2-Day Mount Rainier & Seattle Tour: Waterfalls, Glass Art, Market

Step into Seattle’s sky-high views and the wild heart of Mount Rainier’s trails

A 2-day tour from Seattle that splits between Mount Rainier National Park and Seattle's landmarks. Day one covers Chihuly Garden and Glass, the Museum of Flight, Pike Place Market, and evening views from Sky View Observatory at Columbia Center, with overnight accommodation included. Day two departs for Mount Rainier National Park, where a guided hike passes Christine Falls and Narada Falls before driving the scenic Paradise Road back to Seattle.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Seattle Highlights and Attractions

• Visit Chihuly Garden and Glass
• Explore Museum of Flight
• Shop at Pike Place Market
• Enjoy views at Sky View Observatory

Day 2: Mount Rainier National Park Tour

• Depart Seattle for Mount Rainier
• Guided hike to Christine Falls
• Visit Narada Falls
• Drive along Paradise Road
• Return to Seattle accommodation

The experience

The first day stays in Seattle, moving between four distinct stops. Chihuly Garden and Glass shows glass sculpture in a garden setting; the Museum of Flight walks you through aviation and space history; Pike Place Market is where you browse local food and crafts; and Sky View Observatory at Columbia Center gives you the city skyline at dusk: the Space Needle, Ferris Wheel, Puget Sound and downtown towers all visible from one vantage point. You sleep one night in a 3-4 star hotel before heading out the next morning.

Day two is built around Mount Rainier National Park. Your guide drives you from Seattle through the approach, then leads a hike or nature walk into the park itself. The route passes Christine Falls, a waterfall set in dense greenery, and continues to Narada Falls. After the waterfalls, you drive Paradise Road, a mountain route known for alpine meadows and views of the peak. The day ends with the drive back to Seattle and your hotel.

An air-conditioned vehicle and professional guide are with you both days. Admission fees to Chihuly Garden and Glass, the Museum of Flight, and Sky View Observatory are not included and you'll pay those separately at each stop. The tour assumes at least moderate fitness for the hike on day two. The drive itself is scenic but not strenuous.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle and professional guide throughout.
• one night accommodation in a 3-4 star hotel in Seattle.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 96

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

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Is this one for you?The hike on day two requires moderate fitness and a willingness to walk through the park to reach the waterfalls, so it suits travelers who want to move through the landscape rather than view it from the road. If you prefer a full day in the city without the mountain hike, look for a 1-day Seattle-only tour instead.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 3 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is Christine Falls and Narada Falls in Mount Rainier?

Both are waterfalls inside Mount Rainier National Park. Christine Falls is a cascading waterfall framed by forest, and Narada Falls is another waterfall in the park's collection. You visit both on the guided hike during day two.

Do I need to pay for entry to Chihuly Garden and Glass and the Museum of Flight?

Yes. Admission to Chihuly Garden and Glass, the Museum of Flight, and Sky View Observatory are not included in the tour price and you pay them separately when you arrive at each site.

How much walking is involved on the Mount Rainier day?

Day two includes a guided hike or nature walk through Mount Rainier National Park to see the waterfalls. The tour requires at least moderate physical fitness. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

Is the hotel included, and where do I stay?

One night in a 3-4 star hotel in Seattle is included. You stay overnight after day one before departing for Mount Rainier on day two.

What is Paradise Road?

Paradise Road is a scenic mountain drive inside Mount Rainier National Park, known for alpine meadows and stunning views of the mountain. You drive it after the waterfall hike on day two.