Best of Washington State
10 days / 9 nights
The western edge of Washington, home of the Olympic National Park and the expansive waterways and islands of the Puget Sound, provide a rejuvenating respite for intrepid travelers looking to unplug and immerse themselves in nature. This fully guided 10-day trip pairs outdoor adventures, wildlife viewing, cultural and culinary experiences for a true taste of the Pacific Northwest.
Day one : Arrive in Seattle
12:00 PM : Private transfer from Seattle-Tacoma airport to your hotel
1:00 PM : Check in to your hotel
2:00 PM : Free afternoon in Seattle
2:00 PM : Private Pike Place chef tour and cooking class (optional upgrade)
Day two : Seattle
8:00 AM : Breakfast at your hotel
8:30 AM : Private Seattle City Tour
8:30 AM : Day trip to Mount Rainier National Park (option)
Day three : San Juan Islands
8:00 AM : Breakfast at your hotel
8:30 AM : Check out and transfer to Anacortes Ferry Terminal
10:00 AM : Ferry to Friday Harbor (private yacht or charter flight optional)
12:00 PM : Check in to your hotel
1:00 PM : Tour of San Juan Island
Day four : San Juan Islands
8:00 AM : Breakfast at your hotel
9:00 AM : Orca Whale Watching, San Juan Islands
Day five : Port Townsend, San Juan Islands
8:30 AM : Check out and transfer to Ferry Terminal
9:00 AM : Ferry to Orcas Island
10:00 AM : Orcas Island Tour, San Juan Islands
4:00 PM : Ferry to Port Townsend
5:00 PM : Check in to your hotel
Day six : Olympic National Park
8:00 AM : Breakfast at your hotel
8:30 AM : Check out
9:00 AM : Tour of Olympic National Park
5:00 PM : Check in to your hotel
Day seven : Olympic National Park
8:00 AM : Breakfast at your hotel
8:30 AM : Guided Hiking in Olympic National Park
Day eight : Hood Canal, Olympic National Forest
9:00 AM : Breakfast at your hotel
9:30 AM : Check out and drive to the Hood Canal, in the south-eastern corner of the Olympic peninsula
11:00 AM : Check in
1:00 PM : Hood Canal Kayaking & Oyster Tour
Day nine : Hood Canal
9:00 AM : Breakfast at your hotel
9:30 AM : Hood Canal Foraging Tour
Day ten : Departure from Seattle
9:00 AM : Breakfast at your hotel
9:30 AM : Check out and transfer to Seattle-Tacoma airport for your flight home
Key sights to see
Exciting and memorable things to do
Great places to stay
- Private airport transfers
- Luxury Mercedes Sprinter or SUV transportation
- Professional naturalist driver/guide
- Ferry tickets and entrance fees to national parks
- Accommodations similar to those described
- Some meals and beverages
- Flights
- Additional meals & beverages
- Other personal expenses (e.g., gratuities)