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

Mon 09 Jun

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Starting at $90.00

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Mon 09 Jun

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)

tommF5052UG

Jul 2021

My daughter and i are avid hikers and enjoy a great adventure but also wanted to include some other friends who were a bit less active for this trip. When i called tommy at olympic hiking, i told him we wanted to do a three day vacation doing day trips that would accommodate both needs. He came up with a great plan for us. We traversed some spectacular ground all throughout the Peninsula ranging from Hurricane Ridge to Lake Crescent and then on to the Bogaschiel Rain forest. All were breathtakingly beautiful. Our guide Eric was great and had a vast knowledge of the history and biological aspects of northwest Washington. Further he had a fun personality and made the trip very entertaining. This trip created some spectacular experiences for all of us and will be something we talk about for years. A+

dianec215

Jul 2021

This was our 2nd tour with this company and had great experiences both times. Our guide Tracy was very knowledgeable and professional. Her love for her work really showed and made us love the tour even more. We walked around the Lake Crescent Lodge area then she guided us on a hike through the forest to a lovely waterfall. Along the way she pointed out different plants, trees and birds. The company is very professional. We met the owner Tommy a couple of times at the beginning of tours. Their communication was excellent and way better than any other tour company we have used during our 3 months of traveling. Very quick response to questions and emails. I would definitely recommend this company to friends and family.

Anurupa_B

May 2021

Overall it was nice hiking trip which was a great learning experience for my family. As a bonus we saw some deer real close.