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Best of Olympic National Park from Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Day Tour
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866 Ratings
Seattle
Explore Olympic National Park’s diverse landscapes with expert guides. Enjoy lakes, forests, and waterfalls on an all-inclusive small-group day tour from Seattle.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Bainbridge Island Ferry - Take an iconic ferry boat from downtown Seattle, across Puget Sound, to Bainbridge Island on the way toward Olympic National Park.
- Hood Canal Floating Bridge - Travel across the Hood Canal floating bridge.
- Olympic Peninsula - A scenic drive from the ferry terminal toward Olympic National Park.
- Elwha Dam Removal Site - Depending on the weather, we may visit the Elwha River ecosystem - home to the largest dam removal project on Planet Earth!
- Olympic National Park - There isn’t a gate to pass through when you enter Olympic National Park. Instead, you suddenly notice the trees are bigger, the moss is greener, and you wouldn’t be surprised if Sasquatch ambled out of the forest as you pass by. Encompassing nearly 1 million miles, Olympic National Park is another world.
- Lake Crescent - A peaceful glacial lake surrounded by towering old growth forest, Lake Crescent looks like something out of a Tolkien book.
- Marymere Falls - Peaceful nature walk to a beautiful waterfall hidden among giant old trees.
- Salt Creek Recreation Area - Depending on the weather, we may visit the North Coast of the Olympic Peninsula for a bit of tidepooling and photography.
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Hurricane Ridge - When conditions are right, we’ll drive up to Hurricane Ridge to experience the sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains, Salish Sea, and even all the way across to Victoria and Vancouver Island.
In summer, we’ll travel up to wander along the trails through the subalpine meadows and try to spot deer and marmots among the wildflowers.
In winter, (road closure and weather dependent) we’ll trek along the ridge on snowshoes and experience how beautiful the change of seasons can be. - Washington State Ferries - We’ll board the ferry once again from Bainbridge Island. As we come across the Sound, the sunset lights up the Seattle Skyline to welcome you back to the city.
- Seattle - We’ll drop you off back where we met you in the morning.
What's Included
- Snowshoe gear (during winter months). Additional warm clothing available upon request.
- Olympic National Park entrance fees.
- Guided hikes or snowshoe (winter) treks tailored to your group.
- Pick-up and drop-off at your downtown Seattle hotel, Airbnb, or rental.
- Lunch
- Groups of 10 or fewer
- Tea and coffee
- Snacks
- TripAdvisor ‘Hall of Fame’ professional naturalist guide.
- Transportation in a newer Ford Transit van.
- All-inclusive, full-day tour of Olympic National Park.
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Additional Information
No two tours with Evergreen Escapes are the same! Our naturalist guides craft itineraries that reflect the best of what the National Park has to offer that day. Please note that the itinerary outlined is a SAMPLE of potential destinations that could be included in the tour.
Join our naturalist guides as we dive deep into Olympic National Park’s highlights on this all-inclusive day tour. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site remarkable for its ecological diversity. Visit turquoise lakes like Lake Crescent or Quinault and explore the fern-filled forests or trek through the giant trees to hidden waterfalls. Experience Washington’s marine ecosystems with a visit the shoreline. We tailor the day based on what’s best for the season, weather and group!
Our all-inclusive small-group day trip is limited to 10 travelers. We bring a local, organic lunch to eat outside when it’s nice! We also bring coffee, tea, snacks, water, and other cold beverages for the day. Don’t worry about a thing.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- If you have a dietary restriction, please inform us 48 hours before your tour departure
- This is a sample itinerary - depending on the season or conditions, your guide may visit an entirely different part of the Park
- All travelers must be 10 years or older to join this tour.
- Water-resistant or waterproof shoes are required on this tour from November through April. Reach out to us for rental options.
- This is a public small group tour. There may be other travelers on this tour with you, up to a total of 10 guests.
Location
Sheraton Grand Seattle
6th Avenue
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(866 Ratings)
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Escape41574081103
Sep 27, 2024
Great trip! - Had a great tour from Zach—very knowledgeable of the whole area (Olympic Park, Seattle, and everything between). Provided a lot of historical background on the land, especially Indigenous relationships to the area. Got to see salmon swimming up the Elwha River, a nearby waterfall, the beautiful green-blue color of Crescent Lake, amazing old growth forest, and the lovely estuary at the mouth of the Elwha, amongst other things. Also, great food!
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Patriciaha8982at
Sep 26, 2024
Wonderful tour of Olympic National Park - Alex was our driver and tour guide. He was amazing!! Took us to three different areas and talked about lots of other interesting facts along the way. The lunch was UNBELIEVABLE!!! We enjoyed our day at Olympic so much!!! I forgot to mention the huge supply of drinks and snacks. Wow!! He had everything covered. We didn't have to bring anything.
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Aaron_s
Sep 25, 2024
This one will stick with me. - Getting to see the Olympic Peninsula up close and personal like this was a memory that will stick with me for the rest of my life. My girlfriend and I got exceptionally lucky on weather, but I still think that no matter when you go there is meaning to found in the unbelievabe wilderness that you're traveling through. This day trip was humbling and awe inspiring, and Evan was a great ambassador to show us the park and some of the history behind it.
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Robin_f
Sep 25, 2024
Great experience - This is a wonderful trip for those traveling to Seattle who do not want to drive. We were picked up within a block of our hotel. An amazing lunch was provided along with snacks and drinks. Bathroom breaks are plentiful for those who may worry.
Evan was our guide. He was very informative and humorous. He kept the tour moving and motivated. I’ve been on tours where the ride was silent. Evan was engaging and kept it interesting.
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Steven_d
Sep 25, 2024
Amazing tour - Amazing tour! Got to see so much and the small tour size made it feels like a small road trip with new friends.
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Bridgetteh55
Sep 24, 2024
Fabulous views - beautiful scenery - great company. - We had a really great day. Hotel pick up.
Emily was so knowledgeable and made the trip super interesting. The scenery simply breathtaking - food yum!
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Christine_n
Sep 24, 2024
Olympic park Tour is a must! - Awesome trip. Park is about the size of Rhode Island. From 5,500 feet elevation then down to a rainforest. Astounding views. Also saw migrating salmon, swimming upstream to where they were born, which I found very moving. Spectacular sunset on the ferry too! Guide Ben was excellent, soliciting input from all about options.
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Swati_b
Sep 22, 2024
Kayla is a great guide.... - Kayla is a great guide. She us very knowledgeable about the trails and tries to accommodate the requests from the guests and ensures we get the mout out of the trip
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Julie_h
Sep 21, 2024
Our day in Olympic NP! - We so enjoyed the entire day. our guide Zach Bradford, was terrific- he was a good listener, very knowledgeable and personable. He responded to all of our requests and made the experience all we had asked for, and hoped.
Most memorable - The second half of the day with the Moments in Time Trail Walk, and Crescent Lake. We also enjoyed the ferry rides to and from Bainbridge Island! The catered lunch was delightful (although a bit of a repeat from the Viator we took the day before) and much enjoyable than the hoagie sandwich (which we fully expected). The size of the group was perfect and our fellow travelers were congenial and kind.
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Donna_m
Sep 20, 2024
Amazing escape to nature - We did this amazing all day tour with Evergreen Escapes to Olympic NP with our guide, Karen. Karen made our trip special with her vast knowledge and welcoming spirit. We started by getting on the ferry and had coffee, tea, hot chocolate and delicious lemon poppyseed bread. During the 90 min drive to the park, she entertained us with fun facts and stories. She gave options for adjusting hikes tho our abilities and was very patient. We hiked Hurricane Ridge, saw salmon in the Elwa River, and hiked an old growth forest next to gorgeous Lake Crescent. We had a delicious lunch by the river and all the snacks we could eat. Karen was a great host and safe driver. Truly amazing and we booked Mt Ranier for next day with same company!
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