Half Day Guided Tour of Olympic National Park

Join a locally inspired half-day itinerary that features top Olympic National Park destinations including the Elwha Valley and Lake Crescent, plus a bonus sightseeing stop along the Strait of Juan De Fuca. Departing from Port Angeles, the tour begins with a short waterfall walk (0.1 mile) at Madison Creek Falls along the Elwha River. Lake Crescent is the centerpiece of the itinerary with a 2-3 mile guided hike to Marymere Falls and surrounding trails immersed in old-growth forests. The afternoon wraps up with a scenic drive around Lake Crescent to reach Tongue Point and amazing views of the Strait of Juan De Fuca from Salt Creek County Park. The guided hikes are optional, allowing guests to do minimal hiking or up to 2-4 miles total.

Traveling from Seattle? Walk onto the 9:35am Seattle-Bainbridge Ferry and catch the 10:20am Strait Shot Bus from the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal to join this tour. Email discover@hikeolympic.com to learn more about day-trip options from Seattle.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Madison Creek Falls, Olympic Hot Springs Road, Port Angeles, WA

Short guided walk to Madison Falls (0.1 mile one-way) and nearby forested trails.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Lake Crescent Lodge, 416 Lake Crescent Rd, Port Angeles, WA 98363, USA

Our tour group will arrive at the historic Lake Crescent Lodge built in 1916, showcasing one of the best views of Lake Crescent.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Marymere Falls, Olympic National Forest, Port Angeles, WA

Our naturalist hiking guide will lead a 2-3 mile guided hiking tour to Marymere Falls, a stunning 90-foot waterfall. During the hike, our tour group will hike alongside beautiful moss-laden terrain, towering old-growth evergreens, and enjoy two scenic bridge crossings near Barnes Creek.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Salt Creek Recreation Area, 3506 Camp Hayden Rd, Port Angeles, WA 98363-8702

Our guide will showcase some of best rugged coastal viewpoints on the Olympic Peninsula at Tongue Point and drive through some historic World War II era bunkers located within the former Camp Hayden.

Duration: 20 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"Olympic Hiking Co. operates the tour rain or shine. Cancellations due to weather not permitted."
"Weather forecast can be unpredictable, please bring extra warm layers and/or water resistant outwear."
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Our meet-up location is in Port Angeles, WA, which is the main epicenter for exploring Olympic National Park. Please note that this is about a 3 hour one-way trip from Seattle."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 12:45 PM
Duration: 4 Hours
Start location: Olympic Hiking Co., 115 E Railroad Ave Suite #110, Port Angeles, WA 98362, USA

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Commercially Authorized Tour Guide
• Roundtrip transportation in 12/15 passenger van

Not Included

• Gratuities

Facilities