Olympic National Park All-Inclusive Small-Group Day Tour from Seattle
by Evergreen Escapes
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This full-day small-group tour from Seattle lasts about 12 hours and includes transportation, meals, and a naturalist guide. The group consists of up to 10 people traveling in a newer Ford Transit van. The itinerary varies daily based on weather and seasonal conditions but may include visits to Lake Crescent, Marymere Falls, Hurricane Ridge, and the Olympic Peninsula coastline. The tour begins with a 30-minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle to Bainbridge Island. From there, the route continues across the Hood Canal Floating Bridge and along the Olympic Peninsula, with stops like the Elwha Dam removal site to observe restoration efforts. Visitors will enter Olympic National Park with no formal gate but can notice the larger trees and greener moss indicating the park boundary. Time is spent at Lake Crescent, a glacial lake surrounded by old-growth forest, followed by a 45-minute walk to Marymere Falls. Additional stops may include tidepooling and photography at Salt Creek Recreation Area. Weather permitting, the group drives up to Hurricane Ridge to view the Olympic Mountains and surrounding bodies of water. During summer, guests can walk trails through subalpine meadows and watch for local wildlife. In winter, snowshoe treks replace hiking where road access allows. Lunch, coffee, tea, snacks, and cold beverages are provided during the day. Snowshoe gear and warm clothing are available in winter. The tour returns to Seattle by ferry in the evening, arriving back at the original pickup location.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Seattle to Bainbridge Island Ferry
The tour starts with a 30-minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle across Puget Sound to Bainbridge Island, providing views of the water and city skyline.
30 min
Hood Canal Floating Bridge
The group crosses the Hood Canal floating bridge, a notable engineering feature connecting the Olympic Peninsula.
Olympic Peninsula
A 90-minute drive along the Olympic Peninsula from the ferry terminal toward Olympic National Park, offering views of the diverse Pacific Northwest landscape.
90 min
Elwha Dam Removal Site
Weather permitting, the tour visits the Elwha River area to observe the largest dam removal project worldwide and its effects on the river ecosystem.
60 min
Olympic National Park
Entering Olympic National Park without a formal gate, visitors notice the shift in environment with larger trees and lush moss across nearly one million acres.
Lake Crescent
The tour stops for 90 minutes at Lake Crescent, a tranquil glacial lake surrounded by old-growth forest.
90 min
Marymere Falls
Participants take a 45-minute walk along a peaceful trail through large trees to reach Marymere Falls, a waterfall hidden in the forest.
45 min
Salt Creek Recreation Area
Depending on conditions, the tour may include a 60-minute visit to the North Coast for tidepool exploration and photography at Salt Creek Recreation Area.
60 min
Hurricane Ridge
When weather allows, the group spends about an hour at Hurricane Ridge, where they can see views of the Olympic Mountains, Salish Sea, and distant Vancouver Island; in summer, hikes through subalpine meadows are possible, while winter visits include snowshoe treks if accessible.
60 min
Washington State Ferries
The return ferry ride from Bainbridge Island to Seattle lasts about 30 minutes, often timed to coincide with sunset views of the Seattle skyline.
30 min
Seattle
The tour ends with drop-off at the original pickup location in downtown Seattle.
Meeting point
Our final pickup location is Olympic Lodge in downtown Port Angeles.
End point
Our final pickup location is Olympic Lodge in downtown Port Angeles.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Olympic National Park All-Inclusive Small-Group Day Tour from Seattle
by Evergreen Escapes
Choose from 1 available option
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.$736Overview
This full-day small-group tour from Seattle lasts about 12 hours and includes transportation, meals, and a naturalist guide. The group consists of up to 10 people traveling in a newer Ford Transit van. The itinerary varies daily based on weather and seasonal conditions but may include visits to Lake Crescent, Marymere Falls, Hurricane Ridge, and the Olympic Peninsula coastline. The tour begins with a 30-minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle to Bainbridge Island. From there, the route continues across the Hood Canal Floating Bridge and along the Olympic Peninsula, with stops like the Elwha Dam removal site to observe restoration efforts. Visitors will enter Olympic National Park with no formal gate but can notice the larger trees and greener moss indicating the park boundary. Time is spent at Lake Crescent, a glacial lake surrounded by old-growth forest, followed by a 45-minute walk to Marymere Falls. Additional stops may include tidepooling and photography at Salt Creek Recreation Area. Weather permitting, the group drives up to Hurricane Ridge to view the Olympic Mountains and surrounding bodies of water. During summer, guests can walk trails through subalpine meadows and watch for local wildlife. In winter, snowshoe treks replace hiking where road access allows. Lunch, coffee, tea, snacks, and cold beverages are provided during the day. Snowshoe gear and warm clothing are available in winter. The tour returns to Seattle by ferry in the evening, arriving back at the original pickup location.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Seattle to Bainbridge Island Ferry
The tour starts with a 30-minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle across Puget Sound to Bainbridge Island, providing views of the water and city skyline.
30 min
Hood Canal Floating Bridge
The group crosses the Hood Canal floating bridge, a notable engineering feature connecting the Olympic Peninsula.
Olympic Peninsula
A 90-minute drive along the Olympic Peninsula from the ferry terminal toward Olympic National Park, offering views of the diverse Pacific Northwest landscape.
90 min
Elwha Dam Removal Site
Weather permitting, the tour visits the Elwha River area to observe the largest dam removal project worldwide and its effects on the river ecosystem.
60 min
Olympic National Park
Entering Olympic National Park without a formal gate, visitors notice the shift in environment with larger trees and lush moss across nearly one million acres.
Lake Crescent
The tour stops for 90 minutes at Lake Crescent, a tranquil glacial lake surrounded by old-growth forest.
90 min
Marymere Falls
Participants take a 45-minute walk along a peaceful trail through large trees to reach Marymere Falls, a waterfall hidden in the forest.
45 min
Salt Creek Recreation Area
Depending on conditions, the tour may include a 60-minute visit to the North Coast for tidepool exploration and photography at Salt Creek Recreation Area.
60 min
Hurricane Ridge
When weather allows, the group spends about an hour at Hurricane Ridge, where they can see views of the Olympic Mountains, Salish Sea, and distant Vancouver Island; in summer, hikes through subalpine meadows are possible, while winter visits include snowshoe treks if accessible.
60 min
Washington State Ferries
The return ferry ride from Bainbridge Island to Seattle lasts about 30 minutes, often timed to coincide with sunset views of the Seattle skyline.
30 min
Seattle
The tour ends with drop-off at the original pickup location in downtown Seattle.
Meeting point
Our final pickup location is Olympic Lodge in downtown Port Angeles.
End point
Our final pickup location is Olympic Lodge in downtown Port Angeles.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.