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7 Day itinerary in United States, North America

Best of Washington

Embark on the Best of Washington Adventure, a six-night journey for a family of four. The expedition kicks off in Seattle, where guests can explore Pike Place or ascend the Space Needle. Day two leads them to Bainbridge Island and Hurricane Ridge on the Olympic Peninsula, with optional stops at Suqu... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Average
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Seattle

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Hiking

Wellness retreat

Historic & cultural landmarks

Outdoors & Nature

Start/End

Night

Highlights

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Seattle

2

Olympic National Park

3

Mount Rainier National Park

4

Hoh Rainforest

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Welcome to Washington!

Your adventure begins today!Plan to arrive in Seattle at your leisure.Explore Pike Place or take a trip to the top of Space Needle! Tonight, you’ll check in with your Good Trip Adventures guide to go over any final details before your big day tomorrow. 

Day 2

place Travel to Bainbridge Island and Hurricane Ridge

Today, you’ll set off for the Olympic Peninsula. You may choose to hop on a ferry to cross the sound for a stop on Bain bridge Island for some free time to explore the shops and cafes in town and a visit to the Suquamish cultural center and museum .From here, you can stop for lunch at one of the local’s favorite spots just an hour north. If the skies are clear, you can spend the afternoon taking in the views from Hurricane Ridge –with stunning views of the glacier capped Olympic peaks. 

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Lunch

Day 3

place Private Guided Tour of Olympic National Park

Your guide will meet you bright and early for a full day of exploration .Your day is full of diverse landscapes! Depending on tides, you may either start or finis hour day at Ruby or Fourth Beach, where you can explore the tide pools and marvel at the iconic sea stacks along the coast. Your afternoon is spent in the Hoh rain forest – one of the last remaining temperate rain forests on earth.This stunning ecosystem is full of life – and your naturalist guide will share with you all the amazing things going on underfoot and overhead. 

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Lunch

Day 4

place Private Kayaking & Mountain Biking Adventure

Another action packed day awaits! Start your day with a private sea kayaking tour of Fresh water Bay –be sure to keep your eyes peeled for aquatic wildlife like bald eagles, otters, and seabirds.After enjoying a picnic lunch, you’ll head in land for a mountain biking ride along the Elwha river.Both activities are appropriate for novice and intermediate paddlers and riders. 

Day 5

place Day at Leisure in Seattle

Make your way back to Seattle for a day to explore the city. Your guide may make suggestions for places to visit or may arrange a day trip, depending on the group’s preference. Possible points of interest to visit may include Pike Place Market ,the Space Needle, the Chihuly Gardens, or the Museum of Pop Culture.

Day 6

place Private Guided Tour of Mount Rainier National Park

Wake up early and head up, up, up!Today, you’ll be taking a guided day trip to the foot of Tahoma (MountRainier) for a day of hiking. Tahoma stands 14,410’ tall and, when she decides to emerge from the clouds, is a breath taking presence in the Pacific Northwest landscape. Your trip today includes a drive to the Sunrise /Yakima Park area of the mountain. After the tour, your guide will bring you back to Seattle where you can enjoy your final night in the city with a delicious local dinner.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Lunch

Day 7

place Departure

Time to say goodbye to the Pacific Northwest and head back home with memories to last a lifetime! 

What’s Included

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  • Lunch (3)

Activities expand_less

  • Private day tour of Olympic National Park
  • Private day tour of Mount Rainier National Park
  • Private kayak & bike tour in Olympic National Park
  • Accommodations as outlined below
  • Meals as outlined
  • Support available 24/7 via emergency line
  • 50% carbon off set for your travel. If you’d like to off set the rest, let us know!

Not Included expand_less

  • Meals not outlined
  • Gratuity for your guide
  • Trip insurance (recommended)
  • Flights to and from Portland International Airport

About Megan

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Expertise: 

Cycling

Kayaking

Hiking

Rural home stays

Wellness retreat

Historic & cultural landmarks

Travel with Purpose

Outdoors & Nature

Megan is a Wilderness EMT, a Master Naturalist and has an MSc in Outdoor Education. She has more than 10 years of outdoor guiding experience and specializes in the US National Parks.

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By choosing to travel with us, you support local communities, wildlife, and the environment. We are dedicated to positively impacting the world through every journey we offer.

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FROM PRICE PER TRAVELER

$3,000.00 USD