Mt. Rainier Day Tour from Seattle
- Duration9 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryBus Tours, Curated Catalog
Overview
No Minimums!
Visit Mt. Rainier with our professional, enthusiastic and informative tour guides. Travel in our clean, comfortable mini-coaches with large windows, high back seats and heat + A/C.
The season will determine the route and accessibility of your tour! In the summer, experience old-growth forests, wildflower-filled meadows, and thundering waterfalls on this tour of glacier-clad Mt. Rainier. Winter tours spend more time at Longmire with complimentary snow shoes. 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. No two tours are the same! Your guide will provide the best tour available on any given day.
Return to Seattle through memorable PNW 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.
What's included
Snowshoes provided complimentary when conditions allow
Local, professional guide
All Fees and Taxes
Transportation by air-conditioned mini coach bus
Cooler with ice will be be provided inside the bus to keep any perishable items chilled
What's Not included
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)
Restroom on board
WiFi on board
Hotel pick up
Children under 5 not allowed
Itinerary below is a sample; stops are not guaranteed
Itinerary
No 2 tours are the same! Our goal each day is to showcase as much of the national park as possible during our time in the park. Routes and stops look different depending on the season.
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.
Tours mid-April through mid-October 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!
Visitor Center - Have lunch at the restaurant, cafe, or bring your own sack lunch. Hiking opportunities available. Scenic views and wildlife. This is a popular stop on tours mid-April through mid-October.
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.
Some tours (not all) will visit Tipsoo Lake, a subalpine lake within Mt Rainier National Park
Drive through the picturesque mountain town of Elbe, WA en route to the national park
This is a popular stop on tours year round!
Sunrise is a rare stop on our tours but is possible July - early September in place of Paradise
Good to know
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 a nearby location after you have received your confirmation
Tour cannot pickup from hotels or 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 does not have storage space for luggage, strollers or wheelchairs without advance arrangements
Ongoing construction at Mt Rainier National Park may cause tour delays
The seasons and weather play a big role in what is available and accessible at Mt Rainier National Park. Tours mid-October through early May will be limited in number of stops & services available.
October 13 - Spring 2027: Paradise is only accessible based on road conditions day-of
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.