A breathtakingly beautiful wonderland!

Duration

Up to 12 Hours

Description

Enjoy a fun-filled, day-long tour of the breathtakingly-beautiful wonderland that is Mount Rainier National Park. Heading south from Seattle, we’ll enter through the Nisqually park entrance and continue up the scenic, winding road to the new Paradise Jackson Visitor Center at an elevation of 5,400 feet.

Mt Rainier will delight you with its vast expanses of pristine old-growth evergreen forests, gorgeous subalpine flower meadows and spectacular alpine vistas. Our nation’s fifth-oldest national park features magnificent rivers, mountain lakes, waterfalls and wildlife, and boasts the greatest single-peak glacial system in the United States. Glaciers radiate from the summit of the 14,411-foot active volcano, many of which are visible from your tour.

The seasons, weather, and elevation partially determine what you’ll see on your tour. Paradise is usually snow-free by July, with alpine flowers appearing shortly thereafter. Mount Rainier itself may be shrouded in clouds at any time of year.

Besides snowcapped Mt Rainier, your tour includes glacial moraines, the Longmire Visitor Center and Museum, Narada Falls, Reflection Lake and Christine Falls+. The Paradise Jackson Visitor Center offers various ranger-led interpretive talks about the mountain and its glaciers and wildlife. There’s also a picnic area and dining room food service, gift shop and rest facilities.

Stops on the Tour

• Paradise Jackson Visitor Center
• Longmire Visitor Center
• Gift Shop
• Narada Falls
• Christine Falls
• Reflection Lake

Seen on this Tour

• Mt Rainier
• Glaicial Moraines
• Reflection Lake
• Christine Falls
• Wildlife
• Rural Countryside
• Scenic Waterfalls
• Snowfields

Hotel Pickup

We pick up at most major hotels in Downtown Seattle and some in SeaTac. When booking, if your hotel is not listed, a general location closest to your hotel will be given. There are also 3 additional pick up locations for the Mt Rainier Tour only. They are:

• Shell Gas Station 30323 Meridian Ave E, Graham, WA 98338
• Fred Meyers Full Service Grocery Store 17404 Meridian East, Puyallup WA 98375
• Whittaker's Bunkhouse 706 Ashford, WA 98034

What To Bring

• Bring a lunch or cash to purchase your lunch and mementos of your visit. Food may be purchased at Paradise Visitor Center.
• Bring a jacket, since even in summer Paradise can be cool and often breezy.
• It is recommended to dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes (hiking shoes preferred, in winter boots are best).
• In Nov – Jun, please dress for snowy conditions. We suggest wearing waterproof boots and also bring an extra pair of socks.
• We allow ample stops for you to photograph the awe-inspiring scenery around you, so don’t forget your camera!
• Gratuity is not included but appreciated and graciously accepted.

Additional Information

• The tour is subject to weather conditions and park closures. Your guide’s route may vary based on weather and road conditions and he will make necessary changes to enhance your Mt. Rainier tour experience. During the wintertime snowshoeing and sledding are available if conditions allow.
• The seasons, weather, and elevation partially determine what you’ll see on your tour. On weekdays when the Visitor Center is closed, our tour will still visit Paradise if road conditions allow.
• Snow and animals are seasonal and their abundance may vary,
• Not wheelchair accessible.
• The tour requires a minimum of 6 passengers to run. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if the minimum is not met. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.