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Highlights of the Olympic Peninsula

Highlights

  • See huge trees, halls of mosses and giant slugs in America's most northerly rainforest.
  • See glaciers at work sculpting the landscape either up close on a guided hike, or from the air.
  • Take in the great market in downtown Seattle.
  • Beach comb among the seastacks on Rialto Beach.
  • Sea kayak on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, or raft through a rainforest.
  • Visit a rehabilitation center for injured wildlife and see wolves, cougars and birds of prey.
  • Fly over impressive Mt. Rainier and see the glaciers from a bird's eye view.
  • See huge trees, halls of mosses and ginat slugs in America's most northerly rainforest.
Season: March to October
Duration: 7 to 10 Nights
Starting from: $3,375

Destinations

  • Seattle - 1 night: Check into your hotel, then take a ferry ride or harbor cruise, or go to the top of the Space Needle for a bird's eye view of the city.
  • Olympic National Park: The diversity of the Olympic National Park is evident as you hike through Hurricane Ridge's old growth forests and open meadows, or visit the Hoh Rain Forest. 

  • Mount Rainier National Park - 1-3 nights: A meca for mountain climbers, Mount Rainier also offers a variety of hiking trails and scenic drives.
  • Seattle: Return to Seattle to complete your journey and fly home.
  • Friendly guidance from an experienced Trip Planner
  • Personalized Adventure Kit trip portfolio
  • First night accommodation in a 3-4 star hotel in your gateway city
  • Rental of a deluxe RV, sized to suit your group
  • Nightly reservations in carefully chosen campgrounds in or around the National Parks

Olympic Peninsula Freshwater Bay Kayak - half day

This 1/2-day guided trip, located just west of Port Angeles, is spent exploring the rugged coastline of the Strait of Juan de Fuca for sea lions, bald eagles, harbor seals, otters and a wide array of sea birds. Experience the scenic wonder of abundant marine life while you paddle among the kelp beds. Perfect for those with limited time or first-time paddlers. Trips run daily April through October.  $65/Person.

Olympic Peninsula Dungeness Spit Kayak - full day

Paddle to the lighthouse on the Dungeness Spit, watching for marine mammals and sea birds along the way. After lunch (provided by your guide), you are welcome to tour the lighthouse or just relax for a while. Enjoy the view of the snow-capped Olympics on your way back.  Minimum age 14.  $99/Person.

Olympic National Park Hoh River Scenic Float Trip - half day

Enjoy a very memorable morning or afternoon surrounded by world-class scenery on one of the exciting rivers found on the Olympic Peninsula. Let professional guides lead you on a calming raft trip through the lush rainforest atmosphere. Fascinating geology and a dense rainforest atmosphere make this a popular trip.  Minimum age is 5.  $54/Adult; $44/Child (ages 5 through 11)

Olympic Scenic Float Trip - full day

We invite you to see the Hoh Rainforest from a fresh perspective, away from the heavily trodden trails. Paddle through class 2 water in the turquoise, glacier-fed Hoh River. Groups can conveniently be split into those who prefer to kayak and those who prefer to raft, while still staying together on the water. Between rapids your guides will share the river's secrets, local history, salmon spawning habits, Native American plant usage, and introduce you to the Peninsula's invigorating outdoors. Trip includes lunch. High river levels February - April require a minimum age of 10. May - October minimum age is 5. $79/Person

Olympic Whitewater Elwha River Raft Trip

This trip is a great way to spend an exciting few hours within the scenic beauty of Olympic National Park. The Elwha River is a Class 2+ whitewater river in the heart of the Olympic Mountains. Plenty of excitement without being too hair-raising. No caffeine needed here! Pass through a heavily forested valley with breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks and Carrie Glacier.  Minimum age 5.  $54/Adult; $44/Child (ages 5 through 11)

Mount Rainier Flightseeing Tour

Hop into a four-seater Cessna for scenic flights from Puyallup to Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens, or the Puget Sound. Flights to Mt. Rainier about 1 hour, to Mt. St. Helens about 1-1/2 hours. Rates based on duration of flight with an hourly rate of $225. Can accomodate up to 3 persons.
The Olympic Peninsula, Mount St. Helen's and Mount Rainier

The Olympic Peninsula, Mount St. Helen's and Mount Rainier

11 to 14 Nights  |  Starting from $4,825

Take a behind the scenes tour of Pike Place Market in Seattle, then watch for migrating whales and other marine life on the ferry ride from the mainland to Olympic Peninsula. The scenery is incredibly diverse from glaciers to ancient rainforests to seastacks on the Pacific Ocean. Try sea kayaking or relax on a scenic raft trip through the rainforest. Hike in a lava tube created by the last explosion of Mt. St. Helen's and witness this renewed active volcano, or take a flightseeing tour over Mt. Rainier.
Touring the Oregon Coast

Touring the Oregon Coast

7 to 10 Nights  |  Starting from $3,075

This week-long (or more) tour takes you along some of Oregon's stunning coastline. Starting in Portland, take in the city market before heading to Lewis & Clark's winter quarters at Ft. Clatsop. Enjoy the magnificent scenery, climb on a shipwreck, visit a lighthouse or two, beachcomb and explore tidepools. Get out on the ocean on a whale watching tour or play in the surf on a boogie board before returning to Portland through Oregon's wine country.