Mt. Rainier Day Tour from Seattle

4.9
(1,820 reviews)
Seattle, USA

8 to 10 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Visit Mt. Rainier with our professional, enthusiastic and informative tour guides. Travel in our clean, comfortable mini-coaches with large windows, high back seats and heat + A/C.

The season will determine the route and accessibility of your tour! In the summer, experience old-growth forests, wildflower-filled meadows, and thundering waterfalls on this tour of glacier-clad Mt. Rainier. Winter tours spend more time at Longmire with complimentary snow shoes. Hike and walk a little or not at all: there are options for all abilities. Enjoy lunch at a Mt. Rainier cafe or buy a picnic lunch along the way. No two tours are the same! Your guide will provide the best tour available on any given day.

Return to Seattle through memorable Pacific Northwest scenery. Bring a camera on this spectacular Mt. Rainier tour as well as comfortable walking shoes. Layer both warm and cool weather clothing as mountain temperatures can vary from rainy and cold to sunny and hot during a single day.

What's Included

Snowshoes provided complimentary when conditions allow
Local, professional guide
All Fees and Taxes
Transportation by air-conditioned mini coach bus
Cooler with ice will be be provided inside the bus to keep any perishable items chilled
Gratuities (optional and not included in the price of this tour)
Food & drinks (you can purchase lunch at grocery store stop or at the cafe in Visitor Center)
Restroom on board
WiFi on board
Hotel pick up
Children under 5 not allowed
Itinerary below is a sample; stops are not guaranteed

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    No 2 tours are the same! Our goal each day is to showcase as much of the national park as possible during our time in the park. Routes and stops look different depending on the season.

    6 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Longmire, home to the original park headquarters & more recently, the National Park Inn, Longmire museum & Wilderness Information Center, is a popular stop on all tours. Opportunity for restrooms, short hikes & photos here.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Tours mid-April through mid-October stop here for guests to get a view of the top of the falls. When weather permits, some tours are able to hike to the lower falls for more photo opportunities!

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Christine Falls is a 69-foot waterfall with 2 drops located on the road to Paradise. Tours will often stop here for photos of the lower falls including the bridge which helps frame a perfect waterfall photo! (Accessible seasonally)

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Visitor Center - Have lunch at the restaurant, cafe, or bring your own sack lunch. Hiking opportunities available. Scenic views and wildlife. This is a popular stop on tours mid-April through mid-October.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 6

    While this is not a guaranteed stop, tours will try to stop here during peak season (July/August) for the postcard-worthy photo of Mt Rainier & it's reflection in the still lake. This is not always an accessible stop.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Some tours (not all) will visit Tipsoo Lake, a subalpine lake within Mt Rainier National Park

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Drive through the picturesque mountain town of Elbe, WA en route to the national park

    Admission ticket free
  • 7

    This is a popular stop on tours year round!

    20 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please contact local service provider to arrange pickup from a nearby location after you have received your confirmation
  • Tour cannot pickup from hotels or private residences
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Cancellation Policy

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