Small Group Olympic National Park Day Tour from Seattle 2CanGo
Description
No Football Match Today? Here's the perfect way to spend your off-days around Seattle. Include most highlights of Olympic National Park during this full-day guided tour from Seattle, with comfortable vehicle transfers and a ferry ride over Puget Sound. Discover the park's diverse ecosystems as you explore varied terrains and landscapes. Enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors in the Pacific Northwest. Itineraries vary, but include Hurricane Ridge, Crescent Lake, and Merrymere Fall. Take the Washington State ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Island, then drive to Olympic National Park learning about the community's unique history along the way. During winter months, trek through beautiful forests with snowshoes. Lunch, water, and a snack are provided. Capture photos with the park's prettiest natural features in one day. Round-trip transfers from a variety of Seattle neighborhoods or the airport are included. Explore the park's best spots by hiking or snowshoeing, depending on the season.
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Itinerary
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Olympic National Park, one of the most iconic and diverse national parks in the U.S. Nestled in Washington State, this natural wonder is home to four distinct ecosystems. Itinerary Depart Seattle by scenic ferry to Bainbridge Island (45 mins, ticket included). Pass by the Hood Canal Floating Bridge, a marvel of engineering. Arrive at Olympic National Park (ticket included) and begin your exploration. Hurricane Ridge (90 mins) – Take in breathtaking alpine views and spot wildlife. Lake Crescent (105 mins) – Marvel at this glacier-carved, crystal-clear lake. Return by ferry from Bainbridge to Seattle (45 mins). Important Notes ⚠️ If Hurricane Ridge is closed due to extreme weather or unforeseen conditions (e.g., heavy rain, mudslides), the itinerary will be adjusted to: Ediz Hook (30 mins) – A scenic coastal strip with stunning views. East Beach (30 mins) – A peaceful shoreline perfect for relaxation.
Take an iconic ferry boat from downtown Seattle, across Puget Sound, to Bainbridge Island on the way toward Olympic National Park.
one of the worlds floating bridges and a good opportunity to see porpoises in Puget Sound.
Weather permitting, drive up to Hurricane Ridge for incredible mountain views and spot wildlife and waterfalls along the scenic routes. Visit the pristine waters of stunning Crescent Lake in the northern foothills of the Olympic Mountains. This lake was carved by glaciers, so it’s an ideal spot for those in search of natural beauty. On days when weather closes access to Hurricane Ridge, Also visit the Rain forests and waterfall.
breath taking views of mountains and the sea. we hike here about a mile along a ridgeline. a 5 star attraction in the park. In case of closure of Hurricane Ridge or other irresistible factors (such as heavy rain, mudslides and other extreme weather), the itinerary will be changed to Ediz Hook (30 mins) → East Beach (30 mins).
A gorgeous, glacier carved lake that is so clear you pear deep in the lake. A national park lodge is located here and a nice place to relax if not going on a hike to Marymere Falls and old growth trees. Kayaks and other boats are available to rent if you choose not to hike.
We'll board the ferry once again from Bainbridge Island. As we come across the Sound, the sunset lights up the Seattle Skyline to welcome you back to the city.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your pickup time is earlier or later than your start time on the voucher. Please contact the tour operator after booking to confirm your pickup time. Approximately tour duration is about 11 hours; Total tour duration and Returning time may vary depends on actual itinerary, weather and traffic of the day. Total 14 boarding locations 6:45am at Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle Sea-Tac Airport； 6:50am at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Seattle-Sea-Tac Airport, an IHG Hotel； 6:55am at Country Inn & Suites by Radisson； 7:00am at Radisson Hotel Seattle Airport； 7:05am at Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center； 7:10am at Skybridge Seattle Airport Hotel； 7:20am at Courtyard Seattle Sea-Tac Area； 7:45am at Seattle Chinatown； 8:00am at Courtyard Seattle Downtown； 8:10am at Executive Hotel Pacific (Seattle Public Library - Central Library)； 8:15am at Crowne Plaza Seattle； 8:20am at Sheraton Grand Seattle； 8:25am at Grand Hyatt Seattle；
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant travelers may join if they are under 24 weeks pregnant by the end of the trip.
- Please double-check your booking details (name and contact info), as any errors may result in additional personal costs.
- Tickets and Admission Policy: Third-party attraction tickets or city passes are not accepted for participation in the tour. All admission tickets must be purchased either during booking or directly from your tour guide on the day of the tour.
- For a comfortable and enjoyable experience, we recommend bringing comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, a sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and drinks for hydration.
- You must contact the tour operator at least 3 days prior to the departure date to provide the pick-up location. If no information is received by the deadline, the default pick-up location and time will be automatically assigned: 8:10am at Executive Hotel Pacific (Seattle Public Library - Central Library)
- The perfect non-matchday escape for football fans
- For safety and communication purposes during the trip, a valid and reachable phone number is required for participants.
- Avoid traveling in a different bus? If you have more than one booking, please provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.
- The time for transportation and travel time is already included in the total tour duration.
- Explore the park's best spots by hiking or snowshoeing, depending on the season.
- Children under 6 may require a booster seat by law. When traveling on the minivans or vans, booster seats may be needed. Please contact the tour operator in advance if needed. Rental service is also available upon request.
Reviews(57)
Chris taken care us very well.
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
The experience is great. The travel to and from is long. By the time you get back from the tour a lot of restaurants are closed. But the park is beautiful.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful park and had a great experience overall. We also appreciate your practical comments about the long travel time and the challenge of finding open restaurants upon return. That's very helpful feedback, and we will certainly look into providing better meal suggestions or scheduling tips for future guests. We hope to welcome you again on another tour soon.
Before I get to the actual review - its important to know that Olympia National Park is very big, only next to yellowstone and well over 90 miles from Seattle. You will spend most of your time traveling, and that is not the tour's fault. Don't under estimate this for booking.Our tour was average at best. The weather was dull and drizzling most of the time.That didn't make the ferry or hurricane ridge very attractive. The driver was good and kind, but we were seated behind and could not hear him most of time. We also could not understand what he was saying when we did hear him (heavy accent). That led to not understanding instructions well enough and we almost missed the bus a couple of times. There was zero team chemistry on our group and no co passenger seemed to care much for others.So overall, a very average experience. Some of this is not the tour's fault - but they can surely fix things like the guide makng sure everyone hears and understands instructions, and also perhaps make better decisions on where to take the group on a rainy day (definitely not hurricane ridge!)
Thank you for your honest and thoughtful review. We truly appreciate that you took the time to share both the strengths and weaknesses of your experience. You made a very important point – Olympic National Park is vast, and travel time from Seattle is significant. We are grateful that you highlighted this for future travelers, as setting realistic expectations is key to a satisfying visit. That said, we are genuinely sorry that your tour experience fell short in several areas. Audio and communication: It’s unacceptable that you couldn’t hear or understand the guide clearly. We will review our vehicle’s audio system and remind our guides to regularly check that all guests can hear and comprehend instructions – especially given the diversity of accents and hearing abilities. Weather adaptability: You are absolutely right. On rainy or overcast days, visiting Hurricane Ridge may not be ideal. We will work with our guides to develop better alternative routes or indoor/ sheltered stops when weather conditions are poor. Group dynamics: While team chemistry is difficult to guarantee, we agree that a proactive guide can help foster a friendlier and more inclusive atmosphere. We will address this in our future training. Please know that your feedback has been shared with our operations and training teams. We are committed to making practical improvements – especially in communication and weather-based itinerary adjustments. Thank you again for your fair critique.
Tony was incredibly polite and helpful
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
This tour was great! Got to experience a ride on a ferry in addition to seeing the amazing views of the park. We got to stop and take pictures at Lake Crescent and hike to the beautiful Marymere falls. The tour guide was very nice and polite . I highly recommend this tour. However, be aware it is an all day tour. Long but worth it.
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
Long trip to Olympic National Park but well worth the visit. Your family will thank you for all the pictures you took! Tour guide was friendly
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
Great experience but it is far from downtown Seattle. I feel like it is a lot of driving just to see the base of the mountains.
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you had a great experience, and we also understand your concern about the long drive from downtown Seattle. The mountain area is located outside the city, which does require extra travel time. We appreciate your honest input and will work on setting clearer expectations for future guests. We hope to serve you again!
This was a great tour. Our guide, Jennifer, took us to great spots and shared some interesting facts without over doing it.
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
We really enjoyed our Olympic National Park tour with Ryan Si. He was extremely knowledgeable about literally everything along the way, during the time in the park, and on the way back and this experience was worth every penny for our time in seattle . He was also just a great and humble guy overall. He talked on the microphone in the van for the majority of the time and was easy to hear and made the experience fun and easy as we sat back and he explained everything and led us on the hike and various viewing areas. He showed us so many points of interest from the van. The experience was captivating for the whole time. He not only told us about the park but about Seattle also. From the time we were picked up until the time we were dropped back at our hotel (0730 to 1800), it was a great experience. He was very patient with everyone, made sure we had bathroom breaks, and gave us snacks and drinks. The sandwich was literally one of the best sandwiches I have had. We couldn't go to one area due to weather and he easily improvised. We really enjoyed going to Paulsbo on the way back for an hour of shopping. We loved the scenery in the park and enjoyed going to the lodge for lunch and enjoyed going on the ferry , lake crescent, and the waterfall hike. His knowledge made for an enjoyable and relaxing day that we won't forget! He was an AMAZING guide!!!
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
We had a wonderful experience as a family of 4. While Hurricane Ridge got unexpectedly closed due to snowy conditions, all other stops, especially Lake Crescent and the Rain Forest made it worth it. Special thanks to Michael, our tour guide who went above and beyond. Very knowledgeable, very patient and really good tour guide. We enjoyed the entire day.
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
