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Mount St. Helens Full Day Small Group Tour From Seattle
Mount St. Helens Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Seattle
Prepare to be blown away by the powerful ecological beauty on this small-group tour of Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. Departing from Seattle, this tour is a day-long adventure through lava fields, geological wonders, and burgeoning forests.
Your Mt. St. Helens National Monument tour begins in Seattle where you’ll be picked up in a comfortable Ford Transit van for the trip south. On your journey to Mt. St. Helens, you may make a stop in Lewis and Clark State Park to enjoy the canopy of the old-growth forests that once blanketed the blast zone or at Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge to explore estuary wetlands while listening to a symphony of birdsong.
After enjoying a picnic lunch, your guide, an experienced naturalist, will take you through the amazing series of geological events surrounding the famous 1980 eruption that, in a few short hours, changed the landscape of this region forever. Learn about the monitoring of volcanoes and the mysteries that the volcano’s continual activity keeps revealing to scientists. Lava domes and landslide deposits are only two examples of the geological structures on display. In this region, you can see how the environment responds to volcanic eruptions’ devastating power as well as how it uses these occurrences to regenerate and reinvent itself.
On this incredible Mt. St. Helens walking tour, you won’t want to forget your camera so you can capture the ecological wonder of the area around one of the continent’s most active volcanoes. Dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes so you can make the most out of this exciting Mount St. Helens walking tour.
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Strong coffee, fresh seafood, and refreshing rain await you in Seattle, Washington, the largest city and cultural hub in the Pacific Northwest. Flanked by the stunning beauty of Puget Sound and Mount Rainier, the Emerald City has the perfect blend of urban life and natural splendor, making Seattle the ideal tourist destination. With so many recognizable landmarks and entertaining diversions, you’re guaranteed an unforgettable adventure in Seattle! A trip to Seattle wouldn’t be complete without visiting iconic Pike Place Market, a sprawling indoor and outdoor marketplace filled with vendors selling fresh produce, colorful flowers, and a whole host of unique souvenirs. Stroll Seattle’s Waterfront Park, located two blocks from Pike Place, for spectacular views of sparkling Puget Sound and a string of restaurants serving tasty clam chowder, oysters, and fish and chips. Travel north of the Waterfront to Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood and stop at Seattle Center, an essential destination for some of the city’s most well-known monuments. Here you’ll find the famous Space Needle, whose glass elevators provide a panoramic vantage point for gazing at the expansive city below. Just steps away from the Space Needle, immerse yourself in magnificent exhibits at the Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum, with enormous and vivid glass sculptures, and the Museum of Pop Culture, with an extensive collection of film and music memorabilia.
From beautifully lush nature parks, to thrilling live music, to hundreds of trendy cafés, Seattle is sure to delight at every turn! |
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05/03/22 - 04/09/27 |
Starting At $360 |
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The minimum age to participate is 10 years of age. All children under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian with them at all times. All travelers are required to carry valid identification at all times. Participants must be able to hike over rocky or uneven ground at an incline.
