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’re lovely & 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. Sleep in a little – we’ll bring coffee, bakery, fruit, and tea. Don’t waste daylight waiting in line at a busy lunch counter or concession stand – we’ll bring a local, organic, family-style lunch. We’ll bring snacks, water, and sparkling water for the day. Don’t worry about a thing.
Savor Mt. Rainier’s hidden beauty on foot with waterfall walks, giant trees, alpine vistas, wildflower meadows, and wildlife on our all-inclusive day trip.
What’s Included
- Award-winning local naturalist guide. We guarantee you’ll love your trip leader!
- Pick-up and drop-off at your downtown Seattle hotel, Airbnb, or rental.
- Lovely guided hikes or snowshoe (winter) treks tailored to your group. Spend lots of time outside.
- Breakfast – Morning local coffee, tea with pastries and fruit.
- Coffee and/or Tea – We’ll press local coffee and brew tea in the morning!
- Lunch – A beautiful local & organic lunch! We’ll find a quiet spot outside (weather permitting) for a picnic and big views of the mountain!
- We’re legally permitted to explore & walk beyond 1 mile from the main road. Other companies can’t.
- Transportation in a new Mercedes van, a new Ford Transit van, or a luxury SUV (when group is small).
- Additional warm clothing available upon request.
- Snacks – Lots of snacks, sparkling water, and water provided.
- National Park Entrance fees.
- Use of snowshoes and poles (during winter months).
- Entry/Admission – Mount Rainier National Park
- Entry/Admission – Christine Falls Viewpoint
- Entry/Admission – Narada Falls
- Entry/Admission – Paradise Valley
- Entry/Admission – Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center
- Entry/Admission – Longmire Springs
- Entry/Admission – Trail of the Shadows
- Entry/Admission – Grove of the Patriarchs
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mount Rainier National Park, 39000 State Rt 706 E, Ashford, WA
Stroll through the old-growth forests near Longmire and experience waterfalls and big mountain views as you wind to higher elevations.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Christine Falls Viewpoint, Paradise Road, Mount Rainier National Park, WA
Short walk to a postcard view of Christine Falls.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Narada Falls, Paradise Rd, Paradise, Mount Rainier National Park, WA
Several waterfalls are accessible by foot along the route up the mountain! Narada Falls is one of our favorites.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Paradise Valley, Paradise, Mount Rainier National Park, WA
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.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center, Paradise Rd E, Paradise, Mount Rainier National Park, WA 98304
Paradise is home to a world-class visitor’s center with interpretive information on the National Park.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Reflection Lakes, Washington 98361, USA
Postcard views of Mount Rainier over the mirror-like lake.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Longmire Springs, Longmire, Mount Rainier National Park, WA
Bubbling springs, massive old-growth spruce trees, walking trails, a museum, and restrooms.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Trail of the Shadows, Across The Road From The National Park Inn At Longmire, Mount Rainier National Park, WA
Giant old-growth spruce trees clustered around bubbling mineral springs and views of Mt. Rainier’s peak.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Grove of the Patriarchs, Mount Rainier National Park, WA
Giant ancient trees on a beautiful walk along the Ohanapecosh River. Want to see 1200 year old trees? Us too!
Only accessible during certain summer days.
Duration: 1 hour
The Location
Where To Go
Traveler pickup is offered
We’ll pick you up where you’re staying in Downtown Seattle including all hotels, Airbnbs, hostels, and ports. If you are staying outside our legal pick up zone, we are happy to meet you at our default pick up location—The Hotel Monaco.
We also make quick stops near SeaTac Airport (DoubleTree Airport) or Tacoma (Best Western Plus Tacoma Dome) when requested.
We will call/text/email around noon 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!).
Departure time
Location
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking.
- 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.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- This tour isn’t recommended for children under 10 years old.
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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