Overview
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.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Local, professional guide
All fees and/or taxes
Transportation by air-conditioned mini coach bus
Cooler with ice will be be provided inside the bus to keep any perishable items chilled
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)
On-board restrooms
On-board WiFi
Hotel pick up
Children under 5 not allowed
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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).
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Please note: A meeting location is required for this tour/activity (as specified on the tour/activity description page). Pickups from our meeting locations commence prior to tour start time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
You must contact Tours Northwest at toll free: 1-888-293-1404 at least 48 hours before your tour/activity date to verify your pick-up time and pick-up location. If you are not staying at a hotel within their pick-up range, the best meeting location information will be provided to you.
If you are not arriving within the specified time frame, please make contact prior to your travels, or immediately upon arrival of your destination.
What to expect
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Mount Rainier
6 hours
Usual stops in the park are old growth forests, waterfall stops, several different photo stops, scenic views, and Paradise Visitor Center.
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Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center
2 hours
Visitor Center - Have lunch at the restaurant, cafe, or bring your own sack lunch. Hiking opportunities available. Scenic views and wildlife.
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Longmire
40 min
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.
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Narada Falls
20 min
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!
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Christine Falls Viewpoint
10 min
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!
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Reflection Lakes
10 min
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- Not recommended for children 5 and under
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
FAQs about Mt. Rainier Day Tour from Seattle
Can I cancel Mt. Rainier Day Tour from Seattle for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 10 hours.
Where does it start?
This is our MoPop pickup point. Please meet at 6:55am in the Harrison Street turnaround.
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
What's 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)
- On-board restrooms
- On-board WiFi
- Hotel pick up
- Children under 5 not allowed
Which places does it visit?
It visits Mount Rainier, Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center, Longmire, Narada Falls, Christine Falls Viewpoint, Reflection Lakes.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
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