Seattle Mt. Rainier Scenic Tour and Hike

Visit Mt. Rainier with our professional, enthusiastic and informative tour guides. Travel in our clean, comfortable 22-passenger mini-coaches with large windows, high back seats and air-conditioning.
Experience old-growth forests, wildflower-filled meadows, and thundering waterfalls on this tour of glacier-clad Mt. Rainier. Hike and walk a little or not at all: there are options for all abilities. Enjoy lunch at a Mt. Rainier cafe or buy a picnic lunch along the way. Visit the interpretive center at Paradise or Sunrise to learn even more about the mountain’s glaciers, plants and animals.

Return to Seattle through pastoral farmlands and memorable Pacific Northwest scenery. Bring a camera on this spectacular Mt. Rainier tour as well as comfortable walking shoes. Layer both warm and cool weather clothing as mountain temperatures can vary from rainy and cold to sunny and hot during a single day.

Meeting Point

325 5th Ave N

325 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98105, USA

This is our MoPop pickup point. Please meet at 6:55am in the Harrison Street turnaround. You know you're in the right place if you're at the circle driveway right next to the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPop).

Seattle Public Library - Central Library

1000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USA

Please meet at 6:40am on 4th Avenue in front of the Seattle Public Library located at 1000 4th Ave.

1900 4th Ave

1900 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA

Please meet at 6:50am on 4th Avenue at the cross street of Stewart. You know you're in the right place if you're in front of the Urban Yoga or Urban Coffee signs. Please be on the 4th Avenue side.

What's included:

• Local, professional guide
• Transportation by air-conditioned mini coach bus
• Cooler with ice will be be provided inside the bus to keep any perishable items chilled

Not included:

• Gratuities (optional and not included in the price of this tour)
• Food & drinks (you can purchase lunch at grocery store stop or at the cafe in Visitor Center)
• Hotel pick up
• Children under 5 not allowed

What to expect:

Duration: 10 hours

Mount Rainier

55210 238th Avenue East, , 98304, Washington

Usual stops in the park are old growth forests, waterfall stops, several different photo stops, scenic views, and Paradise Visitor Center.

6 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center

Paradise Rd E, Paradise, 98304, Washington

Visitor Center - Have lunch at the restaurant, cafe, or bring your own sack lunch. Hiking opportunities available. Scenic views and wildlife.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Longmire

Longmire, Washington

Longmire, home to the original park headquarters & more recently, the National Park Inn, Longmire museum & Wilderness Information Center, is a popular stop on all tours. Opportunity for restrooms, short hikes & photos here.

40 minutes

Narada Falls

Paradise Rd, Paradise, Washington

Many tours stop here for guests to get a view of the top of the falls. When weather permits, some tours are able to hike to the lower falls for more photo opportunities!

20 minutes

Christine Falls Viewpoint

Paradise Road, Washington

Christine Falls is a 69-foot waterfall with 2 drops located on the road to Paradise. Tours will often stop here for photos of the lower falls including the bridge which helps frame a perfect waterfall photo!

10 minutes

Reflection Lakes

Washington

While this is not a guaranteed stop, tours will try to stop here during peak season (July/August) for the postcard-worthy photo of Mt Rainier & it's reflection in the still lake. This is not always an accessible stop.

10 minutes