Seattle Olympic National Park Day Tour

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.

Meeting Point

Sheraton Grand Seattle

1400 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA

Pick-up and drop-off at any downtown Seattle hotel, Airbnb, or rental. Our default hotel for travelers not staying downtown is the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Seattle. Give us a call and we can confirm whether your hotel is included in our pick-up zone!

220 Olympic Dr SE

220 Olympic Dr SE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, USA

We can meet guests on Bainbridge Island at the Seaside Station right off the ferry landing.

Olympic Lodge by Ayres

140 S Del Guzzi Dr, Port Angeles, WA 98362, USA

Our final pickup location is Olympic Lodge in downtown Port Angeles.

What's included:

• Snowshoe gear (during winter months). Additional warm clothing available upon request.
• Olympic National Park entrance fees.
• Lovely guided hikes or snowshoe (winter) treks tailored to your group. Spend lots of time outside.
• Pick-up and drop-off at your downtown Seattle hotel, Airbnb, or rental.
• Groups of 10 or fewer
• TripAdvisor "Hall of Fame" professional naturalist guide.
• Transportation in a newer Ford Transit van.
• All-inclusive, full-day tour of Olympic National Park.

Not included:

• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 12 hours

Bainbridge Island Ferry

Seattle Ferry Terminal, Seattle, WA 98104, USA

Take an iconic ferry boat from downtown Seattle, across Puget Sound, to Bainbridge Island on the way toward Olympic National Park.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hood Canal Floating Bridge

Hansville, Washington

Travel across the Hood Canal floating bridge.

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Olympic Peninsula

, , Washington

A scenic drive from the ferry terminal toward Olympic National Park.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Elwha Dam Removal Site

47 Lower Dam Rd, Port Angeles, 98363-9500, Washington

Depending on the weather, we may visit the Elwha River ecosystem - home to the largest dam removal project on Planet Earth!

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Olympic National Park

Washington

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.

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Lake Crescent

Lake Crescent Rd, 98363, Washington

A peaceful glacial lake surrounded by towering old growth forest, Lake Crescent looks like something out of a Tolkien book.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Marymere Falls

Lake Crescent Rd, Olympic National Forest, Port Angeles, 98363, Washington

Peaceful nature walk to a beautiful waterfall hidden among giant old trees.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Salt Creek Recreation Area

3506 Camp Hayden Rd, , Port Angeles, 98363-8702, Washington

Depending on the weather, we may visit the North Coast of the Olympic Peninsula for a bit of tidepooling and photography.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Hurricane Ridge

98362, Washington

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.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Washington State Ferries

801 Alaskan Way, Pier 52, Seattle, 98104-1410, Washington

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Seattle

Seattle, Washington

We'll drop you off back where we met you in the morning.

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