Overview
No two tours with us are the same! Our guides craft itineraries that reflect the best of what the Park has to offer that day, including group interests and dynamics. Please note that the itinerary outlined is a sample of potential destinations that could be included in the tour.
Experience Mount Rainier's highlights on a 2 day tailored to you. Our TripAdvisor "Hall of Fame" guides run the only tours permitted to explore more than a mile from the park road as the National Park is ecologically important & delicate. The U.S. Park Service restricts other tour companies - our competitors offer "road tours."
We are professional nature educators (not just bus drivers) that have dedicated our lives to artful travel. Our all-inclusive small-group trip is limited to just 9 travelers.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Mobile ticket
- Hotel pickup offered
What's included
Trekking poles provided if needed
Maximum group size of 9
Pick up and drop off at your Downtown Seattle hotel or rental
TripAdvisor "Hall of Fame" professional naturalist guide
Snacks - Lots of snacks, cold drinks, and water provided
Lunch
Dinner
All park entry fees are included
In-vehicle air conditioning
Coffee and/or Tea
Breakfast
Gratuities
Alcohol is not included, but can be purchased separately from lodge
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
This is our default meeting location for those staying outside of our Downtown Seattle pick up zone.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
Day 1 Journey to Sunrise
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Seattle
30 min
We'll pick you up from your Downtown Seattle hotel or Airbnb! Once we finish all the pickups, we'll head towards the Mountains!
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Mount Rainier
We'll head straight towards the Mountain! Keep your eye on the scenery outside the windows, you may start to see Rainier peek out as we leave the city.
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Mount Rainier National Park
After a quick bathroom/coffee stop along the way, we'll enter the National Park! The next 2 days will be spent exploring its natural wonders.
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4 min Admission ticket included
Our main destination for today is Sunrise. At 6,400 feet in elevation, this is the highest a vehicle can reach on the Mountain. A plethora of trails depart from the Visitor Center, and we'll set out to explore!
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Mount Rainier National Park
1 hour
When we've finished exploring Sunrise, we'll hop back into the van for a drive to the south side of the Mountain. Stunning backdrops abound along this route!
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Paradise
2 hours
We'll reach Mt Rainier's south side and climb back up to Paradise. At slightly lower elevation than Sunrise, Paradise is home to your accommodations for the night - the historic Paradise Inn, where we'll also eat dinner after settling into your room.
Day 2 Wake up in Paradise
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Paradise Loop
4 hours Admission ticket included
Hike straight out of the door of Paradise Inn and onto the southern slopes of Mt Rainier. Journey up to see the Nisqually Glacier and the peaks of the Tatoosh Range all around you. Share the meadows with talkative marmots, and marvel at the spire-like firs that dot the mountainside.
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Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center
20 min Admission ticket included
Paradise is home to a world-class visitor's center with interpretive information on the National Park.
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Narada Falls
30 min Admission ticket included
Several waterfalls are accessible by foot along the route up the mountain! Narada Falls is one of our favorites.
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15 min Admission ticket included
Bubbling springs, massive old-growth spruce trees, walking trails, a museum, and restrooms make up this historic area of Mount Rainier National Park.
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Trail of the Shadows
30 min Admission ticket included
Giant old-growth spruce trees clustered around bubbling mineral springs and views of Mt. Rainier's peak make this one of the most memorable short trails in the National Park.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- All travelers must be 14 years or older.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about 2 Day Mt Rainier All-Inclusive Small Group Tour
Can I cancel 2 Day Mt Rainier All-Inclusive Small Group Tour for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 days.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
This is our default meeting location for those staying outside of our Downtown Seattle pick up zone. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Trekking poles provided if needed
- Maximum group size of 9
- Pick up and drop off at your Downtown Seattle hotel or rental
- TripAdvisor "Hall of Fame" professional naturalist guide
- Snacks - Lots of snacks, cold drinks, and water provided
- Lunch
- Dinner
- All park entry fees are included
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Alcohol is not included, but can be purchased separately from lodge
Which places does it visit?
It visits Mount Rainier, Mount Rainier National Park, Paradise, Paradise Loop, Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center, Narada Falls, Trail of the Shadows.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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