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• Best Tour Ever!

  Kateryna S,

  Sep 6, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  This was the best tour ever! Created by the Seattle local guide Marc, it really captured all the highlights of the Olympic / Peninsula region. It is the only tour that I was able to find that offered these locations. If it wasn't for this tour, I'd have to rent a car to go see all this, but it was much better to have a local guide show these places and give interesting insights into all the locations we stopped at and were passing by. We did a full circle from Seattle through Tacoma , Olympia, Aberdeen, then up North by the Pacific coast, all the way through Forks, Port Angeles, then took the ferry from Bainbridge Island into Seattle. The whole tour was about 13 hours - be prepared for that, long stretches of time in a van, some light hiking. While somewhat tiring, definitely worth it, as we have seen so much on this tour! Just make sure you're well rested before the tour. We had two short hikes through rain forests - Quinault and Hoh forests - they were both totally magical, I haven't seen forests like that anywhere else (and I lived in Bavaria for a while). We stopped briefly at the Quinault Lake which was magical as well and had a bathroom break at the big lodge there, where they had a fun Yeti display. Since it was a holiday and many restaurants were closed, Marc provided us with a nice lunch (sandwiches and salad) and picked the most magical beach location overlooking the ocean and the Destruction island, it was mostly deserted, very peaceful. Also, there were snacks in the van available throughout the tour and enough of water, Marc even prepared a local chocolate bar for each of us which was totally delicious! Then we spent some time at the Ruby beach, one of the most beautiful beaches on the coast. We stopped briefly in Forks, for Twilight fans, that was fun! The next stop was the most beautiful Crescent Lake, we spent some time there, the scale of the lake was difficult to grasp, totally magnificent! Then we headed east along the Northern coastline till we got to the ferry. Going by ferry, we were looking at the lights of Seattle after dark, very beautiful sight as well. Throughout the tour the views from the window were magnificent, the whole region is very beautiful, I wanted to capture everything and tried to not fall asleep at any point. Definitely recommend for anyone who wants to see a lot of places in one day and is prepared for a longer trip. Recommend Marc as a guide who knows a lot of interesting facts about the region and really put a lot of thought into crafting this tour. If I ever come back and have much more time, I'd love to spend a full day at each of the locations, I didn't want to leave any of the places, so much beauty and beautiful memories!

• It’s beautiful trip well...

  Shannon G,

  Sep 4, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  It’s beautiful trip well worth it u get to see a lot of places very nice enjoyable ride through the peninsula

• The best tour

  Sunghee K,

  Sep 3, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  We visited two rainforests(Quinault, Maple Glade) and walked along the trail and had lunch picnic at Kalaloch with a wonderful view! I also loved Ruby Beach filled with many drifted logs and Lake Crescent reminded me of the past when I was in Switzerland. For a long day, Marc took care of everybody with kindness. He prepared water, sparkling water, snacks, lunch sandwiches, and battery charges in a van. He was also a good photographer for me who was a solo traveler. When we walked along the trails, he gave information about where we stopped by. I want to say a big thank you to him! Thanks to him, I could cross off my bucket list. I really wanted to go to the rainforest before I went to Seattle from Korea for my vacation. I was really happy that I walked along the forest trail because I didn’t want to see just the lakeside drive. The tour of yesterday will be remembered forever in my life. I hope many visitors who are in Seattle will join this tour.

• A lot in one day!

  Anna K,

  Sep 1, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  Marc was a fantastic guide and was so prepared we almost wanted to call him "Mom". From lunch, snacks, phone chargers for many, he thought of everything. We covered a lot of ground in one day! Be prepared for lots of driving, but the views/hikes are worth it!

• This trip was absolutely sooooooooooo good!!!

  Wayne W,

  Aug 28, 2025

  - Viator

  5.00

  I chose this tour because when browsing Olympic National Park🏞️ tours on Viator, I noticed that most of them focused on Hurricane Ridge and other classic stops. But what I really wanted to see was the rainforest — to me, that’s the essence of Olympic! Marc’s tour was the only one that included both Quinault Rain Forest and Hoh Rain Forest, so I signed up — and the experience turned out to be beyond incredible! First of all, I have to give huge credit to Marc. He is part botanist, part super-guide, part big brother (see photo 1). During the rainforest hike he pointed out fascinating plants, shared stories about Twilight filming spots, helped us take photos, and made the whole day feel like a mix of adventure, learning, and fun. From rainforests to lakes to the coastline — and even a night ferry ride with city views — Marc made sure we saw the very best of Olympic. Secondly, the trip was both rich and flexible. Because it was a small, private-style group, we had the freedom to adjust plans. For example, after exploring Quinault Rain Forest, we felt we didn’t need to wait in long lines for Hoh Rain Forest. Marc immediately suggested a hidden gem instead — a crystal-clear spring that looked like something out of a fairytale (see photo 2). Alongside famous spots like Lake Crescent and Ruby Beach, he also took us to a few off-the-beaten-path locations that were just as magical (no spoilers here — see photos!). Lastly, I want to thank my fellow travelers. A great trip depends not only on the guide but also the group, and I was lucky to share this experience with three amazing ladies. With their warmth, energy, and humor, the four of us made this small-group journey unforgettable. In short: if you find yourself in Seattle with an extra day, don’t miss Marc’s Olympic National Park tour. And if you have more time, I’d absolutely recommend joining his other tours, like Mount Rainier. This was one of the most memorable travel days I’ve ever had — thank you, Marc!