe and equipped with chargers and refreshments.
Our tour ran pretty much exactly as described, with the variations being guest-initiated and to our benefit. (One example: a brief stop to get a pic under the National Park sign on our way in turned into a pit-stop to buy cherries, which we were slated to do on the way out of the park.) The tour felt intimate and relaxed from the start!
While broadly knowledgeable about the greater Seattle area and Mt Rainier park, Daniel kept the "instruction" manageable-- not bogged down in facts and detail but specific enough that we have a better understanding of the geography, flora, and fauna of the park. He fielded questions (a LOT of questions) with aplomb and patience and was highly responsive to the group needs. Our family of 4 (parents & two teens) was joined by a second group, a pair of old friends. Daniel chose hikes (walks) that suited the group as a whole and allowed members to move at our own paces.
While our family may have opted for a little more vigorous a hike, or maybe a longer hike at the Paradise area, the agenda Daniel set really gave us a good overview of the park, the geography of various elevations, and a sense that we'd seen a lot. One highlight was the walk down to the riverbed, which was refreshing (that cold snowmelt water!) and humbling (the sheer scale of it!). That the weather was *perfect* and everyone we met was smiling certainly contributed to the overall sense of joy.
The attention to his guests' experience extended to lunch, which was phenomenal and included a vegetarian & peanut-free meal for our daughter. Served family-style, it was a nice opportunity to sit and get to know one another in a shady picnic spot. I appreciate that Daniel uses all reusable items throughout the trip-- from travel mugs for our coffee to silver wear and cloth napkins at lunch-- reflecting his respect for the land he so obviously loves.
By the end of the trip, we all felt as though we'd not only visited a beautiful and important place, but that we'd connected with some beautiful humans, as well. Daniel set a positive and inclusive tone and was engaging and considerate-- he really made it easy to have a great day!
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Sandy
May 17, 2023
Best Mount Rainier Experience - Daniel provided my husband and me with the perfect day trip to Mount Rainier National Park. After driving for about an hour, Daniel stopped to provide a restroom stop. He had hot tea and coffee as well as pastries for us to enjoy. We proceeded to Mount Rainier. We stopped at the park entrance for a photo opportunity, then proceeded into the park. We made several stops and did short walks at each stop. Daniel has extensive historical background on the park, that he shared with us. He also described the different types of trees in the park. We stopped for a wonderful lunch that Daniel provided. We had the best view of the mountain as we lunched on chicken and different salads. Lunch was served on real plates! Cloth napkins and stainless utensils were provided. After lunch, we used the snowshoes Daniel provided to walk on the snow at Paradise. Ample time was given at each stop.
Daniel was the perfect guide! We highly recommend his tour to Mount Rainier. If we have the opportunity to return to Seattle, we will definitely take another tour with Daniel.
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Garyp1654
Aug 4, 2022
Mt Rainier Tour - Excellent guide, beautiful scenery, great lunch. Tour guide and owner Daniel was knowledgeable and entertaining.
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Katherine_l
Jul 25, 2022
Yonder Sky Great Experience - Yonder Sky and Daniel were wonderful. We had the best day trip from Seattle, and our teens agreed! Daniel went out of his way to accommodate our dietary restrictions and served a delicious picnic on the mountain. Highly recommend this tour company!
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Paularb5411sa
Oct 20, 2021
The Absolute Best Experience - My husband and I had two wonderful day tours with Daniel in early June this year. We were most fortunate to be his first tours following being closed for the pandemic, so our small group tour was in fact a private tour. The food was wonderful from morning coffee and pastries to a delectable lunch with lovely Washington wines. The van was most comfortable and the well planned rest stops were greatly appreciated.
The scenery was incredible and the insider’s knowledge that Daniel provided added a truly special touch.
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Sj701
Sep 27, 2021
The best part of our Seattle Vacation - My family and I had the most amazing tour of Mr. Rainier. I absolutely recommend Yonder Sky if you plan on doing tours in Washington. Our driver, Daniel, who is also the small business owner, was raised in the Seattle area so questions/answers started as soon as we hopped in the car. There were 7 of us in the brand new Mercedes van. I would've thought it would be cramped, but it was not. It was very comfortable. The 7 of us were a part of 3 groups so we all got to know one another and before you know it we were at a rest stop for pastries - and these were not national store bought, but from a local bakery and they were delicious. We had juices, sodas, waters, and more to choose from. Then we headed to the mountain. We made several stops that provided different breath taking views and Daniel was respectful of allowing us the time to stay and take it in. He also did not rush us back to the car. (some of those hikes take different hikers more or less time) I can't choose just one highlight of the trip because there were so many for all different reasons, but our lunch put this trip over the top. The place was busy, but Daniel drove right up to a private picnic table where we were by ourselves with only views of trees and sky. The meal which was comprised of about 5-6 different fresh, homemade creations. We enjoyed wine, soda, water, and juice and we basically feasted with a great group of folks. Due to time, Daniel was able to go above and beyond and take us to an additional view which was so worth it. He handed us out delicious cookies. I have to remark that he is so good with people, he was even able to get interact in an engaging way with my 11 and 10 year olds. Before we knew it we had been away from the city most of the day and it was time to head home. I think the majority of us closed our eyes briefly which was really nice. Each group raved about our experience to Daniel. I am really glad we went with Yonder Sky tours. I saw bigger groups but each view was more crowded for them, each walk seemed longer and slower. We were able to maneuver in a way catered just to our small group so well worth it. Daniel is a very nice young man and if we ever go back, we will do the island tour or a winery tour with him!
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Wander52757371693
Jul 29, 2021
Fantastic way to see more of Mt Rainier - Daniel provided an amazing tour of Mt Rainier for our small group. Although several of us had been to Mt Rainier years ago, Daniel took us to some spectacular waterfalls and other stops we didn’t know existed in the National Park. Daniel’s enthusiasm and the knowledge he shared with us about the park, as well as his incredible hospitality made the day a memorable one. Not to mention, lunch was delicious! I highly recommend this tour, whether for visitors to the area or long-time local residents, you’re sure to enjoy your day and learn something new.
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