Mt. Rainier Day Tour

Mt. Rainier Day Tour

Enjoy a fun-filled, day-long tour of the breathtakingly-beautiful wonderland that is Mount Rainier National Park. Heading south from Seattle, we’ll enter through the Nisqually park entrance and continue up the scenic, winding road to the new Paradise Jackson Visitor Center at an elevation of 5,400 feet.

Mt Rainier will delight you with its vast expanses of pristine old-growth evergreen forests, gorgeous sub-alpine flower meadows and spectacular alpine vistas. Our nation’s fifth-oldest national park features magnificent rivers, mountain lakes, waterfalls and wildlife, and boasts the greatest single-peak glacial system in the United States. Glaciers radiate from the summit of the 14,411-foot dormant volcano, many of which are visible from your tour.

The seasons, weather, and elevation partially determine what you’ll see on your tour. Paradise is usually snow-free by July, with alpine flowers appearing shortly thereafter. Mount Rainier itself may be shrouded in clouds at any time of year.

Besides snowcapped Mt Rainier, your tour includes glacial moraines, the Longmire Visitor Center and Museum, Narada Falls, Reflection Lake and Lake Louise. The Paradise Jackson Visitor Center offers various ranger-led interpretive talks about the mountain and its glaciers and wildlife. There’s also a picnic area and dining room food service, gift shop and rest facilities. Also, be sure to bring a sack lunch or money to purchase food at the Visitor Center concession.

Food may be purchased at Paradise Visitor Center. Bring a lunch or cash to purchase your lunch and mementos of your visit. Bring a jacket, since even in summer Paradise can be cool and often breezy. We allow ample stops for you to photograph the awe-inspiring scenery around you, so don’t forget your camera! Snow and animals are seasonal and their abundance may vary, driving routes may vary based on weather and road conditions, your guide will make necessary changes to enhance your tour experience.

TOUR MUST INCLUDE A MINIMUM OF 6 ADVANCE RESERVATIONS TO OPERATE AND IS SUBJECT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS

Stops on this tour:

Paradise Jackson Visitor Center

Longmire Visitor Center

Gift Shop

Narada Falls

Seen on this tour:

Mt Rainier

Glacial Moraines

Lake Louise

Wildlife

Rural Countryside

Scenic Waterfalls

Snowfields

Tour Tips:
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a jacket, as we go by the water and you may get chilly on overcast days. Bring an umbrella if appropriate, and don’t forget your camera. We’re your host in Seattle and are committed to showing you a memorable time, so be ready for a great tour!

All prices include tax and courtesy pickup. Gratuity is appreciated and graciously accepted.

Pick-up location is at the Sheraton Hotel located in Downtown Seattle. Pick-up times noted below. If you'd like to change your pickup location to another Downtown Seattle or SeaTac Airport Hotel, you may do so when you call to confirm your tour.

Duration: 10 - 12 hours

General Pick-up Time(s):
January - April: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday @ 8 AM
May - October: Daily @ 8 AM
November – December: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday @ 8 AM

Blackout dates:
7/4/19
12/24/19
12/31/19