Mt. Rainier Day Trip from Seattle in Seattle booking from $189.00

Mt. Rainier Day Trip from Seattle

Overview

On this full-day tour of Washington State’s Mt Rainier, you’ll visit the majestic 14,411-foot (4,392-m) volcano and learn about the area from your informative guide. You’ll also explore local treasures like lakes, old growth forest and waterfalls en-route from Seattle to Mt Rainier. Nature lovers won’t want to miss this! In winter and spring snowshoeing and sledding are included at no extra charge. Hiking will be offered as well PLEASE WEAR appropriate clothes and shoes. Our company picks up at hotels and spends more time in the park than others. a photographers paradise.

City: Seattle

Tue 08 Jul

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What's Included

Transport by air-conditioned fully insured Commercial Bus

Professional guide

Our phone lines are attended by a live Representative during Business hours

Park Admission Fees

Pickup and drop-off from select downtown Seattle and airport hotels

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It is recommended to dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes (waterproof hiking shoes preferred, in winter boots are best). In Nov – Jun, please dress for snowy conditions. Bring a pair of extra socks
PLEASE NOTE: You are taking a risk during the winter months. The tour route and itinerary will vary depending on the weather conditions and road closures. No refunds will be offered unless the park is closed.
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
The seasons, weather, and elevation partially determine what you’ll see on your tour. During the weekdays, mid October-April, there are limited food services available in the National Park. Customers will have an opportunity to purchase food en route. Also, the Henry M Jackson Visitor Center located at Paradise, has limited hours during these months. *** PLEASE NOTE STARTING NOVEMBER 12TH ACCESS TO PARADISE DURING THE WINTER MONTHS IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE FRIDAY-MONDAYS based on road conditions**** PLEASE PLAN YOUR TRIP ACCORDINGLY IF THIS IS A STOP YOU ARE DESIRING. No refunds will be offered unless the park is closed
Each tour guide provides an unique experience. NO tour is the same. The days itinerary is dictated by the guide. The schedule is based off the guides experience with weather conditions and what is accessible in the park the day of your tour. Your tour guide will provide you with an outline of the day upon pick up.
****PLEASE check out the Mt. Rainier National Parks direct website for updated weather forecast and road closures - https://www.nps.gov/mora/index.htm ****

What To Expect

Alder Lake Park

Scenic lake on the way to the Mountain

Elbe

Stop is made here only when roads are unexpectedly closed in the park. In this small town there are several points of interest: The Hobo Inn, historic Lutheran Church, Mt. Rainier scenic railroad and the biggest sasquatch you have ever seen.

Ashford

Base camp for mountain climbers

Longmire Museum

animal exhibits, native American history and stories, pioneer information, volcanology info. Transportation exibit.

Trail of the Shadows

2nd growth forest, hot springs, hike, history (subject to change based on weather and road conditions).

Christine Falls Viewpoint

A popular waterfall off of the road that is framed by a stone bridge. (subject to change based on weather and road conditions).

Narada Falls

One of the most scenic waterfalls to see in the park. (subject to change based on weather and road conditions).

Paradise Valley

*** PLEASE NOTE STARTING NOVEMBER 12TH ACCESS TO PARADISE DURING THE WINTER MONTHS IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE FRIDAY-MONDAYS based on road conditions. PLEASE PLAN YOUR TRIP ACCORDINGLY IF THIS IS A STOP YOU ARE DESIRING**** Alpine meadow where in wintertime we offer snowshoeing and hiking. There's a visitor's center, gift shops, food Generally considered the highlight of the day the amount of time spent here can vary depending on weather conditions and visibility. (subject to change based on weather and road conditions).

Twin Firs Loop Trail

A tree huggers dream: We walk a quarter mile loop trail through old growth forest-giants many hundreds of years old.

Reflection Lakes

Small Alpine Lakes available only to see in season excluding winter time. When there is no breeze the reflection of the mountain looks like a mirror and pictures taken look fake. (subject to change based on weather and road conditions).

Sunrise Visitor Center

Only available during summer months. This stop would replace the stop at Paradise. NOT all guides offer this itinerary. Stops here are rare and special and may not be available on your tour date. Road is bumpy

Tipsoo Lake Loop

Only available during summer months a stop here would change the regular itinerary. Not a guaranteed stop. Determined by the tour guide.

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Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

Reviews (1000)

Joyce M

Aug 2023

Our Mt. Rainier tour was fantastic. The mountain was completely visible during our time in the park, and the brilliant blue sky added extra beauty to our photos. Lucas, our driver, was knowledgeable and very accommodating to passengers with special needs. I would definitely recommend this tour to others.

Bernard_F

Aug 2023

Everything was fantastic. Our guide Lucas provided fantastic information and was extremely knowledgeable

886amandaa

Aug 2023

Jasper was our guide. He arrived promptly at our hotel at the communicated time. We were the last collection, so we set off immediately towards the mountain. The bus was comfortable and air conditioned, and jasper made a cooler available for the trip which we could all use for food and drink. He provided bottled water. The first stop was at a food store which had a number of other outlets surrounding it like Baskin Robins, Starbucks and lots more. We decided on a tour with a stop for food rather than one which included food as our children can be a bit fussy, this way we could buy exactly what they wanted. The American supermarkets always fascinate us with their extensive variety. 20 minutes later, we were all back on board and heading for the park. Jasper provided facts about Seattle and lots of the little towns on route. He clearly had a love of the land and sustainability. We arrived at a long line of traffic to enter the park at around 11 am. (having left Seattle at 8 a.m.). Jasper knew a great nisqually river front walk, so he dropped us off with instructions of where to get back on once he was through the traffic. There were some beautiful views and the children headed straight down to the river to play. 15 minutes later we were back on the bus. We then stopped at Longmire for a bathroom break. There didn't seem to be much there other than a gift shop but nobody went in from our group. We then started the ascent into the park and honestly the views were breathtaking. Plenty of stops along the way for photos and little hikes at places like Christine Falls, an amazing old suspension bridge with lovely views of the mountain. Jasper would accompany us, take photos, provide interesting facts, point out the best spots for views, etc. We ended up at Paradise with 90 minutes to explore on our own. We did the Nisqually glacier tour, which was about 2 miles in a loop. Stunning views of the mountain, although a tough uphill hike back. We also visited the lodge, had lunch, bought ice cream and gifts, and stopped at a spot on the way out to learn about the trees. Jasper took some amazing panoramic photos for us of a tree that seemed to reach right into the clouds. We were back at our hotel by 6.40. It was a fantastic day out, and I'm very glad we chose this tour operator.

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