Top Washington Float Trips

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.

The White Salmon River is packed with class III and IV rapids such as Corkscrew and Maytag, making this half-day white-water rafting trip a must for thrill-seekers who love the water. Paddle nearly continuous rapids during the first five miles (eight kilometers) of the trip, and then wind down and enjoy the views of the gorgeous basalt canyon for the remaining three miles (4.8 kilometers).

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. Note that lunch is not included on this tour.

Get away from Seattle’s hustle and bustle on this full-day tour to Mt. Rainier National Park. After pickup from your hotel, you’ll head through Gold Rush-era towns to the slopes of this active volcano, adventure in every direction. Depending on the weather, take a hike through a grove of Sequoias, enjoy the summit views, walk in the pristine snow, and—regardless of weather—connect with Mother Nature.

Get up close and personal with the Pacific Northwest’s striking scenery, and explore beyond Seattle city limits, on this small-group tour. Set off in the morning from central Seattle, and head into nature: depending on your preferences and experience level, your guide will determine a trail that’s best for you. Grab your trekking poles upon arrival, stretch your legs, and set off: you can see attractions like Cascade peaks, waterfalls, mountain lakes, and much more.