Hoh Rain Forest and Rialto Beach Guided Tour in Olympic National Park

4.9
(155 reviews)

9 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This 9 Hour Tour begins with a two-hour shuttle into the Hoh Rain Forest, one of the largest temperate rain forests in the contiguous USA. At the Hoh Rain Forest, guests typically have two full hours to explore the Hall of Mosses and Spruce Nature Trail on a Naturalist Guided Hiking Tour. Our guide will overview the natural history of the Hoh Rain Forest, identify various micro-plants, and showcase the top viewing areas. The endless moss-laden scenery and towering old-growth evergreens are breathtaking.

After a scheduled stop in Forks, we spend the afternoon on the Pacific Coast at Rialto Beach. At Rialto, guests generally have one or two hours to explore this beautiful section of wilderness coast amongst massive sea stacks, driftwood logs, and the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean. Overall, guest can expect 3-4 hours of sightseeing with about 4-5 hours of drive time roundtrip from our Port Angeles meet-up location.

What's Included

Commercially Authorized Tour Guide
Roundtrip transportation in 12/15 passenger van
Olympic National Park Entrance Fees
Gratuities
Picnic lunches are available for purchase at scheduled stop or you can pack your own lunch.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Olympic Hiking Co.

Our Olympic Hiking Co. tour office and check-in area is located on the ground level inside of the Port Angeles Wharf. Be on the lookout for our wall-sized Olympic National Park map, four seasons exhibits, and our Olympic Hiking Co. logo.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Hoh Rain Forest

    Upon arrival at the Hoh Rain Forest, our naturalist hiking guide will lead a 2 mile guided hike along the scenic nature loops up to 2 miles. During the hike, guests will be face-to-face with 300 foot tall old growth Sitka Spruce trees, sword ferns covering the forest floor, and a wide variety of vivid-green vegetation. After the rain forest hike, there will be time allocated for a picnic lunch.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Forks

    To split up our drive from the Hoh Rain Forest to Rialto Beach, we will do a 20-30 minute scheduled stop at Forks Outfitters. This is a great place to pick-up lunch snacks, coffee, or a quick souvenir.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Rialto Beach

    During the afternoon, our tour group will enjoy a scenic stop at Rialto Beach along the Olympic Wilderness Coast. At Rialto Beach, guests will walk alongside towering sea stacks, massive driftwood logs, and watch the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean. Guests can either join a guided hike led by our naturalist hiking guide or can explore the coast at their own pace as time and tides permit.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Olympic Hiking Co. operates the tour rain or shine. Cancellations due to weather not permitted.
  • The weather forecast can be unpredictable, please bring extra clothing as a precaution
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Our meet-up location is in Port Angeles, WA, which is the main epicenter for exploring Olympic National Park. Please note that this is about a 3 hour one-way trip from Seattle.
Supplied by Olympic Hiking Co.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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