Seattle Day Trip: Snoqualmie Falls and Leavenworth

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Duration8h–10h

GroupUp to 55

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

A Bavarian village sits in the middle of the Cascade Mountains, a drive from Seattle.

This full-day tour from Seattle travels through the Cascade Range to Snoqualmie Falls, then continues to Leavenworth, a Bavarian-themed alpine village in central Washington. You ride in a comfortable vehicle with a guide, stop to view the waterfall and surrounding forest, and have extended free time to walk Leavenworth's shops, architecture and local restaurants. The guide and driver are included, as are bottled water and a snack; you choose your pickup location in Seattle.

8h–10h

Step-by-step itinerary

Seattle to Leavenworth day trip

Depart Seattle
View Snoqualmie Falls waterfall
Pass Cascade Mountains and Snoqualmie Pass
Pass Wenatchee National Forest
Explore Leavenworth village and shops
Return to Seattle

The Experience

The day starts with a 45-minute drive from Seattle to Snoqualmie Falls, where you step out to view the dramatic waterfall and the forest scenery around it—the same landscape that appeared in Twin Peaks. From there, the route climbs into the Cascade Mountains, passing through Snoqualmie Pass and skirting the Wenatchee National Forest on a three-hour drive to Leavenworth. The road itself is the draw here: mountain passes, evergreen forest, and the shift from Puget Sound lowland to alpine terrain all happen in one morning.

Leavenworth is a mountain village built in Bavarian style, with half-timbered buildings, seasonal decorations, and restaurants serving German food. You have extended free time to walk the shops, photograph the architecture, eat lunch at a place of your choosing, or simply sit in the town square. There's no fixed itinerary for this part of the day—you set the pace and decide what matters to you.

The guide and driver stay with the group throughout, handling the route and timing so you don't have to navigate or drive. Bottled water and a granola bar are included. Pickup happens at one of several Seattle locations—downtown, Chinatown, or near Sea-Tac airport—and the return follows the same route back to your starting point. The full day runs 8 to 10 hours depending on traffic and how you spend your time in Leavenworth.

What’s included

The tour includes a professional guide and driver in a comfortable, well-maintained vehicle.
bottled water and a granola bar.
and pickup and drop-off at your chosen Seattle location (Courtyard Sea-Tac, Downtown, or Chinatown). The driver and guide service fees are built into the price.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Jupiter Legend Corporation

Is this one for you?Book the group tour if you want the drive and the stops handled while you relax, or choose the private option if your group prefers a dedicated vehicle and flexible timing around your own interests in Leavenworth.