7
days Roundtrip from Seattle
1. Mt Rainier National Park
2. Mt Rainier National Park
3. Mt St Helens
4. Olympics National Park
5. Olympics National Park, San Juan
Islands
6. San Juan Islands
7. Back to Seattle |
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>Sea
kayaking -
$75-95
>Caving - free
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Sea Kayaking, beginner caving, alpine hiking,
rainforest, volcano |
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Dates
& Prices
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July
7-13 |
$949 |
July 29-Aug
4 |
$949 |
August
22-28 |
$949 |
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 Days
1, 2 Mt Rainier
Mt. Rainier is a mountaineer’s dream. Referred to as ‘Tahoma’
by the Native Americans, Mt. Rainier looms large and is ever-present
in Seattle’s scenic backdrop. Do a day-hike in aptly-named
Paradise Valley and walk among the mountain goats, marmots,
and clouds as you ascend to Panorama Point and the base of Nisqually
Glacier. Hiking amongst the high alpine scenery makes Mt. Rainier
a rewarding experience for all who lace up their hiking boots.
Day 3 Mt St Helens
Since blowing her top in May 1980 Mt. St. Helens has become
the most famous volcano in the USA. And would you believe
that the crater is still smoking? Exploring the more remote
east side, we’ll hike in her midst, gaining excellent
views of the crater- just watch out for Sasquatch.
After rummaging around above ground, we
next delve underground for a caving adventure that is made
possible from her blast. Lava flow caused by the eruption
created caves in the area. So join the expedition and get
ready for some caving suitable for all levels!
 Day
4 Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park offers a great mix of Pacific beaches,
rainforests, mountains, and remote wilderness. Covering a
large area, there are no roads that cut straight through the
Olympics- making them a vast wilderness area. See the primal
beauty and endless shades of green in the lush old-growth
Hoh Rain Forest, which is the world’s largest temperate
rain forest.
Day 5 Olympic National Park
and San Juan Islands
We’re not done with the Olympics just yet- there are
still some mountain vistas to be seen at Hurricane Ridge.
And with over 600 miles of trails, excellent hiking can be
found almost anywhere in the park.
A pleasant ferry ride takes us to
a gem of the northwest, the San Juan Islands. Straddling the
Washington-Canada border and with sensational seashores, wildlife,
and unparalleled scenery, the San Juan Islands have a mystical
quality about them.
 Day
6 San Juan Islands
With several hundred islands in the chain, there are countless
miles of twisting and stunning shoreline just begging to be
explored. The San Juan Islands offer an incomparable sea kayaking
adventure, and is consistently rated as one of the top sea
kayaking destinations in the world. Maybe Shamu and his orca
whale buddies (killer whales) will show up. We will be kayaking
in the areas where they are frequently found playing, feeding,
and migrating. Other animals with homes in the area include
bald eagles and harbor seals.
Day 7 Back to Seattle
Bid farewell to Bigfoot and the great pacific northwest as
we return to the Emerald City, Seattle.
About this tour
• Bring some warm clothes for night - it gets chilly
in a couple of these places
Included in price:
All entrances into national and state parks, all accommodations
and transportation during tour, services of a trip leader,
hiking, caving
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