The 7 Best Day Trips from in Port Angeles, Washington (WA)

Witness stunning mountain vistas, pristine alpine meadows, and dense old growth forests on this small group day tour to Olympic National Park. We'll start the day with a beautiful ferry ride from Seattle followed by a scenic drive to this UNESCO World Heritage Site, where we'll explore one of the best-preserved natural landscapes in the world. Throughout the day, you'll enjoy meaningful commentary on the history, culture, and geology of the region from an expert local guide. The tour includes a gourmet lunch, park admission, and pick-up/drop-off at your Seattle hotel in our luxury Mercedes van.

Inclusions: Small group experience (maximum 7 guests), Hotel pick-up and drop-off in our luxury Mercedes van, Gourmet lunch with a selection of local beverages, Complimentary coffee, water, and snacks, Professional local guide, Guided nature walks, All physical abilities welcome, Lunch, Snacks, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Gratuities

This is the ultimate combination for a memorable day of Northwest outdoor recreation at its best! Start your morning from the seat of a sea kayak exploring the rugged shoreline and hanging out with the wildlife, enjoy lunch, then it's off to the forest for an afternoon of singletrack mountain biking. Now this is living the good life!

Inclusions: All equipment included, Local taxes, Professional guide, Lunch

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

The Hoh Rain Forest is one of the largest temperate rain forests in the USA and showcases towering old-growth evergreens and lush green moss as far as the eye can see. The rain forest is located nearby Olympic National Park's pristine wilderness coast, a 73 mile stretch of rugged coastal beauty. Rialto Beach is one of the gems of the Olympic Coast with incredible sea stacks, forest outlined coast, and miles of coastline to explore. This full day guided tour combines the Hoh Rain Forest and Rialto Beach, led by our Olympic Hiking Co. naturalist hiking guide. At each destination, guests can participate on a 2 mile guided hiking tour to fully immerse themselves in these spectacular venues.

Inclusions: State and Local Retail Sales Tax, Certified and trained naturalist hiking guide, Narration throughout the tour, Roundtrip transportation in 12/15 passenger van, Optional 2-3 mile guided hiking tour at each destination

Exclusions: Gratuities

Join our TripAdvisor Hall of Fame guides as we dive deep into Olympic National Park’s highlights on this all-inclusive day trip. The park is a UNESCO World-Heritage Site remarkable for its ecological diversity and expansive wilderness. This naturalist-guided tour takes you across Puget Sound by ferry and up Bainbridge Island to the Hood Canal. Visit Hurricane Ridge to watch deer graze in the meadows or feel the snow crunch beneath your feet on a winter snowshoe. Continue west to glacially-carved Lake Crescent, where you’ll explore the fern-filled forests that line its shores, trekking through giant trees to Marymere Falls. We'll tailor the day to your small group! Our all-inclusive small-group day trip is limited to just 10 travelers. Sleep in a little - we'll bring coffee, bakery, fruit, and tea. We'll bring a local, organic, family-style lunch and we'll eat outside when it's nice! We’ll bring snacks, water, and sparkling water for the day. Don’t worry about a thing.

Inclusions: All-inclusive, full-day tour of Olympic National Park., TripAdvisor "Hall of Fame" professional naturalist guide. We guarantee you'll love your trip leader!, Lovely guided hikes or snowshoe (winter) treks tailored to your group. Spend lots of time outside., Light Breakfast: Morning local coffee, tea with pastries., Local & organic lunch! We'll find a quiet spot outside (weather permitting) for a picnic and views., Snacks: Lots of snacks, sparkling water, and water provided., Transportation in a new Ford Transit van., Snowshoe gear (during winter months). Additional warm clothing available upon request., Pick-up and drop-off at your downtown Seattle hotel, Airbnb, or rental., Bainbridge Island or Port Angeles pickups available upon request., Olympic National Park entrance fees., We'll press local coffee and brew tea in the morning!

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Olympic National Park is well known for having several different ecosystems to explore: subalpine forest, wildflower meadows, temperate rain-forest, and the rugged Pacific Shore. This twelve hour tour allows you to sample each of these systems with the added advantage of having an experienced guide to answer any questions that may arise. Come explore tide pools along the coastal beaches, roam among old-growth forest, trek atop mountain ridges with breathtaking vistas and stand by glacier-birthed rivers and lakes. The tour begins on a leisurely ferry boat ride over the Puget Sound to the Olympic Peninsula. The exact itinerary will be curated by the tour guide however our first stop will usually find us at Hurricane Ridge where you will hike to an incredible view of the valley below and the snow-capped mountains in the distance. We will move on to Crescent Lake and the seasonally Sol Duc Valley, and a sandy beach along the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Please plan on approximately six miles.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Landing and facility fees, Ferry Rides

Exclusions: Lunch, Breakfast

Experience three of Olympic National Park's most popular waterfalls during this action-packed 7 hour guided tour experience. Admire the power of the waterfalls with the melting snow pack during the Spring and marvel at the fall colors during Autumn. This guided tour combines a 2-3 miles of hiking at Sol Duc Falls, 2-3 miles of hiking at Marymere Falls, and a final scenic sightseeing stop to Madison Creek Falls on the Elwha River.

Inclusions: Certified and trained naturalist hiking guide, Narration throughout the tour, Roundtrip transportation in 12/15 passenger van, State and Local Retail Sales Tax, Optional 2-3 mile guided hiking tour

Exclusions: Gratuities

Witness stunning mountain vistas, pristine alpine meadows, and dense old growth forests on this private day tour to Olympic National Park. We'll start the day with a beautiful ferry ride from Seattle followed by a scenic drive to this UNESCO World Heritage Site, where we'll explore one of the best-preserved natural landscapes in the world. Throughout the day, you'll enjoy meaningful commentary on the history, culture, and geology of the region from an expert local guide. The tour includes a gourmet lunch, park admission, and pick-up/drop-off at your Seattle hotel in our luxury Mercedes van.

Inclusions: All physical abilities welcome, Gourmet lunch with a selection of local beverages, Complimentary coffee, water, and snacks, Guided nature walks, Hotel pick-up and drop-off in our luxury Mercedes van, Private experience (only your group plus a guide), Professional local guide, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Gratuities