Mt. Rainier Day Tour from Seattle
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Visit Mt. Rainier with our professional, enthusiastic and informative tour guides. Travel in our clean, comfortable 22-passenger mini-coaches with large windows, high back seats and air-conditioning. Experience old-growth forests, wildflower-filled meadows, and thundering waterfalls on this tour of glacier-clad Mt. Rainier. Hike and walk a little or not at all: there are options for all abilities. Enjoy lunch at a Mt. Rainier cafe or buy a picnic lunch along the way. Visit the interpretive center at Paradise or Sunrise to learn even more about the mountain’s glaciers, plants and animals. Return to Seattle through pastoral farmlands and memorable Pacific Northwest scenery. Bring a camera on this spectacular Mt. Rainier tour as well as comfortable walking shoes. Layer both warm and cool weather clothing as mountain temperatures can vary from rainy and cold to sunny and hot during a single day.
Departure Point
- Please meet at 6:50am on 4th Avenue at the cross street of Stewart. You know you're in the right place if you're in front of the Urban Yoga or Urban Coffee signs. Please be on the 4th Avenue side.
- Please meet at 6:40am on 4th Avenue in front of the Seattle Public Library located at 1000 4th Ave.
- This is our MoPop pickup point. Please meet at 6:55am in the Harrison Street turnaround. You know you're in the right place if you're at the circle driveway right next to the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPop).
Return Details
- Please meet at 6:50am on 4th Avenue at the cross street of Stewart. You know you're in the right place if you're in front of the Urban Yoga or Urban Coffee signs. Please be on the 4th Avenue side.
- Please meet at 6:40am on 4th Avenue in front of the Seattle Public Library located at 1000 4th Ave.
- This is our MoPop pickup point. Please meet at 6:55am in the Harrison Street turnaround. You know you're in the right place if you're at the circle driveway right next to the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPop).
Duration
10 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Mount Rainier
55210 238th Avenue East, , Washington
Usual stops in the park are old growth forests, waterfall stops, several different photo stops, scenic views, and Paradise Visitor Center.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center
Paradise Rd E, Paradise, Washington
Visitor Center - Have lunch at the restaurant, cafe, or bring your own sack lunch. Hiking opportunities available. Scenic views and wildlife.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Longmire
Longmire, Washington
Longmire, home to the original park headquarters & more recently, the National Park Inn, Longmire museum & Wilderness Information Center, is a popular stop on all tours. Opportunity for restrooms, short hikes & photos here.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Narada Falls
Paradise Rd, Paradise, Washington
Many tours stop here for guests to get a view of the top of the falls. When weather permits, some tours are able to hike to the lower falls for more photo opportunities!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Christine Falls Viewpoint
Paradise Road, Washington
Christine Falls is a 69-foot waterfall with 2 drops located on the road to Paradise. Tours will often stop here for photos of the lower falls including the bridge which helps frame a perfect waterfall photo!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Reflection Lakes
Washington
While this is not a guaranteed stop, tours will try to stop here during peak season (July/August) for the postcard-worthy photo of Mt Rainier & it's reflection in the still lake. This is not always an accessible stop.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please contact local service provider to arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location after you have received your confirmation
- Tour cannot pickup from private residences
- Enjoy lunch at a Mt. Rainier cafe or buy a picnic lunch at our grocery store stop (own expense)
- Layered clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended (temperatures can vary from rainy and cold to sunny and hot in a single day)
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Traffic and road conditions may alter tour route
- Please allow up to 11 hours for pickup and drop-off service
- We may ask that you walk a couple blocks for pickup or drop off due to traffic or road conditions
- This tour cannot accommodate for luggage
- Not recommended for children 5 and under
- Local, professional guide
- Transportation by air-conditioned mini coach bus
- Cooler with ice will be be provided inside the bus to keep any perishable items chilled
Exclusions
- Gratuities (optional and not included in the price of this tour)
- Food & drinks (you can purchase lunch at grocery store stop or at the cafe in Visitor Center)
- Hotel pick up
- Children under 5 not allowed
Redemption Instructions
Please note: A meeting location is required for this tour/activity (as specified on the tour/activity description page). Pickups from our meeting locations commence prior to tour start time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time. You must contact Tours Northwest at toll free: 1-888-293-1404 at least 48 hours before your tour/activity date to verify your pick-up time and pick-up location. If you are not staying at a hotel within their pick-up range, the best meeting location information will be provided to you. If you are not arriving within the specified time frame, please make contact prior to your travels, or immediately upon arrival of your destination.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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