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Mt. Rainier Day Tour from Seattle

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9 to 11 hours (approx.)
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Visit Mt. Rainier with our professional, enthusiastic and informative tour guides. Travel in our clean, comfortable mini-coaches with large windows, high back seats and heat + A/C.

The season will determine the route and accessibility of your tour! In the summer, experience old-growth forests, wildflower-filled meadows, and thundering waterfalls on this tour of glacier-clad Mt. Rainier. Winter tours spend more time at Longmire with complimentary snow shoes. Hike and walk a little or not at all: there are options for all abilities. Enjoy lunch at a Mt. Rainier cafe or buy a picnic lunch along the way. No two tours are the same! Your guide will provide the best tour available on any given day.

Return to Seattle through memorable PNW scenery. Bring a camera on this spectacular Mt. Rainier tour as well as comfortable walking shoes. Layer both warm and cool weather clothing as mountain temperatures can vary from rainy and cold to sunny and hot during a single day.

What's Included

  • Snowshoes provided complimentary when conditions allow
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Transportation by air-conditioned mini coach bus
  • 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
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Mount Rainier

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.
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6 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Longmire

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.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Narada Falls

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!
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center

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.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Reflection Lakes

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tipsoo Lake Loop (pass by)

Some tours (not all) will visit Tipsoo Lake, a subalpine lake within Mt Rainier National Park
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Elbe (pass by)

Drive through the picturesque mountain town of Elbe, WA en route to the national park
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Twin Firs Loop Trail

This is a popular stop on tours year round!
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sunrise Visitor Center

Sunrise is a rare stop on our tours but is possible July - early September in place of Paradise
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Mt. Rainier Day Tour from Seattle?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Snowshoes provided complimentary when conditions allow
  • 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
  • Local, professional guide
  • 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

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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