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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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $140.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $140.00

Make a reservation

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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 adult’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

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 (61)

langeliadallas

Oct 2019

I was very lucky to have Tommy planned a magical experience for me as a private tour (after the season was over - I appreciate it very much) to enjoy absolutely fantastic Hoh Rain Forest, magical Rialto Beach, and amazing view from a comfortable passenger seat along 112, 113, 110, 101 and other roads. Tommy planned every detail of my trip starting from Seattle, Bainbridge island and port Angeles, helping booking a hotel for me, covering the lunch - the sandwich was the best ever, thanks for offering it, and then making sure I am on time for my flight back to Dallas from Seattle. Tommy knew exactly when there was a low tide so we could go to the Hole-in-the-Wall on the Rialto beach. He was aware of all constructions/road closures so no time was wasted waiting. I would never be able to do so much in one day without Tommy's fabulous planning skills and helpful suggestions - he was indeed a partner in creating my adventure. His promptness in replying to all my questions and stress free experience makes it absolutely fabulous and must do tours. It is my second time with Olympic Hiking Co. and I would do it again without blinking twice - it is fun, cool, unforgettable experience. Thank you Tommy from all my heart!

AHgoA

Sep 2019

This was our first trip to Olympic National Park. We were celebrating my husband's birthday and Dana and Tommy great tours, services and attentions made it extra special. Tommy gave me all the info and tips I needed in order to plan for a struggle free vacation ahead of our trip from Seattle. Their services and offered tours are perfect for a family traveling with a young kid. Dana is very knowledgeable and was super patient and nice with our little boy, who at the end wanted to take her home with us! The pick up location, schedules, picnic sandwiches, van and knowledge are very good. The tours start times' make it easy to join for people traveling from Seattle by ferry on the same day. My only suggestion would be for Dana to wear a microphone when driving, since when sitting at the back of the van, her explanations of the plans ahead can be inaudible if other passengers are chatting at the same time.

Train2011_9404

Aug 2019

We had an absolutely great experience this week going on the Hoh Rain Forest and Rialto Beach tour with Dana. Since we were traveling with out our own car and visiting in Victoria -- we were struggling to figure out how to manage a day trip to Olympic National Park. This company couldn't have been more helpful -- the owner Tommy quickly answered my logistics questions via email and his advice was completely on point. We took the 10:30 am ferry from Victoria, met up with Dana and her van very near the ferry terminal and were off on the tour. Absolutely thrilled to be able to do this. Dana was a delight -- full of information and just the right combination of talkativeness and silence -- you don't often get that with a tour guide. The pre-ordered picnic sandwiches were perfect as well. Thanks for a great experience and assistance in helping us enjoy this magnificent park considering our limitations on time and logistics.