BEST Mount Rainier National Park Day Tour from Seattle in Seattle booking from $148.75

BEST Mount Rainier National Park Day Tour from Seattle

Overview

Mount Rainier, an iconic landmark in Washington, is the highest mountain in the Cascade Range and the state of Washington. Known for its glaciated peak, this active volcano spawns five major rivers and is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, including waterfalls, vast lakes, and lush forests. The Summer Itinerary (May–October) includes stops at Longmire Museum, Christine Falls, Narada Falls, Paradise Visitor Center, and Reflection Lake. The Winter Itinerary (November–April) features Longmire Museum and Wonderland Trail, with adjustments made for heavy snowfall. This tour offers breathtaking views and unforgettable experiences year-round.

City: Seattle

Fri 18 Jul

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What's Included

Professional vehicles transportation (Vehicle used based on the number of guests attending that day)

Professional Driver and Guide (or Driver-Guide) .

Explore the park's best spots by hiking or snowshoeing, depending on the season.

Admission of Mount Rainier National Park.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Age and Safety: Customers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant women may join if under 24 weeks by the trip's end.
What to Bring: Comfortable shoes and clothes, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and drinks for hydration.
Booking Details: Ensure all booking details (name, contact, flight info) are accurate. Errors will result in personal costs. A reachable phone number is required for safety and communication.
Tickets and Charges: Pre-purchased tickets or city passes are not accepted. Buy through us or via the guide. Group reservations recommended.
Itinerary Changes:Tour operator reserves the right to adjust the itinerary for smooth operations.
Tour Adjustments:The tour guide may alter schedules based on weather, traffic, or other conditions.
Parking: Parking is not available at the meeting point. Transportation to and from the departure location is not included.
Closed Attractions: If a scenic spot is closed, an alternative will be provided. COVID-19 may affect attraction hours and capacity.
Booster Seats: For state law, Children under the age of 6 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel.
Along the way of Wonderland Trail, we will arrange parking for 1-2 attractions according to the actual situation: Narada Falls, Paradise Visitor Center.
In the case of heavy snowfall during the winter season, the schedule of going uphill at Mount Rainier National Park may be halted. We will instead enjoy the breathtaking views at the foot of the mountain instead.
Explore the park's best spots by hiking or snowshoeing, depending on the season.
Health Requirements: Guests with disabilities must provide advance notice. Wheelchair-accessible buses are not guaranteed without prior approval.
Terms and Conditions: Terms and conditions may change—check the product website for updates.The operator is not liable for damages unless required by law.
Leaving the Group: If leaving the group early, inform the tour guide and sign a departure form. No refunds for unused portions.
Gifts and Refunds: Gifts provided during the tour may change due to unforeseen factors like weather. Fees will not be refunded for changes.

What To Expect

Seattle

Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. Mount Rainier, also known as Tacoma, is the highest mountain of the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest, and the highest mountain in the state of Washington. Mount Rainier is an active volcano and has the most glaciated peak in the United States. It spawns five major rivers, and the top of the mountain is covered with snow all year round. When snow melts, water flows down in a large volume, and gives Rainier National Park the best waterfalls, vast lakes, and the lush green forests.

Mount Rainier National Park

Summer (May to Oct) itinerary: Seattle → Mt. Rainier National Park → Longmire Museum (20 mins) → Christine Falls (10 mins) → Narada Falls (40 mins) → Paradise Visitor Center (120 mins) → Reflection Lake (10 mins) → Seattle Winter (Nov to April) itinerary: Seattle → Mt. Rainier National Park → Longmire Museum (60 mins) → Wonderland Trail (60 mins) → Seattle Note: In the case of heavy snowfall during the winter season, the schedule of going uphill at Mount Rainier National Park may be halted. We will instead enjoy the breathtaking views at the foot of the mountain instead.

Longmire Museum

Winter (November to April) itinerary: Longmire Museum (60 mins) Summer (May to October) itinerary: Longmire Museum (20 mins) Located on the south side of Mount Rainier at 2,700 feet above sea level, Longmire Museum makes up part of the historic Longmire district. Once a ranger office, the building now houses historic exhibits about the park's natural and geological history, and animals. This small museum offers a good historical overview of the park, the Longmire family, and the Native Americans who once traveled through this area. You'll also find old photographs, and displays of local plants and animals. It's worth a quick stop.

Narada Falls

Summer (May to October) itinerary: At only 150 feet from the road to Paradise, Narada Falls is the largest waterfall accessible by car in the park, and one of the most impressive. Here the Paradise River plunges over the edge of a relatively recent flow of hard andesite lava that abuts much older rock.

Paradise Loop

Summer (May to October) itinerary:Paradise Visitor Center Paradise is famous for its glorious views and wildflower meadows. When James Longmire's daughter-in-law, Martha, first saw this site, she exclaimed, "Oh, what a paradise!" The park's main visitor center, the Henry M. Jackson Memorial Visitor Center, is located in the upper parking area. Paradise is also the primary winter-use area in the park, receiving on average 643 inches (53.6 feet/16.3 meters) of snow a year.

Reflection Lakes

Summer (May to October) itinerary: Reflection Lake (10 mins) → Seattle

Wonderland Trail

Winter (November to April) itinerary: Seattle → Mt. Rainier National Park → Longmire Museum (60 mins) → Wonderland Trail (60 mins) → Seattle The Wonderland Trail is a 93-mile hiking trail that encircles Washington's most famous volcano. Each year, hikers vie for permits to embark on a backpacking trip on it, with only a handful scoring the permits to undertake this strenuous hike.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (161)

UncleGroucho

May 2024

*sigh* I really don’t want to leave a review like this when much went right, but after my experience I feel it necessary to do so for other potential customers to make their own decisions. First, the positives about booking through Trip Advisor: very simple and easy to do with clear communications about the purchase, cancellation policy, when I would be billed, etc. The day before our visit, I received a text message from someone purporting to be our guide with some information about where to meet to be picked up. A few hours later, I had another message from another guide saying they would be driving. A little concerning but I thought “okay, maybe the first person got ill or something” and we continued with our visit in Seattle. We knew from reading about Rainier that dining was limited and that we should bring food and water. We spent time the night before buying food, water and snacks and packed our bags like we were doing a hike. We report to our rendezvous point on time and are met by our guide who seems to be a little on the young side. She gestures towards a line of vehicles and I remarked, “are we taking a shuttle to an actual bus?” No, we’re told this is the tour vehicle. Five guests and one guide in a Honda minivan. Our guide ushered us into the minivan and announced to everyone that we’ll stop for 20 minutes at a grocery store along the way for supplies. If we had been made aware that was part of the trip, we wouldn’t have spent time or money the night before. Off we go and from the backseat I immediately have concerns as our guide is driving above the speed limit but seems very nervous merging or overtaking other vehicles. At one point she has to swerve to avoid a collision. There was a steady drizzle the entire way up there. My wife who is seated in the front made small talk asking if the guide made this drive a lot and the guide responded she did not and that she didn’t drive very much because she was at college. When we reached the grocery store, I honestly thought about abandoning the tour to take an Uber back to the city. After the 20 minute stop, we get back in the minivan and resumed the drive. Because we weren’t encouraged to introduce ourselves to the other guests at the beginning, it felt awkward until we all mutually started conversation to pass the time. We eventually reached Rainier and while it was beautiful there was very little from our guide about the area other than some nominal facts that anyone who was interested in visiting would already be aware of. After the first stop, we were each handed a peanut butter granola bar and a little bottle of water. If anyone in our group had a peanut allergy, they would have been disappointed. We made three stops at the mountain; 10-20 minutes at a nature center, 20 minutes at the waterfall and then two hours at Paradise. Again, that part was great with some beautiful views despite the weather. We were invited to eat lunch inside where there was food available but I’d put it on par with a food court at best, gas station at worst. For each stop, our guide just stayed in the minivan and let us explore on our own. We were unable to see the peak due to a snowstorm but that wasn’t the tour company’s fault. For the return we were encouraged to nap and I realized why as the guide drove like she had to get the minivan back in time or else she was going to get grounded. Seriously, I looked up and saw the reflection in her driver window that she was doing nearly 60 in a 40 mph zone. At one point I felt the need to tell her from the rear seat to brake because someone pulled out in front of her while she was fiddling with her phone to play you tube videos for music. I picked this tour based on reviews where people talked about how great their guide was with anecdotes and information about the mountain. I didn’t see other reviews where people had experienced what I had until after we got back. While our guide was very nice, the entire experience felt like someone’s niece was tasked with driving out of town family members for the day. The final clue was when we got out our guide told my wife to leave a review but gave another company’s name. So I don’t know if Jupiter Legend got bought out and the new owners are trading off an old company’s reputation or they just use several different names and hope you don’t notice. For the price paid, I can’t recommend this experience. If you’re there in the off-peak season, for less money you can rent a car, pay an admission fee at Rainier and take your time to marvel at some breathtaking nature without worrying about your safety.

ROSMERY_A

May 2024

The guide was excellent, the trip amazing!!! A lot of beautiful places to see and take a great picture!!!

Response from Host

May 2024

Thank you very much for your feedback. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the services we've provided!

Ramzan_K

Apr 2024

Comfortable ride, excellent driver and guide. Not much to see due to snowfall, wind. We wish we had known that this trip would be empty handed, the purpose to see mount Rainer was only limited on pamphlet. People who had not seen snow before loved the snow.

Response from Host

Apr 2024

Thank you very much for your feedback. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the services we've provided!

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