Exploring Olympic National Park

Hoh Rain Forest to Hurricane Ridge

Overview

This journey features active immersion in a nature-lover’s utopia – Olympic National Park. Basing in two time-honored Pacific Northwest lodges – Lake Crescent Lodge and Kalaloch Lodge – you’ll find yourself waking each morning to some of the most exceptional smells, sights, and sounds. Hikes on this trip take you from the Hoh Rain Forest Hall of Mosses, to sweeping subalpine meadows on Hurricane Ridge, to wild and rugged Third Beach, along a section of the Pacific Northwest Trail. At every step, you’re in the company of a knowledgeable guide who will explain the Olympic Peninsula’s unique flora and fauna and fill you in on the region’s cultural history.

Meet in Seattle, then head straight for the wild Pacific Ocean. En route, stop in the Quinault Valley for a taste of rainforest and lunch overlooking beautiful Lake Quinault. The day ends at Kalaloch Lodge, situated right on the water and our base for exploring the Hoh Rain Forest. Next, we’re off to the turquoise waters of Lake Crescent, stopping to visit and hike along some of the rugged coastal beaches. From Lake Crescent Lodge, days on the trail are spent in Sol Duc Valley and at the top of Hurricane Ridge.

Price From

$5,795 USD
Trip Type

Small Group Adventure
Departure Dates

Jun 13 - 19, 2026
Jul 11 - 17, 2026
Aug 8 - 14, 2026
Sep 5 - 11, 2026
Sep 19 - 25, 2026
Sep 26 - Oct 2, 2026
Jun 7 - 13, 2027
Jun 16 - 22, 2027
Jul 14 - 20, 2027
Aug 4 - 10, 2027
Aug 18 - 24, 2027
Sep 8 - 14, 2027
Sep 22 - 28, 2027
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Duration

7 days / 6 nights
Trip begins/ends
Seattle, Washington / Seattle, Washington

*Price per person based on double occupancy. Trip price includes all lodging, meals, ground transportation, guide services and activities as described in this itinerary.

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Trip Details

Trip Highlights

star fish in a tide pool at olympic national park

What’s Included? Everything you need, plus everything you want.

Knowledgeable Naturalist Guides: Get the inside story on geology, wildlife, history, and past cultures from your top-notch guides.
Walking and Hiking: This active trip has lots of outdoor time and gets you out on the trail for daily 2 to 8 mile hikes through subalpine forest, temperate forest, and along the rugged Pacific shore.
Varied Ecosystems: From the coast at La Push, to the Hoh Rain Forest, to the alpine area of Hurricane Ridge, we'll explore all the landscapes Olympic National Park has to offer.

The Essentials

Exploring Olympic National Park

Trip Type: Small Group Adventure

Territory: North America

Region: Pacific Northwest

Trip Price: From $5,795

Single Supplement: $1,550

On-Trip Airfare: $0

Duration: 7 days/6 nights

Trip Begins/Ends: Seattle, Washington / Seattle, Washington

Minimum Travelers: 2 travelers

Maximum Travelers: 16 travelers

Select Terms & Conditions

Pricing detailed for this Small Group Adventure is based upon double occupancy. Additional charges for single travelers and any on-trip airfare required for the trip apply. A booking deposit is required to reserve your space. Small Group Adventure pricing includes all lodging, meals (unless otherwise noted), activities, baggage handling, transportation, and guide service. Not included are travel costs to/from gateway cities, guide gratuities, and personal incidentals including, but not limited to, trip cancellation/interruption insurance, alcoholic beverages, and laundry service. Travel with Off the Beaten Path requires agreement to our standard Terms & Conditions.

Energy Index

No Sweat - 1-2 miles of walking or hiking per day, plus easy activities

Nice & Active – 3-6 miles of hiking or walking per day, plus physically active exploration

High Five! – 5-10 miles of hiking per day, plus possible peak bagging or other action-oriented fun

Exploring Olympic National Park

The Energy Index for this trip is “Nice & Active”, at elevations ranging from sea level to 5,250 feet. Activities include hiking 3 to 5 miles per day, with elevation gain/loss not typically more than 830 feet. To fully participate in this trip, you must be able to walk up and downhill on rocky, uneven terrain. Contact a Travel Advisor for more details.

Make It Private

Make this trip all yours!

Most all of our Small Group Adventures can be made private to just your traveling troupe. Just give us a call at (800) 445-2995 and tell us that you would like to “make it private”!

Generally, there are two ways to make a small group adventure private. First, you could capture one of our published departure dates for just your group. In order to achieve this, we have to have sufficient space available to create a separate private trip. Second, we could take the details of this itinerary and fashion it for just your group on dates of your choosing. For this, too, we just need to review your interest, group size, and preferred timing in order to create the trip.

In all cases, the process begins with a phone call so give us a ring at (800) 445-2995 and after just a few minutes gathering information, we can set to the task of making your trip a reality!

Trip Highlights
The Essentials
Energy Index
Make It Private

What’s Included? Everything you need, plus everything you want.

Knowledgeable Naturalist Guides: Get the inside story on geology, wildlife, history, and past cultures from your top-notch guides.
Walking and Hiking: This active trip has lots of outdoor time and gets you out on the trail for daily 2 to 8 mile hikes through subalpine forest, temperate forest, and along the rugged Pacific shore.
Varied Ecosystems: From the coast at La Push, to the Hoh Rain Forest, to the alpine area of Hurricane Ridge, we'll explore all the landscapes Olympic National Park has to offer.

Exploring Olympic National Park

Trip Type: Small Group Adventure

Territory: North America

Region: Pacific Northwest

Trip Price: From $5,795

Single Supplement: $1,550

On-Trip Airfare: $0

Duration: 7 days/6 nights

Trip Begins/Ends: Seattle, Washington / Seattle, Washington

Minimum Travelers: 2 travelers

Maximum Travelers: 16 travelers

Select Terms & Conditions

Pricing detailed for this Small Group Adventure is based upon double occupancy. Additional charges for single travelers and any on-trip airfare required for the trip apply. A booking deposit is required to reserve your space. Small Group Adventure pricing includes all lodging, meals (unless otherwise noted), activities, baggage handling, transportation, and guide service. Not included are travel costs to/from gateway cities, guide gratuities, and personal incidentals including, but not limited to, trip cancellation/interruption insurance, alcoholic beverages, and laundry service. Travel with Off the Beaten Path requires agreement to our standard Terms & Conditions.

Energy Index

No Sweat - 1-2 miles of walking or hiking per day, plus easy activities

Nice & Active – 3-6 miles of hiking or walking per day, plus physically active exploration

High Five! – 5-10 miles of hiking per day, plus possible peak bagging or other action-oriented fun

Exploring Olympic National Park

The Energy Index for this trip is “Nice & Active”, at elevations ranging from sea level to 5,250 feet. Activities include hiking 3 to 5 miles per day, with elevation gain/loss not typically more than 830 feet. To fully participate in this trip, you must be able to walk up and downhill on rocky, uneven terrain. Contact a Travel Advisor for more details.

Make this trip all yours!

Most all of our Small Group Adventures can be made private to just your traveling troupe. Just give us a call at (800) 445-2995 and tell us that you would like to “make it private”!

Generally, there are two ways to make a small group adventure private. First, you could capture one of our published departure dates for just your group. In order to achieve this, we have to have sufficient space available to create a separate private trip. Second, we could take the details of this itinerary and fashion it for just your group on dates of your choosing. For this, too, we just need to review your interest, group size, and preferred timing in order to create the trip.

In all cases, the process begins with a phone call so give us a ring at (800) 445-2995 and after just a few minutes gathering information, we can set to the task of making your trip a reality!

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Seattle, WA

Meet your guide and fellow travelers in Seattle for a welcome dinner.

Day 2: Seattle to Olympic National Park

Your guide will lead the way out of the city into the “real” Northwest. Enjoy lunch at Lake Quinault before an early afternoon hike in the Quinault Valley. Continue onto Kalaloch Lodge, a remote oceanfront hotel on a bluff.

Day 3: Hoh Rain Forest

We’re out this morning to hike in the incredible Hoh Rain Forest. One of our walks will be the famous Hall of Mosses Trail, where old, big leaf maple and Sitka spruce trees are covered with epiphytic spike moss. One of the few remaining temperate rainforests on the continent, the Hoh features huge trees, cascading moss, Roosevelt Elk, and views of the Olympic Mountains.

Day 4: Olympic National Park Coastal Beaches and Lake Crescent

Our dive along the coastal stretch of Olympic National Park will take us to Rialto Beach, Third Beach, and Taylor Point. Rugged "sea stacks" rise right from the beaches and as far as three miles out to sea. Continue on to Lake Crescent Lodge to settle in for dinner and a short hike to Marymere Falls.

Day 5: Sol Duc Valley

Start your morning with a magical hike through the Sol Duc Valley, wandering through rainforests and mosses, alongside creeks and waterfalls. This afternoon, your guide will choose a memorable activity based on the weather and interests of the group. You’ll have earned your evening of relaxation at Lake Crescent Lodge, featuring a delicious meal and warm conversations.

Day 6: Hurricane Ridge

Today, you'll spend a full day exploring the Hurricane Ridge area. Hikes around high alpine Hurricane Ridge will depend on weather and trail conditions – expect beautiful mountain meadows and if the weather is clear, views of the Straits of Juan de Fuca and Canada.

Day 7: Seattle for departures home

After breakfast, we'll say goodbye and make our way back to Seattle for afternoon flights. We'll arrive at the airport before we're quite ready to leave the Northwest—but in time to catch flights home in the afternoon.

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Lodging

Cedarbrook Lodge

Cedarbrook Lodge is located within five minutes from Seattle's SeaTac Airport, but feels a world away. Set on 18 acres of lush, restored wetlands, guests can enjoy a Northwest experience while being close to the airport.

Overlook of Bluff Cabins at Kalaloch Lodge

Kalaloch Lodge & Cabins

Kalaloch Lodge has been around since the 1930s, when Charles Becker, Sr. acquired forty acres of land from the lodge and to the south. The first cabins on the property were built with milled lumber that happened to wash up on the beach! The Beckers let the US Coast Guard use the buildings for their beach patrol station until after World War II, at which time the property became a seaside retreat once again. The main lodge was built at that time, and Kalaloch continued to be run by the Becker family until 1978, when the National Park Service purchased the property. Kalaloch offers a classic, understated, oceanside lodge atmosphere.

Lake Crescent Lodge

Historic Lake Crescent Lodge on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula is nestled among the giant fir and hemlock trees on beautiful Lake Crescent. Built in 1915, the charming resort features comfortable, spacious guest rooms. Enjoy the simple elegance of yesteryear as you unwind by the stone fireplace in the lobby or settle down in the cozy sun porch to catch a spectacular sunset over the lake.