Best of Mount Rainier National Park from Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour
Description
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.
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Itinerary
Stroll through the old-growth forests near Longmire and experience waterfalls and big mountain views as you wind to higher elevations.
Short walk to a postcard view of Christine Falls.
Several waterfalls are accessible by foot along the route up the mountain! Narada Falls is one of our favorites.
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.
Paradise is home to a world-class visitor's center with interpretive information on the National Park.
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.
A possible stop near Paradise, Reflection Lakes are renowned for the postcard views of Mt Rainier over the mirror-like lake.
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.
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.
Another favorite in the Longmire Area, Twin Firs boasts massive trees that tower over visitors.
Experience views of the mountain peak throughout your day. Mt Rainier can be seen from many of our stops.
We'll drop you off where we picked you up, or a nearby preferred location.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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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Important Information
- 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
- This is a sample itinerary - depending on the season, we may visit other sections of the Park entirely.
- Operates in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately.
- All travelers must be 10 years or older.
- This is a public small group tour. There may be other travelers on this tour with you, up to a total of 10 guests.
Reviews(855)
One of the best tours we’ve been on. Max was a great guide, so knowledgeable and personable. Everything was very well planned and thought out. We learned so much! Abundance of great snacks and the lunch was top notch. It was an amazing experience that I would recommend to anyone. We will definitely use them again next time we are in Seattle.
You might be researching guided tours to Mt. Rainier and, when you see the prices, be tempted to choose a less expensive company. This is your sign to resist that urge. Take. This. Tour. We only had to bring ourselves and the clothes on our backs (and I'm pretty sure they will help you get outfitted properly too. We even rented boots from them so we didn't have to buy and pack them. Our guide, Zacc was, in short, amazing. Knowledgeable, friendly, gently encouraging (when my teen was having a tough time with one of the more strenuous parts of the hike), accommodating, funny, and all around great. With this tour, we didn't have to find a grocery, pack snacks and lunch, etc. The company provides ample snacks, water and other "bevies," plus breakfast (with coffee and hot chocolate) and a delicious lunch. We got on the bus, enjoyed ourselves, and were taken care of the whole time. We learned so much about the area, the weather and how things are changing, the animals, vegetation, history, and so much more. I highly recommend this tour with this company. It's pricier than the others, but the service, the value, the experience are all worth it.
We realize you can’t see everything in Mt Renier in one day. However, our naturalist and guide Megan did an outstanding job. In one long but memorable day we saw more beautiful sites than we expected. Glaciers, bears, wild flowers to name a few. We were very satisfied with Peek experience and our guide Megan.
The Mount Rainier National Park, All-inclusive small group tour was amazing! Hotel pick-up and drop-off, informative and friendly tour guide, Maggie. She provided drinks, snacks, and meals throughout the day. Hikes in the national park, waterfalls, and scenic exploration of the neighboring communities, wild life sigthings and more. A great all day trip during a Seattle, WA exploration vacation.
We got great guide Max who took us to some & more places that amazingly gorgeous. Makesure to bring mobile powerbank to charge your phone bec there are lots of breathtaking views all along since we also got good weather & temp on that day. Lunch food is just ok. The hike level is easy but could be moderate for some. Overall it was a wonderful experiences & worthed
First rate day tour to Mount Rainier!! What a memorable adventure led by Chris, our extremely knowledgeable, attentive and friendly guide!:)) Chris took great care of our group and we learned so much about Mount Rainier, the surrounding flora and majestic trees! Thank you Chris and Evergreen Escapes for the most unforgettable day !:))
What a fantastic place Mount Rainier is. Wonderful scenery with millions of years of history in it formation and with more to come from an active volcano!
We had a wonderful experience with Calvin on our tour. He was knowledgeable and friendly. The views of Mt Rainier were stunning and the nature surrounding it impressive. It was a nice balance of short hikes and stops with views. A comment from our group was " we have never had such a nice lunch on a Viator excursion" The small group was a plus.
We had a great time with Zaach today. He was phenominal tour guide. We had mix of experince with guests so he had a pace that worked for everyone and the more adventurous could go further and meet up with main group without delaying the time. Food offered on trip was excellent and snacks and beverages had a great variety. Mt. Rainer is just awesome seeing in person. Seeing the effect of tacoma lasting a hundred years. He is also had great skill at identifying flora and fauna on the hike.
We had a Wonderful trip and experience. Our Guide Megan was very knowledgeable, nice, accommodating and Fun to be with. Megan was very passionate about sharing her knowledge of nature and Mt Rainier National park. She was prompt at our pickup and drop off at the Sheraton Hotel. She had a well planned itinerary for us. We had a short breakfast stop on our way to the park - provided by Megan - And then proceeded to Silver Falls. Beautiful waterfall and easily accessible . We then stopped at Chinook Pass for wonderful views. Then onto Stevens Canyon Entrance to Box Canyon stopping along the way for short hikes and beautiful scenic views. We then entered the Paradise Inn parking and did the flower meadow loop hike (must do / see this) and more hiking at this location. We saw beautiful flowers, marmot and deer. We had some time to visit the gift shops and Inn restaurant if we desired… We then proceeded to a scenic outlook along the Nisqually River and then to the Old Growth Forest - another must do / see on the tour! Food - breakfast snacks, a picnic lunch and snacks and drinks / water provided the whole day, were excellent… Megan was a wealth of knowledge and shared information along the whole trip! This trip was a 10 out of 10!!
