5 National Park Tours in Seattle to Build a Day Around

1.Mt. Rainier National Park Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,156 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $150Our pick

Travel from Seattle to Mt. Rainier National Park with guides such as Lucas, Cory, Joel, or James. Expect a 10 to 12-hour day with hotel pickup, scenic stops, short walks, waterfalls, Longmire, and time at Paradise when roads allow. Winter trips may include snowshoes, while summer routes can include Reflection Lakes, Sunrise, or Tipsoo Lake.

“It is something that you have to do. It’s a beautiful place. I love the view love the mountains, and the guide was perfect.”

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2.Best of Olympic National Park from Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,006 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $368

Spend about 12 hours exploring Olympic National Park with a naturalist guide such as Marty, Evan, Alex, or Matthew. Your small group of up to 10 rides from downtown Seattle by ferry and van, with short hikes, seasonal stops, picnic lunch, drinks, snacks, and winter snowshoes included. Expect a flexible day shaped by weather.

“We had an absolutely beautiful time with you all! It was one of the best tours that we’ve ever done through Viator. It is well worth the money. Our small group became fast friends and we had the best time with our guide Elijah. He listened to the things we wanted to see and came through! We loved our time at Olympic!”

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3.Best of Mount Rainier National Park from Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 805 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $344

Travel from downtown Seattle to Mount Rainier with a naturalist guide and up to nine companions. Expect coffee, pastries, snacks, a locally catered picnic, short forest walks, waterfalls, mountain viewpoints, and seasonal hiking or snowshoeing. Guides such as Brent, Evan, Marty, and Sarah adjust the day to weather, road conditions, and group ability.

“Booked the all-inclusive Mt. Rainier hike tour. Unfortunately because of winter weather there were a lot of roads that were closed that limited our access to the national park. But our guide Marty adapted, gave us the best options available to us which eventually led to an absolutely fun 4 hour hike, and gave us above and beyond service, great information, and adapted the experience based on varying needs and preferences of our small group. Plenty of great snacks, great lunch, and really great experience!”

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4.Mt Rainier National Park Small Group Day Tour from Seattle 2CanGo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 641 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $148Best value

Spend 10 to 11 hours exploring Mount Rainier National Park from Seattle in a group of up to 12. Your driver-guide handles the mountain roads, with stops at Longmire, Christine Falls, Narada Falls, Paradise, Reflection Lakes, or a winter section of the Wonderland Trail. Lunch, snacks, water, park entry, and pickup are included.

“Ryan was the best tour guide we had on our entire trip! He explained everything in detail, shared fascinating history about Mount Rainier National Park, and made the experience truly memorable. On top of that, he was an amazing photographer and helped us capture some incredible photos. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and attention to detail really set him apart. I would highly recommend Ryan to anyone visiting Mount Rainier!”

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5.Mount Rainier National Park Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 412 reviews · 11 hours · from $173

Spend a full day exploring Mount Rainier National Park from Seattle in a 22-passenger minibus. Guides such as John, Erika, Ron, and Mark combine park knowledge with flexible routing, photo stops, short hikes, and practical help. Summer brings meadows and waterfalls, while winter offers snow-covered forests and Longmire.

“Great way to see lots of places in the park with no worries about driving or parking. The bus has tall windows so easy to see outside both sides of the bus. Our guide Erika was wonderful, even when there were a couple of passenger issues. She handled it very professionally!”

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