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 19 Aug

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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.

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Reviews (1000)

swanking

Feb 2025

I went on this day tour to Mt Rainier and our tour guide was Cory. The tour looks to be subbed out to a company called Customized Tours. Overall, this is a good tour and I recommend it. I am stretched for time on this particular trip to the USA, so this day trip worked well for me on this occasion, but I think if I was going to visit Mt Rainier again, I'd rent a car and go it alone, simply so as to have flexibility to do things at my own pace. However, this tour does pack plenty into the day and is about right in terms of value for money. The only negative is that just after I was picked up and before we'd even got going, our guide said that he could be tipped via various mechanisms, and there was even a sign at the front of the bus saying tips are expected for good service and so-on. I've been visiting the USA my whole life, and in the last few years there's been an unsightly move to tips being expected, not appreciated as a bonus, and the entitlement is not warranted. I always tip for extra special service - and did tip Cory - but if the customer chooses not to, that's a customer choice, they should not be made to feel they must or are somehow out of line. So the tour drops a star for this, although in fairness, it should be just a half star dropped as it's not the end of the world, but it's not possible to do this. The tour itself is superb and I really enjoyed it. Cory was a great guide and made sure we had adequate stops in and out of Mt Rainier. At the location itself, he was incredibly clear on timings, where to meet, where things are, dos and don'ts, also talked about the history of the site. You can of course read all that there, but having an engaging guide like Cory really brings this to life, so is part of the value-add of doing a tour like this. I would say this tour is better suited to someone like me, a casual tourist on a tight timescale, I think if you want a proper hiking tour then you'll need something different, this is really a high-level view of the main points about Mt Rainier, which is fine for me as I am disabled and can't walk too far anyway, but any serious hikers might feel frustrated. Mt Rainier is spectacular in winter, truly a beautiful place to wander enjoying the peace and the sights. I recommend water repellant walking boots in winter, as the snow can be deep (I feel in up to my thighs) and no one wants soggy feet al day long! So, 5/5 for the guide and tour, but the overt tipping mentions are not needed, people will tip for good service, as I did. But it's not just these guys, in my last few trips to the USA, since around 2022, there's been an unsightly focus on expecting and extracting tips and my new policy is if someone asks for one, then on principle I won't give one!

Florent_C

Feb 2025

The tour was wonderful and the guide very knowledgebale and friendly ! I loved the hiking. I recommend it highly !

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour, especially the hiking. Our guides love sharing their knowledge and making the experience enjoyable for everyone. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you on another adventure soon! Best regards,

Anthony_P

Feb 2025

Today’s tour was more than what we could’ve hoped for! Our tour guide, Cory, was awesome throughout the entire tour! He was super informative and shared so many amazing stories and knowledge throughout the day! We were lucky to have a small and intimate group size of 6 guests and the weather was perfect (it snowed!)! We were able to capture wonderful pictures and create wonderful memories together as a group and it was all thanks to Cory! We will definitely recommend this company/tour/tour guide to anyone who would love to explore Mt. Rainier! Thank you so much Cory for the wonderful experience and tour!

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Thank you for your kind words. We’re thrilled Cory made your tour memorable with his knowledge and storytelling. A small group, snowy scenery, and great memories—what a perfect day! We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you on another adventure! All the best,

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