Top 10 Seattle National Park Tours

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 hotel pickup, a narrated drive, waterfalls, old-growth forest, Longmire, Paradise, and flexible stops shaped by weather and road conditions. Winter may bring snowshoes and snowy trails.

“A long but great day. Cory was a brilliant guide, showing interest in all the group members and had a good sense of humour. Fortunately it was a clear day so the mountain was out, which maximised the experience of the day and the beautiful nature of Mount Rainier National Park.”

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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 such as Evan, Marty, Alex, or Brent. Ride the Bainbridge ferry, walk beside Lake Crescent and Marymere Falls, seek mountain views at Hurricane Ridge, and enjoy lunch, snacks, gear, and downtown Seattle pickup.

“Perfect for wanting to get a taste of Olympic National Park from one day in Seattle. Matt was an excellent tour guide and really went the extra mile both figuratively and literally. One thing I wish I'd done is packed my water shoes/swimsuit/towel so I could've jumped into Lake Crescent.”

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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 Seattle to Mount Rainier in a group of no more than 10, with pickup, coffee, snacks, a seasonal picnic, and a naturalist guide such as Brent, Evan, Marty, or Sarah. Expect easy to moderate walks, waterfalls, old-growth forest, and weather-based route changes.

“Amazing tour! Lindsay was our guide. He was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and tailored the tour for the group. The clouds ended up dissipating so we were able to see Mt Rainer clearly with the added bonus of Mt Adams from Sunrise. Add in the mountain goat and lynx spotted up there and we could not ask for a better day.”

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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, park admission, snacks, water, lunch, short hikes, and seasonal stops such as Longmire, Christine Falls, Paradise, Reflection Lakes, or the Wonderland Trail. Guides may include Ryan, Jennifer, Andy, Chris, or Duan.

“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

Spend about 11 hours crossing Puget Sound by ferry and exploring Olympic National Park with a small group of up to 13 people. Expect Hurricane Ridge, Lake Crescent, seasonal hiking or snowshoeing, lunch, snacks, water, park entry, and guides such as Tony, Ryan, Andy, or Duan.

“Nice day at the park. Ryan was very friendly and knowledgeable. The wait for the ferry at the end of the day was quite long. I recommend getting out of the van if it is a nice day and walking on the ferry.”

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6.From Seattle: Mount Rainier National Park Guided Tour

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

Meet at MoPOP at 6:55 AM for an 11-hour Mount Rainier tour in a 22-passenger minibus. Guides such as John, Erika, Ron, and Mark combine park stories with scenic stops, short hikes, photo help, and practical tips. Summer brings meadows and waterfalls, while winter offers snow-covered forests and mountain views.

“Our tour guide Ron was excellent, a 10/10. Thanks to his great energy, humour & wit .the journey to Mount Rainier seemed fun & wonderful .”

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

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

Spend a full day traveling from Seattle to Olympic National Park with a guide such as Tony, Andy, or Jennifer. Ride two ferries, visit Hurricane Ridge and Lake Crescent, hike toward Marymere Falls, and enjoy lunch, park fees, water, and transport in a group limited to 13 people.

“Tony is an amazing guide. He took good care of his guests and introduced many stories about the places we visited on the road.”

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8.Seattle: Olympic National Park Small-Group Tour

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

Spend 12 hours exploring Olympic National Park from Seattle in a van shared by no more than 10 people. Guides such as Evan, Marty, Karen, and Jackie lead forest walks, lake and waterfall stops, coastal visits, and seasonal trips to Hurricane Ridge, with lunch, snacks, drinks, and park fees included.

“Amazing! Our guide Evan was incredibly knowledgeable about pretty much every single aspect of the trip - we learned about everything from how the mountains formed, to plant life in the forest, to the region’s Native American tribes and more. Lunch was delicious and the sights were absolutely stunning. If I ever revisit I would absolutely do it again!”

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9.Seattle:Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 46 reviews · from $151

Travel from Seattle to Mount Rainier National Park in a group of no more than 12. Your English-speaking guide handles the drive, park entry, lunch, and seasonal route, with stops at Longmire, waterfalls, Paradise, Reflection Lake, or the Wonderland Trail.

“I had a great day with Mark, and he was an excellent guide. He was very keen to talk to me and fill me in on where we were going. The national park was lovely, and we stopped at some great sites. I really recommend.”

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10.Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/ State Ferries

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 26 reviews · 1 day · from $148

Travel from Seattle by ferry and minibus to Olympic National Park with an English-speaking guide, park admission, lunch, snacks, and water included. You’ll see Hurricane Ridge and Lake Crescent in summer, or Ediz Hook and East Beach when weather closes the mountain road. Guides Chris and Nan have led recent departures.

“The Park was outstanding. The tour guide was basically just the driver. There was very little narration and I could not hear him sitting all the way in the back of a Honda Odyssey. It was very difficult for me as a senior getting in and out all day. I would have cancelled if I knew this.”

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