Mount Rainier National Park Day Tour

Highlights

Description

Experience the majesty of Mt. Rainier on this all-inclusive small-group day trip from Seattle. Travel with award-winning naturalist guides as you explore towering forests, alpine vistas, and glacial landscapes that define the Pacific Northwest. At Longmire, wander beneath massive trees and listen to spring-fed rivers. Depending on the season, you’ll stroll through meadows alive with wildflowers or traverse snow-covered paths near Paradise. Stop at Christine and Narada Falls to feel the mist and photograph cascading waters. This is no bus tour — walks and mini hikes let you fully experience the park’s natural beauty. Your guide adds context through ecological and cultural stories, turning each stop into a learning moment. With downtown hotel pickup, gourmet lunch, and local coffee included, Evergreen Escapes handles the details so you can focus on adventure and awe.

Itinerary

7:30 AM — Pickup from downtown Seattle hotels
8:30 AM — Optional SeaTac/Tacoma pickups
10:00 AM — Enter Mt. Rainier National Park; coffee & pastries break
10:30 AM — Guided walk in old-growth forest and river valley
12:15 PM — Picnic-style lunch at Paradise or Sunrise
1:15 PM — Afternoon hikes to waterfalls and alpine vistas
4:00 PM — Depart for Seattle
6:15 PM — Drop-off at Seattle hotels

Price & Availability

Adults & Youth (10+) $295 • Year-round availability • Small groups (≤10) • Daily May–Oct; Sat/Mon Nov–Apr • Full refund 48+ hrs prior

Food & Drink

Breakfast pastries & coffee • Picnic-style lunch with seasonal entrees, sides & dessert • Snacks and water

Instructions

Hotel pickup at Seattle hotels (15 min early) • Optional SeaTac or Tacoma pickup on request

Restrictions

Minimum age 10 • Walks 2–4 mi possible on easy/moderate terrain • Winter snowshoe option included as conditions allow

Transportation

Transportation included in modern Ford Transit vans with large windows & comfortable seating