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Tours/Seattle/From Seattle: Private Tour to Mt. Rainier

From Seattle: Private Tour to Mt. Rainier

4.8(18)Seattle10 hours
VIATOR5.0(2)TRIPADVISOR4.8(16)
From Seattle: Private Tour to Mt. Rainier
From Seattle: Private Tour to Mt. Rainier
From Seattle: Private Tour to Mt. Rainier
From Seattle: Private Tour to Mt. Rainier
From Seattle: Private Tour to Mt. Rainier
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From Seattle: Private Tour to Mt. Rainier
From Seattle: Private Tour to Mt. Rainier
From Seattle: Private Tour to Mt. Rainier
From Seattle: Private Tour to Mt. Rainier
From Seattle: Private Tour to Mt. Rainier
From Seattle: Private Tour to Mt. Rainier
From Seattle: Private Tour to Mt. Rainier
From Seattle: Private Tour to Mt. Rainier
From Seattle: Private Tour to Mt. Rainier

At a glance

Duration
10 hours
Price from
$1,399 / person
Location
Seattle, United States
Rating
4.8 / 5 · 18 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Tours Northwest
Meeting point
We will arrive in a white SUV in the circle driveway at the museum (MoPop)

Description

Experience the beauty of Mt. Rainier National Park in the comfort of your own private tour. The adventure begins from your hotel, where your personal local expert will pick your party up in a Pearl Chevrolet Suburban LTZ. Work with your tour guide to create the best itinerary and stops for your group. See and experience places within the National Park that our public tour cannot reach. Set the tone for the day by leaning more towards an adventure, hiking-filled day or sit back and relax while you enjoy a leisurely, scenic day on the mountain. It’s up to you! For tours November - April, we can only access the roads in the park which do not require chains. These tours often cannot make it to Paradise, Christine or Narada Falls. We offer snow shoes as a replacement as the majority of the tour will take place at Longmire.

Tour Options

From Seattle: Private Tour to Mt. Rainier
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Elbe
Pass by

Drive through the charming mountain town of Elbe, WA

Mount Rainier National Park
360 min

Once we arrive at Mt Rainier National Park guests will have 5-6 hours to explore, hike, take photos and visit various places within the national park.

Christine Falls Viewpoint
Admission included20 min

This is a great photo opportunity of thundering falls in the park

Paradise
120 min

Many of the parks best hiking trails leave from Paradise - or visit the newly remodeled Paradise Visitor Center

Narada Falls
Admission included20 min

See one of Mt Rainier's most famous waterfalls

Ashford
Pass by

Drive through the charming mountain town of Ashford, WA

Longmire
30 min

This is the part of the park open year-round and offers a museum, small gift shop, a loop hike and more.

What's included

Included
Snowshoes when weather permits
Gratuities
National Park Entrance Fee
Not included
Stops for lunch will be made but not included in price
Luggage

Pickup Locations & Times

While we can pick up from most places in the general Seattle area, we cannot pick up from the SeaTac airport.

Traveller Ratings

4.8
18 reviews
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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Total duration includes transport time.
  • Not recommended for travelers who experience altitude sickness

Cancellation

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

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does From Seattle: Private Tour to Mt. Rainier take?

From Seattle: Private Tour to Mt. Rainier lasts about 10 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.

How much does From Seattle: Private Tour to Mt. Rainier cost?

Prices start at $1,399 per person for this Seattle experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

Can I cancel From Seattle: Private Tour to Mt. Rainier for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. While we can pick up from most places in the general Seattle area, we cannot pick up from the SeaTac airport. Pickup points include Hotel 1000 - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt.

What languages is From Seattle: Private Tour to Mt. Rainier offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is From Seattle: Private Tour to Mt. Rainier worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 18 verified reviews; it is run by Tours Northwest.

Reviews(18)

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Dreamer53055703651
September 13, 2026
Mount Rainier Tour Review

My trip to Mount Rainier was absolutely wonderful! Our tour guide took us to all the important and beautiful spots in the park and made sure we didn’t miss any of the highlights. What made the experience even more memorable was the way he shared his experiences through interesting stories and personal insights. His knowledge, friendly nature, and storytelling made the journey enjoyable from beginning to end. It was a truly memorable experience, and I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Mount Rainier!

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Fearless07649506445
August 19, 2026
Great tour with John

We had a wonderful experience on this tour! Our guide John was incredibly patient, friendly, and thoughtful throughout the entire trip. He capture great pictures for us without ever making us feel rushed.

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sholehk805
August 16, 2026
Our tour guide Gary was excellent . The van was old and it needed tire alignment

Hotel lotto booked our tour by calling

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davidrR1860YZ
August 16, 2026
Must see tour of Mt Rainier National Park

Great trip to Mt Rainier National Park! Highly recommend! Multiple stops to see top places of park. Gary was our tour driver and was excellent and super knowledgeable. It was like going on the tour with a history teacher.

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Kari_P
August 14, 2026
A Fantastic Experience!

The tour was fantastic! Our awesome guide Chad tailored the trip to our needs and made our day a memorable experience.

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F9056CBjosepht
July 1, 2026
Solid Tour, but honestly a little expensive

Great tour! Plan for the full 11 hours. Oddly, the advertisement mentioned a motor coach with a bathroom, but in reality it was a 20 passenger bus~no bathroom. Great tour guide!

Operator response

Thanks for joining us! It sounds like there was a misunderstanding as our listing states there is no on-board restroom. I also want to clarify that the 20 passenger bus is what we conduct our public tours on, but the product you reviewed is a private tour, which we conduct in our 5-passenger SUV's. Thanks again, we're glad you had a good day out!

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219jackr
June 27, 2026
Hawaii vacation gone wrong, or right?

Very good trip. Mount Rainier is a huge park and without a guide you’d miss out on so much. Pick up was convenient and not having to drive the whole trip myself was a relief.

Operator response

We're so glad we could be your Hawaii replacement and spend the day at Mt. Rainier with you! Have a great rest of your stay in the PNW.

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M5807XNronaldm
May 30, 2026
Mount Ranier Tour

It was beautiful scenery. Some of the walking was hard for seniors.

Operator response

Thank you for joining us on a private tour to Mt. Rainier! One of the biggest benefits of a private tour is the ability to customize how much walking or hiking is involved in your day - we never want to over-extend our guests! Thank you again and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in the Pacific Northwest!

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Dreamer621136
May 16, 2026
A tiring trip

We specifically booked the tour to Mount Rainier on 13.5. They charged us $218 per couple. With the help of the hotel clerk. They made an appointment with us at 9.15. The next day we waited at the hotel but a guide arrived who claimed that we were registered for a city tour, we told him that the payment we paid did not match the city tour and we did not book a city tour! In the end, the hotel clerk called them and they said that the day after tomorrow there would be another tour to Rainier. But we had to add $176. We had no choice but to agree to this, and due to the mistake they gave us a $40 discount so we only added $136. In short, the guide arrived at the pick-up point at the appointed time. We set off on our way. When she had previously mentioned that there was a problem with the weather and that she would try to manage the time and order of the sites correctly. Unfortunately, when we arrived, a snowstorm started with rain, it was very cold, thick fog so it was impossible to see anything and get out of the bus. The question arises: what is the responsibility of the managers to organize a trip in such weather??? The main thing is the money??? We saw nothing, we could not go out, everything was full of mud, and in addition, the guide stayed on the bus the whole time and did not go out with us. In some cases, we did not even know where to go because she stayed on the bus. Only at the end of the trip, when the weather improved a little, she go out to see the trees with us. So what did we pay for if she did not guide in the field but only on the bus? We did not enjoy the trip and the high cost was not at all worth it!

Operator response

EDITED TO ADD: This review was added to our Private Tour to Mt. Rainier product, which you did not arrange or experience; you joined our public tour. Please consider removing your review for this product and adding to the correct tour you joined. Hello! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review; we are sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your day out and would like to clarify a few points you mentioned. The front desk staff of the hotel you were staying with called at 9am requesting to sign up for our next tour going out that same day. Since our Mt. Rainier tour leaves at 7am and wasn't available that day, we offered our Seattle City Tour with a 9:15am pickup and she booked you on that tour at the Seattle City Tour rate. She requested that we email the front desk a confirmation email that she could print out for you, so we entered the email she provided and sent a confirmation email for our Seattle City Tour. When the tour guide arrived, we realized you wanted the Mt. Rainier tour instead, which is about double the price of our Seattle City Tour. Due to the mixup, we offered a discounted rate for Mt. Rainier the next day instead, explaining it is an all-day tour. There was another misunderstanding regarding weather; the weather was not a "problem" on your tour, but very typical for this time of year. Our guides are trained to determine the best route for your tour that day given a variety of factors, weather included. If we think there's a chance we can get our guests better views from one location vs. another, we will absolutely try! Our tours to Mt. Rainier operate daily no matter the weather, which is listed on our website and brochure. Many guests join our Mt. Rainier tour this time of year to see the snow, so we provide complimentary snow shoes and spikes for guests to enjoy. We detail in our confirmation email what to wear to prepare for winter days. There is a misunderstanding about the stops on the tour and the guide staying with the bus. There were several stops the rest of the guests enjoyed short hikes to Viewpoints but your party opted to stay on board the bus instead. Our guide is able to join the group in some areas of the park, and others the guide is restricted by park rules. This applies to all tour operators/guides. We had to ask your group on more than one occasion to lower your music on board so the rest of the guests on board could hear the narration. It's likely you also missed some great commentary and information about the volcano due to this. We are sorry to hear you didn't find value in your discounted day at the park with us, but we truly feel there were many misunderstandings that led to this. We wish you the best in your future travels ahead.

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O6619NWlouism
January 25, 2026
Fantastic winter time tour to Mt. Rainier!

We had a brilliant tour from Seattle to Mt. Rainier. The comfortable minibus ride from downtown Seattle took us through the scenic Kent Valley, with the opportunity to spot elk along the way. Our guide, Erika, was fantastic: warm, knowledgeable, and helpful. She gave brilliant commentary throughout, shared snacks and hot chocolate to keep us warm, and was brilliant at helping us take photos and explaining everything about the area. We made several stops, from snow-covered forests to stunning views of the volcano. Our final stop at Longmire was the highlight: plenty of time to snowshoe or wander around anything from volcanic streams to mountain ridges, with a nice gift shop and café too. Thank you for the fantastic day!

Operator response

We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your day at the National Park with Erika! She's a gem and we'll be sure to pass your review along to her. Thanks!

$1,399/ person
4.8(18)
Duration10 hours
LanguagesEN
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