Witness stunning mountain vistas, pristine alpine meadows, and dense old growth forests on this small group day tour to Olympic National Park. We'll start the day with a beautiful ferry ride from Seattle followed by a scenic drive to this UNESCO World Heritage Site, where we'll explore one of the best-preserved natural landscapes in the world. Throughout the day, you'll enjoy meaningful commentary on the history, culture, and geology of the region from an expert local guide. The tour includes a gourmet lunch, park admission, and pick-up/drop-off at your Seattle hotel in our luxury Mercedes van.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Professional local guide
✔ Guided nature walks
✔ Gourmet lunch with a selection of local beverages
✔ Hotel pick-up and drop-off in our luxury Mercedes van
✔ Small group experience (maximum 7 guests)
✔ All physical abilities welcome
✔ Complimentary coffee, tea, water, and snacks
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle
2. Hotel 1000, LXR Hotels & Resorts
3. Hilton Seattle
4. Quality Inn & Suites Seattle
5. Palihotel Seattle
6. Lenora Street Apartment by Stay Alfred
7. Hotel Max
8. Hotel Theodore
9. Sheraton Grand Seattle
10. Silver Cloud Hotel - Seattle Stadium
11. The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel Seattle
12. Renaissance Seattle Hotel
13. Hyatt Place Seattle/Downtown
14. The Paramount Hotel
15. Belltown Inn
16. Silver Cloud Hotel - Seattle Lake Union
17. SpringHill Suites Seattle Downtown / South Lake Union
18. Hotel Sorrento
19. Hotel Andra Seattle MGallery Hotel Collection
20. The Edgewater Hotel
Additional Info: Pick-up is offered at your downtown Seattle hotel or vacation rental. For guests staying outside the city center, pick-up is available at the Charter Hotel at 1610 2nd Ave. We'll contact you before your tour to coordinate exact location and timing.
Itinerary
1
Yonder Sky
Our day starts with front door pickup at your downtown Seattle hotel or vacation rental in our luxury Mercedes van.
2
Seattle
Our day starts with a scenic ride aboard to the Washington State Ferries. Enjoy coffee, tea, and fresh baked pastries while taking in sweeping views of Seattle, Puget Sound, and the surrounding mountains.
Duration: 45 minutes
3
Port Gamble
On our way to the national park, your guide will tell you about the history of the region. We'll make a quick stop in the old mill town of Port Gamble, now designated a National Historic Landmark.
Duration: 15 minutes
4
Hurricane Ridge
Enjoy sweeping views of Olympic National Park from world-famous Hurricane Ridge. This area contains the best vistas of the surrounding mountains, pristine alpine meadows, exciting wildlife-spotting opportunities, and well maintained nature trails. Here, a nature walk will introduce the ecology and geology of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Elwha River
We'll eat a gourmet picnic lunch along the Elwha River, site of the largest-ever dam removal project in the world.
Duration: 45 minutes
6
Madison Creek Falls
While your guide prepares lunch, enjoy a short walk through the woods to Madison Falls.
Duration: 15 minutes
7
Lake Crescent
The second-deepest lake in Washington is set within the stunning evergreen foothills of the Olympics. The water’s low nitrogen content makes the lake crystal clear, radiating magnificent blue and turquoise colors. Time permitting, we’ll also take an optional guided nature hike through the old growth forest.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Ages 8 and older welcome
