Olympic National Park Day Tour from Seattle with Ferry Ride
by Customized Tours
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The tour’s highlight is a hike along Hurricane Ridge where visitors walk about a mile on a ridgeline trail to views of snow-capped mountains and valleys below. This full-day bus tour from Seattle lasts about 13 hours and covers several ecosystems in Olympic National Park, including subalpine forest, temperate rainforest, wildflower meadows, and coastal areas. The trip starts with a ferry ride across Puget Sound to Bainbridge Island, offering views of the water and Seattle's skyline. After the ferry, the route passes through Bainbridge Island and Port Gamble, an old lumber town with northeast-style architecture, then crosses the Hood Canal Floating Bridge, where porpoises can sometimes be seen. There is a planned stop for food at the Longhouse deli, which offers snacks, souvenirs, and restrooms. The tour continues to Port Angeles, known as the gateway to the park, followed by the main hike at Hurricane Ridge. Other stops vary based on tide and time but may include Salt Creek Recreation Area with its tide pools and sea stacks or Dungeness Spit, a beach and wildlife sanctuary. At Lake Crescent, participants can relax, hike on trails through old growth forest to Marymere Falls, or rent kayaks and boats. An optional stop at Sol Duc Falls is available, especially in fall, where visitors can see waterfalls, temperate rainforest areas, and possibly salmon runs; hot springs are nearby if bringing swimwear. Additional optional stops might include the Elwah River, known for waterfalls and a large dam removal and wildlife project. The return trip to Seattle includes another ferry ride, often timed with sunset views over the water, where beer and clam chowder are served onboard. The tour includes private transportation, ferry rides, carbonated beverages, and air conditioning. About six miles of walking on uneven terrain is expected, so suitable footwear and clothing layers are advised due to varied weather across mountains, beaches, and forests.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Seattle
Pickup occurs at various landmarks around Seattle to gather all participants for the tour.
Washington State Ferries
A 30-minute ferry ride across Puget Sound to Bainbridge Island with views of the water and Seattle skyline. The ferry has a galley serving breakfast and coffee, restroom facilities, and art displays.
30 min
Bainbridge Island
A small island visible from Seattle with a main town called Winslow, marking a transition from urban to rural scenery.
Port Gamble
An old lumber town known for its distinct northeast-style architecture.
Hood Canal Floating Bridge
One of the longest floating bridges globally, where porpoises can sometimes be seen in Puget Sound waters.
Longhouse Deli Stop
A 20-minute break at the Longhouse deli offering full-service deli options, souvenirs, snacks, and restrooms.
20 min
Port Angeles
A town known as the gateway to Olympic National Park, also mentioned in the Twilight book series.
Hurricane Ridge
A 90-minute stop featuring a hike of about one mile along a ridgeline with views of mountains and the sea, rated as a top attraction in the park.
90 min
Salt Creek Recreation Area
A 60-minute optional stop depending on tide conditions, with sea stacks, tide pools, and a sandy beach. If tides or timing do not allow, this stop is replaced by Dungeness Spit.
60 min
Lake Crescent
A glacier-carved lake with unusually clear water. Visitors can relax at the national park lodge or hike trails through old growth forest to Marymere Falls. Kayaks and boats are available to rent.
Lake Crescent
A 90-minute period to explore hiking trails around the lake, including routes through old growth forest leading to Marymere Falls.
90 min
Sol Duc Falls
A 90-minute optional stop, mostly in fall, with waterfalls, old growth forest, temperate rainforest areas, and seasonal salmon runs. Hot springs are nearby for those with swimwear.
90 min
Dungeness Recreation Area
A 60-minute optional stop at Dungeness Spit beach and wildlife sanctuary, replacing Salt Creek Recreation Area when tides or schedules do not permit that stop.
60 min
Elwah River
A 20-minute optional stop to see waterfalls, large trees, and the site of the world's largest dam removal and wildlife rehabilitation project.
20 min
Washington State Ferries
A 30-minute ferry ride back to Seattle, often timed to view the sunset over the water. Beer and clam chowder are served onboard, with views of Seattle growing larger as the boat approaches.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Olympic National Park Day Tour from Seattle with Ferry Ride
by Customized Tours
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.$478Overview
The tour’s highlight is a hike along Hurricane Ridge where visitors walk about a mile on a ridgeline trail to views of snow-capped mountains and valleys below. This full-day bus tour from Seattle lasts about 13 hours and covers several ecosystems in Olympic National Park, including subalpine forest, temperate rainforest, wildflower meadows, and coastal areas. The trip starts with a ferry ride across Puget Sound to Bainbridge Island, offering views of the water and Seattle's skyline. After the ferry, the route passes through Bainbridge Island and Port Gamble, an old lumber town with northeast-style architecture, then crosses the Hood Canal Floating Bridge, where porpoises can sometimes be seen. There is a planned stop for food at the Longhouse deli, which offers snacks, souvenirs, and restrooms. The tour continues to Port Angeles, known as the gateway to the park, followed by the main hike at Hurricane Ridge. Other stops vary based on tide and time but may include Salt Creek Recreation Area with its tide pools and sea stacks or Dungeness Spit, a beach and wildlife sanctuary. At Lake Crescent, participants can relax, hike on trails through old growth forest to Marymere Falls, or rent kayaks and boats. An optional stop at Sol Duc Falls is available, especially in fall, where visitors can see waterfalls, temperate rainforest areas, and possibly salmon runs; hot springs are nearby if bringing swimwear. Additional optional stops might include the Elwah River, known for waterfalls and a large dam removal and wildlife project. The return trip to Seattle includes another ferry ride, often timed with sunset views over the water, where beer and clam chowder are served onboard. The tour includes private transportation, ferry rides, carbonated beverages, and air conditioning. About six miles of walking on uneven terrain is expected, so suitable footwear and clothing layers are advised due to varied weather across mountains, beaches, and forests.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Seattle
Pickup occurs at various landmarks around Seattle to gather all participants for the tour.
Washington State Ferries
A 30-minute ferry ride across Puget Sound to Bainbridge Island with views of the water and Seattle skyline. The ferry has a galley serving breakfast and coffee, restroom facilities, and art displays.
30 min
Bainbridge Island
A small island visible from Seattle with a main town called Winslow, marking a transition from urban to rural scenery.
Port Gamble
An old lumber town known for its distinct northeast-style architecture.
Hood Canal Floating Bridge
One of the longest floating bridges globally, where porpoises can sometimes be seen in Puget Sound waters.
Longhouse Deli Stop
A 20-minute break at the Longhouse deli offering full-service deli options, souvenirs, snacks, and restrooms.
20 min
Port Angeles
A town known as the gateway to Olympic National Park, also mentioned in the Twilight book series.
Hurricane Ridge
A 90-minute stop featuring a hike of about one mile along a ridgeline with views of mountains and the sea, rated as a top attraction in the park.
90 min
Salt Creek Recreation Area
A 60-minute optional stop depending on tide conditions, with sea stacks, tide pools, and a sandy beach. If tides or timing do not allow, this stop is replaced by Dungeness Spit.
60 min
Lake Crescent
A glacier-carved lake with unusually clear water. Visitors can relax at the national park lodge or hike trails through old growth forest to Marymere Falls. Kayaks and boats are available to rent.
Lake Crescent
A 90-minute period to explore hiking trails around the lake, including routes through old growth forest leading to Marymere Falls.
90 min
Sol Duc Falls
A 90-minute optional stop, mostly in fall, with waterfalls, old growth forest, temperate rainforest areas, and seasonal salmon runs. Hot springs are nearby for those with swimwear.
90 min
Dungeness Recreation Area
A 60-minute optional stop at Dungeness Spit beach and wildlife sanctuary, replacing Salt Creek Recreation Area when tides or schedules do not permit that stop.
60 min
Elwah River
A 20-minute optional stop to see waterfalls, large trees, and the site of the world's largest dam removal and wildlife rehabilitation project.
20 min
Washington State Ferries
A 30-minute ferry ride back to Seattle, often timed to view the sunset over the water. Beer and clam chowder are served onboard, with views of Seattle growing larger as the boat approaches.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.