Top Washington Day Trips

Explore Mt. Rainier National Park's highlights on this day tour featuring glaciers, waterfalls, lakes, and old growth forests. From Seattle, you'll head to the park and take guided shorter hikes from the Visitor Center at Paradise, including a one-mile walk to a picnic near giant glaciers. See Reflection Lake, Narada Falls, and Christine Falls. In winter and spring (November-June), snowshoeing replaces hiking—no experience required.

The best way to spend your World Cup 2026 off-days in Seattle & surrounding areas Include most highlights of Olympic National Park during this full-day guided tour from Seattle, with comfortable vehicle transfers and a ferry ride over Puget Sound. Discover the park's diverse ecosystems as you explore varied terrains and landscapes. Enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors in the Pacific Northwest. Itineraries vary, but include Hurricane Ridge, Crescent Lake, and Merrymere Fall. Take the Washington State ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Island, then drive to Olympic National Park learning about the community's unique history along the way. During winter months, trek through beautiful forests with snowshoes. Lunch, water, and a snack are provided. Capture photos with the park's prettiest natural features in one day. Round-trip transfers from a variety of Seattle neighborhoods or the airport are included. Explore the park's best spots by hiking or snowshoeing, depending on the season.

Experience the natural beauty of Mt. Rainier with the help of a guide to lead the way on this full-day group tour from Seattle. Enjoy a scenic, narrated journey past lakes, waterfalls, historic towns, and Mt. Rainier. Take in spectacular views from Narada Falls, considered the most popular waterfall in Mt. Rainier National Park, and the aptly named Paradise. Includes pickup and drop-off from select downtown Seattle and airport hotels for your convenience.

Make exploring beyond Seattle city limits simple—and get up close and personal with the iconic Mt. Rainier—on this hassle-free, full-day trip. Following convenient downtown pickup, journey to Mt. Rainier National Park. Look forward to seeing scenic highlights including Christine Falls, Narada Falls, and Mt. Rainier. Experience the beauty of the area with help from a guide who knows the best ways around the park.

See the highest mountain in Washington State on this small-group tour of Mt. Rainer National Park. Your guide will transport you from Seattle—conveniently taking care of all the driving and logistics—to explore the iconic park of the Pacific Northwest. With your guide in the lead, you’ll spend the day hiking, visiting the Longmire Museum, and seeing incredible vistas of mountains, lakes, and waterfalls.

You don’t have to venture into the San Juan Islands to see whales in their natural habitat—with this tour, you can board a whale-watching cruise right in downtown Seattle. You'll spend 3 to 5 hours onboard, looking for whales and learning about the area’s ecosystem from an expert naturalist. Choose from budget-friendly standard seating or pay extra for premium window seats. Food and beverages are available for purchase onboard.

Discover Seattle’s original neighborhood, Pioneer Square, on this guided walking tour that is great for locals and tourists alike who want to learn more about this city. Explore the underground pathways that were built in the southwest corner of the Emerald City more than 120 years ago. Learn about Seattle’s history and the events that transformed this once-small Indigenous dwelling place into one of the most popular and thriving cities in the United States.

A Full-Day Rainforest and beach adventure from Seattle Explore Washington's Olympic Peninsula with a friendly local guide Departs from Seattle Full-day tour (approx. 12.5 hours) We are the only single day tour from Seattle that takes you into the best parts rainforest and beach spots of Olympic National Park. We use local knowledge to see the most fun and meaningful spots! We ensure you get great photos! For fun during the ride, we provide tasty craft chocolate bars and other good snacks and drinks! You will see what makes the Olympic peninsula unique! Why Travelers Love This Tour: "The rainforests felt like out of a dream." "I’ve never seen a beach like Ruby Beach—completely unforgettable!" *Please note that during July and August the Hoh Rainforest is not accessible due to long wait times, so we go a less crowded similar rainforest area. **We use the ferry back to Seattle unless there are ferry delays.

There’s no better way to experience the magic of Silver Falls State Park, a true gem of Oregon, than on a private tour. From its enchanting waterfalls to its scenic trails, this is your chance to immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring cascades and lush beauty of the park. Choose the tour that best suits your desire: - Short: 2.5 miles / 403 feet elevation gain / 1:30 hrs - Long: 4.8 miles / 915 feet elevation gain / 2:30 hrs Book your tour today and let the mesmerizing waterfalls and breathtaking landscapes leave you in awe!

Cover the highlights of Olympic National Park in one day, without having to rent a car, on this tour from Seattle, which mixes car and ferry transport and about six miles (9.6 km) of hiking. Visit different ecosystems, including meadows, a temperate rainforest, and a subalpine forest, with time leftover to visit the Pacific Ocean.

Have the special chance to explore Olympic National Park with a naturalist guide—and make your sightseeing logistics smooth and hassle-free—on this full-day, small-group tour from Seattle. With round-trip transit from your downtown hotel, getting to the UNESCO–listed park is made simple. From beaches to mountains to forests and beyond, experience the best of this spectacular landscape, seeing and doing more with your guide than you could alone.

Seeing the highlights of Mt. Rainer National Park in one day can be difficult if you don’t know where to go and downright impossible if you don’t have a car. Make your trip easy (and leave the driving to someone else) with this small-group tour from Seattle. Depending on when you visit, you might see wildflower meadows, alpine vistas, and waterfalls, either on a hike or on a snowshoe adventure.

Discover why the North Cascades is one of the best kept secrets. We design the tour for to offer the best viewpoints and a chance to hike around and enjoy the fresh alpine air. On this tour especially, we have some flexibility to go where the group wants to go. About Max Travels: Created in 2023, I offer tours to share the amazing nature of the pacific northwest. I grew up in the Seattle and my background includes research and travel at large businesses and tech companies. I know about Seattle's layered history, the surrounding forests and mountains, the 90s Seattle music scene. Also, tips on food, bakeries, chocolate, and other Seattle stuff. I enjoy traveling myself and finding new places. I and my team look forward to chatting with you about travel or anything.

Download the GuideAlong self-guided audio tour and you'll discover more on your Olympic National Park road trip. Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions play automatically, all based on your location. You'll be guided to all of the park's famous highlights as well as lessor known gems including the most easily accessed mountain area in the park with superb views and hiking trails, a unique temperate rainforest where you can walk amongst giant trees, and incredible beaches rich with tidepools. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you. ✅ Stories, tips and directions play automatically based on your location ✅ Travel at your own pace ✅ Tour offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed ✅ Suggested itineraries for half, full or multi day use ✅ Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates. ✅ Like having a tour guide along for the drive Purchase one tour per vehicle.

Leave the city behind for a day, and explore the attractions of rural Washington, on this private or small-group tour. Depart in the morning from Bellevue, and head to Leavenworth: the small, mountainous town is modeled after a traditional Bavarian village. Explore its highlights, and even stop for a wine tasting (own expense). In the winter, upgrade to add on a sleigh ride, and in the summer finish with a trip to Snoqualmie Falls.

See the best of beautiful Vancouver, Canada in just one day—and leave all the logistics to someone else—on this round-trip tour from Seattle. Check off many of the city’s top sights in a single trip, including Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown, and Granville Island. You can also upgrade to add on tickets to the FlyOver Canada 4D experience (additional expense).

This Skagit Valley Tulip Festival tour sets itself apart from others like it by providing a photographer guide who can give you tips on how to take the best pictures as you wander the tulip fields. Along with round-trip transport, you’ll also get special VIP entrance to Roozenggarde and Tulip Town. Plus, you’ll have free time to enjoy the flower fields before you head back to Seattle at the end of the day.

Enjoy the Pacific Northwest's delightful mountain valleys, island vistas, and rugged coastlines on this small group tour from Seattle. Rejuvenate in these beautiful settings, while we do the work! We'll start in Mount Vernon, home of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, showcasing colorful fields of tulips, daffodils, and irises. After passing through the Kukutali Preserve, we'll visit Deception Pass State Park for unforgettable views before heading back to Seattle.

Admire one of the West's most dramatic natural sights—and make exploring beyond Seattle city limits seamless—on this small-group day trip to Mt. St. Helens National Monument. With your naturalist guide in the lead, walk through the park and discover its volcanic history, including the devastating 1980 eruption. Transportation—plus a picnic lunch, snacks, and beverages throughout the day—are all provided for your convenience.

Experience the beauty of Mt. Rainier National Park in the comfort of your own private tour. The adventure begins from your hotel, where your personal local expert will pick your party up in a Pearl Chevrolet Suburban LTZ. Work with your tour guide to create the best itinerary and stops for your group. See and experience places within the National Park that our public tour cannot reach. Set the tone for the day by leaning more towards an adventure, hiking-filled day or sit back and relax while you enjoy a leisurely, scenic day on the mountain. It’s up to you! For tours November - April, we can only access the roads in the park which do not require chains. These tours often cannot make it to Paradise, Christine or Narada Falls. We offer snow shoes as a replacement as the majority of the tour will take place at Longmire.

We are excited to announce the return of our Boeing Factory Tour beginning January 2026. We paused this tour during the global pandemic, but we’re back, better than ever. The Seattle City Tour portion of this experience was ranked “Top 20” experience in the United States by TripAdvisor/Viator, selected from thousands of activities (read some of the reviews!). After more than 10 years of developing and refining this route, we’ve designed a tour that truly maximizes everything you get to see. This is the only tour in Seattle that combines the Boeing Factory Tour with a comprehensive Seattle City Tour. You’ll visit the launch site of Boeing’s very first airplane and see the largest building in the world. The Boeing experience also includes a gallery of innovative aircraft and a flight simulator. Enjoy iconic sights such as floating homes, the Fremont Troll, under the bridge, the busiest lock system in the U.S., the Amazon campus, and what may be the longest floating bridges in the world.

Olympic National Park is a fantastic day trip from Seattle, offering stunning mountain views, lush rainforest trails, and a wild coastline. This tour will be tailored to highlight the best on the route, considering crowd avoidance, group preference, and weather conditions. You'll travel by ferry to Bainbridge Island, take an animal safari in Sequim, hike to a waterfall, see the blue glacial waters at Crescent Lake, and visit Olympic National Park.

From alpine mountains and glacier-fed lakes to moss-draped rainforests and stunning coastal beaches–Olympic National Park has it all. Olympic National Park Tour not only takes you to the park’s most popular destinations like Hurricane Ridge, the Hoh Rainforest, and Ruby Beach, but it also includes numerous hikes, waterfalls, and hidden gems. Along the way, you’ll learn about the region’s fascinating history, local heroes, and champion trees and animals.