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Half Day Guided Tour of Olympic National Park
5.0
13 Ratings
Port Angeles
Explore Olympic National Park's highlights on a half-day guided tour. Hike to waterfalls, enjoy scenic drives, and soak in stunning views. Book now!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Madison Creek Falls - Short guided walk to Madison Falls (0.1 mile one-way) and nearby forested trails.
- Lake Crescent Lodge - Our tour group will arrive at the historic Lake Crescent Lodge built in 1916, showcasing one of the best views of Lake Crescent.
- Marymere Falls - Our naturalist hiking guide will lead a 2-3 mile guided hiking tour to Marymere Falls, a stunning 90-foot waterfall. During the hike, our tour group will hike alongside beautiful moss-laden terrain, towering old-growth evergreens, and enjoy two scenic bridge crossings near Barnes Creek.
- Salt Creek Recreation Area - Our guide will showcase some of best rugged coastal viewpoints on the Olympic Peninsula at Tongue Point and drive through some historic World War II era bunkers located within the former Camp Hayden.
What's Included
- Commercially Authorized Tour Guide
- Roundtrip transportation in 12/15 passenger van
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Join a locally inspired half-day itinerary that features top Olympic National Park destinations including the Elwha Valley and Lake Crescent, plus a bonus sightseeing stop along the Strait of Juan De Fuca. Departing from Port Angeles, the tour begins with a short waterfall walk (0.1 mile) at Madison Creek Falls along the Elwha River. Lake Crescent is the centerpiece of the itinerary with a 2-3 mile guided hike to Marymere Falls and surrounding trails immersed in old-growth forests. The afternoon wraps up with a scenic drive around Lake Crescent to reach Tongue Point and amazing views of the Strait of Juan De Fuca from Salt Creek County Park. The guided hikes are optional, allowing guests to do minimal hiking or up to 2-4 miles total.
Traveling from Seattle? Walk onto the 9:35am Seattle-Bainbridge Ferry and catch the 10:20am Strait Shot Bus from the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal to join this tour. Email discover@hikeolympic.com to learn more about day-trip options from Seattle.
- Olympic Hiking Co. operates the tour rain or shine. Cancellations due to weather not permitted.
- Weather forecast can be unpredictable, please bring extra warm layers and/or water resistant outwear.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Our meet-up location is in Port Angeles, WA, which is the main epicenter for exploring Olympic National Park. Please note that this is about a 3 hour one-way trip from Seattle.
Location
Olympic Hiking Co.
East Railroad Avenue
Our Olympic Hiking Co. tour office and check-in area is located on the ground level inside of the Port Angeles Wharf. Be on the lookout for our wall-sized Olympic National Park map, four seasons exhibits, and our Olympic Hiking Co. logo.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(13 Ratings)
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Vrindamohunta1
Dec 8, 2021
Highly recommended - Excellent care and service! I made a reservation for my mom who was traveling by herself and Tommy made great arrangements for a safe and fun trip. The team is very responsive and comforting. My mom's tour guide Tracy was super fun and informative. She made the experience unforgettable. I would highly recommend Olympic Hiking Co. when visiting the National park for an exclusive experience!
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Tommf5052ug
Jul 25, 2021
Spectacular day trip hikes through the Olympics - My daughter and i are avid hikers and enjoy a great adventure but also wanted to include some other friends who were a bit less active for this trip. When i called tommy at olympic hiking, i told him we wanted to do a three day vacation doing day trips that would accommodate both needs. He came up with a great plan for us. We traversed some spectacular ground all throughout the Peninsula ranging from Hurricane Ridge to Lake Crescent and then on to the Bogaschiel Rain forest. All were breathtakingly beautiful. Our guide Eric was great and had a vast knowledge of the history and biological aspects of northwest Washington. Further he had a fun personality and made the trip very entertaining. This trip created some spectacular experiences for all of us and will be something we talk about for years. A+
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Dianec215
Jul 17, 2021
Wonderful experience - This was our 2nd tour with this company and had great experiences both times. Our guide Tracy was very knowledgeable and professional. Her love for her work really showed and made us love the tour even more. We walked around the Lake Crescent Lodge area then she guided us on a hike through the forest to a lovely waterfall. Along the way she pointed out different plants, trees and birds.
The company is very professional. We met the owner Tommy a couple of times at the beginning of tours. Their communication was excellent and way better than any other tour company we have used during our 3 months of traveling. Very quick response to questions and emails. I would definitely recommend this company to friends and family.
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Anurupa_b
May 31, 2021
Nice hiking experience - Overall it was nice hiking trip which was a great learning experience for my family. As a bonus we saw some deer real close.
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124hannahn
May 8, 2021
Had a lovely time - My husband and I did this as a half-day tour in early April with Tommy. We had to reschedule an earlier planned tour due to snow, so we appreciated both the care taken with our safety and the fact that we were able to "transfer" our tour to another day. This was our first visit to Olympic National Park and it was a nice way to dip our toes in. We saw Lake Crescent, Marymere Falls, and Madison Falls. Tommy was knowledgeable, professional, and friendly, and we got more out of the tour than we would have if we had done it on our own. Definitely recommended!
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728gaylef
Jan 19, 2020
Nice walk, nice falls - Enjoyed our walk to Marymere falls. Nice scenery along the way. Had lunch at lodge by the lake. Very pleased with our experience.
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68gogirl
Sep 18, 2019
Fun hike to a pretty falls - Did this hike in the rain and there are some steep stairs to get up to the viewing platform but worth it, not an easy jaunt so be warned if your not in shape
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916leighw
Aug 15, 2019
Perfect day for a perfect tour of an enchanted forest! - We could not have had a more perfect experience! We took the Coho ferry over to Port Angeles from Victoria, BC and walked a half block to the waiting tour bus. Tommy greeted us and we took off on a relaxing scenic drive to the Park and Lake Crescent Lodge. What a gorgeous place!
After a brief pause to admire the surroundings, we started a lovely hike through the forest, heading to the Falls. Tommy kept the pace just right, stopping along the way to point out interesting aspects of the natural surroundings. I learned a lot about forest evolution that I'd never heard before. And the weather was perfect! Lovely cool breezes under dappled light shade from 1000 year old trees that were 300 feet tall!
The Falls are awesome! Well worth the walk. After heading back to the lodge we had time for quick refreshments and even a "bonus" stop on the way back to see the Elwha River up close and a second waterfall!
Tommy is an outstanding tour guide. He clearly loves the area and is a wealth of knowledge about everything going on, in and around the Olympic Park region.
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Jakase
Aug 2, 2019
Lake Crescent and Marymere Falls - Wonderful guide; scenery; sandwiches and walk; gorgeous lake and waterfall! Marvelous! Beautiful lodge for coffee!
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Samanthasabre11
Jul 21, 2019
Beautiful and stunning views! - Our tour guide was Dana and she was amazing!! She was so incredibly knowledgeable about the trees and wildlife! The tour was great because we got to enjoy the lodge and have a drink overlooking the Lake but we also got to hike Marymere Falls.
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