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Mt. Rainier Day Tour
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
4.9
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Daniel_s
Sep 30, 2024
Top-tier tours like this one are hard to come by - I had high anticipation for this tour, as it was my first visit to a USA national park. The Pacific Northwest has always been on my bucket list, and seeing Mt. Rainier from Seattle was breathtaking. Our tour started early, and from the outset, our guide Ken was amazing. He made every part of the day interesting, sharing his love for the area. Ken didn’t seem like a typical tour guide but rather a local sharing his own backyard. His passion for the region was evident, and his knowledge was impressive.
Ken shared personal stories that made us feel welcome and grateful for visiting. He knew all the best spots for photos and provided insightful information. His humor kept us all laughing throughout the day. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour, and it was a highlight of my trip. Top-tier tours like this one are hard to come by, and I didn’t want it to end.
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Akshata_h
Sep 29, 2024
Would definitely recommend - This is the most amazing national park I have been to!! If you’re someone who’s going here for the first time and need help going to the right spots then this is it! Your guides were very helpful and didn’t rush us.
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Stephanie_k
Sep 29, 2024
Perfect day at Mount Rainer - It was a perfect day for this Mount Rainer experience - she (Rainer) was visible the entire day and not being “shy.” Our guide Ron was extremely knowledgeable of the history, geography, animal and plant life in the area. Stops were well-planned and with sufficient time to enjoy the area. Would definitely recommend.
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Ronni_t
Sep 29, 2024
Incredible - Everything about this trip is something I will remember forever. Mt Rainier decided to show her face all day long. Ranger Ron was my tour guide and he was so high spirit the whole time and very knowledgeable. I can’t wait to come back and experience this again. I would recommend for everyone to do this.
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Harold_d
Sep 28, 2024
Viewing Mr Rainier - Looking up at Mt Rainier from the Paradise Station was amazing. Our guide Ron was a lot of fun and extremely knowledgeable
All in all a great experience
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Aneri_j
Sep 27, 2024
Ron's Best... - It was our first time booking with Viator. Our tour guide Ron was great. He is a very knowledged ranger, multilingual, his "Ron's spots" were amazing with great views. Thank you Ron for all the stories, sharing your wealth of knowledge with us, taking countless pictures of us and everyone on the tour - that was very kind of you, and thank you for connecting us with nature in a beautiful and memorable way.
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Slammit2ya2005
Sep 24, 2024
Awesome Tour - Our tour guide John was very knowledgeable. Even though it was overcast and we couldn't get a close picture of Mt. Rainier. John did a great job of visiting other places to get pictures of. I would definitely recommend this tour. We would not have seen the things we did.
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Mljlegaspi
Sep 24, 2024
Mt rainer - John with three daughters was very talented. He waited for us in the grocery store and offered us his card to get a discount on the groceries we bought. He drop us off by the space needle with a smile. He is very polite and professional. He has a good sense of humor and very knowledgeable.
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Luke_e
Sep 24, 2024
Great time. - John was great with a ton of information and had us laughing from the beginning of the tour. Appreciated all of the knowledge and recommendations!
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Vytene_u
Sep 23, 2024
Thanks, Mark! - My mom and I went on this tour. Our guide, Mark, was very personable, nice and knowledgeable. Not only did he know a lot about Mt Rainier, but also about the surrounding areas and places on our way there. We were able to see so much and learn a lot. Certain hikes, even though labeled easy, were not super easy, but manageable. All the hikes are worth the view, and this tour was worth every penny - we would definitely do it again. Thanks Mark!
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