Discover the Olympic Peninsula in Olympic National Park Hike Through Monumental Trees, Wild Rivers, and Rugged Beaches
You won’t find many walking tours of Olympic National Park—and that’s exactly what makes this unique naturalists’ adventure so special. Without the crowds, you’re free to explore this diverse landscape in serene tranquility, walking through temperate rainforests, verdant valleys, and along the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Your experienced local...
You won’t find many walking tours of Olympic National Park—and that’s exactly what makes this unique naturalists’ adventure so special. Without the crowds, you’re free to explore this diverse landscape in serene tranquility, walking through temperate rainforests, verdant valleys, and along the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Your experienced local leaders are experts in the region—regaling you with tales of local sustainability efforts in the rainforest and along the salmon-rich Elwha River. Learn about the local Quinault people from Harvest Moon, a community elder and storyteller who entertains you with enchanting fireside tales. Along the way, you’ll stay in rustic waterfront lodges with charming lakes and the shores of the Pacific Ocean right out your door. Here, you’ll enjoy the region’s warm hospitality, exceptional farm-to-table cuisine, and clear, starlit nights.
Tour Highlights
- Gain a fascinating perspective on Native American culture as a Quinault elder recounts stories and legends over a glass of wine.
- Explore the enigmatic Mima Mounds Natural Preserve while your leader shares the leading theories behind the origin of these six-foot-high earthen hummocks.
- Marvel at majestic Sol Duc Falls, then descend to Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort for a relaxing soak followed by a refreshing beverage.
- Stay in iconic national park lodges, from lakeside retreats to rustic beachfront cabins—each steeped in history and surrounded by natural beauty.
- Visit the Elwha River to witness the dramatic impact of the largest dam removal in U.S. history and learn how salmon, ecosystems, and communities are being restored.
I expected to be wowed by the ancient trees and racing rivers but hadn't expected to have our first delicious lunch provided by a rural homesteader in her cozy green garden, to watch a bear cub snacking on roadside wildflowers in the National Park, or to be introduced by our guides to the work of PNW writers commenting on the very landscape we would walk through each day. Heather and Eric have designed an excellent itinerary. Five stars aren't enough.
Melissa, Massachusetts
Discover the Olympic Peninsula in Olympic National Park Hike Through Monumental Trees, Wild Rivers, and Rugged Beaches
You won’t find many walking tours of Olympic National Park—and that’s exactly what makes this unique naturalists’ adventure so special. Without the crowds, you’re free to explore this diverse landscape in serene tranquility, walking through temperate rainforests, verdant valleys, and along the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Your experienced local...
You won’t find many walking tours of Olympic National Park—and that’s exactly what makes this unique naturalists’ adventure so special. Without the crowds, you’re free to explore this diverse landscape in serene tranquility, walking through temperate rainforests, verdant valleys, and along the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Your experienced local leaders are experts in the region—regaling you with tales of local sustainability efforts in the rainforest and along the salmon-rich Elwha River. Learn about the local Quinault people from Harvest Moon, a community elder and storyteller who entertains you with enchanting fireside tales. Along the way, you’ll stay in rustic waterfront lodges with charming lakes and the shores of the Pacific Ocean right out your door. Here, you’ll enjoy the region’s warm hospitality, exceptional farm-to-table cuisine, and clear, starlit nights.
Tour Highlights
- Gain a fascinating perspective on Native American culture as a Quinault elder recounts stories and legends over a glass of wine.
- Explore the enigmatic Mima Mounds Natural Preserve while your leader shares the leading theories behind the origin of these six-foot-high earthen hummocks.
- Marvel at majestic Sol Duc Falls, then descend to Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort for a relaxing soak followed by a refreshing beverage.
- Stay in iconic national park lodges, from lakeside retreats to rustic beachfront cabins—each steeped in history and surrounded by natural beauty.
- Visit the Elwha River to witness the dramatic impact of the largest dam removal in U.S. history and learn how salmon, ecosystems, and communities are being restored.
I expected to be wowed by the ancient trees and racing rivers but hadn't expected to have our first delicious lunch provided by a rural homesteader in her cozy green garden, to watch a bear cub snacking on roadside wildflowers in the National Park, or to be introduced by our guides to the work of PNW writers commenting on the very landscape we would walk through each day. Heather and Eric have designed an excellent itinerary. Five stars aren't enough.
Melissa, Massachusetts
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| Luggage Transportation | |
| Entrance Fees and Special Events as Noted in the Itinerary | |
| Free Branded Gear | |
| Local Leaders Throughout the Tour | |
| Telescopic Walking Sticks for Use on Tour | |
| Support Vehicle | |
15 Included Meals: 5 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 4 Dinners | |
| Local Wine and/or Beer with Included Dinners |
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