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Hoh Rain Forest and Rialto Beach Guided Tour in Olympic National Park

Hoh Rain Forest and Rialto Beach Guided Tour in Olympic National Park

Overview

This 9 Hour Tour begins with a two-hour shuttle into the Hoh Rain Forest, one of the largest temperate rain forests in the contiguous USA. At the Hoh Rain Forest, guests typically have two full hours to explore the Hall of Mosses and Spruce Nature Trail on a Naturalist Guided Hiking Tour. Our guide will overview the natural history of the Hoh Rain Forest, identify various micro-plants, and showcase the top viewing areas. The endless moss-laden scenery and towering old-growth evergreens are breathtaking.

After a scheduled stop in Forks, we spend the afternoon on the Pacific Coast at Rialto Beach. At Rialto, guests generally have one or two hours to explore this beautiful section of wilderness coast amongst massive sea stacks, driftwood logs, and the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean. Overall, guest can expect 3-4 hours of sightseeing with about 4-5 hours of drive time roundtrip from our Port Angeles meet-up location.

City: Port Angeles

Mon 21 Jul

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Starting at $160.00

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Mon 21 Jul

Starting at $160.00

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What's Included

Commercially Authorized Tour Guide

Roundtrip transportation in 12/15 passenger van

Olympic National Park Entrance Fees

Additional Info

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.
The weather forecast can be unpredictable, please bring extra clothing as a precaution
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

Hoh Rain Forest

Upon arrival at the Hoh Rain Forest, our naturalist hiking guide will lead a 2 mile guided hike along the scenic nature loops up to 2 miles. During the hike, guests will be face-to-face with 300 foot tall old growth Sitka Spruce trees, sword ferns covering the forest floor, and a wide variety of vivid-green vegetation. After the rain forest hike, there will be time allocated for a picnic lunch.

Forks

To split up our drive from the Hoh Rain Forest to Rialto Beach, we will do a 20-30 minute scheduled stop at Forks Outfitters. This is a great place to pick-up lunch snacks, coffee, or a quick souvenir.

Rialto Beach

During the afternoon, our tour group will enjoy a scenic stop at Rialto Beach along the Olympic Wilderness Coast. At Rialto Beach, guests will walk alongside towering sea stacks, massive driftwood logs, and watch the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean. Guests can either join a guided hike led by our naturalist hiking guide or can explore the coast at their own pace as time and tides permit.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (128)

ToADistantLand

Aug 2023

This tour was a great way to cover a lot of ground without driving and to learn a ton about the nature and history of the gorgeous Olympic Peninsula. We were surrounded by beauty as we visited a mossy, temperate rainforest and a gorgeous, wild Pacific Coast beach. Our guide, Bob, was incredibly knowledgeable about both ecosystems and easily answered any and all questions. The tour itself was very well organized.

frankpD6203EZ

Aug 2023

Bob was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and informative. If you have a rental car, you can do this on your own, might cover more territory faster. Getting into the Hoh park is a 1.5 hour wait, but with Bob driving, we had time to walk around and explore the beautiful Hoh river while he manned the van. Rialto beach was beautiful. Our group was also great and added to the experience. Stopping in Forks for lunch was enjoyable, we had about half an hour to run into the grocery store and grab a deli sandwich to eat in the van. If you don't have time for an all-day tour, we drove to the Marymere Falls, beautiful short hike with beautiful views and right next to Lake Crescent. Lake Crescent is 672 feet deep with crystal clear water, absolutely amazing. If you have a car, a trip to Cape Flattery is a must, little bit of a drive from Port Angeles, but well worth it.

BDUBYU

Aug 2023

Bob was a knowledgeable & personable tour guide. He communicated his deep knowledge of the flora & fauna and explained the symbiotic processes at play in the rainforest. This is a tour worth taking.