8-Day Seattle - Mt-Rainier National Park (WA departure)(APROYG8)

8-Day Seattle - Mt-Rainier National Park (WA departure)(APROYG8)

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Itinerary

Day 1: Home - Seattle

Pass By: Red Lion Inn & Suites Federal Way, 1688 S 348th St, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA
Seattle King Street Station：9: 00 AM – 10:00 PM

Seattle Cruise Terminal：ONLY at 12:00 PM

Seattle International Airport（SEA）：9: 00 AM – 10:00 PM（Number 1 Baggage Claim area）

1. Free group pick-up: 9:00 AM - 10: 00 PM, you may need to wait for other passengers at the airport.

2. Paid 24/7 pick-up: $120 for first two passengers with $10 for each additional person.

After meeting with the tour guide, the guests will be taken to the hotel to catch a rest. Guests are able to arrange the rest of the day by their own or join our optional Morning Tour or Night Tour.

Itinerary:

1. Morning tour (Flight arrives before 12:00 PM or arrive at the hotel before 01:00 PM): Microsoft Corporate Headquarters – University of Washington

2. Night tour (Flight arrives before 06:00 PM or arrive at the hotel before 07:00 PM): Seattle Fisherman Wharf – Kerry Park - Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room

To reserve the seats of Morning or/and Night Tour:

1. Departure during 4/15 – 10/8, the tour is guaranteed once you book the tour in advance.

2. Besides the time mentioned above (10/9 – following 4/14), both the tours require at least 4 guests enrolled. If less than 4 passengers on the departure day, we will cancel the tour and issue a full refund to the guest.

3. If the guest intends to join the tour but is not willing to pre-pay the tour fee, we will arrange the seats according to the availability of the arrival date. First come, first serve.

Stop At: University of Washington, 4014 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105-6203
Seattle Morning Tour
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services, devices and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Guests will have a chance to visit the famous Building 92(Microsoft Corporate Headquarters) to learn Microsoft’s fascinating history and everything about one of the world’s largest and most influential company. (Inside tour; tours are subject to closures for private events.) Also, we will go to University of Washington, commonly referred to as UW, a public flagship research university based in Seattle. Founded in 1861, UW is one of the oldest universities on the west coast and features one of the most highly regarded medical schools in the world. A new model for learning, collaborating and problem solving - the Global Innovation Exchange (GIX) has been launched here between two leading research universities, the University of Washington and Tsinghua University, with foundational support from Microsoft. It should also be reminded that the campus is famous for appreciating Cherry blossom
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Kerry Park, 250 W Highland Dr Queen Ann Hill, Seattle, WA 98119-3529
Seattle Night Tour
We will firstly travel to Seattle Great Wheel, which is a giant Ferris wheel at Pier 57 on Elliott Bay in Seattle, Washington. With an overall height of 175 feet, it was the tallest Ferris wheel on the West Coast of the United States when it opened on June 29, 2012. Next stop is Kerry Park where visitors can have a panoramic city view of the entire Seattle. It is a perfect location for photography and if you see Space Needle with a backdrop of Mount Rainier in any marketing photos of Seattle, this is exactly where to take the pictures. In addition, the park was one of the many stops on the finale episode of the third season of Amazing Race. At the same time, we will visit Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room. It is more like a modern coffee factory. You will witness the machines roasting the freshest coffee beans and grinding the most concentrated coffee powder. You can also open your mind up, order a cup of the most creative coffee, or enjoy the latest Starbucks products. Here you can also see the whole process of unsealing and baking the original coffee beans.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Red Lion Inn & Suites Federal Way Or Clarion Inn Auburn Seattle Or equivalent

Day 2: Seattle - Spokane - Missoula

Stop At: 50,000 Silver Dollar Bar, Exit 16, Interstate 90, Haugan, MT 59842
This 50,000 plus Silver Dollar collection was started by Gerry and Marie Lincoln in 1952. Now in their fourth generation, the Lincoln family continues the Silver Dollar collection. People from all over the world have their names inscribed. Over $2500 are embedded in the bar top with the remainder graciously adorning the surrounding walls and ceiling.
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Missoula, Missoula, Montana
(All day schedule)Drive east from Seattle along the I-90 and we will reach to the Spokane. Spokane is a vibrant city which hosted the first environmentally themed World's Fair at Expo 1974. It is also the 2nd largest city in State of Washington, and it stands as a destination city with its natural beauty. Later the tour continues to Missoula in Montana. We will stop at the 50,000 Silver Dollar collection bar in Western Montana. The largest collection of its kind is displayed in this unique bar. People from all over the world have their names inscribed. We will stay in Missoula hotel in the night.

Itinerary:

Spokane（40 mins）→ Missoula → The 50,000 Silver Dollar（30 mins）

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Missoula Super 8/Reserve Or equivalent

Day 3: Missoula - Yellowstone National Park

Pass By: Yellowstone National Park, WY
(All day schedule)Yellowstone National Park spans an area of 3,468 square miles (8,983 square kilometers), located primarily in the U.S. state of Wyoming, although it also extends into Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone National Park is one of the most stunning Wonderlands in the world. The majority of the world’s geysers are preserved here. They are the main reason the park was established in 1872 as America's first national park – an idea that spread worldwide later. Around noon, we will arrive in the Yellowstone and will show you around before go to hotel in Idaho in night.

Itinerary:

Missoula → Yellowstone National Park（Mandatory）→ Idaho

Special Notes:

1. Yellowstone National Park Mandatory fee include: Admission, parking, vehicle wear and fuel surcharges.

2. In the Yellowstone, we will visit: Dragon’s Mouth Spring (30 mins), Fountain Paint Pot (30 mins), Black Opal Pool (30 mins), the most famous Old Faithful Geyser (visiting time depends on its frequent eruptions) and so on.

Stop At: Yellowstone National Park, WY
Yellowstone National Park
The largest, oldest, and most famous national park displays a fascinating scenery of hot springs, geysers, canyons & waterfalls, and nature everywhere you look! The beauty is beyond the limits of human art and is the most wonderful and spectacular scenery on the surface of the earth.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Dragon's Mouth Springs, Yellowstone National Park, WY
Dragon's Mouth Spring
Gasses and steam are released deep in the cave, creating pressure bubbles that explode against the roof of the cave. As this occurs, it creates a kind of booming and gurgling noise that is echoed through the cave and can be heard from the boardwalk.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Fountain Paint Pot, Lower Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, WY
The Fountain Paint Pot
The Fountain Paint Pot is named after the colorful muds, which are red, yellow and brown. The color varies as the iron components oxidized to different degree. Similar as all other hot springs, the heat in the crater forces pressurized water through the ground where it is expelled.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Old Faithful, Center Loop Road, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Old Faithful Geyser
Old Faithful is a cone geyser in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park. It is one of the park's most well-known natural features and is famous for its predictability. It generally erupts every 91 minutes.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Le Ritz Hotel & Suites Or equivalent

Day 4: Antier Arches - Grand Teton National Park- Yellowstone

Stop At: Jackson Hole’s Elk Antler Arch, 2-60 N Cache St, Jackson, WY 83001, USA
Famous frontier town, located at the crossing of Grand Teton and Rocky Mountains, it became a heaven for outdoors sports enthusiast. The widely praised Elk Antler Arches Park, with its four arches made with thousands of elk antlers is a must see.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Grand Teton National Park, WY
Grand Teton National Park is is located in the Rocky Mountains, Northwest Wyoming. Grand Teton National Park is noted for its stunning mountain vistas, its shimmering alpine lakes and its abundant wildlife.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Yellowstone National Park, WY
The largest, oldest, and most famous national park displays a fascinating scenery of hot springs, geysers, canyons & waterfalls, and nature everywhere you look! The beauty is beyond the limits of human art and is the most wonderful and spectacular scenery on the surface of the earth.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Lower Yellowstone River Falls, Yellowstone River, Yellowstone National Park, WY
Lower Yellowstone River Falls
The Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River in Wyoming are the largest by volume in the Rocky Mountains of the western United States, and they stand more than 300 feet tall-- almost twice as high as Niagara Falls.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Antler Arches of Jackson, US Highway 26, Jackson, WY 83001
Elk Antler Arches Park
Famous frontier town, located at the crossing of Grand Teton and Rocky Mountains, it became a heaven for outdoors sports enthusiast. The widely praised Elk Antler Arches Park, with its four arches made with thousands of elk antlers is a must see.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mammoth Hot Springs, 1 Grand Loop Road, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Yellowstone Mammoth Hot Springs
Originally, there were several hot springs flowing from hillside, which was dyed by the microbes in the springs, thus performing a splendid step with multiple colors. However, due to a crustal change in 2002, most of the hot springs were no longer active. After the microbes died, they turned into grayish white powder, which remains on the dried steps, reflecting the dazzling sunlight. The barren land has changed with geographic movements, and the place used to be active could suddenly be quiet, and vice versa.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Grand Prismatic Spring, Midway Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, WY
the Grand Prismatic Hot Spring
The Grand Prismatic Spring, with approximately 370 feet (110 m) in diameter and is 160 feet (50 m) deep, which discharges an estimated 560 US gallons (2,100 L) of 160 °F (70 °C) water per minute. It is the largest hot spring in the United States, and the third largest in the world. The vivid colors in the spring are the result of microbial mats around the edges of the mineral-rich water. The mats produce colors ranging from green to red; the amount of color in the microbial mats depends on the ratio of chlorophyll to carotenoids and on the temperature gradient in the runoff. In the summer, the mats tend to be orange and red, whereas in the winter the mats are usually dark green. The center of the pool is sterile due to extreme heat.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Yellowstone Geysers - Mud Volcano Area, Yellowstone National Park, WY
Mud Volcano Area
The Mud Volcano blew itself apart in the early 20th century, but visitors can still see the impressive crater and other geothermal features in the surrounding area, such as the Mud Cauldron, Black Dragon's Caldron, and Dragon's Mouth Spring.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: West Thumb Geyser Basin, Yellowstone Lake, Yellowstone National Park, WY
West Thumb Geyser Basin
The West Thumb Geyser Basin is situated at the western edge of a large bay along the shores of Yellowstone Lake. This area is known as the West Thumb caldera which was formed by a volcanic eruption that took place 174,000 years ago. This bay is actually a smaller caldera within the larger Yellowstone caldera. The resulting caldera filled with water, creating the bay.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Upper Falls, Yellowstone River, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Upper Yellowstone Falls
Located a quarter-mile upstream of the larger Lower Falls, the Upper Yellowstone River Falls plunge 109 feet down an eroded lava cliff into the basin below. The area below the falls has been subject to heavier erosion than above.
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Idaho, Idaho
(All day schedule)We will visit Jackson Hole and find the famous Antler Arches of Jackson in the town. It is a unique and gorgeous landmark representing the nearby Elk Reserve. Later we will head to Grand Teton National Park to explore extraordinary wildlife and breathtaking views of landscapes. Grand Teton, at 13,775 feet (4,199 m), is the highest point of the Teton Range.

Later, we will visit Yellowstone National Park again. In the northwest, the Mammoth District features Mammoth Hot Springs Terrace which was formed by the limestone of softer nature. As hot water rises through limestone, large quantities of rock are dissolved by the hot water, and a white chalky mineral is deposited on the surface. The central are Lower Falls and Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, presenting breathtaking views of landscapes. Yellowstone is also pristine mountain-range wilderness and an open refuge for wildlife, including grizzly bear, elk, American bison, moose and wolf. Afternoon, we will drive back to Idaho for accommodation.

Itinerary:

Jackson Hole → Antler Arches（30 mins）→ Grand Teton National Park（Mandatory，60 mins）→ Yellowstone National Park（Mandatory）→ Idaho

Special Notes:

1. Yellowstone National Park Mandatory fee include: Admission, parking, vehicle wear and fuel surcharges.

2. In the Yellowstone, we will visit: Mammoth Hot Springs (60 mins), Morning Glory Pool (60 mins), Grand Prismatic Spring (60 mins), Mud Volcano (30 mins), West Thumb Geyser Basin (60 mins), Artist Point (30 mins), Yellowstone Falls (60 mins), Yellowstone Lake (30 mins) and so on.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Le Ritz Hotel & Suites or equivalent

Day 5: Yellowstone National Park - Missoula

Pass By: Yellowstone National Park, WY
(All day schedule)In the west and southwest, Yellowstone is home to some 10,000 thermal features, over 500 hundred of which are geysers. Today we will visit Norris Geyser Basin. Norris Geyser Basin is the hottest and most changeable thermal area in Yellowstone. We will deeply explore many of the features: Rainbow Colors, hissing steam, and pungent odors combine to create an experience unique in Yellowstone. After that, we will return to Missoula.

Itinerary:

Yellowstone National Park（Mandatory）→ Missoula

Special Notes:

1. Yellowstone National Park Mandatory fee include: Admission, parking, vehicle wear and fuel surcharges.

2. In the Yellowstone, we will visit: Norris Geyser Basin (60 mins) and so on.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Missoula Super 8/Reserve or equivalent

Day 6: Missoula - Coeur d'Alene - Seattle

Stop At: Coeur d'Alene Lake, Coeur d'Alene, ID
You will find the world’s longest floating boardwalk, located at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. Built in 1986, the boardwalk is over 0.75 mile long and offers rest stops with benches for those who want to savor the amazing lake views, or keep a watch out for osprey or bald eagles. By the shores of beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene, you will also find the Floating Green golf course, the one and only of its kind.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Coeur d'Alene, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
(All day schedule)Lake Coeur d'Alene will be a highlight of today's trip. You will find the world's longest floating boardwalk. By the shores of beautiful Lake Coeur d'Alene, you will also find the Floating Green golf course, the one and only of its kind. Later we will arrive in Seattle Chinatown.

Itinerary:

Lake Coeur d'Alene Sightseeing Cruise（Optional, 90 mins）→ Passing by the Floating Green golf course → Seattle

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Red Lion Inn & Suites Federal Way Or Clarion Inn Auburn Seattle Or equivalent

Day 7: Olympic National Park

Stop At: Olympic National Park Visitor Center, 3002 Mount Angeles Rd, Port Angeles, WA 98362-6775
Olympic National Park Olympic National Park is a United States national park located in the state of Washington, of the Olympic Peninsula. The park has four basic regions: the Pacific coastline, alpine areas, the west side temperate rainforest and the forests of the drier east side. U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt originally created Mount Olympus National Monument. The Olympic Peninsula has 73 miles of coastline, keeps the original view since ice age. With a low land of rainforest in its west, a magnificent Olympic Mountains in central, and few locations here can be visited by automobile makes it the paradise for hiking. Isolated from the mainland, many of its vegetation and animals can only be found here. The Olympic National Park locates in Olympic Peninsula is one of the most highly visited National Parks along the west coast.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Lake Crescent Pier, Lake Crescent Rd, Port Angeles, WA 98363, USA
This deep lake in the heart of Olympic National Park holds water that is a brilliant hue of bright blue. It was formed during the last Ice Age by thousands of years of glacial activity.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park, WA
Hurricane Ridge
Located within Washington's Olympic National Park, this mountainous region is a popular destination for hiking, skiing and snowboarding. In the summer, several picnic areas open up, making this a great spot for a day-trip from nearby Seattle.
Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Olympic National Park, Olympic National Park, Washington
(All day schedule)Olympic National Park Olympic National Park is a United States national park located in the state of Washington, of the Olympic Peninsula. The park has four basic regions: the Pacific coastline, alpine areas, the west side temperate rainforest and the forests of the drier east side. The Olympic Peninsula has 73 miles of coast line, keeps the original view since ice age. With a low land of rainforest in its west, a magnificent Olympic Mountains in central, and few locations here can be visited by automobile makes it the paradise for hiking. Isolated from the mainland, many of its vegetation and animals can only be found here. The Olympic National Park locates in Olympic Peninsula is one of the most highly visited National Parks along the west coast.

Itinerary:

Olympic National Park（Mandatory. Including Hurricane Ridge（120 mins）; Lake Crescent（30 mins）)→ Taking Bainbridge Island ferry back to Seattle

Special Notes：

1. Olympic National Park Mandatory fee include: Admission, parking, vehicle wear and fuel surcharges.

2. If we can’t drive to the Hurricane Ridge due to the bad weather, we will go to the other attractions in Olympic National Park.

3. If the Bainbridge Island ferry closed or delayed due to weather condition, we will drive back to Seattle.

4. As Olympic National Park is a mountain attraction, please remind the day tour attenders of preparing dry food for lunch to ensure the time of visiting.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Red Lion Inn & Suites Federal Way Or Clarion Inn Auburn Seattle Or equivalent

Day 8: Mount Rainier National Park

Stop At: Mount Rainier National Park, 39000 State Rt 706 E, Ashford, WA
Mount Rainier is circled by the Wonderland Trail and is covered by several glaciers and snowfields totaling some 35 square miles. Carbon Glacier is the largest glacier by volume in the contiguous United States, while Emmons

Glacier is the largest glacier by area. About 1.8 million people visit Mount Rainier National Park each year. Mount Rainier is a popular peak for mountaineering with some 10,000 attempts per year with approximately 50% making it to the summit. Also, Mt. Rainier in WA is the tallest volcano of Mainland America, the 5th tallest mountain of the entire US territory. The mountain top is covered by snow all year round. When the snow melts, water flows down in large volume, which creates beautiful waterfalls and vast lakes, it also irrigates the forest land.


Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Pass By: Mount Rainier National Park, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
(All day schedule)Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. Mount Rainier, also known as Tacoma, is the highest mountain of the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest, and the highest mountain in the U.S. state of Washington. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. The top of the mountain is covered with snow all year round, and the glaciers radiate out to all directions. When snow melts, water flows down in large volume, creating the Rainier National Park with spectacular waterfalls, vast lakes and lush green forests.

Itinerary:

Mount Rainier National Park（Mandatory）→ Christine Falls (passing by) → Wonderland Trail（150 mins）

Special Notes：

1. Mount Rainier National Park Mandatory fee include: Admission, parking, vehicle wear and fuel surcharges.

2. Along the way of Wonderland Trail, we will arrange parking for 1-2 attractions according to the actual situation: Narada Falls, Paradise Visitor Center (including glacier overlooking, Martha Falls, Wildflower meadow at Paradise, etc. in case of bad winter weather, we will go to the Longmire Museum instead.)

3. As Mt. Rainier is a mountain attraction, please remind the day tour attenders of preparing dry food for lunch to ensure the time of visiting.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.