Sea Level to Alpine Ridges in the Ring of Fire
Trip Type: Custom-Made Travel
Territory: North America
Region: Pacific Northwest
Trip Price: $5,850
Duration: 11 days/10 nights
Trip Begins/Ends: Seattle, WA / Seattle, WA
National Parklands: Olympic NP
All custom travel is tailored to the desires and interests of our traveling clients (see How Custom Travel Works tab). Trip pricing detailed is an estimate of the per person pricing for the sample itinerary detailed and includes all of the lodging, activities, and guided experiences described. Actual pricing for the trip designed expressly for you and others traveling with you will depend on the features and elements developed during the trip planning process. Travel with Off the Beaten Path requires agreement to our standard Terms & Conditions.
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
The Energy Index detailed above relates to the level of exertion associated with the sample trip detailed. This would be modified to fit the style and ability of your group as a part of the custom trip planning process
We’ve been tailoring custom journeys for clients since our very inception in the mid-1980s! The process is all about connecting the interests of the travelers with the best that a given destination has to offer. To achieve this, we rely upon good ol’ fashioned conversation! Our geographically focused travel designer love to meet new people and learn about their interests for travel. Understanding your goals informs the process immensely and serves as the foundation for the development of a bespoke travel experience for you and yours.
The trip detailed on this web page is a sample of something we’ve done for other clients over the years. In order to start the process of designing your own custom travel experience, just call us at (800) 445-2995 and ask to speak with one of our Travel Advisors. After a bit of time on the phone, you will then have the opportunity to connect with one of our travel designers.
The entire planning process is very personalized and works in an iterative fashion until a final, perfect trip has been created. We then secure all of the lodging, activities, and guided experiences associated with your trip and send along abundant trip materials capturing these details – and much more about your travels!
Arrive in Seattle, pick up your rental car and head straight to Mount Rainier National Park.
A private, local guide leads you through your first two days of adventure in Rainier's old-growth forests, alpine meadows, lakes, and waterfalls. Learn about the geology behind the active volcano, watch for elk, bears, and other wildlife, and take in stunning mountain views and moments of solitude.
Feel yourself unwind as the miles tick by on your long drive around to the northern side of Olympic National Park.
You're off to explore Olympic National Park! Take a guided hiking tour or simply enjoy the beautiful views of Hurricane Ridge, and then hike to Marymere Falls in the afternoon. Your next few days in the park are spent kayaking beautiful Freshwater Bay, and enjoying your time in the Hoh Rain Forest and on the Pacific Coast.
Make the exhilarating drive from Olympic National Park to La Conner, Washington. The journey includes a ferry transfer, then a quick drive to your accommodations in La Conner. This quaint town, once a bustling steamboat route, is rich with history, and hosts downtown buildings that date back to the 1860’s. From here, meet a local naturalist guide and drive into the North Cascades for a guided tour in the National Park.
This morning, take your time exploring the scenic vistas in the Mount Baker National Forest. This area is rife with outstanding views of this powerful mountain range and surrounding wilderness. Then it's time to drive back to Seattle. The final night of your trip finds you at the comfortable and lovely Cedarbrook Lodge, a quiet oasis not far from the airport.
After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye to the Pacific Northwest as you board your flight home from Seattle.
This charming inn is a quaint and lovely gem in the heart of Mt Rainier National Park. With a privileged location in the park among a whole slew of trailheads, it makes for the perfect, rustic base for your mountain adventure!
Set within Olympic National Park on the shores of Lake Quinault, this historic Adirondack-style lodge will be an excellent base for exploring the park.
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.
La Conner’s only waterfront hotel boasts Northwest styling, water views and has an ideal location for daily exploring and great Northwest eateries with locally-sourced, farm-grown ingredients. Be welcomed by the flagstone entryway, cedar-shake siding and gardens, or bask in our lobby’s lush furnishings aside the river rock fireplace. Guest rooms are charming, spacious, and many feature wonderful views of the channel.
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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.
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