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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
Sat 21 Sep
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Starting at $140.00
Sat 21 Sep
Starting at $140.00
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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
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adultā€™s lap
  • 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 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
1
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-greenĀ vegetation. After the rain forest hike, there will be time allocated for a picnic lunch.
2
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.
3
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 (61)
shreyas897
Oct 2020
This was out first visit to olympic and it was a great experience! Tommy our guide was super nice and knowledgable. He told us so many details about the rainforests which we would have otherwise missed. He also stopped at Lake Crescent for quick pictures upon request! Highly recommended and will definitely take other tours in future.
GoPlaces623600
Sep 2020
I was fortunate to have Tommy Ferris as my guide for the day. He was super nice, informed and patient when I was not feeling as strong as usual at first. Tommy provided two walking poles and off we went. What a beautiful day and gorgeous trails. Delicious lunch was welcomed before we headed off to Ruby Beach. I was a solo traveler and I highly recommend Olympic Hiking guided hiking to introduce you to the beauties of Olympic National Park. I went during covid and Tommy took all the precautions, we wore masks and it was 88 degrees. He took it easy when I needed to slow down and picked up the pace when I was ready. Canā€™t say enough good things about my fond memories of the day spent. Learning about the nurturing nature of the rainforests is memorable. I will go with him next visit and hope to bring the entire family.
MichelleandAdam
Aug 2020
Shuttle arrived right on time. Covid-19 safety measures in place. Friendly driver. We took the shuttle from Rialto Beach to Lake Ozette, and got there exactly when expected. An awesome resource for backpackers and others!

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