United States of America · National Parks

Explore Olympic National Park from Seattle through Van /Ferry

10 Hours Round trip from Bellevue Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day trip to Olympic National Park from the Seattle area
  • 02 Scenic ferry ride across Puget Sound to Bainbridge Island
  • 03 Stop in Sequim for a drive-through safari and petting zoo
  • 04 Visit the Lake Crescent area
  • 05 Hike the Marymere Falls Nature Trail
  • 06 Small-group travel with private transportation included

Discover Olympic National Park on a full-day journey from the Seattle area, combining scenic travel, wildlife encounters, and time in one of Washington State’s most beautiful natural settings. Begin with a ferry ride across Puget Sound to Bainbridge Island, then continue toward the Olympic Peninsula with a stop in Sequim for a drive-through safari and petting zoo experience.

From there, enjoy the landscapes that make this region so memorable, including Lake Crescent and a hike through forested trails to Marymere Falls. With transportation, ferry fees, park entrance fees, and bottled water included, this trip offers an easy way to experience a varied day of sightseeing and outdoor adventure.

Enjoy sweeping views of the Seattle skyline and Puget Sound.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Seattle, Bellevue (Washington)
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

After being picked-up at your hotel or vacation rental in our van, we'll take the scenic Washington State ferry to Bainbridge Island. Enjoy sweeping views of the Seattle skyline and Puget Sound.Embark on our self-guided Drive Tour, which consists of 84 acres of terrain filled with wildlife…our animals are not hesitant to come up right up to your car for a slice of bread! This tour takes about one hour. Your admission allows you all-day access to this tour, so take your time and drive around a few times!

Drive Through Safari & Petting Zoo in Sequim, WA DURING THIS TOUR, YOU WILL SEE: • LLAMA • ELK • TIBETAN YAK • AMERICAN BISON • SIKA DEER • SPOTTED FALLOW DEER • EUROPEAN FALLOW DEER • ZEBRA • DOMESTIC HORSES • BLACK TAILED PRAIRIE DOG • KODIAK BEARWe’ll stop to have a light breakfast on our way to the Olympic National Park. Your guide will combine group preferences, weather considerations, mixed ecosystems and highlights, crowd avoidance, and more to create a lovely day. Even though it will take about two and a half hours to reach Olympic National Park, it is still one of the most beautiful destinations in Washington State among this list of the best day trips from Seattle. It is located on the Olympic Peninsula in the Pacific Northwest and is home to a diverse ecosystem.Drive west on Highway 101 from Port Angeles for 20 miles. At milepost 228 turn right into a large parking area signed for Lake Crescent and Marymere Falls. Continue 0.2 miles to the Storm King Ranger Station (on the shores of Lake Crescent). The paved, horseshoe parking area is near the Ranger Station and restrooms, as well as a boat launch. Begin your hike on the Marymere Falls Nature Trail.Head back to Seattle to your drop-off location taking the ferry from BainBridge island

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pickup and Drop-off
  • Bottled Water
  • Park Entrance Fees
  • Private transportation
  • Ferry fee

What's Not Included

  • Animal Farm Entrance fee
  • Wine Tasting Fee if any
  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • We will inform the travelers by text message about the approximate location and time of pickup in advance. We can plan to pickup and drop-off from additional locations, if requested.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bellevue, US
Tour start
Bellevue, US
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Bellevue.

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