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The ancient forests, mountains, and rugged beaches of the Olympic National Park provide some spectacular hiking opportunities. On this tour, visit two of the most stunning natural spots—Hoh Rainforest and Rialto Beach—and enjoy short hikes at each destination. With round-trip transport, National Park fees included, and an optional packed lunch, everything is taken care of, so you can focus admiring the views. This trip begins and ends at 115 E Railroad Ave, Port Angeles, WA. For more information or to book this trip.click here.

• Choice of guided or self-guided hikes in the Olympic National Park
• Two picturesque destinations: Rialto Beach and Hoh Rainforest
• Small-group tour with a maximum of 14 people
• Hassle-free round-trip transfers from Port Angeles

Explore two of Washington’s ancient natural areas of the Olympic National Park on this full-day, small-group tour. You’ll visit both Hoh Rainforest and Rialto Beach on this guided tour. You’ll hear all about the areas from your guide, but you’ll still have plenty of time to explore each area on your own. Your tour starts with meeting your group and guide in Port Angeles. From here, get settled into your vehicle for the drive to Hoa Rainforest. Check out the Hall of Mosses and Spruce Nature Trail, and choose a guided hike if you like. Make a small stop in Forks, and then head to Rialto Beach. Wander around the sea stacks with the Pacific Ocean’s waves crashing on the shoreline. For lunch, you can either bring a picnic, or purchase lunch along the way at one of the stops. This trip lasts about 9 hours and costs $145.00.

Upon arrival at the Hoh Rain Forest, our naturalist hiking guide will lead a 2 mile guided hike along the scenic nature loops up to 2 miles. During the hike, guests will be face-to-face with 300 foot tall old growth Sitka Spruce trees, sword ferns covering the forest floor, and a wide variety of vivid-green vegetation. After the rain forest hike, there will be time allocated for a picnic lunch. For more information or to book this trip.click here.

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While in Washington, take a day tour of Mt. Rainier National Park with complimentary pickup from four convenient spots in downtown Seattle. Watch an introduction slideshow to the park at the visitor center, and then journey into the natural region to see Christine Falls, Narada Falls, and Mt. Rainier. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

Experience the beauty of this nationally preserved outdoor area with help from a guide who knows the best ways around the park. This trip lasts about 10 hours and costs $186.00.

• Mt. Rainier National Park tour from downtown Seattle.
• Stop at the park’s visitor center in Longmire, and see a presentation
• Discover old-growth forests and wildflower meadows in the park
• Visit Christine Falls and Narada Falls
  

Your first stop is at Longmire at the national park’s visitor center. Sit back and watch a slideshow presentation, and learn some of the park’s history. You can also snag some lunch here (own expense). Next, make your way inside the park, and admire its beauty as you first walk to Christine Falls and then further down the Nisqually River to the 188-foot-high (57-meter-high) Narada Falls. Lastly, stop at Paradise, and catch sight of its stunning meadows. Look up to see one of the Cascade Range’s and Washington’s tallest mountains, Mt. Rainier. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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This diverse and active half day tour features the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, with two cascading waterfalls, a 2-hour moderate hike through an old growth forest, a visit to a historic logging town, and a stunning lake reflecting the surrounding mountains. We’ll visit the verdant Ollalie Sate Park with Twin Falls and Upper Falls, the towns of North Bend and Snoqualmie, as well as the legendary 270-foot tall Snoqualmie Falls. This trip begins and ends at 400 Pine St, Seattle, WA. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

• Take a 2-hour moderate hike through the old growth forests of Ollalie State Park
• Marvel at the 270-foot tall Snoqualmie Falls
• Visit a reflecting lake showcasing snow-capped surrounding mountains
• Visit North Bend, home of a diner used in the filming of the 1990s Twin Peaks TV show

This half day tour is a combination of a 2-hour moderate hike (a few inclines for about five minutes at a time) to the Twin Falls and a visit to an old logging town, Snoqualmie with its famous Snoqualmie Falls nearby. I will pick you up in downtown Seattle and drive eastward for about 30 minutes until we arrive at the trailhead in Olallie State Park. We will hike in old growth forest along Snoqualmie Lower River to the Twin Falls and the Upper Falls, which are a beautiful cascade of waterfalls. After the hike we drive through North Bend, where the diner from the popular tv show “Twin Peaks” is located, to the old historic logging town, Snoqualmie. This trip lasts about 4 and a half hours and costs $79.00.

We then drive to the majestic Snoqualmie Falls which are 270 feet tall and see the falls from a few platforms followed by driving through Snoqualmie town with the extravagant old depot from 1890 and historic locomotives. Before returning to Seattle we stop at Borst Lake, where Mount Si is often reflected. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Experience the beauty of the great outdoors in the Pacific Northwest on this all-day, guided,small-group tour of Olympic National Park. From beaches and mountains to forests and farms, explore this spectacular wilderness park on a series of nature walks with a naturalist guide. Ride along in a high-roof passenger van or SUV, then stroll through the country’s oldest forests or along beaches with a breathtaking view of the Olympic Mountains. Coffee or tea in the morning with a light morning snack and gourmet picnic lunch, plus hotel pickup and drop-off, are included on this tour. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

We’ll pick you up where you’re staying in Downtown Seattle including any hotel, Airbnb, hostels, and the port. If you are staying outside our legal downtown pick-up zone, we are happy to meet you at our default pick up location—The Sheraton Grand Hotel. We offer pick-up on Bainbridge Island or in Port Angeles upon request. We will call/text/email the afternoon of day prior to your tour to confirm your pick-up location and exact pick-up time. No need to check-in before we contact you (unless you have a question, of course!). This trip lasts about 12 hours and costs $320.00.

• Full-day, small-group tour of Olympic National Park
• Take several guided interpretive nature walks with a naturalist guide
• During the winter months, trek through the beautiful forests with snowshoes
• Small-group tour in a luxury vehicle ensures a personalized experience
• Seasonal picnic lunch from a local female owned caterer, Coffee or tea in the morning with a light morning snack and assorted snacks are included
• Downtown Seattle hotel pickup and drop-off included

After being picked up at your hotel in downtown Seattle, climb into a luxury vehicle and begin the journey to Olympic National Park. The park features snow-covered mountains, rain forests, and the majestic Pacific coastline. There are remote beaches, plus the country’s oldest forests and one of Washington’s most dramatic mountain ranges. The Olympic Peninsula is home to some of the greatest wilderness left in the United States, including sixteen species of plants and animals that evolved here—and nowhere else. Enjoy short, interpretive nature walks throughout the day. If there is enough snow for snowshoeing, the guide will bring all the necessary equipment. Learn forest ecology and the geology of the stunning Olympic Mountains. Weather permitting, drive up to Hurricane Ridge for incredible mountain views and spot wildlife and waterfalls along the scenic routes. Visit the pristine waters of stunning Crescent Lake in the northern foothills of the Olympic Mountains. This lake was carved by glaciers, so it’s an ideal spot for those in search of natural beauty. On days when weather closes access to Hurricane Ridge, visit the sandy coastline of the Dungeness Wildlife Refuge or spend more time among the forests and waterfalls of the Elwha Valley. At midday, a gourmet picnic is provided. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Discover Seattle’s original neighborhood, Pioneer Square, on this guided walking tour. Explore the underground pathways that were built in the southwest corner of the Emerald City more than 120 years ago. Learn about Seattle’s history and the events that transformed this once-small Indigenous dwelling place into one of the most popular and thriving cities in the United States. This trip begins and ends at 102 Cherry St, in Seattle, Washington. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

Each small-group tour is unique, with insider tips from a professional, local guide. This is a fun trip and is highly rated on Tripadvisor. This trip lasts about an hour and costs $29.03.

• Enjoy a walking tour of old Seattle
• Discover Pioneer Square, the Emerald City’s original neighborhood
• Learn about Seattle’s history and the events that led to its beginnings
• Compare modern-day Pioneer Square with that of yesteryear
• Small group ensures a personalized experience
  

Get ready to discover the original Emerald City, the city of Seattle, Washington, from its inception in the 1890s. This entertaining and educational underground voyage travels beneath the streets to uncover three blocks of historic, old Pioneer Square. Explore not only the underground passageways that were built more than 120 years ago, but also the modern Pioneer Square that exists today. Hear tales from the past, like the story of the stampede to the Yukon gold fields and Seattle’s crucial role in what would become the Klondike Gold Rush. Find out about Skid Row, a dilapidated urban area that served as the main street in Pioneer Square. And get to know the history of a group of people called the Coast Salish, the ethnically and linguistically related Indigenous peoples that first settled here. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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