Half Day Guided Tour of Olympic National Park

Overview

Join a locally inspired half-day itinerary that features top Olympic National Park destinations including the Elwha Valley and Lake Crescent, plus a bonus sightseeing stop along the Strait of Juan De Fuca. Departing from Port Angeles, the tour begins with a short waterfall walk (0.1 mile) at Madison Creek Falls along the Elwha River. Lake Crescent is the centerpiece of the itinerary with a 2-3 mile guided hike to Marymere Falls and surrounding trails immersed in old-growth forests. The afternoon wraps up with a scenic drive around Lake Crescent to reach Tongue Point and amazing views of the Strait of Juan De Fuca from Salt Creek County Park. The guided hikes are optional, allowing guests to do minimal hiking or up to 2-4 miles total.

Traveling from Seattle? Walk onto the 9:35am Seattle-Bainbridge Ferry and catch the 10:20am Strait Shot Bus from the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal to join this tour. Email [email protected] to learn more about day-trip options from Seattle.

City: Port Angeles

Thu 03 Apr

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Starting at $90.00

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Thu 03 Apr

Starting at $90.00

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What's Included

Commercially Authorized Tour Guide

Roundtrip transportation in 12/15 passenger van

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Olympic Hiking Co. operates the tour rain or shine. Cancellations due to weather not permitted.
Weather forecast can be unpredictable, please bring extra warm layers and/or water resistant outwear.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Our meet-up location is in Port Angeles, WA, which is the main epicenter for exploring Olympic National Park. Please note that this is about a 3 hour one-way trip from Seattle.

What To Expect

Madison Creek Falls

Short guided walk to Madison Falls (0.1 mile one-way) and nearby forested trails.

Marymere Falls

Our naturalist hiking guide will lead a 2-3 mile guided hiking tour to Marymere Falls, a stunning 90-foot waterfall. During the hike, our tour group will hike alongside beautiful moss-laden terrain, towering old-growth evergreens, and enjoy two scenic bridge crossings near Barnes Creek.

Salt Creek Recreation Area

Our guide will showcase some of best rugged coastal viewpoints on the Olympic Peninsula at Tongue Point and drive through some historic World War II era bunkers located within the former Camp Hayden.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (21)

Hannah_W

Mar 2025

The half-day tour was great! Extremely beautiful sights and a very laid-back hike - perfect for all fitness levels! I will say that I could see how the incline and steps at the end to get to Marymere Falls could be difficult for some, but the final steps are totally optional! In terms of the beginning incline to get to the Falls, they weren't as bad and I would say they are totally doable for anyone. DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS HIKE! Our guide was a local who was very knowledgeable and provided so many interesting facts and history about Olympic National Park. My family and I loved this hike and would definitely recommend!!

Jessica_R

Aug 2024

Flexible, we were running late due to the hood canal being closed. They waited for us. Also enjoyed the weather, the water falls, and lastly the being able to look out at the ocean on the rocks. My son and I had a wonderful time and the guide was very knowledgeable.

Lisa_V

Aug 2024

We enjoyed our Oympic Park tour. Our tour guide was great. He was very knowledgeble and friendly. He made the tour fun. All the sites we viewed were lovely and we learned some new things along the way. We would recommend this tour. Olympic Park is beautiful.