Explore the ecosystems of Olympic National Park!

Duration

12 Hours

Rates

• Base rate includes up to 7 passengers
• Additional rate per passenger up to 24 passengers
• Please call to book for groups of 25 of more people

Please note

• Tours are subject to additional costs based on itinerary.
• A member of the Customized Tour team will reach out to confirm tour details, any additional costs, and itinerary after completion of your reservation.

Description

Olympic National Park is well known for having several different ecosystems to explore: subalpine forest, wildflower meadows, temperate rain-forest, and the rugged Pacific Shore. This twelve-hour tour allows you to sample each of these systems with the added advantage of having an experienced guide to answer any questions that may arise. Come explore tide pools along the coastal beaches, roam among old-growth forest, trek atop mountain ridges with breathtaking vistas and stand by glacier-birthed rivers and lakes. The tour begins on a leisurely ferry boat ride over the Puget Sound to the Olympic Peninsula. Our first stop will usually find us at Hurricane Ridge where you will hike to an incredible view of the valley below and the snow-capped mountains in the distance. We will move on to Crescent Lake, Marymere Falls, Sol Duc Valley, and time permitting, a sandy beach along the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Hiking distance and duration of tour is customizable to your groups needs.

Itinerary

Customizable - Season, tide schedules and weather determine timing and stops

• Hurricane Ridge: Views of the Olympic Mountains from a mile high, hiking, food, a gift shop, wildlife, seasonal snowshoeing
• Crescent Lake: A gorgeous, glacier carved lake that is so clear you can see down to the bottom of the lake. Trails are lined with tall mossy trees adding to the serenity of the forest.
• Salt Creek Recreation Area: Sea-stack rock formations, sandy beach and tide pools to explore. (Tide dependent)
• Elwah River: Optional stops depending the day, waterfalls, big trees, the largest dam removal and wildlife rehabilitation project in the world.
• Sol Duc Valley: Optional stop depending on the day featuring Sol Duc Falls, Salmon Cascades and old growth forest.
• Seattle Ferry Terminal: Ferry rides, round trip. Glide across the Puget Sound to access the Peninsula where to National Park is. There are great views of the Islands and Downtown Seattle.

What’s Included:

• Air-conditioned vehicle, round trip ferry ride, park entrance and ferry fees
• Pickup and drop-off from Seattle and Sea-Tac areas. (Airport pickup and luggage transporting will be an additional fee)

What To Bring

• Meals are not provided. Be sure to bring a sack lunch or money to purchase food/snacks.
• Dress in layers, be prepared for a possible 30-degree temperature change, hiking boots or shoes with good tread preferably waterproof. Walking sticks are encouraged.
• A camera to capture the memories!
• Gratuity is not included, but appreciated and graciously accepted.

Additional Information:

• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level that can walk a minimum of 5 miles on flat and uneven terrain.
• Not recommended for passengers with back problems, heart or other serious medical conditions.
• This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
• Guides route can vary based on weather and road conditions and will make necessary changes to enhance your Olympic Park tour experience.
• This tour/activity is subject to weather conditions. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.