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 Pacific Northwest 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.

6 hours • Admission Included

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.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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

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

6:35A 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

7:15A 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:
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

7:45AM Urban Coffeehouse

This meeting location is our Urban Coffeehouse pickup, located at 1900 4th Avenue. Please wait on the 4th Avenue side.
Starting point:
1900 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, 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

4.86

1,822 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1642

136

Beautiful but experience very weather dependent
Mr Everywhere,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
2+ hour drive from Seattle. Didn’t get to see much because of weather. Most of park closed. Tour was well organized and guide very helpful.
Horribly disorganised and unprofessional tour
GoPlaces11504517917,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
This was the number one thing I was looking forward to in Seattle but boy was I disappointed. The weather on our tour day was not optimal, it had been snowing during the night and the government was on shut down so it was unclear if we could even reach the park. This should have been enough of a reason for the tour operator to cancel the trip but they went ahead with it. We went in an old bus, stopping by at a store on the way. When we reached Mount Rainier the top part was closed so we had some time to explore the bottom part. I was pretty though it was terribly cold. When we came back to the bus we were notified that the remainder of the park will be closed and we are heading back to Seattle. We spent more time on restroom and store breaks during the trip than in the actual mountain area. This could not have been the first time that the top part is closed due to weather so there should be an alternate plan! Why we could not just stay in the area that was open, this is still a mystery to me. But for the amount of money we spent and what we got, definitely do not recommend to anyone! We were supposed to be back in Seattle around 7PM but we were back already at 3PM. And no compensation was offered. Super unprofessional!
Extraordinary Mount Rainier
501mar aadrianap,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was an amazing experience, from the beginning to the end. Our guide Erika was so attentive, and she was extremely helpful. We got hot chocolate, donuts, coffee, fruit and most importantly, we enjoyed so much the beauty of Mount Rainier.
Great tour
Mary C,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very good tour.Andreas was very knowledgeable. We had such a good time. It's perfect walking for the day.
Best Tour Ever
E554HPmariaq,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
From booking the tour to the tour itself, the experience was incredible. I can’t recall who we spoke to on the phone but she answered all of our questions and provided great tips. Erika, our tour guide, was absolutely awesome. We went to Mt Ranier a rainy day so she planned the stops based on the weather pattern so that we can experience everything to its fullest. She was sweet, funny and super informative.
Don’t miss this tour
Christina L,,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide Andreas was knowledgeable. His command of the national park geography, history and topography was impressive and inspired us to go to another park. On the return drive he spent time providing in-depth information on the Seattle experience.
A deep dive into a great American landmark
Gary H,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A wonderful exposition of the glorious Mt Rainier National Park. The tour guide, John, was warm, knowledgeable and funny. The tour was long but provided the right balance of guided experiences and self-discovery. An inspiring day's outing.
⭐️best ever tour in SEA
Anonymous,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Best ever!!!! So nice so kind and cool trip. While heading to Mr. Rainer, we had got so beautiful knowledges about SEA in details. Also we can catch photo shots and runrun for making memories. So thanks
I feel scammed
kzf080,,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Waste of money and misadvertised. Didn’t see any of Mt Rainier itself due to the government shutdown. We barely entered the national park (only 10mins into it) so saw 1 of the 6 points on the list, but as the gates to Paradise at Longmire were closed we couldn’t go further. WAS NOT made aware of this risk despite the fact the company is fully aware. The company refund policy (“no”) gives the company a bad name. Gobsmacked they claimed we were given ample chance to back out and also cannot believe they are standing behind their vague messaging. Come back in May 2026 if you still want to do this tour.
Excellent Tour
Julie Y,,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
John was a fantastic tour guide. We loved being driven and stopping at all the perfect spots to enjoy all of Seattle towards Mt. Rainer. It was a perfect clear day! I highly recommend this tour. Well worth the money!!