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Mt. Rainier Day Tour from Seattle

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Overview

What's Included

✓ Included

  • Snowshoes provided complimentary when conditions allow
  • Local, professional guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Transportation by air-conditioned mini coach bus
  • Cooler with ice will be be provided inside the bus to keep any perishable items chilled

✗ 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
  • Itinerary below is a sample; stops are not guaranteed

Itinerary

1
Stop 1
No 2 tours are the same! Our goal each day is to showcase as much of the national park as possible during our time in the park. Routes and stops look different depending on the season.
2
Stop 2
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.
3
Stop 3
Tours mid-April through mid-October 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!
4
Stop 4
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! (Accessible seasonally)
5
Stop 5
Visitor Center - Have lunch at the restaurant, cafe, or bring your own sack lunch. Hiking opportunities available. Scenic views and wildlife. This is a popular stop on tours mid-April through mid-October.
6
Stop 6
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.
7
Stop 7
Some tours (not all) will visit Tipsoo Lake, a subalpine lake within Mt Rainier National Park
8
Stop 8
Drive through the picturesque mountain town of Elbe, WA en route to the national park
9
Stop 9
This is a popular stop on tours year round!

Meeting & End Point

📍
Meeting Point
Please meet in front of the Matt Griffin YMCA location. There is parking onsite. Our guests should utilize the lot on the left side of the building, at least 1/2 way down the building.
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End Point
Please meet in front of the Matt Griffin YMCA location. There is parking onsite. Our guests should utilize the lot on the left side of the building, at least 1/2 way down the building.

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Good to Know

  • 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 a nearby location after you have received your confirmation
  • Tour cannot pickup from hotels or 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 does not have storage space for luggage, strollers or wheelchairs without advance arrangements
  • Ongoing construction at Mt Rainier National Park may cause tour delays
  • The seasons and weather play a big role in what is available and accessible at Mt Rainier National Park. Tours mid-October through early May will be limited in number of stops & services available.
  • November 12 - Spring 2026: Paradise is only accessible based on road conditions day-of

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Special Instructions

Please note: A meeting location is required for this tour/activity (as specified on the tour/activity description page). Pickups from our meeting locations commence prior to tour start time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time. You must contact Tours Northwest at toll free: 1-888-293-1404 at least 48 hours before your tour/activity date to verify your pick-up time and pick-up location.. If you are not arriving within the specified time frame, please make contact prior to your travels, or immediately upon arrival of your destination.

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