The 12 Best National Park Trips from Seattle

1.Mt. Rainier National Park Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,156 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $150Our pick

Spend 10 to 12 hours exploring Mt. Rainier National Park from Seattle with a guide such as Lucas, Cory, James, or Joel. Expect waterfalls, Longmire, forest walks, Paradise, and seasonal stops at Reflection Lakes or Sunrise. Pickup, transport, park fees, and winter snowshoes may be included.

“Our tour guide was Lucas, a friendly big guy with long beard. He boasted himself as one of the best guides worldwide and I thought he was absolutely worth the compliments! Tailored hotel pick up was great. The bus was warm and cozy. He was talkative and knowledgeable, introducing the volcano and explained about tectonic movements along the way and answering questions patiently. He also planned our trip according to the season and weather. We took a few rides with him and learned a lot from his words. Besides, the scenery was beautiful and it was definitely a unique experience hiking on snowy trails. Strongly recommended for travelers to Mt.…”

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2.Best of Olympic National Park from Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,006 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $368

Spend about 12 hours exploring Olympic National Park with a naturalist guide and no rental car required. Ferry across Puget Sound, walk among old-growth forests, visit Lake Crescent and Marymere Falls, and add Hurricane Ridge, Elwha Valley, or tide pools as conditions allow. Lunch, snacks, drinks, fees, and winter snowshoes are included.

“Benjamin was the best — we had the perfect group size of six and it made the experience very enjoyable. Not only did I get to check Olympic NP off my list but had a wonderful time doing so! Highly recommend this experience and again thanks to Benjamin for personalizing the experience”

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3.Best of Mount Rainier National Park from Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 805 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $344

Travel from downtown Seattle to Mount Rainier in a vehicle for up to 10 people, with guides such as Brent, Evan, Marty, and Sarah leading easy to moderate walks. Expect coffee, snacks, a seasonal picnic, waterfalls, old-growth forest, and snowshoes in winter.

“I had a wonderful experience with Erin! She was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed very much the trip all the way‼️”

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4.Mt Rainier National Park Small Group Day Tour from Seattle 2CanGo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 641 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $148Best value

Spend 10 to 11 hours exploring Mount Rainier National Park from Seattle in a group of up to 12. Expect hotel pickup, a driver-guide, snacks, water, lunch, waterfalls, Longmire, and seasonal hiking or snowshoeing. Guide assignments vary, with Ryan, Jennifer, Andy, Chris, and others named by guests.

“Our tour guide was Jacki Zhang. He was very helpful. We had a dely from cruise port yo our hotel and he patiently waited for us to arrive and check in. He took us to key places were we could enjoy Mt Rainier, different falls and the reflection lake. Got great pictures. Provided us with water and snacks. I will recommend this tour. 100%.”

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5.Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic Ferry 2CanGo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 624 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $148

Leave Seattle by ferry for an 11-hour Olympic National Park day trip with a small group of up to 13. You’ll see Hurricane Ridge and Lake Crescent, with possible Marymere Falls hikes, lunch, snacks, park entry, and hotel pickup included. Guides such as Tony, Ryan, Andy, and Duan lead many departures.

“Duan did a good job. too bad that Hurricane Ridge is close, but we visited several spots at the perfect timing (sunrise, sunset) that I got wonderful photos. thanks”

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6.Mount Rainier National Park Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 412 reviews · 11 hours · from $173

Spend 11 hours exploring Mount Rainier National Park from Seattle in a 22-passenger, climate-controlled minibus. Your English-speaking guide may take you to Sunrise, Longmire, waterfalls, forest trails, and viewpoints, with stops for food, photos, short hikes, and park information. Routes change with weather and road conditions.

“This was an Amazing tour. Our tour guide GARY was exceptional! We had so much to take in each stop that was made. We were also able to get bonus stop! I Highly recommend this tour instead of driving. I so appreciated the stop at the Grocery store so we could get food and snacks.”

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7.Olympic National Park Day Tour from Seattle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 356 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $239

Spend about 13 hours exploring Olympic National Park without renting a car. Ride the ferry from Seattle, hike at Hurricane Ridge, see Lake Crescent, visit forests and beaches, and stop for waterfalls when time and weather allow. Guides such as Kevin and Joel tailor the route to conditions and group interests.

“This park was amazing. Kevin was a wonderful guide and made the experience fun and knowledgeable. Enjoyed the views and the hiking!”

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8.Mount Rainier National Park Day Tour from Seattle

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 199 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $148

Spend 10 to 11 hours visiting Mount Rainier from Seattle without renting a car. The day includes round-trip pickup, park admission, lunch, snacks, and a guide. Summer brings Paradise, waterfalls, and Reflection Lakes; winter shifts toward Longmire and the Wonderland Trail.

“Th short hike to Nerada falls is steep and difficult. The guide was good (Jackie). Took a small road back to Seattle d/t heavy traffic on the Interstate”

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9.Small Group: Olympic National Park Day Tour From Seattle

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 133 reviews · 1 day · from $148

Spend a full day with up to 13 people crossing Puget Sound, visiting Hurricane Ridge and Lake Crescent, and hiking to Marymere Falls. Guides such as Jennifer, Andy, Tony, and Nan lead the trip, with ferry tickets, park fees, lunch, snacks, water, and transport included.

“I am happy and satisfied with the tour. The tour guide Jenifer was supportive and provided in-time information. Recommended.”

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10.Olympic National Park Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 130 reviews · from $320

Spend 12 hours exploring Olympic National Park with a naturalist guide such as Evan, Marty, Karen, or Jackie. Travel by comfortable van, possibly ride Washington ferries, walk through old-growth forest, visit lakes, waterfalls, Hurricane Ridge, or tide pools, and enjoy a seasonal lunch, snacks, and drinks.

“Perfect trip! Beautiful scenery, terrific food and ample snacks and drinks. Our guide, Preston was top notch! We laughed a lot and had a great time!”

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11.Small Group Olympic National Park Day Tour from Seattle 2CanGo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $148

Spend 10 to 11 hours crossing Puget Sound and exploring Olympic National Park with a driver-guide. You’ll visit Hurricane Ridge and Lake Crescent, hike or snowshoe depending on the season, and may add a rainforest or waterfall stop when weather changes the plan.

“The experience was a disaster! We booked a small group tour, but traveled with large group as 40people. The lunch was supposed to be provided which they haven’t. They informed last minute about that. It was stressful for us to arrange the lunch for the trip as we aren’t local. The guide wasn’t attentive. At lake crescent he took us to the hike and we as non himers were slow. He just left us at the top of the waterfall. We couldn’t enjoy Lake crescent as time was tight. We left from Lake crescent at 4:15pm and dropped off at Seattle central library at 8:17pm. We were supposed to be…”

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12.Rainforest, Beach, and Olympic National Park Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $285

Join a small group of up to 10 from downtown Seattle for a long but rewarding day around Olympic National Park. Guides such as Marc and Johnny lead short forest walks at Quinault and Hoh, stop at Ruby Beach, Lake Crescent, Forks, and Aberdeen, then return by ferry with Seattle views. Lunch costs extra.

“This is a small-group, full-day tour of the Olympic NP and forest. Our guide, Johnny, picked us up from The Westin hotel in downtown Seattle and we headed to our first destination, the Quinault Rainforest. Being a midwesterner, I have never seen a forest like this—old growth forest trees dripping in moss, giant sword ferns, fungi and nurse trees of all kinds. We made a stop at Quinault Lake, then had a picnic lunch on the beach at the Pacific Ocean at Kalaboch Lodge. Additional stops at Ruby Beach, Koh Rainforest, Lake Crescent, and nighttime ferry ride from Bainbridge Island back to Seattle. It was an over 12 hour day,…”

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