The snow-capped mountains and wildflower meadows of the Mount Rainier National Park lie just a 1.5-hour drive south of Seattle. On this full-day tour, travel in the comfort of a luxury Mercedes van and benefit from a more personalized experience on a small-group tour. Enjoy a guided walk to Myrtle Fall, tuck into a delicious lunch of gourmet regional cuisine, and stop to admire natural wonders including Mount Rainier, Reflections Lake, and the Grove of the Patriarchs.
- Incredible views and photo opportunities at Mount Rainier National Park
- Delicious picnic lunch of gourmet cuisine and wine
- Convenient hotel pickup and round-trip transport from Seattle
- Small group tour ensures a more personalized travel experience
What To Expect
Yonder Sky
Our day starts with front door pickup at your downtown Seattle or Seatac hotel or vacation rental in our luxury Mercedes van. On the way to the park, we’ll stop to enjoy coffee, tea, juice, and fresh baked pastries from our favorite Seattle bakery.
• Admission Ticket Free
Longmire
We’ll start our day at Longmire, the site of the first park headquarters and designated as a National Historic District. Here we’ll learn about the history of the Mount Rainier area, including early homesteaders, pre-National Park tourism, and the mountain’s time as America’s fifth National Park. Trails around Longmire showcase this long history and include beautiful old growth forest.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Narada Falls
This 176 foot tall waterfall is well worth the short walk!
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Paradise
Famous for its gorgeous wildflower meadows, Paradise is a clear highlight of the park. Weaving paths through this alpine environment offer fantastic views of Mt. Rainier, which towers above the wildflower-filled meadows. We’ll take a one-mile (1.6 km) guided walk to Myrtle Falls, a 72 ft (22 m) waterfall tumbling into a rugged gorge in the shadow of the peak.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Paradise Valley
Your guide prepares a gourmet family-style lunch served with a selection of local beverages.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Reflection Lakes
Capture the perfect picture of Mount Rainier over this gorgeous alpine lake.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Box Canyon Loop
Imagine the powerful geological forces at work as you watch water rush through this deep slot canyon.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Grove of the Patriarchs
We’ll walk amongst giants at the Grove of the Patriarchs. This area contains some of the most spectacular old growth forest along the banks of the Ohanapecosh River. A lovely optional 2-mile (3.2 km) guided nature walk leads to some of the largest trees in the park.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Ages 8 and older welcome
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
Include
Small group experience (maximum 7 guests)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in our luxury Mercedes van
Gourmet lunch with a selection of local beverages
Complimentary coffee, water, and snacks
Professional local guide
Guided nature walks
All physical abilities welcome
Lunch
Snacks
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Exclude
Gratuities
Max group – 7
