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Mt. Rainier Day Tour from Seattle
4.9
1,452 Ratings
Seattle
Embark on a day tour to Mt. Rainier and explore its stunning forests, meadows, and waterfalls. Our knowledgeable guides will ensure an informative and enjoyable experience. Book now!
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mount Rainier - Usual stops in the park are old growth forests, waterfall stops, several different photo stops, scenic views, and Paradise Visitor Center.
- Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center - Visitor Center - Have lunch at the restaurant, cafe, or bring your own sack lunch. Hiking opportunities available. Scenic views and wildlife.
- Longmire - Longmire, home to the original park headquarters & more recently, the National Park Inn, Longmire museum & Wilderness Information Center, is a popular stop on all tours. Opportunity for restrooms, short hikes & photos here.
- Narada Falls - Many tours stop here for guests to get a view of the top of the falls. When weather permits, some tours are able to hike to the lower falls for more photo opportunities!
- Christine Falls Viewpoint - Christine Falls is a 69-foot waterfall with 2 drops located on the road to Paradise. Tours will often stop here for photos of the lower falls including the bridge which helps frame a perfect waterfall photo!
- Reflection Lakes - While this is not a guaranteed stop, tours will try to stop here during peak season (July/August) for the postcard-worthy photo of Mt Rainier & it’s reflection in the still lake. This is not always an accessible stop.
What's Included
- Local, professional guide
- All fees and taxes included
- Transportation by air-conditioned mini coach bus
- Cooler with ice available on bus for perishables
What's Not Included
- Gratuities (optional and not included in the price of this tour)
- Food & drinks (you can purchase lunch at grocery store stop or at the cafe in Visitor Center)
- On-board restrooms
- On-board WiFi
- Hotel pick up
- Children under 5 not allowed
Additional Information
Visit Mt. Rainier with our professional, enthusiastic and informative tour guides. Travel in our clean, comfortable 22-passenger mini-coaches with large windows, high back seats and air-conditioning.
Experience old-growth forests, wildflower-filled meadows, and thundering waterfalls on this tour of glacier-clad Mt. Rainier. Hike and walk a little or not at all: there are options for all abilities. Enjoy lunch at a Mt. Rainier cafe or buy a picnic lunch along the way. Visit the interpretive center at Paradise or Sunrise to learn even more about the mountain’s glaciers, plants and animals.
Return to Seattle through pastoral farmlands and memorable Pacific Northwest scenery. Bring a camera on this spectacular Mt. Rainier tour as well as comfortable walking shoes. Layer both warm and cool weather clothing as mountain temperatures can vary from rainy and cold to sunny and hot during a single day.
- Please contact local service provider to arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location after you have received your confirmation
- Tour cannot pickup from private residences
- Enjoy lunch at a Mt. Rainier cafe or buy a picnic lunch at our grocery store stop (own expense)
- Layered clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended (temperatures can vary from rainy and cold to sunny and hot in a single day)
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Traffic and road conditions may alter tour route
- Please allow up to 11 hours for pickup and drop-off service
- We may ask that you walk a couple blocks for pickup or drop off due to traffic or road conditions
- This tour cannot accommodate for luggage
- Not recommended for children 5 and under
Location
325 5th Ave N
5th Avenue North
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Claudiaakemif2024
Jul 24, 2024
Awesome way to sightseeing without much planning - I loved the guided tour! It saved me a lot of planning and driving, and we were able to see beautiful views with not much walking! Also my 7 years old son was with me and he is not much of a walker, so having the option to stay in the bus without getting out at all worked perfectly, specially at the end when he was getting very tired. Our guide Peter was super sweet and informative, we would have missed so much if he wasn’t point out and explaining things to us! It was also nice to know when/where the bathrooms were. I would definitely recommend and I’m planning on doing other tours with this company
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814kh
Jul 23, 2024
Beautiful national park! - This was a wonderful day trip and my first National Park experience. Gary T was very welcoming and very informative about so many aspects of the area. The day was primarily foggy but we had the good fortune to see Mt Rainier for a few minutes which was stunning! Gary had a plan if this didn’t happen to spend the time in other wonderful areas of the park. He provided great suggestions and was generous with the time in a variety of areas. Very mindful of restroom and snack breaks. One suggestion would be to bypass Elbe as I think we could have made it back to Seattle fine from Longmire. Thanks for a great trip Gary!
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Mexblumefr
Jul 23, 2024
Don’t miss Mt Rainier with Tours Northwest! - Excellent experience! Totally recommended, particularly if your guide is John. He’s passionate about his subject, shares a lot of information and practical facts. He cares for his tourists!
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John_o
Jul 22, 2024
Highly recommend this tour! - We had a great time! Our guide Mark was very knowledgeable, personable and entertaining. I’d highly recommend this tour!
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Toni_k
Jul 22, 2024
Best tour ever! - Everything was amazing. John the tour guide was above excellent. His knowledge of the area was informed and pertinent. John was a joy to have as a guide. He was on schedule and insured everyone’s safety.
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Bill
Jul 20, 2024
Mt Rainier at its finest. - One of the best tours I’ve experienced. Andreus was a fantastic tour guide. We were able to hike, multiple times throughout the tour. Andreus always pointed out the various hikes and sites available. We were definitely spent by the end of a fabulous day. It was a fantastic way to see Mt Rainier and the surrounding national park.
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106akemin
Jul 20, 2024
Beautiful - All the way is beautiful, I was on the road with snow!!! At a stop, you have to book to enter the park if you do not enter until 3pm
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Mary_m
Jul 24, 2024
Great Day Spent - I've visited and hike Mt. Rainier many times, but I liked this trip as it took you all the way around the mountain. Our guide was very knowledgeable. It is a VERY long day, but I would highly recommend.
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Elsa_m
Jul 21, 2024
Nice tour! - Excellent tour to see highlights of Mt. Rainier. No hiking experience required, great option for someone looking for viewing the park at a relaxed pace.
If you want to spend time hiking trails or exploring certain facets of the park, I recommend renting a car. This is a nice option if you have limited time and don’t want to rent one.
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Ximena
Jul 22, 2024
Very expensive for what they offer you. - Too expensive us 185 for traveling in awkward buses , plus the tip that is 20% voluntary but well deserved for the
Guide that handles and explains .
At the last stop they only give you 1 hour and 45 mn to walk to the top which older people delay longer and have lunch.
The food is of poor quality, ugly and very expensive.
I don't recommend it. Lo
Only noteworthy is the
Guide was attentive and very good driver.
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