Mt. Rainier Day Tour from Seattle
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Mt. Rainier Day Tour from Seattle
By Tours Northwest
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Visit one of the premier parks in Washington on a full-day tour to Mt. Rainier National Park from Seattle. Skip making the long drive alone and have time to relax aboard the minibus before stopping at the park's visitor center for an orientation slideshow. Continue to landmarks such as Narada Falls, Christine Falls, and Mt. Rainier traveling with ease in the company of a guide who knows the best destinations in the park.
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Ages 5-99, max of 22 per group
Duration: 10h
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Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Includes pickup and drop-off from 4 convenient meeting locations in downtown Seattle
- Ride aboard a climate-controlled minibus
- Cooler with ice provided onboard to store perishable items
- Have time to purchase lunch at the park cafe or grocery store
- 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
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entry/Admission - Mount Rainier
- Entry/Admission - Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center
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
- Start:Multiple meeting point options.
- Option 1325 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98105, USAThis 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).
- Option 2Seattle Public Library - Central Library, 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USAPlease meet at 6:40am on 4th Avenue in front of the Seattle Public Library located at 1000 4th Ave.
- Option 31900 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USAPlease 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.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5396MTR- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- 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
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5396MTR
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- katecK5178BK0 contributionsAmazing overview for a short or longer visitMy mom and I were in Seattle for a short amount of time, and this was an incredible summary of so many great places. If you don’t have much time, you can see more than just your hotel. If you have more time, this will give you ideas for places to return. Fantastic views, wonderful guide (thank you, Andres!); highly recommend!Written 18 January 2025
- TerriC920 contributionsExcellent views and photo opsFun trip with great views of the city and Mount St Helens. Learned lots of great information about the city. There were multiple stops with great opportunities for photos.Written 11 January 2025
- Homero M0 contributionsUninteresting tourist attractionsTour on a closed bus, slow and slow, through uninteresting tourist attractions, with three stops in unattractive places, except for the last one with a beautiful view of Seattle. Excellent guide, very cultured and prepared, friendly and helpful.Written 4 January 2025
- U8418NBbarbaraw0 contributionsA must to see and understand the layout of the city.Jeff was our tour guide! He picked me up from my hotel, we stopped at another location to pick up other passengers. He was educational and informative, and friendly, knew the city inside out, and was considerate and offered to take pictures for us. Very highly recommend this tour.Written 4 January 2025
- Morris1566660 contributionsTrĂp in SeattleIt was a very good experience and the guide was very attentive, polite and helpful. I highly recommend it. Thank you!Written 2 January 2025
- tammyhS7607RL0 contributionsGreat tour.It was the perfect tour. Our guide was very helpful and knowledgeable. It ended with the best view of the city and the guide took our pictures.Written 30 December 2024
- Z9103KGbarryb0 contributionsSLEEPLESS IN SEATTLEWENT TO SEATTLE FOR A WEEKEND GETAWAY WITH MY WIFE. ONE DAY WE WENT DOWN TO PIKES MARKET, WHICH WE ALWAYS ENJOY IN THE NEXT DAY WE WENT ON A THREE HOUR TOUR OF SEATTLE. GOT TO EAT IN THE ORIGINAL MOD PIZZA RESTAURANT THAT STARTED IT ALL, LOCATED AT 1302 6TH AVE… ALSO SAW THE FIRST LOCATION OF RED ROBIN, YUMM !!! ATE IT, IVERS FISH AND CHIPS, AND ATE SOME GREAT FISH AND GREAT CHOWDER.Written 23 December 2024
- V203CThelenk0 contributionsGreat tour of Seattle, history and allWe were lucky to have Brian as our tour guide/driver. He was educational and informative, had a sense of humor, knew the city inside out, and was considerate to oder people in the group. Very highly recommend this tour(guide).Written 22 December 2024
- O5266NUjulied0 contributionsExcellent way to see the city when you’re on time restraint.This is an excellent tour to see the city. Tyler was friendly and is very knowledgeable of the area. I will definitely book another tour with Tyler when I am back in the area!Written 8 December 2024
- jmh67140 contributionsGood time!The guide was excellent with fun information. We drove around the city and various neighborhoods in the Seattle area. The weather did not cooperate this day, as it rained all day, but overall had a good time.Written 18 November 2024
- Ayesha S0 contributionsSeattle History 101Gary is a very professional and knowledgeable tour guide. He is very passionate about sharing history of his hometown in great detail with fun and humor. Highly recommended.Written 16 November 2024
- R4928JNpaulas0 contributionsGood tourGreat trip. Freat driver.Gary was terrific. Entertaining and respectful.. we enjoyed every bit of the tour. The stops were enjoyable. The information was interestingWritten 11 November 2024
- Traveler620982277030 contributionsGreat tour guideGary was a great guide. Informative, funny and very accommodating. He came early for pick up and dropped us off where we requested to be dropped off at the Space Needle. Highly recommended tour especially for first time visitors to Seattle. Only room for improvement would be more stops for photo ops.Written 9 November 2024
- Steven T0 contributionsSeattle city tourOutstanding tour, very informative, knowledgeable, and fun guide! On time, excellent driving and beautiful weather!!Written 9 November 2024
- Louise L0 contributionsTrip was for my grandsons 16th birthday wush!!!Enjoyed the sights and explanations of the views. Jeff was a wonderful host. First time in Seattle so was happy to have a way to experience this city!!!Written 9 November 2024
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Mary H
4 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Andreas was an excellent guide and knowledgeable about Mt.Rainier, the greater Seattle area and history surrounding both. He controlled the group masterfully allowing sufficient time to see the sites and herd a very diverse group back to the bus so we stayed on schedule. The Fred Meyer stop was perfect to buy lunch, snacks or breakfast. My opinion: This is the best way to enjoy an informative trip to Rainier, see the highlighted features and not worry about driving. We were also fortunate to have a beautiful, sunny day (5/21/22) to see the mountain. The old growth forest, and Shadow trail are must sees and short hikes providing an enchanted and surreal experience.
Written 22 May 2022
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Lucy R
Cocoa, FL114 contributions
Oct 2021
My husband & I took the Mt Rainier Tour on October 3, 2021. Prior to tour date Tours Northwest confirmed they'd be picking us up in front of our hotel, and they were right on time. Our guide and driver was "Lucinda", and she was excellent in every resepect. It is about 2 hours from Seattle to Mt Rainier. There were 19 on the bus, which was very comfortable. On the way to the park there was a stop at a grocery store that had a good deli. You could purchase grab and go, or have sandwiches made to order. Ample time was given to get lunches, coffee, and use the restrooms. (and in case you are wondering, there were plenty of stops during the course of the day for bathroom breaks, which we appreciated, since this is a ten hour tour) A cooler with ice was provided, along with a "sharpie pen" so we could write our names on our sandwiches and keep them cold until we were ready to eat. (you are allowed to eat on the bus if you want to, and bottled water was also provided)
Lucinda was very informative, explaining some of the history of the park, geology of what we were seeing, etc. She also provided a useful brochure/map to everyone so we could track our route. Once in the park we made several stops where we could either walk on our own, or along with others in the group. The walks were never too long or too difficult, and plenty of time was allowed. There were also several shorter stops for photos aat scenic spots in the park. My husband and I never felt rushed, and we know we saw a lot more of the park than we would have if we had been there on our own. When we returned to Seattle around 5pm everyone was dropped off at their hotels. This may seem like a more expensive tour option than other companies offer, but it is WELL worth the money. My husband and I ony had 2 days in Seattle, following a cruise, and we are very glad we chose to spend one of them with Tours Northwest. I highly recommend this particular tour, and Tours Northwest. PS) Covide safety protocols were followed at all times, masks were required while on the bus.
Lucinda was very informative, explaining some of the history of the park, geology of what we were seeing, etc. She also provided a useful brochure/map to everyone so we could track our route. Once in the park we made several stops where we could either walk on our own, or along with others in the group. The walks were never too long or too difficult, and plenty of time was allowed. There were also several shorter stops for photos aat scenic spots in the park. My husband and I never felt rushed, and we know we saw a lot more of the park than we would have if we had been there on our own. When we returned to Seattle around 5pm everyone was dropped off at their hotels. This may seem like a more expensive tour option than other companies offer, but it is WELL worth the money. My husband and I ony had 2 days in Seattle, following a cruise, and we are very glad we chose to spend one of them with Tours Northwest. I highly recommend this particular tour, and Tours Northwest. PS) Covide safety protocols were followed at all times, masks were required while on the bus.
Written 7 October 2021
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Gila
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Jul 2022
We had an excellent experience on the Mt. Ranier tour. Pick up was at the Seattle Library and took us through multiple stops in and around Mt. Ranier park. Our tour guide, Andreas Blum, was fantastic. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of the area, including the ability to identify most every tree, rock and varmint en-route to the mountain. His energy and passion about the area was welcomed.
We thought about doing this trip on our own, but this tour was perfect. It takes care of all the entries and logistics, and you get the benefit of a guide pointing out some really neat things and interesting tidbits about the area. The bus has enough room for about 20 passengers. It is comfortable, fully air conditioned, and a cooler is provided to keep snacks and drinks cold.
The tour does stop at a market, where I highly recommend you purchase lunch and snacks, as the options are limited within the park.
We thought about doing this trip on our own, but this tour was perfect. It takes care of all the entries and logistics, and you get the benefit of a guide pointing out some really neat things and interesting tidbits about the area. The bus has enough room for about 20 passengers. It is comfortable, fully air conditioned, and a cooler is provided to keep snacks and drinks cold.
The tour does stop at a market, where I highly recommend you purchase lunch and snacks, as the options are limited within the park.
Written 28 July 2022
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Empty H
10 contributions
Jul 2021
Outstanding tour and well-priced for all that you do and see. John was a terrific guide. Calm, funny and informative, he gave us details about what we were seeing, allowed for quiet time to enjoy the sights and made the day go smoothly with his terrific sense of humor. He also might be the safest driver I've ever experienced on a tour. The tours are in small vans not large busses so your group doesn't overwhelm. The number of stops was "just right" for me, allowing us to see a variety of wonderful Mt. Ranier sights but not so much that we were overwhelmed. The amount of time spent at each stop was also just about right and I felt I was able to take the photos/enjoy the moments to the fullest. Would definitely book this group again.
Written 19 July 2021
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Ot1000
Hellertown, PA7 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
We arrived at our meeting point a few minutes ahead of the scheduled departure time with a cup of coffee and a lot of anticipation. We had a beautiful day. The mini bus arrived right on time. It was clean and comfortable.
As we departed the city, our tour guide Lucinda spoke to us about the options for the day’s itinerary presented by the near perfect weather forecast and the summer season options for accessing the National Park. As a group, we elected to go to the Sunrise visitor center. Sunrise was a real treat as it has fantastic views, solid hiking trails and good facilities. It didn’t disappoint.
We were treated to an exceptional day and enjoyed it thoroughly. Kudos to our guide for her excursion management skills and sharing her local knowledge with the group.
As we departed the city, our tour guide Lucinda spoke to us about the options for the day’s itinerary presented by the near perfect weather forecast and the summer season options for accessing the National Park. As a group, we elected to go to the Sunrise visitor center. Sunrise was a real treat as it has fantastic views, solid hiking trails and good facilities. It didn’t disappoint.
We were treated to an exceptional day and enjoyed it thoroughly. Kudos to our guide for her excursion management skills and sharing her local knowledge with the group.
Written 10 July 2023
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Val
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Sept 2021 • Couples
Our tour guide Mark was the best! He was a great driver, funny, kind, informative, and patient. It was a perfect day and totally worth the time and money. It is an incredible national park. I have a fear of heights but the drive around the park did not scare me. It was the most tame mountain roads I have ever seen. Incredible experience and memorable. I never hike and this was a perfect intro to making you feel safe and getting out into nature. Beautiful water falls and the tour guide will take photos of your group for you!
Written 15 September 2021
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Voyager
28 contributions
Aug 2022
This tour was the highlight of our trip! Our guide, Ron, was fantastic and a wealth of knowledge. The tour started close to our hotel and Ron took a poll on who wanted to take the Sunrise vs Paradise route. Most of us wanted Sunrise, but because one group didn’t, we ended up doing Paradise (which was fine, but it seemed odd to not have a set itinerary and some people REALLY wanted to do Sunrise). As we drove a few hours to the park, Ron gave some great tidbits and historical facts. We stopped at a grocery store for lunch food (where the pre made sandwiches were extra, extra dry - no mayo?). There were limited food options in the park. Once we hit the park, Ron was great with taking pictures for everyone and pointing out great info on plant life and glaciers etc.
Be aware - Mt Rainier is a shy mountain and you may not always get the views you want. We were extremely lucky to get to the top and have the clouds disperse for the hour or so we were there. By the time we left, clouds rolled in and she was gone!
Ron stopped at all the right spots for great views and great pic! Highly recommend this tour - and don’t forget to bring some cash to tip your awesome guide!
Be aware - Mt Rainier is a shy mountain and you may not always get the views you want. We were extremely lucky to get to the top and have the clouds disperse for the hour or so we were there. By the time we left, clouds rolled in and she was gone!
Ron stopped at all the right spots for great views and great pic! Highly recommend this tour - and don’t forget to bring some cash to tip your awesome guide!
Written 19 August 2022
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Written 21 August 2022
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Sarah N
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Jun 2022 • Family
I had James as my tour guide and he was very calm, educated, organized, enthusiastic, and thoughtful. I could tell he cared a lot about the guests as well as the sites. He knew all the history of mt rainier and even the names of the people on our tour. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to take this tour. The actual tour itself was beautiful (we got very lucky with the weather) we went on three different hikes (not difficult, each 20-40 min) and saw very different parts of the mountain all in one day which would’ve been hard to do otherwise. We saw the top of the mountain at “paradise” (I recommend wearing hiking/snow shoes), a waterfall, and mirror lake. On our way back to Seattle james took us to this small, rural restaurant with amazing blackberry pie. He organized it perfectly and it was such a personal touch to the tour that I really appreciated- and the pie was delicious!!
Written 2 July 2022
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WURBO
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Had an amazing time on the day tour. Mark was our guide, and he is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the area and it's history. There is very limited hiking required due to the tour being open to anyone of all fitness levels, but there is 90 minutes of free time spent at Paradise where you can do hiking on your own. Overall, I highly recommend this trip to anyone who is interested in learning about the history of Mount Rainier and its surrounding towns, as well as just seeing the sights. If you are only interested in lots of hiking, this probably isn't the tour for you.
Written 26 June 2021
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Fatima C
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Aug 2022 • Family
The views and all the stops were amazing and loved every minute of the tour, our biggest issue was with the guide Cindy. She mentioned she was new but we had never felt more unsafe in a bus than with this lady, her driving skills are not very good. She did a few dangerous things such as making a U turn in the middle of the road with cars coming from both sides (she did this twice - once in Seattle because she took the wrong exit and another time up in the mountain), she was driving more than 70mph on the freeway and didn’t stop for bumps or uneven terrain. Many times we felt like we were flying and leaving our seat because of the intensity of her driving and speed. She almost missed an exit (again!) so she made a dangerous turn, she got lost in Seattle when she picked us up and again when she dropped us off. Again the tour is totally worth it, amazing views but our experience was unfortunately affected by the guide who made our experience a terrifying one. Overall wouldn’t recommend this tour.
Written 8 August 2022
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Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Our number one priority on tours is safety, and we have pulled this tour guide from tours until further notice.
- Tours Northwest Management
Written 10 August 2022
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How many hours of walking, driving and resting? I wanna know what I’m getting myself into before buying hehehe
Written 4 July 2023
Lots of stops along way. Drive down we went for an hour roughly then stopped to buy some lunch then another half hour to first stop. Once in the park it was lots of little drives then stops at lookouts. Can walk more or less depending on energy levels. Last stop is for once cream then push back into Seattle which was a little over an hour. We were back at a decent time too.
Written 6 July 2023
We did not have an official ice cream tasting stop. But we did stop for snacks at a grocery store and we had lunch up at Mt. Ranier.
Written 13 June 2023
This tours envolver to much walk for a 70 years old obese person. ? He Do not use any device to walk but the distance in any walk is limited. It is
Written 30 July 2022
There are some flat paths that are easy. There was at least one trail that was a challenge. They also have the option of staying on the bus.
Written 31 July 2022
Customer service at Northwest Tours are 24/7. They are extremely nice and cooperative on answering questions.
However, in my opinion, 1 (one) year old plus heat and bugs do not combine for a nice time.
Written 31 July 2022
OnAir61807066021
San Diego, California
Will this tour be near Myrtle Falls or at least a short hike away?
Written 31 May 2022
On Sunday May 22nd. here was 5 to 7 feet of snow on the trail at Paradise Park adjacent and north of the Henry M. Jackson Memorial Visitor Center, Mt. Rainier National Park. Our Tour Guide told us to stay on the well traveled snow trail. If a hiker had walked into a ravine covered with snow that hiker could possibly break through the snow shelf and sustain injuries. Myrtle Falls is probably not that far away from Panorama Point. However, I don't remember our Tour Guide saying anything about Myrtle Falls. As to the feasibility of hiking to Myrtle Falls from the Henry M. Jackson Memorial Visitor Center during a specific tour that remains a decision for the Tour Guide to make on the behalf of the tour group.
Written 9 June 2022
I'm in my late 70's, walk with a cane, and have limited mobility. Will I be able to do this tour? I can no longer go on hikes.
Written 20 March 2022
You have the option of staying on the bus and enjoy the view of this gigantic mountain.
They do stop for lunch at the lodge (paradise Falls) I think its called. You can get off the bus at the doorstep. Not that much walking to find a table and eat your lunch.
Written 31 July 2022
What is the earliest time the tour normally start picking people up from hotels?
Written 29 August 2021
I was the first to be picked up for the tour and that pick up time was set for 06:50AM
Written 30 August 2021
Depending on the activity level of the group AND the weather, the tour guide will make a decision on whether or not to go to the "Sunrise" side or the "Paradise" side. And within each of those sides are different hiking trails.
Written 30 August 2021
Approximately what time does this tour start and end? We are doing a Sunday tour.
Written 26 August 2021
My tour was on a weekday and was scheduled to begin at 07:30. Hotel pick-ups began around 6:50AM and hotel drop-offs were around 5:00-5:30PM
Written 30 August 2021
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