Olympic National Park Tour from Seattle

Overview

Olympic National Park is well known for having several different ecosystems to explore: subalpine forest, wildflower meadows, temperate rain-forest, and the rugged Pacific Shore. This twelve hour tour allows you to sample each of these systems with the added advantage of having an experienced guide to answer any questions that may arise. Come explore tide pools along the coastal beaches, roam among old-growth forest, trek atop mountain ridges with breathtaking vistas and stand by glacier-birthed rivers and lakes. The tour begins on a leisurely ferry boat ride over the Puget Sound to the Olympic Peninsula. The exact itinerary will be curated by the tour guide however our first stop will usually find us at Hurricane Ridge where you will hike to an incredible view of the valley below and the snow-capped mountains in the distance. We will move on to Crescent Lake and the seasonally Sol Duc Valley, and a sandy beach along the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Please plan on approximately six miles.

City: Port Angeles

Wed 25 Dec

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Wed 25 Dec

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What's Included

Ferry Rides

Landing and facility fees

Air-conditioned vehicle

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Recommended for travelers that can walk a minimum of 6 miles and walk over uneven surfaces.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
As of 3/12/22, King County mask mandate and proof of vaccination requirement was dropped. We ask that if you have any Covid related symptoms or any exposure to someone with Covid, notify us as soon as possible.

What To Expect

Lake Crescent

A gorgeous, glacier carved lake that is so clear you pear deep in the lake. A national park lodge is located here and a nice place to relax if not going on a hike to Marymere Falls and old growth trees. Kayaks and other boats are available to rent if you choose not to hike.

Salt Creek Recreation Area

Optional stop depending on the tide: Sea-stack and tide pools with a great beach. If tide or time tables are not conducive to stop at Salt Creek Recreation Area a stop at Dungeness Spit will replace it. Dungeness spit is also a great beach and wildlife sanctuary. Hike and enjoy.

Dungeness Recreation Area

Optional Stop: If tide or time tables are not conducive to stop at Salt Creek Recreation Area a stop at Dungeness Spit will replace it. Dungeness spit is also a great beach and wildlife sanctuary. Hike and enjoy.

Elwah River

optional stops depending the day, waterfalls, big trees, the largest dam removal and wildlife rehabilitation project in the world.

Sol Duc Falls

Optional park stop. Fall is most likely time to stop. A very pretty waterfall, old growth forest with with areas exhibiting temperate rain forest. Seasonal Salmon runs too, in autumn. hiking or if you bring your swimsuit you can soak in hot springs.

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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 (118)

Dan_O

Jul 2021

Wonderful experience, lots to see in a very long day. Joel was outstanding, very knowledgeable and with boundless energy. I recommend this tour to anyone with a sense of adventure.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

You are right, expect a long day of adventure when you attend the Olympic National Park Tour. You will be active especially with Joel as your guide. We really appreciate you recommending our tour to others!

dynamicflow

Jun 2021

We had Joel as our tour guide and he is one of the most energetic, thoughtful and knowledgeable guide I have seen. To him, the tour is not just a business. He sincerely wants his guests to get to experience the true color of Washington national parks and Seattle. Through out the tour, he constantly asked whether guests are comfortable and having fun. He treated his guests like his family. He explained various topics regarding the national park with in-depth expertise (geology, botany, history and etc) yet he explained them so well that they weren't dry at all. On top of that he is a great photographer and showed many camera tricks so that we can have pictures of our surroundings. If you are looking for a comfortable and affordable tour, look no further. Customized Tours of Seattle is the best package you can get.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Would you like a job? Your review of Joel and his tour should be on our pamphlets. Thank you for a very articulate and thoughtful review. You are the reason he loves his job! Our very best wishes-

Sylvia_Y

Jun 2021

I didn't quite know what to expect of Olympic National Park, it's not as close to Seattle as Mt Rainier so it was a last minute trip but it was worth every moment. Loved the view of green valley from Hurricane Ridge but Crescent Lake was absolutely astounding. Clear, cool water that made me regret not bringing shorts but I enjoyed the easy walk through the forest that leads to waterfall. Joel who led us was friendly and attentive to his individual members of the team but also gave us space to enjoy the nature all around us. Thanks again.