Top Washington Day Trips - page 3

Enjoy the Pacific Northwest's delightful mountain valleys, island vistas, and rugged coastlines on this small group tour from Seattle. Rejuvenate in these beautiful settings, while we do the work! We'll start in Mount Vernon, home of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, showcasing colorful fields of tulips, daffodils, and irises. After passing through the Kukutali Preserve, we'll visit Deception Pass State Park for unforgettable views before heading back to Seattle.

Twilight -Travel to Forks, Washington – home of the Twilight Saga. Discover the magic of the rainiest town in the contiguous United States, just like Bella did! Explore the rain forest and beaches and just maybe, catch a glimpse of a vampire or werewolf! There’s lots for Forks Washington Twilight fans to see year-round including The Collection of props and costumes used in the movies, stop by the chamber to get a picture with Bella’s trucks, and download and print a Twilight map to take a self-guided tour of Twilight stops throughout town. Discover the charm of Olympic National Park on this full-day trip. Starting with a ferry ride to the nearest Seattle island -Welcome to our slice of Northwest hospitality and Olympic National Park charm! This trip will have a maximum of 5 people per SUV or 14 people per van.

Enjoy the charms of Seattle's urban and suburban elements on this full day tour. After seeing beautiful views of Lake Washington and the Issaquah Highlands we'll stop at Snoqualmie Falls. Next up is Marymoor Park, followed by the finest winery of the region, Chateau Ste. Michelle, where you can purchase a bottle or a tasting. After lunch (your own expense), we'll drop you at your hotel or the Space Needle.

The most powerful volcanic explosion in modern US history, Mount St. Helens weaves a wild tale of geology, nature, and human loss—and could be a portent of what’s to come. Just two hours from Seattle, hop on this intimate tour to explore this hotspot of the Cascades, its vistas and trails, its life lessons, its dramatic landscapes, and more.

While in Washington, go whitewater rafting and beer tasting on an overnight camping tour on the Wenatchee River. The river is located about 2.5 hours east of Seattle in central Washington, near Wenatchee and Leavenworth. The tour includes a morning of whitewater rafting on class 3 rapids, a riverside lunch, an afternoon of beer tasting at three craft breweries, and overnight camping accommodations (camping equipment not included).

Leave the city behind for a day, and explore the attractions of rural Washington, on this private or small-group tour. Depart in the morning from Bellevue, and head to Leavenworth: the small, mountainous town is modeled after a traditional Bavarian village. Explore its highlights, and even stop for a wine tasting (own expense). In the winter, upgrade to add on a sleigh ride, and in the summer finish with a trip to Snoqualmie Falls.

Enjoy a day exploring native Suquamish culture on this private day trip from Seattle. After pickup from your Seattle hotel, airport, or cruise terminal, take the ferry across the Bainbridge Island. Visit Chief Seattle’s grave, and spend time at the longhouse at Suquamish Indians Museum, and speak to a docent about the history and future of the Suquamish.

Explore rocky peaks, snow-fed waterfalls, and forests in the Cascade Mountains on a full-day tour from Seattle that crosses three mountain passes. With stops to see a Snoqualmie Pass waterfall and take a hike at Stevens Pass, you’ll discover alpine scenery at its most dramatic. Bring a camera to capture big views that go from high peaks to glacier-carved valleys lined with oversized boulders.

Discover the flavors and personalities of Central Washington wines. We guide you through our rich growing region and offer one-of-a-kind experiences with many wine varieties, wineries, and vineyards. From intimate to widely-known wine producers, our tours are designed to provide an opportunity to see, feel, and experience from ground to glass. Yakima Valley stretches from the City of Yakima to Benton City. Within the Yakima Valley we tour different regions: Yakima Area - Friday Zillah Area - Monday, Wednesday, Saturday Prosser, Sunnyside, Benton City Areas - Sunday

This private Temecula Wine Country tour includes a stop at an outlet mall for shopping—a relatively rare combination. After pickup from Los Angeles, Orange, or San Diego counties, head to an outdoor outlet mall for roughly two hours of discounted shopping. Then, visit wine country, stopping for wine tasting at one or more wineries, time willing. Finish your tour with free time for shopping, dining, and exploring Old Town Temecula.

No two tours with Evergreen Escapes 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. Our Deception Pass State Park Tour from Seattle is an excellent way to spend a day outside of the city. Located on the northern end of the largest island in the Salish Sea, Deception Pass provides unparalleled opportunities to experience the true Pacific Northwest with miles of rugged coast, massive old growth trees, and adrenaline pumping bridges. This small-group day trip limited to 10 people includes French-pressed coffee & tea, pastries, light snacks, a picnic-style lunch and downtown Seattle pick-up and drop-off. Don't worry about a thing.

Calling all lovers of America’s distinctive natural landscapes, this private 10-hour excursion to Mt. Rainier National Park is for you. Departing Seattle, you’ll explore the Paradise area of the park, home to the Jackson Visitor Center and Reflection Lake. Plus, you’ll marvel at Narada Falls — taller than Niagara Falls — and enjoy a picnic lunch at an optimum vantage point. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Seattle are included.

Once topped with a Mt. Fuji-like cone, Mt. Saint Helens was a premier camping destination surrounded by pristine forest. After a devastating eruption in 1980, the mountain lost its top, leaving significant blast zone scars and a new dammed lake. Get up close and personal to the volcano to learn about its fascinating past (and new growth) in its stunning natural setting. This tour can accommodate up to 12 people.

Be a Northwest explorer for the day on this small-group day trip that combines a nature hike near the base of Mt. Rainier with excellent Yakima Valley wines. Get closer to the mountain on the only guided tour that’s permitted to venture more than a mile from the national park road, and enjoy a gourmet picnic in the wilderness. Reward yourself with tastings at two handpicked Yakima wineries, and relax on the drive back to Seattle in a high-roof passenger van.

Get a look at the devastation caused by the 1980 eruption of Mount St Helens, an active stratovolcano located south of Seattle. This private day trip with a personal guide brings you up close to the blast site of the national monument, brought to the world's attention when it exploded hot lava 15 miles (24 km) into the atmosphere. You’ll visit two interpretive centers to learn about geological features and the slow return of its native flora. View the mountainside from Johnston Ride Observatory and have lunch at a riverside restaurant.

Go wine tasting just outside Seattle at two of Woodinville’s award-winning wineries on this private full-day tour. You’ll travel to this top wine-producing region in the comfort of a private vehicle, stopping at Chateau Ste Michelle Winery and Snoqualmie Falls at the foothills of the Cascades. Bite into boutique chocolate in Issaquah before returning to Seattle via the Evergreen Pt Bridge across Lake Washington.

Olympic National Park is often called "three parks in one" thanks to its three types of ecosystems. There are lush old growth forests, alpine meadows, and coastal beaches. This coastal tour will visit special destinations within the park, including the Hoh Rainforest, Kalaloch Beach, and the Tree of Life. Our guides are passionate Master Naturalists with Masters degrees in Outdoor and Sustainability Education who will customize a special day for your group.

See another side of Washington State on this private, full-day tour. Following morning pickup from your accommodation, head out to the countryside: you’ll discover the fertile valleys and orchards where apples, cherries, apricots, pears, and other crops are grown. Enjoy snacks and lunch at an area fruit stand (own expense), and discover local landmarks—including an Ice Age–era “dry waterfall” and the mineral-rich Soap Lake—before returning to the city.

Explore northwest island life on this all-inclusive history and wine tour of Bainbridge Island. After a scenic ferry ride, visit beautiful Bloedel Reserve, a 150-acre (61-hectare) arboretum and garden, and the Japanese American Exclusion Memorial. Enjoy the included gourmet picnic or restaurant meal before exploring the rest of the island’s colorful history. Spend the afternoon visiting the island’s best wineries for tastings, included in the tour price.

Thousands of years ago, glaciers and ice floods transformed the Pacific Northwest, creating canyons, hills, and valleys in the once-flat landscape. This tour allows you to visit locations in the Seattle area where water and ice have left their mark, including the vast canyon of Dry Falls, the Coulees, and rolling fields speckled with orchards and farmland. Along the way, your guide narrates and provides historical background.

Head out to Bainbridge Island for a day of wine-tasting and exploring with this private day tour. Your guide will meet you in Seattle and take you out to the island by ferry, where you'll visit two local wineries and sit down for a gourmet lunch, included in the price of your tour. All wine-tasting fees are included and hotel transfers will be provided, free of charge.

For those who are especially passionate about Orcas, this trip is for you! Be prepared for up to five hours on the water in the diligent quest for the region's Biggs killer whales. This population of orca is healthy and thriving and can be found year-round in the Salish Sea. They are incredible to watch and can travel over 100 miles in a single day. We load up on our on fastest vessels and depart in search of orcas. We may also encounter the regions other species of whales and wildlife, but the focus is finding orcas. Our success rate is very high, over 95 percent! Tours typically last between 3 to 5 hrs. It can often be a cold trip so bundle up. Don't forget your camera!

Get away from Seattle’s hustle and bustle on this full-day tour to Mt. Rainier National Park. After pickup from your hotel, you’ll head through Gold Rush-era towns to the slopes of this active volcano, adventure in every direction. Depending on the weather, take a hike through a grove of Sequoias, enjoy the summit views, walk in the pristine snow, and—regardless of weather—connect with Mother Nature.