Half Day Guided Tour of Olympic National Park

5.0 (39 Viator reviews) 4 hrs Port Angeles area

Marymere Falls lower viewpoint
Elwha River
Forest near the Elwha
Lake Crescent Lodge dock
Marymere Falls upper viewpoint

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About this activity

This half day tour of Olympic National Park is the perfect itinerary for an afternoon of explorations. With short drive times, maximize your time in nature at two iconic destinations close to Port Angeles. The first sightseeing stop at the Elwha River Valley includes a short walk (0.2 miles) to view Madison Falls. Lake Crescent is the centerpiece of the itinerary with a 2-mile guided hike to Marymere Falls, a stunning 90-foot waterfall. Enjoy the rest of your time at Lake Crescent inside the historic lodge or along nearby shoreline trails.

Itinerary

  1. Madison Creek Falls · 30 min

    Short guided walk to Madison Falls (0.2 miles) and nearby forested trails.

  2. Marymere Falls · 90 min

    Explore the old-growth forests surrounding Lake Crescent on a 2-mile guided hike to Marymere Falls, a stunning 90-foot waterfall.

  3. Stop 3 · 30 min

    Visit the historic Lake Crescent Lodge built in 1916 and enjoy beautiful shoreline views the lake. A great time for an afternoon coffee or hot chocolate.

What's included

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

Not included

  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Our meet-up location is at our Olympic Hiking Co. Tour Building at 720 Marine Drive, Port Angeles, WA 98363.

End point: Our meet-up location is at our Olympic Hiking Co. Tour Building at 720 Marine Drive, Port Angeles, WA 98363.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • Guests must be Age 10 or older. 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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

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