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The 15 Best Mount Rainier Day Trips from Seattle

15 tours

Rainier is only out about a third of the time, and the trip you book decides how much of it you see. Compared here: which operators leave early enough for Paradise before the car park fills, which switch to snowshoes in winter, what every seat costs, and which one to pick if it is your only clear day.

Mt. Rainier National Park Highlights Tour

Mt. Rainier National Park Highlights Tour - The guide, the narration, and how weather changes the plan

1.Mt. Rainier National Park Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,156 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $150Our pick

Full-day Mt Rainier highlights from Seattle with guide, pickup, Narada and Christine Falls, Paradise views, and park fees included.

“Lucas is a great guide and the tour was comfortable. The paradise place was closed due to snow so we switched to have a good amount of time hiking (totally~3 hours). He also stopped at several view points such as sunset point, small water falls for us to take photos.”

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Best of Mount Rainier National Park from Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour

Best of Mount Rainier National Park from Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour - Pickup, Timing, and How the Day Actually Flows

2.Best of Mount Rainier National Park from Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 805 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $344

All-inclusive small-group Mount Rainier day trip from Seattle with pickup, guided walks, waterfalls, Paradise Valley views, and a catered picnic.

“The tour was great! Our guide, Sarah, drove us up the north side with a stop at Federation Forest for a short break in the ride (from Seattle) and a short walk through the forest. On we went up the north side to Sunrise, which had only recently opened for the summer. What incredible views! Our hike up Mount Rainier was breathtaking! We hiked to Frozen Lake and on to Sunrise Campsite, Shadow Lake, then back to the Sunrise Visitor Center. The day was clear and breezy with an occassional cloud. Sarah, again, our guide, was attentive to all the participants (limited to 10 of us) and helpful throughout the…”

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Mt Rainier National Park Small Group Day Tour from Seattle 2CanGo

Mt Rainier National Park Small Group Day Tour from Seattle 2CanGo - Price and value: what $148 buys you (and what it does not)

3.Mt Rainier National Park Small Group Day Tour from Seattle 2CanGo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 641 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $148Best value

Small-group Mt. Rainier day tour from Seattle with hotel pickup, included lunch and snacks, and seasonal stops from Longmire to Paradise.

“It was great. Very easy communication between us and the driver/tour guide the whole way, from beginning to end. We had a smaller group so it was very nice. We stopped at all the highlights of Mt. Rainer & we were very lucky because it was an absolutely beautiful day. Highly recommend this tour. Thank you for the experience.”

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Mt. Rainier highlights – old forest, falls and glaciers

Mt. Rainier highlights - old forest, falls and glaciers - Seattle pickup, then a long drive to Paradise

4.Mt. Rainier highlights – old forest, falls and glaciers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 564 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $179

Glaciers, waterfalls, and old-growth forest at Mt. Rainier from Seattle, with a glacier picnic and small-group hikes or snowshoes.

“Amazing day with a knowledgeable and considerate guide. The pace of the day was good and was adapted for the group’s preferences. The hike was rigorous so a good level of physical fitness is required.”

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From Seattle: Mount Rainier National Park Guided Tour

From Seattle: Mount Rainier National Park Guided Tour - The MoPop pickup and the morning start you should respect

5.From Seattle: Mount Rainier National Park Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 412 reviews · 11 hours · from $173

Seattle to Mount Rainier in one long day. Climate-controlled minibus, live guide commentary, big views, and seasonal hikes.

“Mountain was out on the ride up which was was beautiful and decided to hide once we reached destination but the scenery was still amazingly gorgeous! And the tour guide was amazing!”

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From Seattle: Mount Rainier Guided Day Tour

From Seattle: Mount Rainier Guided Day Tour - Pickups and drop-offs: built for Seattle (and Sea-Tac)

Mount Rainier National Park Day Tour from Seattle

Mount Rainier National Park Day Tour from Seattle - Longmire Museum: Your quick orientation to Rainier’s volcano story

7.Mount Rainier National Park Day Tour from Seattle

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 199 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $148

Take a guided van day trip from Seattle to Mount Rainier with stops at Paradise, Narada Falls, Reflection Lakes, and more.

“This was a wonderful experience. Our guide Ryan was phenomenal, very knowledgeable, courteous and very fun. He showed us amazing vantage points throughout the park. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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Mount Rainier Customized Tour from Seattle

Mount Rainier Customized Tour from Seattle - Price and value: $195 buys time, not just access

8.Mount Rainier Customized Tour from Seattle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $195

Seattle to Mount Rainier with park fees and snacks, small-group stops at Elbe, Christine and Narada Falls, Paradise hikes, Reflection Lakes.

“I really can’t say enough how wonderful today has been and how fabulous the tour was. 11 hours from being picked up at our Airbnb to being dropped at a supermarket at the end. I’ve had communications with Vlad, Slav and Dan by WhatsApp and knew we were in good hands. Vlad is fun, friendly, knowledgeable, kind and a really great driver and guide. He turned up at our apartment with a cheery “rise and shine, I’m outside” text and we were off. Just a small group of 6, gift bags for all full of snacks and bottles of water. I’ve read the views and can confirm he gave us…”

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Seattle: Mt. Rainier Park Guided Full-Day Tour

Seattle: Mt. Rainier Park Guided Full-Day Tour - The park’s best stuff: glaciers, waterfalls, and old-growth forest energy

9.Mt. Rainier Park Guided Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 113 reviews · 10 hours · from $179

Guided full-day trip from Seattle to Mount Rainier with glacier, waterfalls, forest walks, and winter-ready crampons. Small group.

“Driving past lakes we had our first view of Mt Rainier, sunshine lighting up the end-of-summer glaciers atop the mountain. We hiked up a one mile trail, taking breaths as needed. Susan shared insights and pointed out other volcanic mountains. We walked through an old growth forest. Big tree hundreds feet tall. 6 hugs circumference. The group was wonderful too.”

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Seattle: Mount Rainier Park All-Inclusive Small Group Tour

Seattle: Mount Rainier Park All-Inclusive Small Group Tour - Pickup From Seattle, First Coffee, and the Van That Actually Works

10.Mount Rainier Park All-Inclusive Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 102 reviews · from $344

Small-group Mt. Rainier day trip from Seattle with guided hike or snowshoe trek, wildlife spotting, and included lunch plus pickup.

“Communication with the tour provider prior to the trip was excellent. Every question I asked was promptly and completely answered. Van ride was comfortable. Food was only ok. Not enough drinks were provided. Guide was very knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions. Did not like the choice of music played during the tour. Trip itinerary was well thought out based on time of year and weather.”

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Hike Mt. Rainier & Taste Yakima Valley Wine: All-Inclusive Day Tour from Seattle

Hike Mt. Rainier & Taste Yakima Valley Wine: All-Inclusive Day Tour from Seattle - The Mt. Rainier Part: A 3-Mile Eastside Walk With Real Wild Things

11.Hike Mt. Rainier & Taste Yakima Valley Wine: All-Inclusive Day Tour from Seattle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $367

Small-group hike near Mt. Rainier plus Yakima Valley wine tastings from Seattle, with hotel pickup, gourmet picnic, and a guided day.

“Wow! I can't even being to express what an incredible tour this was. My best friend & I (in our 30's for reference) booked this together and all we continue to say is what an absolutely perfect day it was. We began our morning with a timely pickup from our hotel, about a 1.5 hour drive where we were given a wealth of knowledge about all of our surroundings. We then made stops to see Mt. Ranier, sip hot coffee & snack on some morning pastries, go on hikes to waterfalls, and walks through beautiful moss-covered forests. After our morning adventures, we stopped to have a perfectly planned lunch with…”

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From Seattle: Customized Mount Rainier Tour

From Seattle: Customized Mount Rainier Tour - Pickup cities, van comfort, and what to expect on timing

12.From Seattle: Customized Mount Rainier Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 9 hours · from $195

9-hour Mount Rainier day trip from Seattle with pickup, waterfall stops, and 2 hours in Paradise for snow views and short hikes.

“We had a fantastic experience. Our guide, Farshid, clearly loves the park and wants others to love it too. He was always happy to stop any time we wanted, and repeatedly went out of his way to make our day beyond wonderful. My two teens loved the day too and said it was the highlight of the trip!”

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Mount Rainier Private Full Day - Sprinter Van or SUV

Mount Rainier Private Full Day - Sprinter Van or SUV - Price and What You Actually Get for $350 Per Person

13.Mount Rainier Private Full Day - Sprinter Van or SUV

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $350

Private full-day Mount Rainier tour from Seattle with Paradise Skyline Trail, Sunrise views, hotel or cruise pickup, parking and water included.

“WOW!!! This tour was amazing and all of our pictures look like they were taken on a green screen. Giancarlo was our tour guide and he was absolutely wonderful. We're from the CST and he was kind enough to work with our schedule and pic”

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Mt Rainier Private Tour Experience in SUV

Mt Rainier Private Tour Experience in SUV - Guide Cheryl and Llyle: How Stories Make the Park Feel Personal

14.Mt Rainier Private Tour Experience in SUV

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $462

Private SUV Mount Rainier tour from Seattle to Paradise with guide Cheryl, park fees, snacks, water bottle, and pickup included.

“We were picked up from cruise ship . Cheryl contacted us day before so there was no miscommunication on time for pick up. We had a delicious lunch and even had ice cream afterwards. Cheryl was knowledgeable on our trip and we had an amazing day and my husband got wonderful shots. And we have enough time and was not rushing for our flight to the airport. Cheryl’s Northwest tours is the best and the car was clean and accommodated all our needs.”

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Seattle: Mt. Rainier Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

Seattle: Mt. Rainier Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride - Check-In at the Casino and Why the Early Start Matters