TOUR DETAILS

Highlight

Complimentary Airport Transfer: Free transfer service within scheduled time period at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), King Street Station, and Seattle Cruise Terminal.

Emerald City: Visit iconic sites and attractions in Seattle: Sky View Observatory at Columbia Center + Space Needle + MoPOP + Chihuly Garden and Glass.

Exotic Experience: Learn the history of Leavenworth German Town with a glance at its unique Bavarian-inspired treasures.

Foodie’s Choice: Try authentic local German pork trotter meal, sausage with dark beer!

National Park: Pack two great national parks in one journey: Olympic National Park+Mount Rainier National Park.

Ice and Fire: Explore the unique combination of snow and volcano at Mount Rainier, an icon in the Washington landscape.

Walk into Nature: Visit Olympic National Park, being inspired by the glacier-capped peaks, valleys of forests, hot springs, and rugged Pacific coastline.

Departure Days:

Every Tuesday & Wednesday

ITINERARY

Day 1: Home - Seattle （Self pay morning tour/night tour）

Seattle King Street Station：9: 00 AM – 10:00 PM

Seattle Cruise Terminal：ONLY at 12:00 PM

Seattle International Airport（SEA）：9: 00 AM – 10:00 PM（Number 1 Baggage Claim area）

          1. Free group pick-up: 9:00 AM - 10: 00 PM, you may need to wait for other passengers at the airport.

          2. Paid 24/7 pick-up: $120 for first two passengers with $10 for each additional person.

After meeting with the tour guide, the guests will be taken to the hotel to catch a rest. Guests are able to arrange the rest of the day by their own or join our optional Morning Tour or Night Tour.

 1. Morning tour (Flight arrives before 12:00 PM or arrive at the hotel before 01:00 PM): Microsoft Corporate Headquarters – University of Washington

 2. Night tour (Flight arrives before 06:00 PM or arrive at the hotel before 07:00 PM): Seattle Fisherman Wharf – Kerry Park - Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room

 To reserve the seats of Morning or/and Night Tour:

 1. Departure during 4/15 – 10/8, the tour is guaranteed once you book the tour in advance.

 2. Besides the time mentioned above (10/9 – following 4/14), both the tours require at least 4 guests enrolled. If less than 4 passengers on the departure day, we will cancel the tour and issue a full refund to the guest.

 3. If the guest intends to join the tour but is not willing to pre-pay the tour fee, we will arrange the seats according to the availability of the arrival date. First come, first serve.

Seattle Morning Tour

Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services, devices and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Guests will have a chance to visit the famous Building 92(Microsoft Corporate Headquarters) to learn Microsoft’s fascinating history and everything about one of the world’s largest and most influential company. (Inside tour; tours are subject to closures for private events.) Also, we will go to University of Washington, commonly referred to as UW, a public flagship research university based in Seattle. Founded in 1861, UW is one of the oldest universities on the west coast and features one of the most highly regarded medical schools in the world. A new model for learning, collaborating and problem solving - the Global Innovation Exchange (GIX) has been launched here between two leading research universities, the University of Washington and Tsinghua University, with foundational support from Microsoft. It should also be reminded that the campus is famous for appreciating Cherry blossom.

Seattle Night Tour

We will firstly travel to Seattle Great Wheel, which is a giant Ferris wheel at Pier 57 on Elliott Bay in Seattle, Washington. With an overall height of 175 feet, it was the tallest Ferris wheel on the West Coast of the United States when it opened on June 29, 2012. Next stop is Kerry Park where visitors can have a panoramic city view of the entire Seattle. It is a perfect location for photography and if you see Space Needle with a backdrop of Mount Rainier in any marketing photos of Seattle, this is exactly where to take the pictures. In addition, the park was one of the many stops on the finale episode of the third season of Amazing Race. At the same time, we will visit Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room. It is more like a modern coffee factory. You will witness the machines roasting the freshest coffee beans and grinding the most concentrated coffee powder. You can also open your mind up, order a cup of the most creative coffee, or enjoy the latest Starbucks products. Here you can also see the whole process of unsealing and baking the original coffee beans.

Hotel：Red Lion Inn & Suites Federal Way Or Clarion Inn Auburn Seattle

Day 2: Seattle City Tour

Seattle is a seaport city in Washington State, a commercial center in the northwestern United States, located between King County, Puget Sound and Lake Washington. In many people's minds, it may be the classic movie "Sleepless in Seattle", may be a technology-look landmark Space Needle, may be the strong coffee aroma of the first Starbucks.

Sky View Observatory at Columbia Center（Optional, 50 mins）→ Pike Place Market（45 mins，where first Starbucks located）→ Space Needle （Outside View）→ MoPOP（Optional, 60 mins）→ Chihuly Glass Garden（Optional, 60 mins）→ Pioneer Square（Passing by）→ The Museum of Flight (Optional, 90 mins）

 Some of the destinations may be closed due to Covid pandemic.Please follow your tour leader’s instruction. Your kind understanding and cooperation are highly appreciated.

Morning

Sky View Observatory at Columbia Center

Sky View Observatory at Columbia Center, it is one of Seattle's new landmarks and most popular Observatories. Take the elevator to the sightseeing floor and enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of downtown Seattle: the Ferris Wheel, Puget Sound, Space Needle, Microsoft, Mt. Rainier and more. You can also experience the world's most advanced 360-degree full-screen tower elevator experience: full-screen around, upwards it tells the Mt. Rainier, and downwards it tells you about the establishment of the city in Seattle, where you’ll find the perfect panorama to begin your Seattle experience.

Pike Place Market

One of the oldest farmers' markets in the United States, the Pike Place Market first opened in 1909-- more than 100 years ago. The still-thriving market overlooking Elliot Bay sees more than 10 million visitors every year.

Space Needle

This icon of the American Northwest has adorned everything for movie screens to postage stamps. Built in 1961 for the 1962 World's Fair, the Space Needle features outdoor elevators and a rotating restaurant at its top.

MoPOP

The museum is founded by Microsoft co- founder Paul Allen and designed by Avant grade designer Frank Gehryhe, located at the foot of the Space Needle. Its colorful appearance is made up by 3000 pieces of metal means to present the strength of music and the beauty of flowing.

Chihuly Glass Garden

This magnificent garden is an exhibit at the Seattle Center that displays the incredible glassworks of Dale Chihuly. The facility includes a garden, a glasshouse, interior exhibits, and a theater. Inside the glasshouse is a 100 foot long structure.

Afternoon

Pioneer Square

Pioneer Square in southwest Seattle, Washington is both the name of a neighborhood and the name of its central square. The Pioneer Square-Skid Road Historic District is listed on the United States' National Register of Historic Places.

The Museum of Flight

The Museum of Flight is the largest independent, non-profit air and space museum in the world! It is located at the southern end of King County International Airport (Boeing Field), south of Seattle. With over 175 aircraft and spacecraft, tens of thousands of artifacts, millions of rare photographs, dozens of exhibits and experiences and a world-class library, the Museum and its people bring mankind's incredible history of flight to life.

 Hotel：Red Lion Inn & Suites Federal Way Or Clarion Inn Auburn Seattle

Day 3: Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park Olympic National Park is a United States national park located in the state of Washington, of the Olympic Peninsula. The park has four basic regions: the Pacific coastline, alpine areas, the west side temperate rainforest and the forests of the drier east side. The Olympic Peninsula has 73 miles of coast line, keeps the original view since ice age. With a low land of rainforest in its west, a magnificent Olympic Mountains in central, and few locations here can be visited by automobile makes it the paradise for hiking. Isolated from the mainland, many of its vegetation and animals can only be found here. The Olympic National Park locates in Olympic Peninsula is one of the most highly visited National Parks along the west coast.

 Olympic National Park → Hurricane Ridge (120 mins) → Lake Crescent (30 mins) → Taking Bainbridge Island ferry back to Seattle

 Special Notes：

 1. If we can’t drive to the Hurricane Ridge due to the bad weather, we will go to the other attractions in Olympic National Park.

 2. If the Bainbridge Island ferry closed or delayed due to weather condition, we will drive back to Seattle.

 3. As Olympic National Park is a mountain attraction, please remind the day tour attenders of preparing dry food for lunch to ensure the time of visiting.

Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park Olympic National Park is a United States national park located in the state of Washington, of the Olympic Peninsula. The park has four basic regions: the Pacific coastline, alpine areas, the west side temperate rainforest and the forests of the drier east side. U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt originally created Mount Olympus National Monument. The Olympic Peninsula has 73 miles of coastline, keeps the original view since ice age. With a low land of rainforest in its west, a magnificent Olympic Mountains in central, and few locations here can be visited by automobile makes it the paradise for hiking. Isolated from the mainland, many of its vegetation and animals can only be found here. The Olympic National Park locates in Olympic Peninsula is one of the most highly visited National Parks along the west coast.

Hurricane Ridge

Located within Washington's Olympic National Park, this mountainous region is a popular destination for hiking, skiing and snowboarding. In the summer, several picnic areas open up, making this a great spot for a day-trip from nearby Seattle.

 Lake Crescent

This deep lake in the heart of Olympic National Park holds water that is a brilliant hue of bright blue. It was formed during the last Ice Age by thousands of years of glacial activity.

Hotel：Red Lion Inn & Suites Federal Way Or Clarion Inn Auburn Seattle Or 同級

Day 4: Snoqualmie - Leavenworth

Passing by the Snoqualmie Falls, one of Washington State's most popular scenic attractions visited by 1.5 million visitors every year, before heading to the German Village.

Snoqualmie Falls (45 mins) → Leavenworth the German Village (150 mins)

Morrning

Snoqualmie Falls

This waterfall is located in Washington, in the greater Seattle area, along the river of the same name. The falls and the town gained international recognition when they were used as filming locations for the hit show "Twin Peaks."

Afternoon

German Town

Explore the German village 2.5 hours northwest from Seattle, the most popular town in this area where people celebrates all the time. You can see nice maple leaves here in falls. Leavenworth, the townsite was across the Wenatchee River from Icicle and was named Leavenworth the same year the rail construction began. Captain Charles Leavenworth, president of the Okanogan Investment Company, purchased the land in the present-day downtown and laid the streets parallel to the new railroad tracks. The railroad construction was completed during the winter of 1893. Lafayette Lamb and his brother, Chancery Lamb arrived in 1903 from Iowa to build the second largest sawmill in Washington state in winter the town is covered by white snow and holiday decorations. Lovely atmosphere can be found here all year round. Enjoy shopping for delicate European souvenirs and the famous German food and beer, or try on traditional German clothes.

 Hotel：Red Lion Inn & Suites Federal Way Or Clarion Inn Auburn Seattle Or 同級

Day 5: Mount Rainier National Park

Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. Mount Rainier, also known as Tacoma, is the highest mountain of the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest, and the highest mountain in the U.S. state of Washington. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. The top of the mountain is covered with snow all year round, and the glaciers radiate out to all directions. When snow melts, water flows down in large volume, creating the Rainier National Park with spectacular waterfalls, vast lakes and lush green forests.

Mount Rainier National Park→ Christine Falls (passing by) → Wonderland Trail（150 mins）

Special Notes

 1. Along the way of Wonderland Trail, we will arrange parking for 1-2 attractions according to the actual situation: Narada Falls, Paradise Visitor Center (including glacier overlooking, Martha Falls, Wildflower meadow at Paradise, etc. in case of bad winter weather, we will go to the Longmire Museum instead.)

 2. As Mt. Rainier is a mountain attraction, please remind the day tour attenders of preparing dry food for lunch to ensure the time of visiting.

 3. In the case of heavy snow during winter season, schedule of going uphill at Mount Rainier National Park may be halted, and we will enjoy the breathtaking views at the foot of the mountain instead.

Mt. Rainier National Park

Mount Rainier is circled by the Wonderland Trail and is covered by several glaciers and snowfields totaling some 35 square miles. Carbon Glacier is the largest glacier by volume in the contiguous United States, while Emmons

Glacier is the largest glacier by area. About 1.8 million people visit Mount Rainier National Park each year. Mount Rainier is a popular peak for mountaineering with some 10,000 attempts per year with approximately 50% making it to the summit. Also, Mt. Rainier in WA is the tallest volcano of Mainland America, the 5th tallest mountain of the entire US territory. The mountain top is covered by snow all year round. When the snow melts, water flows down in large volume, which creates beautiful waterfalls and vast lakes, it also irrigates the forest land.

Important Notes