Seattle: Olympic National Park Day Trip & Ferry with Hiking

What if you could see three ecosystems and a glacial lake without driving yourself?

You get picked up at your hotel, ride the ferry to Bainbridge Island, drive to Olympic National Park with a light breakfast stop, hike to Marymere Falls along Lake Crescent, and return by ferry the same day. All transportation, park entry, and ferry fees are covered. The guide adjusts the route based on weather and crowd levels so the day actually fits what you want to do.

Step-by-step itinerary

Olympic National Park full-day trip

• Pick up at hotel or rental
• Take ferry to Bainbridge Island
• Stop for light breakfast en route
• Visit Olympic National Park and Hurricane Ridge
• Drive to Lake Crescent and Marymere Falls
• Hike Marymere Falls Nature Trail
• Return ferry to Seattle
• Drop off at Seattle location

The experience

A ferry ride to Bainbridge Island kicks off the morning, and then it's a two-and-a-half-hour drive through Washington's quieter roads toward Olympic National Park. The van holds a maximum of five people or up to fourteen depending on the group size, which means you're not crammed in with thirty strangers. Your guide builds the day around what the weather looks like, where the crowds are thinnest, and what the group actually wants to see, not a fixed script. A light breakfast stop happens somewhere on the way, so you're not running on empty when you hit the park.

Lake Crescent is the first real stop. It's a glacial lake with the kind of blue water that makes you understand why people move to the Pacific Northwest, and the Marymere Falls trail starts right from the parking area near Storm King Ranger Station. The hike is paved at the start and winds through old-growth forest. It's not a scramble, so it works whether you're a serious hiker or just someone who wants to walk among trees taller than you've seen before. The falls themselves sit at the end of a short trail, and the whole thing doesn't eat up your whole afternoon.

The return trip takes the same ferry back from Bainbridge Island to Seattle, so you're watching the skyline and Puget Sound twice in one day, once heading out, once coming home. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, which means no figuring out where to park at the trailhead or how to get back to your rental. Ferry fees and park entrance are already paid, so there's no stopping at a booth or fumbling for cash at the gate.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Seattle.
• ferry ride to and from Bainbridge Island.
• private transportation in van or SUV.
• park entrance fees.
• bottled water.
• light breakfast stop on the way to Olympic National Park.

Options for this experience

2 options

Shared van tour for up to 14 peopleUp to 14 people · Guide in English · 16 departure times: the first at 07:20, the last at 15:00Shared van tour for up to 14 people, includes pickup

Small group SUV tour (up to 5 people)Up to 5 people · Guide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 07:20, the last at 10:00Small group SUV tour (up to 5 people), pickup is included

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day16 departure times: the first at 07:20, the last at 15:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years)

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 46 pickup points.

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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by BARBIL TOURS

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Olympic National Park in one day without renting a car or navigating the ferry schedule yourself: the fixed pickup time and included transport are what make a full park visit possible in a single afternoon from Seattle.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (4 to 12 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.

How long is the drive from Seattle to Olympic National Park?

About two and a half hours from Port Angeles to the park, plus the ferry ride to Bainbridge Island at the start.

Is the Marymere Falls hike difficult?

No. The trail is paved at the start and winds through forest to the falls. It's suitable for all fitness levels.

What's included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, ferry fees, park entrance, private transportation, bottled water, and a light breakfast stop on the way.

How many people travel in the van?

Maximum of five people per SUV or up to fourteen per van, depending on the vehicle type.

Do I need to arrange my own ferry ticket?

No. Ferry fees are included and covered as part of the tour package.

What time does the tour start?

Pickup happens at your hotel or vacation rental in the morning. The exact time is confirmed when you book.

Can the guide change the itinerary?

Yes. The guide adjusts stops and timing based on weather, crowd levels, and what the group prefers to see.

Is there time for lunch?

A light breakfast is included on the drive. Lunch is not included, but there are options near Lake Crescent or in the park area.