Seattle: Rainforest, Beach, and Olympic National Park Highlights

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(37 reviews)

12 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

A Full-Day Adventure from Seattle
Explore the wild beauty of Washington's Olympic Peninsula with a friendly local guide

Departs from Seattle
Full-day tour (approx. 12.5 hours)

We are the only single day tour from Seattle that takes you into the best parts the Olympic National Park: the Hoh rainforest* area and Ruby Beach.

We use our local knowledge to take you to the most fun and meaningful spots!

We make sure you get some great photos!

For fun during the ride, we provide tasty craft chocolate bars and other good snacks and drinks!

You will see what makes the Olympic peninsula special!

Why Travelers Love This Tour

"I’ve never seen a beach like Ruby Beach—completely unforgettable!"
"The rainforests felt like out of a dream."

*Please note that during July and August the Hoh Rainforest is not accessible due to entry wait times over 3 hours.

**The Bainbridge Island Ferry is only used when there is no delay.

What's Included

Snacks are included: quality chocolate bars, trail mix, water, and drinks
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

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

We can pick you up at The Westin Hotel at 1900 5th Ave. We can pick up from your hotel if you are 3 or more people or in special circumstances. After the tour we drop you off at your hotel in the main Seattle area.

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Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    We pass through Aberdeen, full of intriguing stories. We stop at a local coffee shop that sells art from local artists. For people interested in Seattle music history or the band Nirvana, we may can stop at the under the bridge memorial and childhood home for Kurt Cobain.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Quinault Rain Forest

    We enter the Quinault Rainforest and take a short hike amongst ancient trees, giant ferns, and other plants. The fresh air and surroundings of this temperate rainforest is a thrilling experience for a first time visitors and long time hikers. We take a rest stop at the Quinault Resort Lodge, which is where President Franklin D. Roosevelt stayed when he established Olympic National Park. The lodge has a perfect view of Lake Quinault.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Ruby Beach

    We take walk along the gorgeous Ruby Beach. You will see large haystack rock formations and many logs strewn about the beach. This is raw and unique beach surprises many visitors. One awe struck visitor remarked, "I've been to a lot of beaches, but I've never been to one that looked and felt like this."

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Hoh Rain Forest

    We walk through the famous "Hall of Mosses" in the Hoh Rainforest. The moss grows heavy among this large grove of maple trees. We will also see giant ferns and may see mushrooms and elk. *Please note from late June to early August, we may not be able to access the Hoh Rainforest since the wait times to enter are over 2 hours.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Forks

    We stop for lunch in the historic town of Forks. Forks was featured in the Twilight vampire book and movies series. Lunch options include: A burger cafe, a BBQ spot, and Mexican spot.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Lake Crescent

    We stop at the Lake Crescent lodge located right on Lake Crescent to get a few more good photos. This deep lake has some chilling stories we may share.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7

    Fun Ferry Boat Ride across Puget Sound with great views of Seattle.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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