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Mt. Rainier Day Tour from Seattle

4.9(2,199 reviews)Seattle, USAOperated by Tours Northwest
  • Duration9 hours – 11 hours
  • GroupShared · max 22
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

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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 to expect

9 hours – 11 hours9 stopsShared tourMax 22 travellers
  1. 6 hoursAdmission included

    No 2 tours are the same! Our goal each day is to showcase as much of the national park as possible during our time in the park. Routes and stops look different depending on the season.

  2. 40 minutes

    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.

  3. 20 minutes

    Tours mid-April through mid-October 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!

  4. 2 hoursAdmission included

    Visitor Center - Have lunch at the restaurant, cafe, or bring your own sack lunch. Hiking opportunities available. Scenic views and wildlife. This is a popular stop on tours mid-April through mid-October.

  5. 10 minutes

    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.

  6. Pass by

    Some tours (not all) will visit Tipsoo Lake, a subalpine lake within Mt Rainier National Park

  7. Pass by

    Drive through the picturesque mountain town of Elbe, WA en route to the national park

  8. 20 minutesAdmission included

    This is a popular stop on tours year round!

  9. 30 minutesAdmission included

    Sunrise is a rare stop on our tours but is possible July - early September in place of Paradise

Pickup & meeting point

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

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).

End / drop-off

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).

Redemption

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 arriving within the specified time frame, please make contact prior to your travels, or immediately upon arrival of your destination.

Pickup details by option

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: 7:55AM MoPop

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

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).

End / drop-off

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).

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: 6:35A Seattle Public Library

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

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

End / drop-off

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

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: 6:55A MoPop Meeting Location

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

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).

End / drop-off

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).

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: 8:15A Matt Griffin YMCA/SeaTac

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

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.

End / drop-off

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.

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: 7:35AM Seattle Public Library

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

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

End / drop-off

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

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: 7:45AM Urban Coffeehouse

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

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.

End / drop-off

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.

Pickup & meeting point

Applies to: 7:15A SeaTac Matt Griffin YMCA

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

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.

End / drop-off

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.

What's included

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

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Child (5–12), Adult (13–99)

Additional information

  • 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

Languages

Guide
English

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 3 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
America/Los_Angeles
Product code
5396MTR

What you'll be asked when booking

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Traveller reviews

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