Mt. Rainier Day Tour From Seattle

Highlights

Description

Discover the wonder of Mount Rainier on this full-day guided adventure from Seattle. Traveling with a small group ensures a personal touch as you leave the city behind and enter Washington’s most iconic national park. Your expert guide curates the route each day, adjusting for weather and seasonal highlights, so no two tours are ever quite the same. Along the way, you’ll stop at stunning natural landmarks: Christine and Narada Falls, Reflection Lake, and the historic Longmire Visitor Center and Museum. At 5,400 feet, the Paradise Jackson Visitor Center offers breathtaking views of glaciers and wildflower meadows in summer or snow-draped scenery in winter. Expect to stroll among towering old-growth evergreens, spot wildlife, and take in panoramic alpine vistas. This tour includes pickup from most major Seattle and SeaTac hotels, with additional pickup points in Graham, Puyallup, and Ashford for added convenience. Meals are not included, but you may bring a picnic or purchase food at Paradise Visitor Center or during the grocery stop en route. With up to 12 hours in total, the tour allows ample time for photographs, short walks, and interpretive talks from your guide. Designed for families, couples, and solo travelers alike, this experience blends comfort with exploration, providing an easy and enriching way to experience the Pacific Northwest’s natural crown jewel.

Itinerary

7:20 AM — Pickup from downtown Seattle hotels
8:30 AM — Optional pickups at SeaTac or South Sound locations (Graham, Puyallup, Ashford)
10:00 AM — Enter Mount Rainier National Park via Nisqually Entrance
11:00 AM — Stop at Longmire Visitor Center & Museum
12:00 PM — Visit Narada Falls and Christine Falls
1:00 PM — Arrive at Paradise Jackson Visitor Center (lunch break, visitor exhibits, ranger talks)
2:30 PM — Explore Reflection Lake or Grove of the Patriarchs (seasonal)
4:00 PM — Additional sightseeing stops (Stevens Canyon, Tipsoo Lake, or Chinook Pass when open)
6:00 PM — Begin return to Seattle
7:30 PM — Drop-offs at hotels or designated pickup points

Price & Availability

Adults $182 • Children $140 • All ages welcome • Tour requires 6+ to operate • Full refund if canceled 24+ hrs before departure • Subject to weather and park road closures

Food & Drink

Meals not included. Guests should bring cash or card for food at Paradise café or pack a picnic.

Instructions

Hotel pickup included from Seattle, SeaTac, Graham, Puyallup, or Ashford. Guests will be notified of the nearest location if their hotel isn’t listed.

Restrictions

Not wheelchair accessible • Ages 5+ recommended though all ages permitted • Tour may be canceled if minimum of 6 passengers not met • Guests must manage short walks on uneven ground

Transportation

Small-group transportation (14–24 passenger bus) with professional driver-guide