Activities

Hiking
Kayaking

Included

Medically-trained, naturalist guides
Round-trip transportation
Two nights at Quileute Oceanside Resort
Four nights at the Thompson Seattle
Private guided tours of Olympic and Mount Rainier National Parks
Private Sea Kayaking and Mountain Biking Tour
All meals indicated in itinerary
Park entry fees

Weather

Expect to encounter weather as diverse as the places we’ll be visiting! Most days should be in the 60s or 70s with the potential for both rain and sun. Some days in the city may reach temperatures closer to the 80s while higher elevations may still have some lingering snow! Plan to dress for changing conditions.

Group 

This trip is open to Travel Agents and up to one adult guest. We’ll be driving and heading to activities as a group, led by your Good Trip guide. The group size will range from 8-10 total guests.

Intensity – Mild 

This trip is appropriate for beginner hikers, climbers, and paddlers. We will be quite active, so we hope you’re up for the challenge! Your Good Trip guide will have your safety at top of mind at all times and most activities can be adapted to your particular experience level.

Accommodations

• Thompson Seattle: Solo travelers will be in a two x Queen Room. Couples and duos will be in a shared King room.
• Quileute Oceanside Resort: Solo travelers will be in a two bedroom, two queen room. Couples and duos will be in a shared King studio

Day 1

Today, our adventure begins! Plan to arrive in Seattle at your leisure. Transfer from SeaTac to the Thompson Seattle is available from your Good Trip guide around 4:00 PM or you can arrange transportation via ride service. Tonight, we’ll meet for a group dinner and get to know one another a bit before setting off in the morning for Olympic!

Meals: D

Day 2

It’s an early wake up call today! We’ll load up and head to the water – hopping on a ferry to cross the sound for a stop on Bainbridge Island. Our morning on the island will include some free time to explore the shops and cafes in town and a visit to the Suquamish cultural center and museum. From here, we’ll continue along for lunch at one of the local’s favorite spots just an hour north. After filling our tummies, we’ll spend the afternoon taking in the views from Hurricane Ridge – with stunning views of the glacier capped Olympic peaks.

After a very full day, we’ll head west to our home for the next two nights – Quileute Oceanside Resort. This property – managed by the Quileute people – is home to some of the most stunning sunsets in North America. We’ll unwind with a toast on the beach before settling into bed.

Meals: No meal included

Day 3

Our day today is full of diverse landscapes! Depending on tides, we’ll either start or finish our day at Ruby Beach, where we’ll explore the tidepools and marvel at the iconic seastacks along the coast. Our afternoon is spent in Hoh rainforest – one of the last remaining temperate rainforests on earth. This stunning ecosystem is full of life – and your naturalist guide will share with you all the amazing things going on underfoot and overhead.

Tonight, we’ll enjoy a beach barbecue as the sun sets!

Meals: L, D

Day 4

Another action packed day awaits! We’ll start our day with a private sea kayaking tour of Freshwater Bay – where we’ll keep our eyes peeled for aquatic wildlife like bald eagles, otters, and seabirds. After enjoying a picnic lunch, we’ll head inland for a mountain biking ride along the Elwha river. Both activities are appropriate for novice and intermediate paddlers and riders.

After an extremely full day on the water and trails, we’ll head back to Seattle via the Port Angeles ferry (keeping our eyes peeled for Orcas along the way!). Our beds at the Thompson Seattle will feel extra cozy tonight.

Meals: L

• Required Gear
  • Day pack (15-30 liters recommended)
  • Luggage (can be left in the vehicle, 1 small suitcase per person)
  • Pack cover
  • Headlamp
  • Reusable water bottles or bladders (3L total capacity)
• Recommended Gear and Personal Item
  • Sunscreen
  • Earplugs
  • Insect repellent
  • Toiletries (please choose biodegradable and scent-free items)
  • Small, personal first aid kit (including blister treatment)
  • Small, quick dry towel