Best of Olympic National Park from Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Day Tour in Seattle booking from $367.00

Best of Olympic National Park from Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Day Tour

Overview

No two tours with Evergreen Escapes are the same! Our naturalist guides craft itineraries that reflect the best of what the National Park has to offer that day. Please note that the itinerary outlined is a SAMPLE of potential destinations that could be included in the tour.

Join our naturalist guides as we dive deep into Olympic National Park’s highlights on this all-inclusive day tour. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site remarkable for its ecological diversity. Visit turquoise lakes like Lake Crescent or Quinault and explore the fern-filled forests or trek through the giant trees to hidden waterfalls. Experience Washington's marine ecosystems with a visit the shoreline. We tailor the day based on what's best for the season, weather and group!

Our all-inclusive small-group day trip is limited to 10 travelers. We bring a local, organic lunch to eat outside when it's nice! We also bring coffee, tea, snacks, water, and other cold beverages for the day. Don’t worry about a thing.

City: Seattle

Tue 16 Dec

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What's Included

Snowshoe gear (during winter months). Additional warm clothing available upon request.

Olympic National Park entrance fees.

Lovely guided hikes or snowshoe (winter) treks tailored to your group. Spend lots of time outside.

Pick-up and drop-off at your downtown Seattle hotel, Airbnb, or rental.

Seasonal local lunch! We'll find a quiet spot outside for a picnic and views.

Groups of 10 or fewer

Morning local coffee, plus cocoa and tea options with local pastry snacks

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
If you have a dietary restriction, please inform us 48 hours before your tour departure
This is a sample itinerary - depending on the season or conditions, your guide may visit an entirely different part of the Park
All travelers must be 10 years or older to join this tour.
Water-resistant or waterproof shoes are required on this tour from November through April. Reach out to us for rental options.
This is a public small group tour. There may be other travelers on this tour with you, up to a total of 10 guests.

What To Expect

Hood Canal Floating Bridge

Travel across the Hood Canal floating bridge.

Olympic Peninsula

A scenic drive from the ferry terminal toward Olympic National Park.

Elwha Dam Removal Site

Depending on the weather, we may visit the Elwha River ecosystem - home to the largest dam removal project on Planet Earth!

Olympic National Park

There isn't a gate to pass through when you enter Olympic National Park. Instead, you suddenly notice the trees are bigger, the moss is greener, and you wouldn't be surprised if Sasquatch ambled out of the forest as you pass by. Encompassing nearly 1 million miles, Olympic National Park is another world.

Lake Crescent

A peaceful glacial lake surrounded by towering old growth forest, Lake Crescent looks like something out of a Tolkien book.

Marymere Falls

Peaceful nature walk to a beautiful waterfall hidden among giant old trees.

Salt Creek Recreation Area

Depending on the weather, we may visit the North Coast of the Olympic Peninsula for a bit of tidepooling and photography.

Hurricane Ridge

When conditions are right, we'll drive up to Hurricane Ridge to experience the sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains, Salish Sea, and even all the way across to Victoria and Vancouver Island. In summer, we'll travel up to wander along the trails through the subalpine meadows and try to spot deer and marmots among the wildflowers. In winter, (road closure and weather dependent) we'll trek along the ridge on snowshoes and experience how beautiful the change of seasons can be.

Washington State Ferries

We'll board the ferry once again from Bainbridge Island. As we come across the Sound, the sunset lights up the Seattle Skyline to welcome you back to the city.

Seattle

We'll drop you off back where we met you in the morning.

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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 (890)

Carla_D

Mar 2025

Evan was a wonderful guide! He is very knowledgeable about local history, plants, and geology, which only enhanced the tour. This was definitely an experience not to be missed.

JohnM18908

Mar 2025

We did a day tour on Sunday Feb 9, being picked up in Port Angeles, where it was 40 degrees, a light wintry mix. Very early in the season and we couldn't have been happier with the lack of crowds. Evergreen Escapes contacted us to make sure we had the proper gear for the weather, which we had, but they still brought along extra gloves and rain gear. We started in Port Austin, picked up at our hotel. It was just the two of us and our guide Marty. We talked about what we wanted to see and do in the area and Marty tailored the trip to us. Our first stop was Hurricane Ridge. After passing the gate, and making way for the plow, we pulled over to put on the tire chains. Minutes later back on the road, discussing the geology of the area, how it was the sea floor at one time. Beautiful switchback drive up, lots of gorgeous views and we had big breaks in the clouds giving us sunny valleys to look down on. Both on the way up and down we passed backcountry skiers setting off up the mountain for some gorgeous powder. Reaching the top we parked and it was prep for phase 2: snowshoeing. if you know how to walk, you know now how to snowshoe. Marty mad sure we were fitted right, gave us the option for trekking poles, explained how to walk in snowshoes and we set off. The local ski lift was open with skiers and snowboarders enjoying the fresh snow and 18 degrees. We set off over a meadow and into the trees. walking on 5-6 feet of snow. Do you know what a tree well is? Marty did and explained how they form and the danger they can present. Funny enough, walking a a downslope, my wife got caught on the edge of one and she used her poles to lever herself away from the edge and we pressed on. We got onto a trail that cross country skiers like to use for a downhill leg and we passed skiers and other snowshoers. it was a great walk in the snowy woods, quiet, pristine and just beautiful. Coming back down from Hurricane Ridge we took a side road west through the forest, passing some beautiful homes on the edge of the Olympic National park and went over to the Elwah River and up the road as far as it would go, since the road had washed out short of the Elwah Dam Removal. the River is gorgeous, fast and cold and we're told it changes color with the season and the melting of snow and glaciers in summer. We did see a beautiful little waterfall jsut a quick 1/10 of a mile from the parking lot. After that it was on to Lake Crescent. We drove up to a beautiful bay, with a great view of the lake and the mountains that drop seemingly to the water'e edge. Marty got the stoves going, soup was on, chicken was available with noodles or in the soup, some great scones and tea and we were warm and ready for more. We next went to Salt Creek and if you didn't have someone local to get you there, you might miss it. There are sea stacks there, the tide was out and we walked a lot of the flats below the cliffs; tidal pools had clams and starfisn, lots of bullwhip kelp. No seals that day and a little too early for whales in the strait. But after exploring the flats we got back in the van and drove up to a coampground on the point. The campground was a former miltary gun emplacement in WWII, with bunkers still on-sght, some of which you can drive through. There's a great staircase and walkway to the water with excellent views back to the beach and of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. After that we drove back to Port Angeles, taking a little detour down to the waterfront/harbor. A few ships moving in and out of port. We were a week early for seasonal start of the ferry to Victoria, B.C. but you can see across the strait to Victoria. That was the end of our tour day because we had a car and were driving back to Seattle. The ferry ride is super easy, whether you do it yourself or if you're in the van. Either way, you get out of your car, up topside where you can sit inside or go outside and see the best views of Seattle. And we came in on the 6:30 ferry in early February, so the city was lit up and even looks beautifu at night. Our hotel was a 3 minute drive from the ferry so it was a breeze. We had driven ourselves to Olympia the night before, getting up early and were at the the Quinnault Rainforest by 9am. We did a few different trail loops there through the rainforest. We never heard or saw anyone else out on the trail. There was some fog, some breaks in the forest into sunny meadows, the river roars throught the gorges and the trail along Lake Quinnaut is a beautiful view. We then drove up to Ruby Beach, reaching it at low tide. Great seastacks, an easy trail down to the beach. The beach was piled high with driftwood, actually, huge tree trunks, many over a 100 feet long. We walked around those, found a log that had fallen across a stream and walked north of Ruby Beach, closer to seastacks and even more beautiful views. We told Marty about this and he said that Evergreen Escapes also does a 3 day tour in the area, and gets to those same places. I would definitely recommend taking the 3 day tour (you do stay indoors btw). We skimmed the highlights of the Olympic National Park on our own and with a guide. I certainly recommend going with a guide whether it's half-day, all day or 3 days. They'll show you more than you'd seeon your own and have so much knowledge about the area that they're happy to share as much as you want. We wholehertedly recommend that you use Evergreen Escapes when visiting the Pacific Northwest!

Alejandra_M

Feb 2025

Marty was really friendly, inclusive of the varying type of travelers (I.e., solo, patterns) and was very knowledgeable! The entire experience was very easy and enjoyable!

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