Best of Mount Rainier National Park from Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour
Overview
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10 hours 30 minutes
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No two tours with Evergreen Escapes are the same! Our guides craft itineraries that reflect the best of what the Park has to offer that day, including group interests and dynamics. Please note that the itinerary outlined is a SAMPLE of potential destinations that could be included in the tour.
Experience Mount Rainier's highlights on a day tailored to you. Our TripAdvisor "Hall of Fame" guides run the only day tours permitted to explore more than a mile from the park road as the National Park is ecologically important & delicate. The U.S. Park Service restricts other tour companies - our competitors offer "road tours." We are professional nature educators (not just bus drivers) that have dedicated our lives to artful travel.
Our all-inclusive small-group day trip is limited to just 10 travelers.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking. Waterproof boots required October-June. Please reach out to us for rental options.
Warm clothing is recommended during winter months (jacket, sturdy shoes, hat, gloves, layers)
Note: Severe winter weather (rare) may result in road closures and other unpredictable changes to the itinerary - our talented guides adjust accordingly.
If you have dietary restrictions, please inform us at least 48 hours before your tour departure
This is a sample itinerary - depending on the season, we may visit other sections of the Park entirely.
Operates in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately.
All travelers must be 10 years or older.
This is a public small group tour. There may be other travelers on this tour with you, up to a total of 10 guests.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Mount Rainier National Park
Stroll through the old-growth forests near Longmire and experience waterfalls and big mountain views as you wind to higher elevations.
Christine Falls Viewpoint
Short walk to a postcard view of Christine Falls.
What‘s Included
National Park Entrance fees.
Additional warm clothing available upon request.
Seasonal picnic lunch from a local female owned caterer! We'll find a quiet spot outside (weather permitting) for a picnic and big views of the mountain!
Lots of snacks, sparkling water, and water provided.
Award-winning local naturalist guide!
Coffee and/or Tea
Pick-up and drop-off at various downtown Seattle hotels!
Use of snowshoes and poles (during winter months).
Gratuities
Breakfast
Dinner
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
8am Departure
Tour departs at 8am
Pickup included
Reviews
805 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Forces of nature
Anne C,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We caught a glimpse of the glaciers and snowy peaks of Mount Rainier from the van, it was snowing and drizzling and cloudy most of the time in the park. But I enjoyed our walks on the snowy steps and on 2 forest trails and learnt about the cedars and doug fir trees and lichen and moss in the forest. Our guide Dan was a great guy, he served us a nice picnic lunch and lots of snacks and drinks to go along. And a surprise treat at the end too. Our ride to the park from Seattle was comfortable and Dan explained a lot about volcanoes and history of the places we passed by. He got us thinking about respecting the mountains and the trees and thinking of how the forces of nature made the park how they were and are today. He is a good guide and pointed out things that we dont know about the park and the trees and rivers that came from the glaciers, sharing his knowledge and love of nature with us. The weather changes very quickly and therefore the mountain changes correspondingly and our experience of it changes dramatically too. Thats what makes the feel of the mountain and the park unique and amazing.
Tour
Roger B,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Marty did an amazing job! This is my second time doing a tour with him. Highly recommended it you won’t regret it!
Concierge gets a great visit to Mount Rainier!
kirstencomstock,,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I am a concierge in Seattle and learned so much on this tour! The guide Sarah was great and very helpful with all my questions about the tour and Mount Rainier. I loved the healthy food that was brought for our picnic and the French press coffee on the first stop was top notch! The guided hike was a good length and difficulty (not too long or difficult!) which was great for the age mix of our group. Can't wait to recommend to our hotel guests!!
Perfect Day, Perfect guide!
William P,,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything was great. Brent was courteous, fun, knowledgeable and considerate. Thank you for a wonderful day. We were a very small group - just 2 of us so we were able to see and do everything. Mount Rainier is magnificent.
Great Day
cuse518,,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My guide Brent was great he is so knowledgeable about the the park and all the best trails to hike. I have some great photos from that day. The office staff was also very helpful. Next time in Seattle I will use this tour company for sure.
Best Day @ Mt Rainier with tour leader Marty
Karen W,,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect autumnal day, raining & misty, breathtaking scenery expert eco guide, information relevant & for me very interesting all around. Had a great experience
Best of Mt Rainier in 1 beautiful day!
E3634YCkimd,,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marty was a knowledgeable, interesting, funny, kind and patient host as he shared the beauty & secrets of Mt. Rainier. What a day he gave us, from a comfy ride, delicious snacks, lovely picnic lunch, unlimited knowledge of the environment, the flora fauna, wildlife, and history, Marty gave us a fantastic experience at Mt. Rainier. His knowledge of the area and the mountain was never ending, he took us to the best view spots and tranquil quiet forests, we did light hiking to waterfalls and beautiful vistas. We saw black bear, marmots, squirrels and mountain goats; it was a great experience from start to finish. It was a best of Mt Rainier in a one day trip, highly recommend both Evergreen Escapes & Marty.
I rarely leave reviews,...
Lindsay C,,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I rarely leave reviews, but this tour was so amazing I just had to. The views were incomparable, and the tour guide was friendly and funny from the get go; she made sure everyone felt comfortable speaking up about temperature of the car, etc. Even though the vehicle was large, she spoke at a volume we could all hear. She constantly checked in with us about water, snacks, and our general conditions without singling anyone out. She was so contentious that she called for a break when she heard someone breathing a little heavily going up hill, and still made sure to not draw attention to the individual. The hike was well planned taking in mind the varying levels of fitness of the group, and even when keeping a pace she made sure we were all able to hear all the interesting facts and histories she had to share. My brother and I both have several food allergies, and special dishes were prepared for us that were absolutely delicious! I would absolutely recommend this tour.
Small group tour to Mount Rainier
Navigate28477138617,,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on this tour. Our guide, Marty, was very knowledgeable, kind, and professional. The hikes he took us on were beautiful. We got to see some wildlife too (deer, chipmunks, ground squirrels, and a marmot up close; a bear and mountain goats from a distance). I would highly recommend Evergreen Escapes. They were easy to work with and responded to my online questions quickly. If I go back to Seattle, I will do this tour again
Beautiful excursion!
Kristin H,,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a beautiful experience! Blessed with an awesome guide, Elijah! Definitely worth the extra to see the best of Mt Rainier
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