Olympic National Park Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Olympic National Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Best of Olympic National Park From Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Day Tour

• Olympic National Park Day Tour From Seattle

• Hoh Rain Forest and Rialto Beach Guided Tour in Olympic National Park

• Sol Duc, Lake Crescent, and Hurricane Ridge Guided Tour in Olympic National Park

• Olympic National Park Small-Group Day Tour w/Scenic Ferry 2CanGo

Admission to Olympic National Park requires a National Park Pass, which costs US$15 for visitors arriving on foot, US$25 for motorcycles, and US$30 per private vehicle (covering all passengers). Annual passes are also available for US$55, which is good value if you plan to visit multiple times within a year.

Yes, Olympic National Park is definitely worth visiting, especially if you enjoy nature and getting active outdoors. The large park contains numerous ecosystems, including high mountainous areas and rainforests, and is a popular place to hike and spot wildlife. Its proximity to Seattle makes it a popular day-trip destination. Guided tours from the city often include some of the park's most easily accessible highlights and may offer a hiking component.

Per one customer who booked the Best of Olympic National Park From Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Day Tour, "This tour was amazing! I was a bit concerned about doing it in the winter, but I absolutely shouldn't have been worried—in fact, I would recommend it. Our group was fortunate that the Hurricane Ridge road was fully open, and the views from there were incredible. The whole day was enjoyable with a variety of walks and sights (mountains, forest, lakes, falls) and food and drink included."

Three full days (at a minimum) is ideal to see each of the three ecosystems that make up Olympic National Park: verdant rainforests, the rugged Pacific coast, and glacier-capped mountains. Given the size of these three parks in one, extra days provide more time to fully explore the area's majesty.

The park is fully open from June through September—a time of year with mild temperatures and low rainfall. This is also the park's busiest season. From October to May, visitors may find road and facility closures or reduced hours, but can enjoy storm watching, wet rainforests, and occasional gorgeous days with few people.

No, Olympic National Park does not offer timed entry. However, if you plan to spend the night in or around the park, reservations may be necessary for lodging, some campsites, or backpacking permits. This is especially true in summer when the park is busiest.

Yes. One of Olympic National Park's most popular driving routes is the Olympic Peninsula Loop, skirting the park's perimeter across 300 miles (482 kilometers), with lakes, waterfalls, mountains, and rainforests. Another is Hurricane Ridge to Obstruction Point (narrow, partially unpaved), showcasing the rugged Olympic Mountains on the park's highest elevation road.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Olympic National Park. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Seattle:

• Space Needle

• Pioneer Square

• Pike Place Market

• Kerry Park (Franklin Place)

• Seattle Waterfront

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Seattle.