Explore Olympic National Park from Seattle through Van /Ferry

Experience Olympic National Park on a full-day trip featuring a Bainbridge Island ferry ride, a wildlife safari in Sequim, glacial Lake Crescent, and a forest hike to Marymere Falls.

Overview

Itinerary

1. Bainbridge Island

   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.

2. Hurricane Ridge

   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 BEAR

3. Olympic National Park

   We’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.

4. Marymere Falls

   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.

5. Seattle

   Head back to Seattle to your drop-off location taking the ferry from BainBridge island

Know before you go

• Public transportation is nearby
• Stroller / pram accessible

Pickup, meeting point & start times