Mt. Rainier Tour and Guided Hike
Overview
Mobile ticket
This tour is unique in that you will be on guided shorter hikes in Mt. Rainier National Park. From November to June snowshoes/crampons will be provided when necessary since there is often snow on the trails in those months.
We hike a few miles throughout the day and you will experience diverse landscapes and scenery such as glaciers, mountains, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, and tall trees in old-growth forest which are all the highlights in Mount Rainier National Park.
(In the winter areas of the park may be closed some days and not all highlights will be accessible at times).
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers with knee or hip problems
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water
Snowshoes
Crampons
Air-conditioned vehicle
Trekking poles
Food is not provided and you can bring your own lunch or buy lunch to-go in a grocery store where we have a restroom stop. There is also a cafeteria in the visitor center in the national park.
What To Expect
Mount Rainier
We drive to Mt. Rainier National Park (2 hours) and hike from the visitor center at Paradise for about a mile where we picnic close to some giant glaciers. We then hike back for a mile and drive to viewpoints with panoramic views and we see the Narada Falls and the Christine Falls, old growth forests with a thousand year old big trees and the Reflection Lakes. In Winter and Spring seasons (November-June) we will snowshoe rather than hiking - no experience required.
Seattle
Pick up and drop off is in Seattle downtown.
Options
Mt. Rainier Tour and Guided Hike
Reviews
497 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Susan is the best! The...
xinqian j,
Jul 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Susan is the best! The day flew by—we had a fantastic time with the group. The tour was very well organized, and we visited more places than we expected. I highly recommend Susan! She is professional, polite, and always ensures that everyone’s expectations are met. This is a must-do—the best tour experience!
Excellent Guided Hiking Experience!
Melissa O,
Jul 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a great experience! Susan was an excellent guide, providing a personalized experience. She picks everyone up in Seattle and stops halfway at a full grocery store with a Starbucks. Once you get to the mountain, you hike from the visitors center and have a picnic. The hike was great- beautiful views. Susan provides a lot of great information about the area and really checks in with everyone to make sure they are doing well. After the main hike, you have time in the lodge and shop and then Susan takes you to several other spots for shorter hikes and photo opportunities, including waterfalls and a forest hike. I found the hikes to be good exercise but not overwhelming and I appreciated that we didn’t have to worry about opportunities for using the bathroom, getting food or water, etc. It made it all a very stress-free experience and we learned a lot about Mount Rainier! I would definitely recommend this experience. It is a full day- we met at 8:00 AM for the van and did not get back till 7:00 PM because our group wanted to do a little extra hiking.
Excellent and...
Pat S,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent and knowledgeable tour guide. Well worth it. Enjoyed hike from Paradise Visitor Center. Saw multiple water falls. Went on forest hike.
Fantastic tour!
jennifer c,
Jul 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic day! Get ready for a nice workout! Our guide Susan knew there would be large crowds, so she took us first to the Paradise area before the parking lot was full. We hiked the Skyline trail up to a beautiful picnic spot (we had stopped at a grocery store on the way). The first 1/2 mile gets your heart rate going! Susan kindly waited for anyone who needed more time while allowing others to hike ahead to the next meeting area. After lunch we had the option to hike further up to Glacier Vista where yes there’s snow even in mid-July! The views were incredible! After the hike, we stopped at other viewing areas and saw Narada Falls and another waterfall. We finished with a short hike the tall Douglas Fir trees. I highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to experience the highlights of Mt Rainier in one day!
Susan was a wonderful...
Edna B,
Jul 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Susan was a wonderful guide and made us all feel at ease and was incredibly knowledgeable and thorough. She made our experience meaningful and fun. I would add since it is not super obvious is that after Mt Rainier, which is a moderate and not for the faint of heart, type of hike, there are about 4-5 more stops, which is important to mention as one might be quite exhausted after Mt Rainier. The stops were brief and lovely, and one has the option to stay in the van, but important to note if one thinks they will head back to Seattle right after the hike. Nevertheless, the overall day was lovely.
Related Experiences
Operated by WOW Nature Tours - Susan Hill