Shore Excursions Group
Private Mount Rainier National Park Tour
Private Mount Rainier National Park Tour
See Mt. Rainier National Park, America’s fifth-oldest protected park, and home to the greatest single-peak glacial system in the country. This private tour will bring you to the foot of a dormant volcano, where eons of time and tectonic movement have carved out one of the continent’s most breathtaking landscapes. Mountain lakes, idyllic waterfalls, and unforgettable views await you on this tour of Mt. Rainier.
Begin your tour of Mt. Rainier National Park by heading south from Seattle to the Nisqually entrance to the park (entrance fee included in the price of the tour). Continue up a winding and scenic road to the brand new Paradise Jackson Visitor Center.
Depending on the time of year, you may see an array of mountain wildlife in its natural habitat and Alpine flora blooming into the summer months. Don’t forget to bring a jacket, though – even in the summertime, Mt. Rainier is cool and breezy, and there’s always some snow on the ground at higher elevations.
Experience other sites such as the placid beauty of Reflection Lake, Christine Falls, the awe-inspiring vistas of the Glacial Moraines, and the romance of Narada Falls. You’ll also stop at the Paradise Jackson Visitor Center. There, you’ll have an hour lunch break (at your own expense), during which you may be able to choose from a variety of ranger-led interpretive talks about the mountain and its glaciers and wildlife, if time permits. With so many things to see, your guide will take his time, allowing you plenty of opportunities to photograph the incredible panoramas, wildlife, and natural wonders within Mt. Rainier National Park. Join this guided tour to witness firsthand the unparalleled natural beauty of Mt. Rainier.
Please Note: This tour is best for hotel guests, as it does not pick up or drop off at the cruise pier or accommodate luggage. Custom pick-up is provided from select downtown Seattle/SeaTac airport area hotels. Please select your preferred pick-up location above. If you arrive at Pier 66, please select the “Edgewater Hotel” as your preferred pick-up location. If you arrive at Pier 91, please select the “Museum of Pop Culture / Experience Music Project” as your preferred pick-up location. Please note that a taxi (not included) may be required to reach the closest pick-up location from the cruise pier. This tour can vary in duration due to traffic conditions on the day of the tour.
| Day 1 |
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 - 05/15/27 |
Starting At $427 |
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This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Guests must be able to walk over paved, gravel, and packed dirt surfaces, many of which are uneven and at an incline. This tour does not pick up or drop off at the cruise pier or accommodate luggage. If you do decide to bring luggage, you will be charged $10 US per piece of luggage, due to the driver upon pick up.
