Mt. Rainier Day Tour from Seattle
Overview
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Visit Mt. Rainier with our professional, enthusiastic and informative tour guides. Travel in our clean, comfortable mini-coaches with large windows, high back seats and heat + A/C.
The season will determine the route and accessibility of your tour! In the summer, experience old-growth forests, wildflower-filled meadows, and thundering waterfalls on this tour of glacier-clad Mt. Rainier. Winter tours spend more time at Longmire with complimentary snow shoes. Hike and walk a little or not at all: there are options for all abilities. Enjoy lunch at a Mt. Rainier cafe or buy a picnic lunch along the way. No two tours are the same! Your guide will provide the best tour available on any given day.
Return to Seattle through memorable PNW scenery. Bring a camera on this spectacular Mt. Rainier tour as well as comfortable walking shoes. Layer both warm and cool weather clothing as mountain temperatures can vary from rainy and cold to sunny and hot during a single day.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please contact local service provider to arrange pickup from a nearby location after you have received your confirmation
Tour cannot pickup from hotels or private residences
Enjoy lunch at a Mt. Rainier cafe or buy a picnic lunch at our grocery store stop (own expense)
Layered clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended (temperatures can vary from rainy and cold to sunny and hot in a single day)
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Traffic and road conditions may alter tour route
Please allow up to 11 hours for pickup and drop-off service
We may ask that you walk a couple blocks for pickup or drop off due to traffic or road conditions
This tour does not have storage space for luggage, strollers or wheelchairs without advance arrangements
Ongoing construction at Mt Rainier National Park may cause tour delays
The seasons and weather play a big role in what is available and accessible at Mt Rainier National Park. Tours mid-October through early May will be limited in number of stops & services available.
November 12 - Spring 2026: Paradise is only accessible based on road conditions day-of
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Mount Rainier
No 2 tours are the same! Our goal each day is to showcase as much of the national park as possible during our time in the park. Routes and stops look different depending on the season.
Longmire
Longmire, home to the original park headquarters & more recently, the National Park Inn, Longmire museum & Wilderness Information Center, is a popular stop on all tours. Opportunity for restrooms, short hikes & photos here.
What‘s Included
Snowshoes provided complimentary when conditions allow
Local, professional guide
All Fees and Taxes
Transportation by air-conditioned mini coach bus
Cooler with ice will be be provided inside the bus to keep any perishable items chilled
Gratuities (optional and not included in the price of this tour)
Food & drinks (you can purchase lunch at grocery store stop or at the cafe in Visitor Center)
Restroom on board
WiFi on board
Hotel pick up
Children under 5 not allowed
Itinerary below is a sample; stops are not guaranteed
Options
6:35A Seattle Public Library
Meeting Location: Meet on the 4th Ave side of the Central Branch Library at 1000 4th Ave.
Starting point:
Seattle Public Library - Central Library, 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
7:45AM Urban Coffeehouse
This meeting location is our Urban Coffeehouse pickup, located at 1900 4th Avenue. Please wait on the 4th Avenue side.
Starting point:
centennial Building, 1900 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
8:15A Matt Griffin YMCA/SeaTac
Meeting Location: Please meet at the Matt Griffin YMCA by 8:15am. Parking is complimentary for guests; lease park on the left side in the lot.
Starting point:
3595 S 188th St, SeaTac, WA 98188, USA
7:55AM MoPop
7:55AM MoPop Meeting Location: This meeting location is our MoPop/Seattle Center pickup, located at 325 5th Ave N, Seattle.
Starting point:
325 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
7:15A SeaTac Matt Griffin YMCA
Meeting Location: Meet at the Matt Griffin YMCA SeaTac located at 3595 S 188th St. SeaTac. Parking is complimentary for guests on the left side
Starting point:
3595 S 188th St, SeaTac, WA 98188, USA
6:45A Urban Coffee House
Meeting Location: This meeting location is our Urban Coffeehouse pickup, located at 1900 4th Avenue. Please wait on the 4th Ave side.
Starting point:
centennial Building, 1900 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
7:35AM Seattle Public Library
7:35AM: Seattle Public Library: This meeting location is our Seattle Public Library pickup, located at 1000 4th Ave Seattle, WA. Wait on the 4th Avenue side.
Starting point:
Seattle Public Library - Central Library, 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
6:55A MoPop Meeting Location
Meeting Location: This is our MoPop Meeting Location. Please wait at the circle driveway on the north side of the Museum at 325 5th Ave N.
Starting point:
325 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
Reviews
1,848 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Loved it!
sheenac938,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andres was an excellent tour guide. We loved snow shoeing on mount rainier and walking through the forest for multiple 20 min walks. There were multiple stops to use the restroom and grab snacks and lunch which was great. Andres was great at giving us the history of mt. rainier, Seattle, and gave great recommendations of what else to do and see in Seattle. We went on the tour on our last day in Seattle. Going at the beginning would be a nice way to get tons of recommendations for the rest of your stay. We learned a ton and enjoyed ourselves so much. We will be back in the summertime for sure. 10/10!
Easy and Enjoyable Mt. Rainier Tour Experience
Melody M,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great tour to Mt. Rainier. Everything was very organized, and the pick-up was right on time. We stopped at a supermarket on the way to buy lunch, which is a nice option, but not required. You can also eat at the Visitor Center, which has a small menu with items like pizza, hot dogs, sandwiches, and snacks. The stops included Longmire, Narada Falls, the Visitor Center, and even a spot to see giant fir trees. There was also an option to snowshoe at the Visitor Center, and the guide provided the equipment. On the way back, we stopped for ice cream, which was a fun touch. The van was very comfortable and not overcrowded. Our guide, John, was attentive to the group and even took photos for everyone, which is especially appreciated if you’re traveling solo. I wouldn’t hesitate to book this tour again if I have the opportunity.
John was the best
steverM9274BF,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John was a wealth of information with a sense of humor! It was well worth the time and investment! A full day well spent!
Wonderful experience
leahq832,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John was an awesome guide! Very knowledgeable and informative. He kept us on track while also giving freedom to explore. We had beautiful weather and took advantage of the snowshoes provided so we could experience a short hike on Mt Rainier. We were able to see waterfalls, very old/enormous trees and the amazing Mt Rainier on this 8 hour tour. Having a guided tour gave us as parents peace of mind as to where to go and what areas were safe this time of year. I would definitely recommend this tour!
A fantastic day with...
Kira T,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A fantastic day with Erika to Mount Rainier yesterday. We were so impressed with her knowledge throughout and the snow shoes were a total bonus! The whole day went smoothly and kept to schedule perfectly. Would definitely recommend and will likely be back if we have more family come to stay with us who fancy a day trip!
Snow Day in Paradise
Jamie P,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I wanted to visit Rainier, but being from Texas, I do not have experience driving on icy or snowy roads and the park requires chains for tires until longer in the season than I would be visiting. I decided to book a tour so I could still visit the park, experience snow shoeing for the first time and be able to look around more during the drive through the park. I’m so glad I did, because it began snowing as we were driving into the park and it was a beautiful drive to Paradise (which the park had open on the day of my visit.) I do not get to see the mountain, but there’s something to be said about visiting during snow- it has its own beauty. Our guide was very good at keeping in touch with me for pick up, was full of knowledge about the park and the little towns we drove through to get to the front of the park, did a great job of making sure the tour stayed on time but allowed us plenty of time to explore the different areas we stopped at and even took photos for each group at the entrance sign. It was a wonderful and unexpectedly winter day in the park and I’m glad I got to play in the snow and learn to walk with snow shoes before flying home to my usual triple digit weather. The tour bus is definitely the way to go if you’re traveling solo but want some safety in numbers or if you want some time to simply stare out the window instead of driving. It was also the only way I could have the experience with the tire chain rule and it was nice to not worry about the hassle of that on a rental vehicle or knowing how to install. We were all friends by the end of the trip and sharing group photos and it was an overall wonderful experience. I would absolutely book with this company again in the future and consider the money spent well worth it.
The tour was well organized and enjoyable, and Erica stood out for being helpful, attentive, and going above and beyond
Trek67161529289,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Erica led a great tour—well organized, informative, and enjoyable from start to finish. She was very attentive and made sure everyone’s needs were met, even offering me her coat when it got cold since I didn’t have proper gear. Her kindness and positive attitude made the tour even more memorable. Highly recommend!
Perfect adventure
L6786XIkristins,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Erika was very knowledgeable and friendly! She guided us thru Mt. Ranier National Park and shared a lot of information. She was very helpful all day long and came up with some alternate stops since we happen to have low visibility in the park on the day we went.
Well planned and executed tour
MEvans3340,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour. Guide, John Harvey, was very engaging and informative, who put a lot of effort into ensuring every participant had a good time and experienced everything possible on the tour. Top notch.
10 out of 10!
887lizettep,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My daughter and I were on our annual trip and are so glad we took this tour. Overall, this will be the highlight of our trip. Tour guide Erika is fantastic! So helpful, and knowledgeable. She made sure we had the opportunity to see Mt Rainier and helped with taking pictures of everyone on board! This was a 10 out of 10! She definitely made this tour memorable for us ❤️
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