Best of Mount Rainier National Park from Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour

4.9
(803 reviews)

10 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

No two tours with Evergreen Escapes are the same! Our guides craft itineraries that reflect the best of what the Park has to offer that day, including group interests and dynamics. Please note that the itinerary outlined is a SAMPLE of potential destinations that could be included in the tour.

Experience Mount Rainier's highlights on a day tailored to you. Our TripAdvisor "Hall of Fame" guides run the only day tours permitted to explore more than a mile from the park road as the National Park is ecologically important & delicate. The U.S. Park Service restricts other tour companies - our competitors offer "road tours." We are professional nature educators (not just bus drivers) that have dedicated our lives to artful travel.

Our all-inclusive small-group day trip is limited to just 10 travelers.

What's Included

National Park Entrance fees.
Additional warm clothing available upon request.
Seasonal picnic lunch from a local female owned caterer! We'll find a quiet spot outside (weather permitting) for a picnic and big views of the mountain!
Lots of snacks, sparkling water, and water provided.
Award-winning local naturalist guide!
Coffee and/or Tea
Pick-up and drop-off at various downtown Seattle hotels!
Use of snowshoes and poles (during winter months).
Gratuities
Breakfast
Dinner

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We'll pick you up where you're staying in Downtown Seattle including hotels and airbnbs!. If you are staying outside our legal pick up zone, we are happy to meet you at our default pick up location—Sheraton Grand (1400 6th Ave). If you're unsure whether your hotel or rental is part of the downtown corridor, give us a call and we can confirm whether your hotel is included! We also make quick stops near SeaTac Airport or Tacoma when requested. We will call/text/email the afternoon of the day prior to your tour to confirm your pick-up location and exact pick-up time. No need to check-in before we contact you (unless you have a question, of course!).

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Meeting point

This is our default meeting location for anyone staying outside of our legal pick up area. We'll meet you outside the front entrance!

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Stroll through the old-growth forests near Longmire and experience waterfalls and big mountain views as you wind to higher elevations.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Short walk to a postcard view of Christine Falls.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Several waterfalls are accessible by foot along the route up the mountain! Narada Falls is one of our favorites.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    In the summer, pick wild berries on a sub-alpine hiking trail. In the winter, take advantage of Paradise’s legendary snowfall (and the winter solitude) on an introductory snowshoe trail.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Paradise is home to a world-class visitor's center with interpretive information on the National Park.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6

    An impressive waterfall in the midst of Paradise's iconic meadows, Myrtle Falls is at the end of an easily walkable trail with almost constant views of Mt Rainier's peak.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7

    A possible stop near Paradise, Reflection Lakes are renowned for the postcard views of Mt Rainier over the mirror-like lake.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 8

    A historic area of Mt Rainier National Park, Longmire is home to its museum, bubbling mineral springs, and trails meandering through the surrounding old-growth forest. The museum is a great stop for souvenirs, cocoa, and a quick bathroom break.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 9

    Giant old-growth spruce trees clustered around bubbling mineral springs and views of Mt. Rainier's peak make this short loop trail a favorite among groups visiting the park.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 10

    Another favorite in the Longmire Area, Twin Firs boasts massive trees that tower over visitors.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    Experience views of the mountain peak throughout your day. Mt Rainier can be seen from many of our stops.

    Admission ticket free
  • Seattle (Pass by)

    We'll drop you off where we picked you up, or a nearby preferred location.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking. Waterproof boots required October-June. Please reach out to us for rental options.
  • Warm clothing is recommended during winter months (jacket, sturdy shoes, hat, gloves, layers)
  • Note: Severe winter weather (rare) may result in road closures and other unpredictable changes to the itinerary - our talented guides adjust accordingly.
  • If you have dietary restrictions, please inform us at least 48 hours before your tour departure
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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