All-Inclusive Naturalist Day Tour
Evergreen Escapes runs this all-inclusive, small-group day tour from Seattle.
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Olympic National Park Tours: Seattle Day Trips, Hikes And Prices
Guided trips across Olympic National Park, grouped by where they start and what they cover.
- $110lowest per-person from-price on the roster
- $30Private Vehicle Pass · 7 consecutive days, covers every passenger in one non-commercial vehicle of 15 seats or fewer
- 922,651 acresPark Size · glacier-capped mountains, wild Pacific coast and old-growth temperate rain forest
All-Inclusive Naturalist Day Tour
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- Duration
- 12 hours
- Meets
- Seattle
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Run by
- Evergreen Escapes Seattle
Olympic National Park Tours By The Numbers
$15
Per Person On Foot Or Bike · 7 days, ages 16 and up; under 16 enter free
$55
Olympic Annual Pass · US citizens and residents, one year from month of purchase; the park takes no cash
$75
Commercial Van Fee · NPS fee for a commercial van of 7 to 15 seats; $100 for 16 to 25 seats, $200 for 26 or more
140 in
Hoh Rain Forest Rainfall · yearly average precipitation in the Hoh, per NPS
30-35 ft
Hurricane Ridge Snowfall · traditionally recorded each year; Port Angeles headquarters averages 25 to 30 inches of precipitation
$8 + $6
Backcountry Permit · per person per night plus $6 per permit; maximum group size 12 in most places
30
Guided Tours Listed Here · from $17 (self-guided audio tour, per group) to $2,875
Olympic National Park Tours By Type
Seattle day tours
Small-Group Ferry Day Tour
Jupiter Legend runs this 11-hour small-group day tour from Seattle, crossing Puget Sound by ferry to reach Hurricane Ridge and Lake Crescent before the return sailing.
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Larger-Group Ferry Day Trip
A 13-hour day tour from Seattle by van and ferry, with Customized Tours covering mountains, rainforest and a lake in one outing.
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Hoh And Rialto From Port Angeles
Olympic Hiking Co. runs this nine-hour guided tour pairing the Hoh Rain Forest with Rialto Beach.
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Forks Small-Group Hike
Good Trip Adventures runs this small-group Olympic National Park tour and hike from Forks, 6 to 8 hours, from $396, a full day of coastal and forest stops with a guide who meets you in town.
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Hoh And Rialto From Seattle
A 10-hour day trip from Seattle to the Hoh Rain Forest and Rialto Beach, with the Puget Sound ferry crossing each way.
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Rialto Tide Pooling Hike
A private, four-to-six-hour guided hike with Lasting Adventures, built around low tide on Rialto Beach and its tide pools.
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Sol Duc, Lake Crescent And Ridge Day
Olympic Hiking Co. runs this nine-hour day tour from Port Angeles that pairs Sol Duc Falls with the Lake Crescent shoreline and the subalpine views at Hurricane Ridge.
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Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour
A self-guided driving audio tour of the park from Adventures with Action.
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Lake Crescent Half-Day Tour
A four-hour guided half-day tour with Olympic Hiking Co., from $110 per person.
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Maiden Peak Private Hike
A private, six-to-eight-hour guided hike to Maiden Peak with Lasting Adventures.
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5-Day Hoh And Blue Glacier Trek
Lasting Adventures runs this five-day backpacking trip from the Hoh Rain Forest up to the Blue Glacier, rated 5.0 by four reviewers.
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Two-Day Private Tour And Hike
Good Trip Adventures runs this two-day private tour with guided hikes across Olympic National Park.
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4-Day North Coast Backpacking
Four days of guided backpacking along Olympic National Park's north coast with Lasting Adventures.
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4-Day Seven Lakes Basin Trek
A four-day Lasting Adventures trek from Sol Duc into the Seven Lakes Basin.
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Private Day Tour With Ferry
BARBIL Tours runs this private 10-to-11-hour day trip from Seattle, pairing the ferry crossing with the park's main sights.
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Private Coach Day Tour
A 13-hour private day tour of Olympic National Park from Seattle, run by Customized Tours.
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Private Day With All Meals
Wild Goose Tours runs this private, 13-to-14-hour day trip across the Olympic Peninsula, one of the longest outings on the list.
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Private Full-Day Tour And Hike
A private eight-hour day with Good Trip Adventures, mixing a park drive with a guided hike.
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| Tour | Kind | Meal | Length | Meets | From | Rating | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-Inclusive Naturalist Day TourEvergreen Escapes Seattle | Seattle day tours | Meal included in the fare | 12 hours | Emailed at booking | $368 | ★ 4.91,067 reviews | Check availability |
| Small-Group Ferry Day TourJupiter Legend Corporation | Seattle day tours | Meal included in the fare | 11 hours | Emailed at booking | $188 | ★ 4.6943 reviews | Check availability |
| Larger-Group Ferry Day TripCustomized Tours | Seattle day tours | Meal not stated | 13 hours | Emailed at booking | $239 | ★ 4.9400 reviews | Check availability |
| Hurricane Ridge And Lake Crescent DayJupiter Legend Corporation | Seattle day tours | Meal included in the fare | 11 hours | Emailed at booking | $188 | ★ 4.6220 reviews | Check availability |
| Hoh And Rialto From Port AngelesOlympic Hiking Co. | Rainforest and coast tours | Meal not stated | 9 hours | Emailed at booking | $195 | ★ 5.0172 reviews | Check availability |
| Small-Group Hike Or Snowshoe DayEvergreen Escapes | Seattle day tours | Meal included in the fare | 12 hours | Emailed at booking | $348 | ★ 4.9145 reviews | Check availability |
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Olympic National Park Tours Month By Month
Port Angeles High
Forks High
Port Angeles Rain
Forks Rain
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January
Port Angeles High: 45 F Forks High: 48 F Port Angeles Rain: 4.3 in Forks Rain: 15.6 in Park Notes: Hurricane Ridge Road: winter schedule Fri to Sun; chains required to Apr 1
February
Port Angeles High: 47 F Forks High: 49 F Port Angeles Rain: 2.8 in Forks Rain: 9.7 in Park Notes: Hurricane Ridge Road: winter schedule Fri to Sun; Hoh visitor center closed to early Mar
March
Port Angeles High: 50 F Forks High: 51 F Port Angeles Rain: 2.9 in Forks Rain: 11.8 in Park Notes: Hoh visitor center reopens early Mar; chains required to Apr 1; Sol Duc Resort reopens late Mar
April
Port Angeles High: 54 F Forks High: 55 F Port Angeles Rain: 1.6 in Forks Rain: 8.1 in Park Notes: Hurricane Ridge Road may open or close Mar 31 to Apr 30; spring wildflowers in the meadows
May
Port Angeles High: 60 F Forks High: 60 F Port Angeles Rain: 1.2 in Forks Rain: 4.2 in Park Notes: Spring: snow and heavy rain possible in the high country into June
June
Port Angeles High: 63 F Forks High: 63 F Port Angeles Rain: 0.7 in Forks Rain: 3.3 in Park Notes: Obstruction Point Road opens mid-June (weather permitting); summer season starts
July
Port Angeles High: 68 F Forks High: 68 F Port Angeles Rain: 0.5 in Forks Rain: 1.6 in Park Notes: Jul and Aug are the most popular months; coastal fog can persist
August
Port Angeles High: 70 F Forks High: 69 F Port Angeles Rain: 0.6 in Forks Rain: 2.6 in Park Notes: Jul and Aug are the most popular months; coastal fog can persist
September
Port Angeles High: 66 F Forks High: 67 F Port Angeles Rain: 1.3 in Forks Rain: 4.6 in Park Notes: Obstruction Point Road open to Oct 15; Sol Duc Resort open to last weekend of Oct
October
Port Angeles High: 57 F Forks High: 59 F Port Angeles Rain: 3.1 in Forks Rain: 10.7 in Park Notes: Obstruction Point Road closes Oct 15; Sol Duc Resort closes last weekend; Salmon Cascades late Oct to early Nov
November
Port Angeles High: 49 F Forks High: 51 F Port Angeles Rain: 5.1 in Forks Rain: 15.3 in Park Notes: Chains required above Heart O' the Hills from Nov 1; rain and wind on the coast and in the rain forest valleys
December
Port Angeles High: 45 F Forks High: 47 F Port Angeles Rain: 5.2 in Forks Rain: 13.8 in Park Notes: Hurricane Ridge winter season generally late Nov to end of March; road closed Dec 25
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| Month | Port Angeles High | Forks High | Port Angeles Rain | Forks Rain | Park Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45 F | 48 F | 4.3 in | 15.6 in | Hurricane Ridge Road: winter schedule Fri to Sun; chains required to Apr 1 |
| February | 47 F | 49 F | 2.8 in | 9.7 in | Hurricane Ridge Road: winter schedule Fri to Sun; Hoh visitor center closed to early Mar |
| March | 50 F | 51 F | 2.9 in | 11.8 in | Hoh visitor center reopens early Mar; chains required to Apr 1; Sol Duc Resort reopens late Mar |
| April | 54 F | 55 F | 1.6 in | 8.1 in | Hurricane Ridge Road may open or close Mar 31 to Apr 30; spring wildflowers in the meadows |
| May | 60 F | 60 F | 1.2 in | 4.2 in | Spring: snow and heavy rain possible in the high country into June |
| June | 63 F | 63 F | 0.7 in | 3.3 in | Obstruction Point Road opens mid-June (weather permitting); summer season starts |
| July | 68 F | 68 F | 0.5 in | 1.6 in | Jul and Aug are the most popular months; coastal fog can persist |
| August | 70 F | 69 F | 0.6 in | 2.6 in | Jul and Aug are the most popular months; coastal fog can persist |
| September | 66 F | 67 F | 1.3 in | 4.6 in | Obstruction Point Road open to Oct 15; Sol Duc Resort open to last weekend of Oct |
| October | 57 F | 59 F | 3.1 in | 10.7 in | Obstruction Point Road closes Oct 15; Sol Duc Resort closes last weekend; Salmon Cascades late Oct to early Nov |
| November | 49 F | 51 F | 5.1 in | 15.3 in | Chains required above Heart O' the Hills from Nov 1; rain and wind on the coast and in the rain forest valleys |
| December | 45 F | 47 F | 5.2 in | 13.8 in | Hurricane Ridge winter season generally late Nov to end of March; road closed Dec 25 |
Rainforest, Ridge Or Coast: Which Tour Fits
| Hoh Rain Forest | Hurricane Ridge | Lake Crescent And Sol Duc | Rialto And Ruby Beach | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance From Port Angeles | About a two-hour drive | 17 miles south | Lake Crescent 18 miles west; Sol Duc about 40 minutes west | Rialto about 75 miles; Ruby Beach on Highway 101 near Kalaloch |
| Short Walks | Hall of Mosses 0.8 miles; Spruce Nature Trail 1.2 miles | Ridgetop traverses and subalpine trails; Hurricane Hill Road is 1.5 miles | Sol Duc Falls overlook about a mile; Marymere Falls via the Barnes Creek trail | Hole-in-the-Wall is 1.5 miles north of Rialto Beach; tidepools at Beach 4 and Hole-in-the-Wall |
| Weather Pattern | About 140 inches of precipitation a year | 30 to 35 feet of snow a year | Lake Crescent lies in the northern foothills; Sol Duc has old-growth forest, subalpine lakes and snowy peaks | 100 to 170 inches of rain a year along the coast |
| Season Notes | Visitor center closed January to early March, usually Friday to Sunday in spring and fall | Winter road scheduled Friday to Sunday and holiday Mondays; chains required in winter | Sol Duc Resort generally open late March to the last weekend of October | Always check tides; Mora Road is closed at the campground for flood repairs, so Rialto Beach is not reachable by car. |
| Tours Listed Here | 9 mention the Hoh | 16 mention Hurricane Ridge | 21 mention Lake Crescent, 10 mention Sol Duc | 8 mention Rialto, 4 mention Ruby Beach |
Where Olympic National Park Tours Go
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Gateways
- All-Inclusive Naturalist Day Tourfrom $368
- Small-Group Ferry Day Tourfrom $188
Mountains
- All-Inclusive Naturalist Day Tourfrom $368
- Small-Group Ferry Day Tourfrom $188
Rainforest
- Hoh And Rialto From Port Angelesfrom $195
- Small-Group Hike Or Snowshoe Dayfrom $348
Lakes And Valleys
- All-Inclusive Naturalist Day Tourfrom $368
- Small-Group Ferry Day Tourfrom $188
Coast
- Hoh And Rialto From Port Angelesfrom $195
- Rainforest And Beach Highlightsfrom $285
- Port Angeles (Olympic National Park Visitor Center)Gateways
- Seattle Pickup (Westin, 5th Avenue)Gateways · 97 km from Port Angeles (Olympic National Park Visitor Center) in a straight line
- ForksGateways · 73 km from Port Angeles (Olympic National Park Visitor Center) in a straight line
- Hurricane Ridge Visitor CenterMountains · 15 km from Port Angeles (Olympic National Park Visitor Center) in a straight line
- Hoh Rain Forest Visitor CenterRainforest · 46 km from Port Angeles (Olympic National Park Visitor Center) in a straight line
- Lake Quinault LodgeRainforest · 77 km from Port Angeles (Olympic National Park Visitor Center) in a straight line
- Lake Crescent LodgeLakes And Valleys · 28 km from Port Angeles (Olympic National Park Visitor Center) in a straight line
- Marymere FallsLakes And Valleys · 27 km from Port Angeles (Olympic National Park Visitor Center) in a straight line
- Sol Duc Hot Springs ResortLakes And Valleys · 36 km from Port Angeles (Olympic National Park Visitor Center) in a straight line
- Ruby BeachCoast · 85 km from Port Angeles (Olympic National Park Visitor Center) in a straight line
- Rialto BeachCoast · 92 km from Port Angeles (Olympic National Park Visitor Center) in a straight line
- Cape FlatteryCoast · 101 km from Port Angeles (Olympic National Park Visitor Center) in a straight line
- KalalochCoast · 90 km from Port Angeles (Olympic National Park Visitor Center) in a straight line
- La Push (First Beach)Coast · 92 km from Port Angeles (Olympic National Park Visitor Center) in a straight line
What Travelers Say About Olympic National Park Tours
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“Our tour operator Nik was the best. When the ferry was not operational he drove us to Olympic instead. Also bought us lunch.”
“Our guide, Marty, has been a local all his life. He had many stories of history of the Seattle area, and knew Olympic National Park very well.”
“Great day experiencing the beautiful rainforest. The walk was easy and can be experienced by almost anyone. Excellent tour guide shared her vast knowledge of the environment.”
“10/10 experience! I especially loved the views of Hurricane Ridge. Our tour guide, Eric, was so friendly and fun too.”
Where To Stay Near The Park
Super 8 by Wyndham Port Angeles at Olympic National Park
Port Angeles, near the Olympic National Park Visitor Center
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Port Angeles Inn
Port Angeles
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Lake Crescent Lodge
Lake Crescent, inside Olympic National Park
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What does a guided day in the park cost?
Published prices across the 30 tours compared here run from $17 per group for a self-guided driving audio tour up to $2,875 for a private full-day tour from Seattle. Group day tours from Seattle mostly fall between $188 and $475.
Can I cancel if my plans change?
Cancellation terms look generous across this roster: 28 of the 30 tours list free cancellation; two private tours do not. The cutoff before departure is set by each operator, and that detail lives on the live booking page.
Where do tours leave from?
Seattle is the main gateway, with most day tours picking up in the city and crossing Puget Sound by ferry to reach the Olympic Peninsula. Several operators, including Olympic Hiking Co., run tours that start from Port Angeles or elsewhere near the park, which saves hours of travel.
Why do similar tours cost so differently?
A shared seat in a van costs far less than a private vehicle, and that is the biggest driver of the spread. From there, inclusions add up: some tours cover the ferry, meals and park entry, while others price those separately.
Do I need to be fit for a tour?
It spans a wide range. A self-guided driving audio tour involves no hiking at all, and many van day tours stick to overlooks and short boardwalk strolls.
What should I bring on a day tour?
Layers, without exception. The Hoh Rain Forest and the Pacific beaches can stay cool and damp even in July, while Hurricane Ridge sits high enough to carry snow outside the warm months.
Plan Your Visit: Guides And Answers
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Lake Crescent Guide
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Port Angeles Whales
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Ruby Beach Guide
Seattle To Olympic
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- Bear Spray In Olympic
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- Driving To Hurricane Ridge
- Grizzly Bears In Olympic
- Hardest Olympic Hikes
- Hoh Or Quinault
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- Is Forks A Real Town?
- Port Angeles Fame
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- Reservations Rules
- Ruby Beach Tides
- Ruby Or Rialto Beach
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