Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Tour from Seattle

Tulip fields, a coastal town, and a bridge 18 stories above saltwater

A full-day guided tour from Seattle covers Skagit Valley during tulip season, the waterfront restaurants and galleries of La Conner, and Deception Pass State Park. You travel by private van with a small group of no more than 14 people, stopping to explore Mount Vernon's historic riverfront, hike the Kukutali Preserve, and walk out onto the iconic 1935 bridge that frames the park's tidal canyon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Skagit Valley and Coastline

• Stop for light breakfast en route
• Visit Mount Vernon riverfront and downtown
• Drive through Skagit River Valley farms
• Explore Kukutali Preserve hiking trails
• Optional visit to Hellam's Vineyard
• Enjoy waterfront meal in La Conner
• Visit Deception Pass State Park
• View iconic Deception Pass Bridge
• Return to Seattle drop-off location

The experience

Start with a light breakfast stop on the drive north from Seattle, then head into Mount Vernon, where the Skagit River and its sloughs draw birdwatchers year-round. From March through May, the valley floor becomes a continuous carpet of blooms: the largest commercial tulip bulb region outside Holland, backed by views of Mount Baker and the North Cascades. The fields are dotted with heritage barns and farmhouses. The riverfront downtown sits on the National Register of Historic Places and is walkable on foot.

La Conner sits on the Swinomish Channel, and the tour includes time to explore the waterfront. The town's historic buildings jut out on wood pilings over the water, and restaurants offer patio seating overlooking the passing boats. An optional stop at Hellam's Vineyard is available if you want to add that to your day. The Kukutali Preserve, managed by the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community and Washington State Parks, offers two miles of hiking tracks across its 93-acre preserve on Kiket Island, with shoreline access and views of fish species, shellfish beds, and eelgrass.

Deception Pass State Park closes the day. The bridge (opened in 1935 and sitting roughly 18 stories above the water depending on the tide) creates a dramatic frame for the saltwater canyon below. At peak tide changes, ocean waterfalls swirl through the canyon beneath the waves. The park itself draws locals and travelers for its coves, cliffs, and beaches. Families fish and swim in Cranberry Lake, shell hunters work the Puget Sound beachfront, and hikers trek through forests and out along bluffs. Birdwatchers and wildlife watchers may spot whales or seals in the waters that once challenged early explorers.

What’s included

• Private transportation from Seattle.
• bottled water.
• pickup and drop-off at your location.
• park entrance fees to Deception Pass State Park.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · 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 45 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

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by BARBIL TOURS

Is this one for you?Book this if you want three distinct landscapes (valley, coast, and mountains) covered in one day with a group of up to 14 people following a set itinerary.

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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.

What's the Skagit Valley tulip season like when I visit in spring?

From March through May, the entire Skagit Valley becomes a continuous carpet of blooms in reds, yellows, purples and whites. The valley is home to the largest commercial flower bulb industry outside Holland, and Mount Baker and the North Cascades rise behind the fields. The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival draws visitors from around the world during this window.

Can I get lunch or breakfast included on this tour?

The tour includes a light breakfast stop on the way to Skagit Valley. Lunch is not included, but La Conner's waterfront restaurants offer patio dining overlooking the Swinomish Channel, and you'll have time to eat there during the tour.

What can I do at Deception Pass State Park?

Deception Pass offers multiple ways to spend time: families fish and swim in Cranberry Lake, beach explorers search for shells along miles of Puget Sound beachfront, hikers trek through forests and out along bluffs, and birdwatchers record sightings. You'll walk out onto the iconic 1935 bridge, which sits about 18 stories above the water and frames the saltwater canyon. Wildlife watchers may spot whales or seals in the waters below.

How many people travel on this tour?

The tour operates as a private van with a maximum of 14 people, so the group stays small and the van can navigate both the valley roads and the park's narrower routes.

Is there a hike included, or is it optional?

The Kukutali Preserve offers two miles of hiking tracks through its 93-acre preserve on Kiket Island, with shoreline access along the Swinomish Channel. Time is built into the itinerary for this stop, though the pace and distance you cover are up to you.