Overview

Join us on a journey to the famous Bavarian town of Leavenworth, tucked among the Cascade Mountains and blanketed in the winter spirit with thousands of holiday lights, eternal Christmas Stores, snow frosted trees, and more! It's something that you just have to experience for yourself.

This full day tour begins in Seattle and travels east through Snoqualmie Pass where you will stop to enjoy warm drinks and a hike or snowshoe walk along a level forested trail. The total walk will be 1-2.5 miles depending on the day.

As you continue, notice how the landscape changes from west to east side of the Cascade Mountains. Washington is often thought of as the rainy state, but you'll soon notice the air seems drier! Most of the east side receives between 5-25 in. of precipitation annually (making for a great winter escape!)

In Leavenworth, you have time in town on your own. Experience authentic Bavarian foods, shop around the artisan stores, or wander through the festive streets of downtown.

Description

Pass By: Seattle, Seattle, Washington

Hotel pickups take place in downtown Seattle between 7:30a -8:00am

Pass By: Issaquah, Issaquah, Washington

We offer a central Bellevue and Issaquah pickup location for geusts staying east of Seattle. Please coordinate pickup at one of these locations at least 24 hours before your tour.

Stop At: Snoqualmie Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, Washington

Warm up with some fresh coffee or tea this morning, then depart along a beginner-friendly hiking or snowshoe trail near Snoqualmie Pass with your guide! The best trail for the day will be determined by the conditions and snow levels. You can anticipate hiking approximately 1.5-2.5 miles or snowshowing approximately 1-2 miles along relatively flat to mild elevation trails. Never snowshoed before? Don’t worry! Your guide will provide an introductory lesson and helpful tips to get you started on the right foot.

Enjoy meandering through a forest trail, watch out for wintering birds fluttering around, and learn about the Cascade Mountain ecosystem around you from your guide along the way.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Washington

Arrive to town just in time to find yourself some lunch and wander the festive streets on your own for a couple of hours. Discover the handmade goods, sip and taste local wines and cheeses, feel the luxury of fine clothes and jewelry, or find your next favorite holiday decor amongst the 55+ shops tucked within the small mountain town.

As sunset draws near, enjoy the iconic holiday light display that takes over the town and draws in visitors from around the world.

You will have approximately 3 hours to find lunch and explore the town.

Duration: 3 hours

Pass By: Cascade Range, Washington

Enjoy the beautiful drive back from Leavenworth traveling through mountains to foothills to suburbs to the city through the Cascade Mountains, witnessing the change of scenery from the dry arid forests of the east to the lush rainforests of the west side.

Pass By: Seattle, Seattle, Washington

Upon returning to Seattle, we’ll drop travelers off where we found them (or another preferred spot nearby).