Visit Mt. Rainier with our professional, enthusiastic and informative tour guides. Travel in our clean, comfortable 22-passenger mini-coaches with large windows, high back seats and air-conditioning.
Experience old-growth forests, wildflower-filled meadows, and thundering waterfalls on this tour of glacier-clad Mt. Rainier. 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. Visit the interpretive center at Paradise or Sunrise to learn even more about the mountain’s glaciers, plants and animals.
Return to Seattle through pastoral farmlands and memorable Pacific Northwest 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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Local, professional guide
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✔ Transportation by air-conditioned mini coach bus
✔ Cooler with ice will be be provided inside the bus to keep any perishable items chilled
✖ 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
Departure & Return
Departure:
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This 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).
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Mount Rainier
Usual stops in the park are old growth forests, waterfall stops, several different photo stops, scenic views, and Paradise Visitor Center.
Duration: 6 hours
2
Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center
Visitor Center - Have lunch at the restaurant, cafe, or bring your own sack lunch. Hiking opportunities available. Scenic views and wildlife.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Longmire
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.
Duration: 40 minutes
4
Narada Falls
Many tours 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!
Duration: 20 minutes
5
Christine Falls Viewpoint
Christine Falls is a 69-foot waterfall with 2 drops located on the road to Paradise. Tours will often stop here for photos of the lower falls including the bridge which helps frame a perfect waterfall photo!
Duration: 10 minutes
6
Reflection Lakes
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional info
• 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 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
• 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
