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Best Day Trips & Excursions in Seattle
Explore the top-rated day trips & excursions in Seattle. Our curated guide features 5 highly-rated experiences, averaging 4.5 stars, to help you plan the perfect visit.
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Best Day Trips & Excursions in Seattle
Our expertly curated list of the best day trips & excursions in Seattle, ranked by traveler reviews and ratings.
#1
Top Rated
Mt Rainier Private Tour Experience in SUV
5 (27)
From $462 USD
Visit Mount Rainier National Park on this full-day tour. See waterfalls, old-growth forests, flowering meadows, and wildlife in their natural habitat. This experience on Mount Rainier makes your expected stops — but also ventures off the beaten path, with fantastic views and vistas, waterfalls, and park grounds. Walk or don't walk, you get the option. This tour travels all the way around Mount Rainier, and the different landscapes are fantastic. Four stops for trail walks and/or waterfalls are included. May, June and late Oct, may have snow at Paradise, roads will be clear, but may need to return same route, and we've added extra walks if this happens.
#2
Top Rated
Mount Rainier Tour from Seattle
5 (15)
From $462 USD
Private tour for 2-5 guests. SUMMER: Visit Mount Rainier National Park on this full-day tour. See waterfalls, old-growth forests, flowering meadows, and wildlife in their natural habitat. This experience on Mount Rainier makes your expected stops — but also ventures off the beaten path, with fantastic views and vistas, waterfalls, and park grounds. This tour travels all the way around Mount Rainier, and the different landscapes are fantastic. Four stops for trail walks and/or waterfalls are included. FALL AND WINTER: MAY HAVE SNOW!
#3
Top Rated
Seattle Cruise Excursion: Private Grand City Tour
5 (5)
From $1287 USD
Make the most of your time before, after, or while in port in Seattle with this private tour of the city's must-see highlights including the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, the Ballard Locks and Queen Anne Hill. Visit local art galleries, sip coffee at the original Starbucks, and whiz up to the top of the Space Needle if you wish for incredible 360-degree views of Puget Sound, Mt Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. You'll learn all about the history of Seattle from your guide as you travel by van, making stops along the way to explore by foot and discover the best in food, shopping and entertainment. By the end of this private shore excursion, you’ll know Seattle like a local!
#4
Seattle Full Day W/ All Major Attractions Small Group Tour
4.7391305 (23)
From $168 USD
Discover Seattle, the crown jewel of the Pacific Northwest! Nestled between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, this vibrant city blends natural beauty with urban energy. Sip the world’s most famous coffee at Pike Place Market, ride to the top of the iconic Space Needle, and marvel at Dale Chihuly’s stunning glass creations. Wander historic Pioneer Square, explore the futuristic Amazon Spheres, and soak up panoramic city and mountain views from the Sky View Observatory. With art, culture, tech, and food around every corner, Seattle is a city that dazzles at every turn!
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#5
From Seattle - Enchanting Mt Baker and Cascades Tour in SUV
3 (6)
From $395 USD
Almost a permanent sight from anywhere in this part of Washington State, Mount Baker’s brilliant white peak looms over the area like a beacon of snowbound light. Discover the rugged beauty of the Mt Baker on this full-day trip. Travel aboard a comfortable van through historic towns to reach the park, where you’ll be amazed by supersized natural wonders. Take an optional hike among ancient sequoia trees, and enjoy several hours to explore the nature's wonders on your own as well as with the guide. This tour will have a maximum of 14 travelers per van We can also ensure that all travelers are from only one group/party if needed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do day trips & excursions cost in Seattle?
Day Trips & Excursions in Seattle range from $168 to $1287, with an average price of $555. The highest-rated option is "Mt Rainier Private Tour Experience in SUV" with a 5-star rating.
What are the best day trips & excursions in Seattle?
Seattle has 5 day trips & excursions available, averaging 4.5 stars across 76 reviews. The top-rated experience is "Mt Rainier Private Tour Experience in SUV".
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