MOUNT RAINIER GLACIERS, WATERFALLS & WILDLIFE
FULL DAY TOUR

Activities: Hiking and/or snowshoeing, nature walks, waterfall viewing, wildlife viewing, birding, ecological &
geological sightseeing with naturalist interpretation
Interests: Forest ecology, glaciology, waterfalls, botany, natural & local history (wildflowers in late Summer)

Inclusions:
Hotel pick up and drop off, highly qualified naturalist guide, travel in adventure-outfitted luxury Mercedes Van or Jeep, an “On Safari” lunch, scrumptious morning tea with pastry, afternoon tea, refreshments, snowshoes, all entry fees and comprehensive naturalist commentary. **Extra warm gear available upon request

Escape Plan:
Cupped between the jagged Olympic Mountains to the west and the volcanic peaks of the Cascade Range to the east we head for the tallest peak of them all, Mount Rainier, standing at 14,411 feet. This escape offers ample opportunities for adventure, exploration, learning, and just plain having fun! The "mountain" is an active volcano encased in over 35 square miles of snow and ice, surrounded by old growth forest and stunning wildflower meadows. Old and new growth forests, lakes, waterfalls and river valleys connected to Glaciers are just a few of the sights we will see. We will take out the binoculars and spot for birds and wildlife, marmots, coyotes, elk, deer, fox and black bear roam the mountainside. Your naturalist mountain guide will lead you out on a short hike or snowshoe along the Nisqually Vista trail or possibly something a little more challenging. Remember to take a photo, but also make sure to take a deep breath of fresh alpine air, bask in the moment and soak up the dramatic scenery. We will end our escape by descending down the road to where the parks roots began in Longmire. Keep your eyes peeled for deer in the meadows making their late afternoon journey to the rivers edge.

Due to the immense popularity of our Mt. Rainier Escape, EverGreen Escapes will be exploring "the other side" of the mountain, the Sunrise Visitor Center on our Saturday departures. Sunrise is equally stunning and magica, but kind of a "locals secret" - this allows us to provide you with the best quality experience during the summer season and skipping the crowds! Sunrise is the hightest point that can be reached by vehicle in the Park or the Carbon River Glacier, which is the lowest glacier in elevation in the lower 48! You wil not be disappointed!

***Snowshoes provided when necessary.

Tour Length: 10 Hours
Tour Code: EV01
Pick up: Downtown Seattle Hotels & Cruise Terminals
Departing: 8:00am
Returns: 6:00pm
Difficulty: Easy
Season: Year Round
Offset your Carbon Footprint: Contact for a quote
Tour Cost: $185 per Escapist
Departs: Tuesday, Thursday Saturday & Sunday - and at private request

A client's perspective: Check out a video from one of our recent "escapists" - Nola Palmer (Thanks Nola!)

This tour can be customized as a private tour or corporate retreat, call or email for a quote.

Check out Calendar of Escape Routes for Scheduled Departures!

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