Olympic Peninsula Day Tour from Seattle — Hurricane Ridge, Sol Duc & Coastal Tidepools
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
13–14 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have a moderate level of fitness—able to walk short hikes (1–3 miles) on uneven terrain and handle a full day of travel.
Overview
Ride a morning ferry from Seattle and spend a long day moving between jade surf, tide pools, old-growth rainforest and a mile-high ridge with panoramic views. This private day tour covers Crescent Lake, Sol Duc Valley, Salt Creek and Hurricane Ridge with stops timed to tides and weather.
Olympic Peninsula Day Tour from Seattle — Hurricane Ridge, Sol Duc & Coastal Tidepools
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You step off the ferry with sea-spray on your face and a view of the Olympic Range rising like a dark wall across the sound. The morning is a patchwork of low clouds and shafts of light; a private van hums to life and you push inland, the ocean still tugging at the road's edge. Over the next 13–14 hours the peninsula reshapes itself beneath your boots: jade Pacific surf and wind-scoured sea stacks, moss-heavy old growth, glacier-fed lakes whose surfaces refuse to be moved by anything but a whisper of wind.
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Adventure Tips
Check tide times
Coastal stops and tidepools are tide-dependent—plan for low tide windows to maximize marine life viewing.
Layer for the ridge
Hurricane Ridge can be windy and cold even in summer; bring an insulating mid-layer and a windproof shell.
Wear grippy shoes
Trails and beaches can be wet and slippery—sturdy hiking shoes with traction are important.
Pack a refillable bottle
The tour provides bottled water, but having a refillable bottle reduces waste and keeps you topped up between stops.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Roosevelt elk
- Bald eagle
History
The Olympic Peninsula is traditional territory of S'Klallam and other Coast Salish peoples; the region's communities and place names reflect those long-standing cultural ties and maritime traditions.
Conservation
Olympic National Park protects diverse ecosystems from coastal tidepools to alpine meadows; visitors should stick to trails, avoid disturbing tidepool organisms, and minimize plastic waste to reduce impact.
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Recommended Gear
Waterproof jacket
Protects against sudden rain and wind on the ridge and in the rainforest.
fall specific
Sturdy hiking shoes
Offers traction on wet rocks, muddy trails and beaches.
Daypack with water and snacks
Keeps essentials handy during short hikes and long transfers.
Binoculars or telephoto lens
Useful for spotting elk, eagles and coastal seals from viewpoints.