Mt. Rainier Day Tour from Seattle

4.9(2,216)11 hFree cancellationBy Tours Northwest

About this activity

No Minimums!

Visit Mt. Rainier with our professional, enthusiastic and informative tour guides. Travel in our clean, comfortable mini-coaches with large windows, high back seats and heat + A/C.

The season will determine the route and accessibility of your tour! In the summer, experience old-growth forests, wildflower-filled meadows, and thundering waterfalls on this tour of glacier-clad Mt. Rainier. Winter tours spend more time at Longmire with complimentary snow shoes. 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. No two tours are the same! Your guide will provide the best tour available on any given day.

Return to Seattle through memorable PNW 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.

What's included

✓Snowshoes provided complimentary when conditions allow
✓Local, professional guide
✓All Fees and Taxes
✓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)
✕Restroom on board
✕WiFi on board
✕Hotel pick up
✕Children under 5 not allowed
✕Itinerary below is a sample; stops are not guaranteed

Meeting and pickup

Please meet in front of the Matt Griffin YMCA location. There is parking onsite. Our guests should utilize the lot on the left side of the building, at least 1/2 way down the building.
Please meet 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.
Please meet on 4th Avenue in front of the Seattle Public Library located at 1000 4th Ave.
This is our MoPop pickup point. Please meet 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).

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please contact local service provider to arrange pickup from a nearby location after you have received your confirmation
Tour cannot pickup from hotels or private residences
Enjoy lunch at a Mt. Rainier cafe or buy a picnic lunch at our grocery store stop (own expense)
Layered clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended (temperatures can vary from rainy and cold to sunny and hot in a single day)
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Traffic and road conditions may alter tour route
Please allow up to 11 hours for pickup and drop-off service
We may ask that you walk a couple blocks for pickup or drop off due to traffic or road conditions
This tour does not have storage space for luggage, strollers or wheelchairs without advance arrangements
Ongoing construction at Mt Rainier National Park may cause tour delays
The seasons and weather play a big role in what is available and accessible at Mt Rainier National Park. Tours mid-October through early May will be limited in number of stops & services available.
October 13 - Spring 2027: Paradise is only accessible based on road conditions day-of

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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