Mt. Rainier Tour and Guided Hike

Overview

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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

Trekking poles

Bottled water

Crampons

All Fees and Taxes

Snowshoes

Air-conditioned vehicle

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.

4 hours • Admission Included

Seattle

Pick up and drop off is in Seattle downtown.

3 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Mt. Rainier Tour and Guided Hike

Reviews

4.83

563 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

506

Good Experience
BerlinRaj R,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A good experience with a knowledgeable guide. Was well managed and planned by the guide and value for the money.
Beautiful Day with a Thoughtful Guide!
neilhI9176WJ,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Indeed, WOW is right! Susan was a wonderful guide, with a thoughtful response to every question and an inviting, warm demeanor. And she’s fun! I watched her lead the way for some “sledding” on trash bags at the request of our group. From Rainier, to Narada Falls, to the old growth forest, this was a great day…thanks to Susan! -Wesley
A wonderful experience
mandy a,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Second part of the drive to Mt Rainier was already beautiful. Nice smaller road through beautiful landscape, with colorful autumn leaves. In de Nat. Park we took a 3 h hike to the waterfalls, which was stunning. We had bit of rain but this cleared up and when we reached the waterfalls all was covered in snow. Our guide Susan was great showing us the best spots for pictures and bringing snowclamps for our shoes which were very useful. Overall a wonderful experience.
Mt Rainer hike
Companion44649916947,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A very beautiful hike! The waterfalls were so pretty. Some trees were starting to turn so we got to see the fall colors in the mountains.
Great day trip with good...
Julia S,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great day trip with good views. The hike to the picnic spot, though short, is all up hill. Also, understand that the weather in the mountains is not the same as it is at lower elevations so expect snow. Our guide did have crampons for those that were in tennis shoes which was a plus. There were also options for those that wanted more hiking and those that wanted less, so it’s really what you make of it.
Exceptional
Gianna S,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Breathtaking views. Hike has several steep points, but guide was very patient and informative. Our guide made the trip exceptional. Her name was Susan. We would definitely refer Susan.
Get outside and hike!
Lisa L,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
With a convenient pickup in downtown Seattle, this full day experience was exactly what I had hoped it would be—the opportunity to be outside in breathtaking Mt. Rainier National Park. After a stop at a grocery store to pick up a lunch for ourselves we continued to the park with our guide, Sue, pointing out different landmarks and history of the small towns and vistas we passed by. Once we were in the park, we had several pull-over spots to point out views and photo ops of Mt. Rainier and the surrounding Cascades Mountains before arriving at the visitor center, where our hike began. We hiked the steep and rigorous Skyline Trail, Sue stopping at various points along the way for our group to catch our breath, to take photos, and to point out the topography and geology of the area. We ate a picnic lunch at a circle of trees on the way up, a great break for all of us! The hike and an opportunity to visit the gift shop took us about 4 hours. BUT we were not done yet! Sue brought us to Narada Falls, Christie Falls, a part of the old growth forest where we saw at 1200 year old Douglas fir, and we tracked to the Nisqually River bed. This is a small group (there were 9 of us with Sue) experience, perfect for anyone with an at minimum medium fitness level, who wants to out into nature and not just see it through a window. This experience is by far the favorite tour I’ve been on. Thank you, Sue, for sharing your love of Mt. Rainier and your expertise.
Awesome experience
mary w,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Susan was a great tour guide. She explained every step of the way and was very attentive to everyone. She new her info about the mountain. Worth doing!
Mount Rainier Amazing Tour
R6672BVpatriciab,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour. Susan was a wonderful guide. Definitely recommend this tour. Everything was exactly as advertised and made for a wonderful day!
Great experience!
hahakarrots,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Enjoyed this tour and guided hike of Mt. Rainer. The group I went with was so kind and lovely. Didn’t make me feel like I was the solo one in the group at all. Susan was also really helpful and an amazing photographer! This is a very convenient option where the planning and commuting are all taken care of for you. All you have to do is show up. Highly recommend comfortable shoes because the hike is steep. Fortunately, the weather was perfect on the day of our hike, and we saw a lot of animals! Grateful for the memorable and fun experience!