Top Washington Day Trips

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.

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.

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. Spend several hours onboard, looking for whales and learning about the area’s ecosystem from an expert naturalist. Food and beverages are available for purchase onboard.

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.

Spend a full day discovering the beauty of Olympic National Park, with highlights like the dramatic Hurricane Ridge and the serene, ancient Lake Crescent. Your driver-guide leads you to some of the park’s most stunning spots while sharing insider knowledge you wouldn't get on your own. With park admission, round-trip ferry tickets, lunch, snacks, and bottled water included, all you have to do is enjoy the views.

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.

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

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.

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.

A Full-Day Rainforest and beach adventure from Seattle Explore Washington's Olympic Peninsula with a friendly local guide We ensure you get many photo spots! We are the only single day tour from Seattle that takes you into the best rainforest and beach spots on the peninsula. Local knowledge to see the most fun and meaningful spots! For fun during the ride, we provide tasty craft chocolate bars and other good snacks and drinks! Why Travelers Love This Tour: "The rainforests felt like out of a dream." "I’ve never seen a beach like Ruby Beach—completely unforgettable!" *Late June through August the Hoh Rainforest area not accessible due to very long lines. Don't worry, we go to a similar rainforest area you will love! About Max Travels: Max Travels was created for people like you to experience the great nature of this area in a fun and friendly way. We look forward to your tour! Max Travels, LLC is licensed and insured to provide tours

Olympic National Park is home to some of the Pacific Northwest’s most dramatic coastal scenery—and this full-day tour from Seattle takes all the hassle out of getting there. With just your guide and a small group for company, set off in the early morning and travel via private vehicle, including aboard the Bainbridge Island Ferry. Upon arrival at the park, hike along Hurricane Ridge, visit Lake Crescent, and more.

The ancient forests, mountains, and rugged beaches of the Olympic National Park provide some spectacular hiking opportunities. On this tour, visit two of the most stunning natural spots—Hoh Rain Forest and Rialto Beach—and enjoy short, guided hikes at each destination. With round-trip transport, National Park fees included, and a guide who points out the local flora, all you need to do is focus on the views.

The ONLY Whale Watching tour with hotel pickup in Seattle! Most whale sightings in the Puget Sound happen near the San Juan Islands - make the most of your day and explore Deception Pass before your Whale-watching cruise! Journey north of Seattle to Deception Pass State Park, a Pacific Northwest hidden gem with views that rival our National Parks! Explore the old growth forest among the jagged cliffs and secret coastlines before enjoying a seasonal catered picnic lunch. After lunch, we'll drive up to Anacortes and join our partners, Outer Island Excursions, on a 3-hour Wildlife and Whale Watching boat tour. The Outer Island Excursions Captain and Naturalist will share information about the Salish Sea while we cruise around the channels in search of whales and other wildlife. Our all-inclusive small-group day trip is limited to 10 travelers. We also bring assorted snacks, water, and other cold beverages for the day. Don’t worry about a thing.

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.

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.

Leave the driving and planning to someone else, and enjoy a stress-free way to explore beyond Seattle city limits on this 2-in-1 coach trip. Admire the Pacific Northwest scenery en route to Snoqualmie Falls, one of Washington’s most-visited waterfalls. Then, continue to Leavenworth, a Bavarian-style historical village rich in German culture. Sightsee independently with three hours free time, browse souvenirs, and sample German food and beer.

Explore the rugged beauty of North Cascades National Park with our captivating audio tour! Visit iconic spots like Diablo Lake and Ross Dam while trekking through snow-capped peaks, lush forests, and crystal-clear lakes. Our expert guides share fascinating stories and facts about the park’s history, geology, and wildlife. Immerse yourself in local culture and gain insider knowledge on the forces that shaped these dramatic landscapes. Perfect for families, adventure seekers, and nature lovers, this tour offers an enriching and unforgettable experience. Download, plug in, and start your journey today!

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.

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).

Experience the food and culture at one of Seattle’s most famous landmarks, Pike Place Market, on this 2-hour, chef-guided food tour. See where chefs shop and locals hang out and enjoy diverse tastings at several different stops — places such as Beecher's ‘World's Best’ Mac and Cheese, Pike Place Chowder, local artisan chocolate shops and more. Feel like a market insider on this behind-the-scenes adventure to savor the flavors, as well as the sights and sounds, of this historic attraction.

Visit Mount Rainier National Park without having to rent a car by booking this small-group tour from Seattle. Venture through the park, with plenty of stops along the way to take photos of beautiful lakes and waterfalls, including Longmire Museum and Narada Falls. Learn about the park at the Jackson Visitor Center and explore the park's highlights by hiking or snowshoeing (depending on the season).

A road-based tour with short hikes throughout the day, where we enjoy beautiful highlights of Olympic National Park with panoramic views of mountains and ocean from Hurricane Ridge. Here we also enjoy a picnic lunch on a short hike. We then explore the rainforest at Crescent Lake, where we go for a short hike along the beautiful lakeshore, followed by a stop in the quaint town of Poulsbo with waterfront views. Finally, we cross Puget Sound again and see the best views of the Seattle skyline on the ferry back to Seattle.

For those who are especially passionate about Orcas, this trip is for you! Be prepared for up to five hours on the water in the diligent quest for the region's Biggs killer whales. This population of orca is healthy and thriving and can be found year-round in the Salish Sea. They are incredible to watch and can travel over 100 miles in a single day. We load up on our on fastest vessels and depart in search of orcas. We may also encounter the regions other species of whales and wildlife, but the focus is finding orcas. Our success rate is very high, over 95 percent! Tours typically last between 3 to 5 hrs. It can often be a cold trip so bundle up. Don't forget your camera!