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Viator Exclusive Tour - Mt. Rainier Day Trip from Seattle
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- 10 to 12 hours (approx.)
- Pickup from select hotels
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Experience the natural beauty of majestic Mt Rainier on this guided, small-group tour from Seattle. Enjoy a scenic, narrated journey past lakes, waterfalls and historic towns to Mt Rainier, the highest mountain in the state of Washington and one of the tallest in the lower 48 states. Take in spectacular views from Narada Falls, considered the most popular waterfall in Mt Rainier State Park and the aptly named Paradise, at 5,400 feet above sea level on the south slope, among others. This tour includes pickup and drop-off from select downtown Seattle and airport hotels.
- Witness the natural beauty of Mt Rainier, one of the tallest mountains in the lower 48 states
- Enjoy the scenic drive from the Seattle area to Mt. Rainier and learn about local lakes and historic towns from your guide
- Photograph stunning sites such as Christine Falls, the Nisqually River and Narada Falls
- Pickup and drop-off from select downtown Seattle and airport hotels
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Pickup and drop-off from select downtown Seattle and airport hotels
- Transport by air-conditioned coach or 14-passenger sprinter van
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Meeting And Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time
08:00 AM
Pickup details
Please contact Customized Tours to confirm your selected hotel location is within our pickup zone to receive a accurate pickup time.
What To Expect
This Mt Rainier day trip begins with a convenient hotel pickup in Seattle or near the SeaTac Airport. Then prepare for a narrated, scenic drive featuring Alder Lake Park and the town of Eatonville at the foothills of Mt Rainier.
Stop at Longmire, the visitor center at the southwest corner of the park, to explore their museum and National Park Inn. Visit Christine Falls, with one of the signature views in Mt Rainier National Park (look for the bridge). Then walk along the Nisqually River up to Narada Falls, considered the most popular waterfall in Mt Rainier State Park. It’s taller than Niagara Falls at 188 feet.
Then it’s off to the pinnacle event of the day: the view at Paradise, which is 5,400 feet above sea level. Purchase lunch here and take in the incredible view of Mt Rainier and the valley below. Be on the lookout for wildlife wandering around the mountain at any time.
During the wintertime, choose from an optional snowshoe or sled adventure, if conditions allow. During the summertime, simply enjoy the scene at Reflection Lake, which provides one of the most iconic views of Mt Rainier. It’s absolutely stunning. Be sure to bring a camera.
Finally, visit the Henry M. Jackson Memorial Visitor Center at Paradise to learn more about the history of Mt Rainier, including a brief film about it.
Then it’s back down the mountain to hit the road back to Seattle.
Stop at Longmire, the visitor center at the southwest corner of the park, to explore their museum and National Park Inn. Visit Christine Falls, with one of the signature views in Mt Rainier National Park (look for the bridge). Then walk along the Nisqually River up to Narada Falls, considered the most popular waterfall in Mt Rainier State Park. It’s taller than Niagara Falls at 188 feet.
Then it’s off to the pinnacle event of the day: the view at Paradise, which is 5,400 feet above sea level. Purchase lunch here and take in the incredible view of Mt Rainier and the valley below. Be on the lookout for wildlife wandering around the mountain at any time.
During the wintertime, choose from an optional snowshoe or sled adventure, if conditions allow. During the summertime, simply enjoy the scene at Reflection Lake, which provides one of the most iconic views of Mt Rainier. It’s absolutely stunning. Be sure to bring a camera.
Finally, visit the Henry M. Jackson Memorial Visitor Center at Paradise to learn more about the history of Mt Rainier, including a brief film about it.
Then it’s back down the mountain to hit the road back to Seattle.
Alder Lake Park (Pass By)
scenic lake on the way to the Mountain
Mount Rainier
*** IMPORTANT TO KNOW BEFORE BOOKING: AS OF 11/29/22 DUE TO STAFFING THE NATIONAL PARK HAS CLOSED THE ROAD UP TO PARASIDE M-F, IT IS ONLY OPEN FOR ACCESS ON SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS THROUGH THE WINTER SEASON**** rainforest, waterfalls, lakes and rivers, glaciers, wildlife, old growth trees, volcano, natural beautiful scenery.
6 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- It is recommended to dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes (waterproof hiking shoes preferred, in winter boots are best). In Nov – Jun, please dress for snowy conditions
- PLEASE NOTE: You are taking a risk during the winter months. The tour route and itinerary will vary depending on the weather conditions and road closures. No refunds will be offered unless the park is closed.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- *** IMPORTANT TO KNOW BEFORE BOOKING: AS OF 11/29/22 DUE TO STAFFING THE NATIONAL PARK HAS CLOSED THE ROAD UP TO PARASIDE M-F, IT IS ONLY OPEN FOR ACCESS ON SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS THROUGH THE WINTER SEASON****
- Most travelers can participate
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- 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 experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Traveler Tips
Being in a small group (13p) makes it easy to follow up on request.
Plus Point - Joe has spare gloves, jackets, socks, snow shoes for tourists who come unprepared!
One caveat is that even in July you would be advised to wear shoes for trail walking, long pants and a water-repellent jacket.
Reviews
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Mt Rainier - The best day ever
Patrick_M, Mar 2023
Lucas was an amazing guide up to the mountain. His knowledge of the area made for a great trip from Seattle to Mt Rainier. We had the best weather possible for hiking in the snow and for viewing all of the surrounding mountains. We started at elev. 5200 and went to 6010. Others in our group went much higher. I highly recommend this trip to all skill sets.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you for touring with us and providing Lucas a review. We are glad you enjoyed the experience.
Our travel to Mt Rainier
Laura_B, Mar 2023
Joe our tour guide was so knowledgeable and funny! He kept us all safe and pointed out the beauty and history of Mt Rainier. Truly worth every penny!
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you for touring with us. It's great to hear that you enjoyed your time with Joe and he made your group feel safe. We appreciate you seeing the value in our tour.
Fun and quick day trip to Mt Rainier!
Cara_B, Mar 2023
Our tour guide was Lucas and he was very good at his job. He was obviously knowledgeable and capable which was comforting as we made our way through the park on winding roads. Before going to the park, Lucas stopped a little an hour out at a Fred Myer for us to pick up food, snacks, and sunglasses/gear (very kind that he emphasized the importance of sunglasses during the winter time to protect our eyes from the sun reflecting off the snow). We stopped off at Christine Falls before heading to the visitor center which was where the Skyline Trail trailhead was. Many in our group took that trail to Panorama point and backtracked (which is what my travel partner and I decided to do but we didn’t quite make it to the top). We had about 4 hours to hike/explore on our own. Then Lucas took the group on the short walk to Narada Falls before heading back to downtown Seattle. He kindly offered to change any drop off locations to restaurants instead of hotels if we wanted to grab dinner somewhere else in the city. I would recommend this tour, it is worth the price. Only downside is that I wish we had more time in the park to hike so I didn’t feel as rushed but not a deal breaker, we got back to Seattle at a reasonable time a little before 7 PM.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you for providing Lucas with a review. 4 hours to hike it awesome, not all guests are able to receive that much time depending on weather and road closures. I am glad you enjoyed the tour.
Our last tour after a 4 week break and it was fantastic
Aaron_P, Mar 2023
Loved it! The tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable and the big tour bus was lovely and warm with large windows so visibility was clear.
Lot's of beautiful scenery driving through miles and miles of countryside and then edging closer to snow when travelling through the hills in the mountains. It's amazing how you can be driving in sun with no snow all the way into blizzards and snow during January.
At the top the tour guide provides snow shoes to explore the area. You can also drop into the large visitor centre and store as well as the movie theatre showing the history of the area. We went on a Saturday and it wasn't busy at all, lots of space to roam and see the sights. Even the local tourist stores on the way weren't that busy but I heard they are packed during really snowy season so bear that in mind when you travel.
Lots to see, tons of scenery to be in awe of and the transition from cold to freezing and snow blizzards was brilliant. Wrap up warm!!
After a 4 week tour of USA/Canada this was a last minute last day addition and so glad we did this. It finished off our holiday with great memories.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time and so grateful you chose our company to tour with while in the USA.
Good trip!
Cecilia_P, Mar 2023
The tour guide Lucas was very nice, very funny and explained very well. I enjoyed the trip and saw great scenery on the snow.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you for touring with us and providing Lucas with a review. We are glad you enjoyed it.
We had a great time...
Ashwini_A, Mar 2023
We had a great time traveling with Lucas. He was very informative and helpful throughout the trip. We really appreciate his dedication towards his work. It was very enjoyable and memorable trip to Mount Rainer for us.
Thank you.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you for touring with us and providing Lucas with a review. We are glad you enjoyed it.
Exceptional day tour
Julie_V, Mar 2023
Exceptional day!
Easy pick up from our hotel, comfy minibus with a star tour guide Jo. Jo kept us entertained with facts and stories throughout the day. He also supplied us with delicious cupcakes at the end of the day!
The tour itself had some great stop points for pictures. The drive through to Paradise was stunning - fresh snow and bright blue sky. Snow shoeing was such fun and enabled us to take even more fabulous pics.
Highly recommend trip
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you for touring with us and recommending to others. We are glad you enjoyed your itinerary guided by Joe
Fantastic Tour, Great Tour Guide, Great Day!
William_B, Mar 2023
We enjoyed a great ride, the beautiful views on a nice snow hike were the most memorial part of the day! Lucas is a fantastic tour guide!
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank your for touring with us and providing Lucas with a review. We are glad you enjoyed it.
The best day up in Mt Rainier
Miguelngel_S, Mar 2023
What is not fun about traveling to a National Park? Seriously, this company and Lucas, our tour guide, delivered. From the moment I booked the tour the company was very helpful helping me decide a pick up point. Then when the day came Lucas was right on time. Boy does he know facts about Mt Rainier and the surrounding mountains. He loves his job and it shows. Unfortunately the weather was not our friend. It snowed most of the day and we really could not see the top of the mountain. Nonetheless I had a lot of fun. Too bad we didn’t get to hike that much either due to the fresh snow. All in all, when I come back to Seattle. I’d choose these guys to take me to see any National Park in the area. Worth every penny.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you so much for joining us to tour Mt. Rainier. We are glad you were satisfied with our customer service and guide Lucas. Sorry the weather did not cooperate but we are so happy to hear you will join us again. Thank you for touring with us and recommending to others!
Amazing day trip
Saitharn_D, Feb 2023
I visited mt rainier with my friend during winter and it was a beautiful sunny day. Our guide, Lucas was amazing, he prepared snow shoes for everyone. We really enjoyed our trip and majestic views of the mountains. I highly recommend the tour!! I would like to book it again :)
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Thank you for touring with us and providing Lucas with a review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed it and would recommend to others. Tours are usually never the same, definitely come visit us again!
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