Day 1 Depart Kalispell
Depart Kalispell, MT 2PM
We start this fantastic trip by picking up you and your fellow Adventurers in Kalispell, MT.
We’ll prep you for your adventure and then enjoy a comfortable journey to Glacier National Park.
Day 2 Avalanche Creek
Avalanche Creek and the Trail of Cedars
Hike to an amazing alpine lake surrounded by snowcapped peaks and steaming waterfalls. The trail first begins with the towering Trail of Cedars and then follows the beautiful Avalanche Creek to Avalanche Lake. In the late afternoon, relax on the shores of beautiful Lake McDonald, rent a kayak, or visit the shops at Apgar Village. We’ll enjoy a cookout and campfire tonight, and perhaps a local favorite: Huckleberry Ice Cream!
Day 3 Rafting and Red Bus Tour
Rafting and travel to the East Glacier.
Spend the morning rafting on the Flathead River or kayaking on Lake McDonald. In the afternoon we’ll travel to the East Side of the Park. Travel on a historic Red Bus Tour over the Going to the Sun Road.
Day 4 Logan Pass
Logan Pass
Logan Pass is the Heart of Glacier National Park. Situated right on the Continental Divide, this area offers great hiking and wild life viewing opportunities. Hike to scenic Hidden Lake Overlook, or part of the famous Highline Trail. Keep an eye out for mountain goats, big horn sheep, hoary marmots and maybe even a grizzly!
Day 5 Many Glacier
Many Glacier
Nicknamed Little Switzerland, the Many Glaciers area gives us yet another chance to experience snowcapped peaks, pristine lakes, and beautiful alpine meadows. Hike the Swiftcurrent Nature Trail, or for a bigger challenge, try hiking to Josephine or Grinnell Lakes. We also recommend the scenic horseback ride, or renting a kayak for an hour or two, or relaxing on the Lodge porch!
Day 6 St Mary’s Valley
St Mary’s Valley
Hike along St. Mary’s Lake, through thick forests and past cascading creeks to St Mary’s and Virginia Falls. Or take a scenic boat ride/hiking combo tour to the same spot. Either way, you’ll love these astonishing views of the mountain peaks, waterfalls, and greenish blue lakes!
Day 7 Return to Kalispell
Return to Kalispell, MT
We’ll roll back into Kalispell, MT between 10-12noon, exchange emails so we can share photos, and say our goodbyes to some folks and head west to Seattle!
Day 8 Depart Seattle
Departure City Seattle (Seatac)
We start this fantastic trip by picking up you and your fellow Adventurers in Seattle at 2PM. We’ll prep you for your adventure and then enjoy a comfortable journey to our first destination….
Day 9 Mt St Helens
Mt St Helens National Monument
May 18, 1980 is a day the people of Washington will always remember. Mt St Helens itself is awe inspiring, but viewing its path of destruction and the footage from that fateful day reminds us all of Mother Nature’s powerful forces. The eruption removed nearly 2000 ft off the peak, produced massive mudslides that destroyed thousands of acres of wilderness and even created two new lakes. Yet life on the mountain survived despite the violent event.
Day 10 Mt Rainier
Mt Rainier National Park
Rising 14,411 feet, Mt Rainier is an unforgettable sight whether you view it from the coastline jutting out of the lowlands, or up close from the many alpine meadows which surround the massive lone peak. Wildflowers and wildlife are abundant in this park, as well as beautiful hiking trails. There is a reason they call one of the main sections of the park Paradise!
Day 11 Ruby Beach, Hoh Rainforest
Olympic National Park
We’ll start our exploration of Olympic National Park by tide pooling among the sea stacks of Ruby Beach! In the afternoon, we’ll hike through the primeval Hoh Rain Forest before once again heading back to the coastline to camp right on the beach in La Push!
Day 12 Rialto Beach Crescent Lake
Rialto Beach and Crescent Lake, Olympic National Park
More tide pooling and beach exploration as we hike to Hole in the wall at Rialto Beach. In the afternoon hike to Marymere Falls or dip your toes in the pristine waters of Crescent Lake. Once again, the sounds of the ocean will lull us to sleep as we camp by the sea!
Day 13 Hurricane Ridge
Hurricane Ridge Olympic National Park
You’ll feel like you are on top of the world as you hike the many trails on Hurricane Ridge. You are sure to see deer and mountain goats as you explore the ridge, and maybe even a bear or two! Enjoy meadows filled with wild flowers and stunning views of the Straits of Juan du Fuco.
Day 14 Return to Seattle
We’ll roll back into Seattle (Seatac) between 10-12noon, exchange emails so we can share photos, and say our goodbyes to all of our new friends!
“Don’t cry because it’s over… Smile because it happened.” Dr Seuss
This tour is a combo of our Great Glacier and Washington Coast to Cascades itineraries. Explore Glacier, Mt St Helens, Mt Rainier, and Olympic National Parks.
