Mt. Rainier Day Tour from Seattle by Air-Conditioned Mini Coach
by Tours Northwest
Choose from 8 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$350.30Overview
Mt. Rainier National Park features glacier-covered peaks, old-growth forests, wildflower meadows, and waterfalls. This full-day tour from Seattle lasts about 8 to 10 hours and travels in an air-conditioned mini coach with large windows and heated seats. The route and stops vary by season and weather conditions. The tour spends up to six hours inside the park, visiting several locations such as Longmire, home to the original park headquarters and the National Park Inn, where guests can use restrooms and take short walks. Narada Falls is a stop from mid-April to mid-October, where visitors can view the upper falls and sometimes hike to the lower falls. The Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center area often includes a stop at Christine Falls for photos. Reflection Lakes is a popular place for lunch, either at the onsite restaurant or by bringing a packed meal. Hiking is available here, along with wildlife viewing. During peak summer months, the tour tries to include Tipsoo Lake Loop for a photo of Mt. Rainier reflected in the lake, though this stop is seasonal and not guaranteed. The tour may also pass through the mountain town of Elbe, Washington, and stops at Sunrise Visitor Center year-round. Snowshoes are provided complimentary when conditions allow. A cooler with ice is available on the bus to keep food chilled. Lunch is not included but can be purchased at a grocery store stop or the Visitor Center cafe. The tour advises wearing layered clothing and comfortable shoes, as mountain weather can change rapidly from cold and rainy to warm and sunny. The itinerary is flexible and can change due to road or weather conditions. There is no hotel pickup, and guests must arrange their own transport to the departure point. Restrooms are not available onboard, and WiFi is not provided. Children under 5 are not permitted on the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mount Rainier
Each tour is unique with different routes and stops depending on the season. The aim is to show as much of the national park as possible during the time spent there.
360 min
Longmire
Longmire includes the original park headquarters, the National Park Inn, a museum, and the Wilderness Information Center. It is a common stop for restroom breaks, short hikes, and photos.
40 min
Narada Falls
Tours from mid-April to mid-October stop to view the top of Narada Falls. When weather permits, some tours hike down to the lower falls for additional photo opportunities.
20 min
Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center
Christine Falls, a 69-foot waterfall with two drops, is located on the road to Paradise. Tours often stop here seasonally for photos of the falls and the bridge framing them.
10 min
Reflection Lakes
Visitors can have lunch at a restaurant or cafe, or bring their own packed lunch. Hiking and wildlife viewing are available. This stop is common from mid-April to mid-October.
120 min
Tipsoo Lake Loop
This stop is attempted during peak summer months (July and August) for a photo of Mt. Rainier reflected in the lake. Access is seasonal and not guaranteed.
10 min
Elbe
Certain tours (not all) include a visit to Tipsoo Lake, a subalpine lake located within Mt Rainier National Park.
Twin Firs Loop Trail
Drive-by through the mountain town of Elbe, WA, on the route to Mt. Rainier National Park.
Sunrise Visitor Center
A popular stop available year-round on all tours.
20 min
Meeting point
Please meet in front of the Matt Griffin YMCA location. There is parking onsite. Our guests should utilize the lot on the left side of the building, at least 1/2 way down the building.
End point
Please meet in front of the Matt Griffin YMCA location. There is parking onsite. Our guests should utilize the lot on the left side of the building, at least 1/2 way down the building.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Mt. Rainier Day Tour from Seattle by Air-Conditioned Mini Coach
by Tours Northwest
Choose from 8 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$350.30Overview
Mt. Rainier National Park features glacier-covered peaks, old-growth forests, wildflower meadows, and waterfalls. This full-day tour from Seattle lasts about 8 to 10 hours and travels in an air-conditioned mini coach with large windows and heated seats. The route and stops vary by season and weather conditions. The tour spends up to six hours inside the park, visiting several locations such as Longmire, home to the original park headquarters and the National Park Inn, where guests can use restrooms and take short walks. Narada Falls is a stop from mid-April to mid-October, where visitors can view the upper falls and sometimes hike to the lower falls. The Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center area often includes a stop at Christine Falls for photos. Reflection Lakes is a popular place for lunch, either at the onsite restaurant or by bringing a packed meal. Hiking is available here, along with wildlife viewing. During peak summer months, the tour tries to include Tipsoo Lake Loop for a photo of Mt. Rainier reflected in the lake, though this stop is seasonal and not guaranteed. The tour may also pass through the mountain town of Elbe, Washington, and stops at Sunrise Visitor Center year-round. Snowshoes are provided complimentary when conditions allow. A cooler with ice is available on the bus to keep food chilled. Lunch is not included but can be purchased at a grocery store stop or the Visitor Center cafe. The tour advises wearing layered clothing and comfortable shoes, as mountain weather can change rapidly from cold and rainy to warm and sunny. The itinerary is flexible and can change due to road or weather conditions. There is no hotel pickup, and guests must arrange their own transport to the departure point. Restrooms are not available onboard, and WiFi is not provided. Children under 5 are not permitted on the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mount Rainier
Each tour is unique with different routes and stops depending on the season. The aim is to show as much of the national park as possible during the time spent there.
360 min
Longmire
Longmire includes the original park headquarters, the National Park Inn, a museum, and the Wilderness Information Center. It is a common stop for restroom breaks, short hikes, and photos.
40 min
Narada Falls
Tours from mid-April to mid-October stop to view the top of Narada Falls. When weather permits, some tours hike down to the lower falls for additional photo opportunities.
20 min
Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center
Christine Falls, a 69-foot waterfall with two drops, is located on the road to Paradise. Tours often stop here seasonally for photos of the falls and the bridge framing them.
10 min
Reflection Lakes
Visitors can have lunch at a restaurant or cafe, or bring their own packed lunch. Hiking and wildlife viewing are available. This stop is common from mid-April to mid-October.
120 min
Tipsoo Lake Loop
This stop is attempted during peak summer months (July and August) for a photo of Mt. Rainier reflected in the lake. Access is seasonal and not guaranteed.
10 min
Elbe
Certain tours (not all) include a visit to Tipsoo Lake, a subalpine lake located within Mt Rainier National Park.
Twin Firs Loop Trail
Drive-by through the mountain town of Elbe, WA, on the route to Mt. Rainier National Park.
Sunrise Visitor Center
A popular stop available year-round on all tours.
20 min
Meeting point
Please meet in front of the Matt Griffin YMCA location. There is parking onsite. Our guests should utilize the lot on the left side of the building, at least 1/2 way down the building.
End point
Please meet in front of the Matt Griffin YMCA location. There is parking onsite. Our guests should utilize the lot on the left side of the building, at least 1/2 way down the building.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.