I wanted to review the tours I went on separately. This review is for the Olympic National Park Day Tour. I went on this tour on 5/13/2026. I cannot say enough amazing things about this Olympic National Park tour experience. From start to finish, this was hands down one of the best guided experiences I've ever had and one I will remember for a long time. We visited Hurricane Ridge, the Elwha area, Lake Crescent, Marymere Falls, and several additional scenic stops throughout the day, and every single location was absolutely breathtaking. The landscapes were stunning, but what truly elevated this experience was the way the entire day was curated and paced. Nothing ever felt rushed. We had time to really take in the scenery, walk around, take photos, learn, and fully experience each stop before moving on to the next. Our guide Evan was phenomenal. Incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, thoughtful, and genuinely passionate about the ecosystem, history, geology, and ecology of Olympic National Park. Listening to him explain how the landscapes were formed, how the ecosystems function, and the history behind the region made the entire experience feel so much deeper and more meaningful. It honestly made me want to continue learning more after the tour ended. What also stood out was how well he created an atmosphere for the group. During the drive, everyone introduced themselves and shared a little about where they were from, which made the group feel comfortable and connected. On the ride back, he had everyone share songs that had personal meaning to them, and we talked about why we chose them. It turned what could have just been a long drive into a genuinely memorable and human experience. Even the lunch setup was beautifully organized and thoughtfully presented. Every detail throughout the day felt intentional and well done. The ferry ride, the mountains, the forests, the rivers, the waterfalls, the lakes, it was all unforgettable. Olympic National Park is stunning on its own, but having such an incredible guide and such a well-executed tour made this experience truly exceptional. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Seattle/Olympic area. Easily a 10/10 experience. read more

This review is waaaaaaaaaaay overdue!! Easily the highlight of our Seattle trip back in January 2025 was taking the Olympic National Park Tour with Evergreen Escapes. Martin W. was our tour guide on this expedition and he was exceptional!!! Friendly and down to earth and extremely knowledgeable as well. He really did add another layer to this trip and made you feel comfortable and well-taken cared of. My daughter was a little apprehensive about going as she didn't know what to expect, however, this was also the highlight of her trip as well. I truly wish we had more time to explore what Olympic National Park has to offer, however, if you are on a time crunch and are unfamiliar with the area, this is easily the best way to get a taste of the park. In addition, they also pick you up right from your hotel and also provide coffee, drinks and an exceptional catered lunch! After picking us up and taking the ferry across to Bainbridge (a cool experience itself) it's a bit of a drive to get over to the Port Angeles area where we stopped at the Visitor Center, however, there is lots to see and learn on the way. Fortunately the road was open to get to Hurricane Ridge and we got to experience some snowshoeing (first time we had ever done this) and it was awesome! Not too tiring and for those who might struggle you are given the choice to stay back if you had wanted to (BUT WHY WOULD YOU!!!) We then headed down the mountain and stopped off for some sightseeing and another little walk to stretch the legs and then we headed to our next stop. Wish I can remember the name of the place, however, it was an incredible spot to explore as Martin set up for our catered lunch. It was located right next to a river that had some cool atmospheric mist slowly creeping through. There was also an easy little trail which took you through lush vegetation & moss covered trees to a free-flowing waterfall. It was just stunning and honestly you didn't want to leave. Eventually we headed to our final stop at Cresent Lake. Just wow!! The lake had a bit of a moody feel, however, it was just beautiful and the hike through to get there was just insanely gorgeous and just magical. Words and pictures alone can't do this place justice. It's just something you have to EXPERIENCE!!! One of the other highlights was the trip back on the ferry. It offers up an impressive and unique view of the Seattle cityscape all lit up as you relax and reminisce on the day. Truly wish we had more time in Seattle, as I would without hesitation want to book all of the tours that Evergreen Escapes offer and I imagine each experience is unique depending on what time of year you go as well. read more

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I cannot express how much we enjoyed our Mt.Rainier Tour w our guide Elk. He is beyond knowledgeable and charming. He went above and beyond.

My Mount Rainier day tour with Evergreen Escapes was absolutely unforgettable. The Naturalist guide, Brent Maphis, was warm, professional, and impressively knowledgeable -- sharing fascinating insights about the park's geology, history, wildlife, and ecology that made the landscapes come alive. His passion for the PNW and conservation was contagious. He created a cohesive small group experience that felt both enriching and effortless. Thoughtful touches, like French pressed coffee with cakes in the morning and a delicious catered lunch, added comfort and charm to the day. I left with a deeper appreciation for Mount Rainier and can't recommend Brent and this tour highly enough! read more

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Ben was an amazing guide. The snacks, beverages, and lunch provided were amazing. Ben knew his way around the mountain and got us into some amazing areas of the park!! read more

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This is the outfit you should book for your adventures near Seattle. 100% personal service from office to providing gear to all the details. Matthew was our driver / guide / chef / educator to Mount Rainier in early April. Fantastic day, totally personalized, comfortable, educational. We are falling in love with the PNW (how can you not?) and we'll be back for more tours with Evergreen and hopefully with Matthew. you cannot go wrong booking with them -- worth the price. read more

Had an awesome tour guide, Marty, lead our group. This was a full day tour to Olympic National park (approximately 10 hour tour). We stopped at hurricane ridge, crescent lake and then did a hike to a waterfall. We got to see snow and forest, it was great. Marty was prepared with hiking poles for the snow, had awesome snacks for us during the day and a great lunch as well. Everything was very well thought out. Highly recommend this tour company and Marty specifically! read more

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Conner was a knowledgeable, personable guide. We got a beautiful hike, lovely lunch and an all around pleasant trip. On the boat, we saw a fin whale, a humpback, and three orcas. Pick up and drop off was amazing. Can't wait to escape again. read more

Highly recommend! Took a tour to Olympic National Park. Jackie and Luke were stellar tour guides! They answered everyone's questions and enjoyed their stories and knowledge. We got lucky and the sun was out shining and no rain in sight. I got picked up on time from my hotel. There were plenty of snacks, beverages, and restroom breaks. Lunch was wonderful, shout out to the women who prepared it for us! We took the ferry to Bainbridge Island to Hurricane Ridge, Elwha River Valley, Crecent Lake, saw water falls, and saw the differences between a forged forest and non-foraged forest ( or tree harvesting). I went in May and did bring layers to peel off during the tour. read more

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I can't even begin to express how happy I am with our Evergreen Escapes experience! I originally booked a day tour from Seattle to Leavenworth, but then we decided we wanted to spend more time in Leavenworth. When I called to cancel the tour, Liz told me they do personalized tours too. We ended up having a guide pick us up at our hotel in Seattle and take us on a scenic tour. We stopped at Snoqualmie Falls and Twin Falls for short (1- 1.5 miles) hikes and beautiful views. Then we stopped by a lake and had a picnic lunch. Yes, it was chilly and fresh snow was on the ground, but that didn't matter. It was stunning! When we arrived to Leavenworth, our guide took us around town and pointed out good options for dinner and fun activities to do. TBH, at first I was afraid it was a little over priced, but in hindsight, it was perfect. If I am ever in the region again, I will use Evergreen Escapes again for sure!! read more

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Matthew Card was my tour guide/driver for Olympic National Park. He was friendly, engaging, enthusiastic, funny, and just plain adorable. He gave us his background (ecology and aviary) and was very informative about where we were heading for the day and what to expect. You could tell he loved his job, nature, people (and dogs). From beginning to end, he made sure everyone was comfortable and having fun. He answered questions, asked us questions and got to know us, set a moderate pace for the day but was aware of everyone's needs (ex1. at the second hike, an elderly gentleman got tired and Matthew drove him and let him rest while we went on and ex2. a lady was carsick so Matthew let her sit up front). At the end of the day, although the trees were my favorite part of the park, Matthew was also a fave because of how amazing he was. He let us know the ferries taking us back to Seattle from Bainbridge were running late and gave us an option to walk onto the ferry so we wouldn't be back too late (which some people did and some stayed with him in the van). I would definitely use Evergreen again. The van was clean, ride comfortable, guide awesome, and food and drinks provided was a huge selection to choose from. Planning a trip is hard in general and including a ferry, long drive, and unknown park is a logistical nightmare so this tour was a great find/blessing (found it online through research and immediately was attracted to the five star rating). read more

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My husband and I live in Seattle and have always wanted to go over to the Olympic Mountains. We are both Seniors and I did not want us to drive. Evergreen Ecapes was the absolute perfect way to go! The trip was 5 plus Stars all the way around! Hannah, also 5plus Stars, was our guide who was excellent, definitly knew her stuff. We learned way more than we would have just going over on our own and driving around-it is also a very big Park so again, this day trip was the perfect way for us to see some of the beauty. We were the only locals in our group and also the only Seniors and a great time was had by all of us! Every single i was dotted and t crossed by Evergreen Escapes. We had both healthy delicious snacks and a wonderful lunch- all included in the cost. Highly recomend this company. read more

Mount Rainier in June - fun trip! The best part was going out into the snow. The guide Evan was knowledgeable, did amazing getting the group to get to know each other, and made sure everyone stayed safe. I would recommend going on an Evergreen Escapes tour. read more

This was a fabulous adventure from start to finish! Karen was our guide and couldn't have been more friendly or accommodating! She picked us up at our air bnb and was exactly on time. She took us to the Snoqualomine Falls and then (3) wineries (just outside Seattle). What a day! We even had appeared to be a home cooked meal that accommodated all food variations including vegan and vegetarian. What a treat with our 1st round of wine tastings. The van, which was way bigger than I expected, was roomy and contained plenty of snacks and drinks for all of us for the whole 8-hour trip. She was willing to drop us anywhere downtown on the way back if we didn't want to go back to our air bnb's or hotels. Thank you so much for everything y'all put into making our day AH-mazing! read more

TL;DR: Great as a 1-day limitation stay in Seattle if you prefer nature versus Pike Place/city stuff. Also great as a non-local that wants an intro session of what Mt. Rainier NPS has to offer (ex: little bit of everything) without worrying about hiking poles, food, rental car. YMMV depending on pacing of others / "special requests" from others, and nature's mood (weather, fires, etc.) Evergreen Escapes was picked because I found their tours originally on Viator & their all included offerings (snacks/food, hiking poles provided, hotel pickup/drop-off). If you book direct with them over the phone, you may save some money because you don't have to pay online taxes/fees and just their local tax. YMMV but we saved about $40 for 2 adults for the Mt. Rainier all-day excursion leaving from Seattle. (Hotel pickup and drop off included.) They also take note of any food allergies / diets you have. We went late August and it was considered a hazy day due to Canadian/local forest fires. (See my pictures of clouds on Mt. Rainier throughout the day.) Overall we hit all the itinerary spots they intended, with the exception of the last hike due to NPS Rangers closing the trail due to a JUST HAPPENED lightning strike that caught some trees on fire. (Nowhere near us, but you can smell like a neighbor's BBQ. NPS cars and rangers were all over the park on alert at checkpoints and checking on families/groups to divert as needed.) Our tour guide is Evan. While a recent local college grad, his education background (something about enviro planning) and enthusiasm for his home turf lends itself very well to be a VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE tour guide. He would talk about what we're seeing, local life/trees, history of the location of how it formed, etc. And answered all our questions! Very easy going kid, no pressure/rush, looking out for everyone. Van (NOT A BUS) is bigger than a minivan and we're able to keep our backpacks inside for the short picture stops. (I would still take your wallet with you, like any other risks when parking in a public parking lot.) Fits 12 passengers + 1 driver. Van was clean, fully AIR CONDITIONED (may need to re-aim the vents, but no big deal), and limited cup holders to those near a window. YMMV if you're able to achieve the entire intended itinerary because it depends on everyone's walking/hiking pace, picture taking, how fast people eat/bathroom, etc. Ours wasn't too bad, and the schedule offset is due to lighting tree fire / smoke (which is NOT Evergreens fault). Evan did park further away downhill from the target so that we can at least have an idea of what we're SUPPOSED to see and observe the fire helicopters at work. (Pretty cool substitute.) We had one retired person who didn't anticipate an actual waterfall hike (steep rock steps at Myrtle Falls), so they shopped at the Visitor Center gift shop while waiting for us. The "special request" for gift store shopping happened to be the same retired person, so everything worked out! This is an example of how YMMV depending on the group members vibe. Hotel Pickup at 7:40am (I was the last pickup). Mini coffee/pastry bathroom stop ~9:00am (Alder Lake). Arrived at actual NPS gates at ~10:00 am. Lunch at Longmire ~2:00pm Left the park ~4:00pm due to nearby tree fire cutting the last trail hike out. Arrived back in Seattle (with traffic) at ~6:00pm (first to be dropped). 1. Passed by Alder Lake, Christine Falls. 2. Stopped and hiked* Kautz Creek Viewpoint, Myrtle Falls, time allotted to check out Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center at Paradise, Reflection Lake Viewpoint, Narada Falls Hike 3. Late lunch at Longmire. 4. Stopped and hiked* Nisqually River with the wooden bridge, Kraute Creek Viewpoint 5. Skipped Twin Firs Trail due to NPS fire safety/closure. *Hiked is relative/subjective. Some are a quick stop for pictures, while some is max 1 mile round trip. Trail would vary depending paved or dirt, elevation gain or steepness, depending how the NPS set up and is NOT reflective of Evergreen. Each stop has a sitting area for folks that wish to linger behind. Evan would answer questions for those concerned before starting, and lingers at all times to make sure we're together in a group when we set off. (Ex: He'll hang in the back to keep an eye on the slower ones because it's a one way in/one way out anyways. Or he'll lead and stop every once in a while to make sure the last one isn't too far out and take the wrong fork.) He provides ample time for pictures and helped us taking some as well. Overall if you're familiar with NPS, it's a great worry free itinerary where you just need to pack appropriate layers/jacket, and a refillable water bottle. (We brought our own, but Evergreens had PLENTY on hand filled with COLD water and kept in ice cooler.) read more

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Mount Rainer tour over Thanksgiving. We did not get to see the mount Rainer.. It was very cloudy and bit snowy. It was unfortunate to pay almost $300 for the tour and didn't get to see it. I know that's something they cannot control, but still, pretty disappointed. The guide knew we were not able to see mount Rainer so he took us on this small trail, which was lush green everywhere. Then we parked the van where we can go farthest and tried walking to mount Rainer. Which we didn't walk far at all. We did stop by the river area and took some photos then had to leave. They did provide food, which were boxed soup and some homemade pasta things. They were alright, nothing crazy, mediocre. For the cost I have paid for even if I saw the mount Rainer, I don't think it was worth it that much. If I have a car next time, I will be trying to do it on my own. read more

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Our Snoqualmie Falls/Wine Tour with Evergreen Escapes was amazing! Brent Maphis was incredibly knowledgable, fun, and he made our day so special. We had a great tour of Snowqualmie Falls despite the rain, and we visited three different, top-notch wineries, All were happy to see Brent, and welcome us to their wineries. We definitely recommend Brent, and Evergreen Escapes!!! read more

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We were smitten by our experience. I couldn't more highly recommend Evergreen Escapes. My wife and I had never done a tour while on vacation. We've always appreciated knowledgeable docents, but found the designing our own itinerary worked just fine--and gave us added independence. We stumbled across Evergreen Escapes via TripAdvisor and decided to spend the money on a premium experience for their Olympic Park trip. WE ARE SO GLAD WE DID!!   From the very moment the day began until the drop off, things couldn't have gone better--and it rained the entire day. First and foremost, the tour guide, Sean, was incredible. We were amazed at how well his career path had made him into an expert in so many things. Additionally, he was curious and friendly, which meant he was consistently conversational on a wide-variety of topics. That's not to say he was overly-chatty. There were quiet moments in the van where he read the group and allowed the silence to settle over tired travelers.   The tour itself was incredible. We went in mid-May, and it rained for 10 hours (until we got back to the ferry to Seattle). This meant the tour guide had to make adjustments. Hurricane Ridge was snowed in, so we went to a beach instead. In addition to the beach (which several people identified as their tour highlight), we saw two waterfalls and hiked through some incredible Olympic forests.   The rain was steady, but not a downpour. The tour company provided heavier winter jackets, rain jackets, gloves, and walking poles. If you had good shoes, the hikes were pleasant and filled with uncommon beauty and interesting insights from the guide. Bathroom breaks and stops at the lodge were very well planned. We never felt we had to request a stop for a bio break or to warm up--they anticipated our needs.   The lunch meal was so good. I was expecting cheap food, but was happily surprised by the quality and quantity. Everyone had their fill--in fact, at the end of breakfast and lunch, the guide was trying to give more away.   Granted, our guide isn't the only guide you may get with Evergreen Tours. Apparently, our guide trains other guides for the company--so if Sean is setting the tone for what the company is hiring for, I would not hesitate to book with them again. In fact, I don't know if my pocketbook could have handled it, but if we would have been in the area for a few more days, we would have been tempted to try to squeeze in one of their Rainer trips. read more

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We took the Olympic National Park tour, and Mal was our guide. She had an incredible wealth of knowledge, so we spent the day bombarding her with questions. We learned so much about the area, volcanoes, geology, botany, etc. So impressed with Mal! Olympic NP is a gorgeous park, and going with Evergreen Escapes is a great way to see a lot of it. We saw waterfalls, forests, lakes, rivers, mountains, etc. Just stunning scenery all around. read more

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Evan was a great guide and really gave us a tour of the various sides of the mountain. there is so much to see but he chose beautiful places to view and walk. read more

Highly recommend this tour! We just returned from a fantastic day trip to Olympic National Park with a party of 4 people. The pick-up was right on time, and we took the Bainbridge Island Ferry with our van--an exciting start! Our tour guide, Zach, provided us with coffee, hot chocolate for my son, and cakes to begin our day. After the ferry ride, we got back in the van and dozed off on the way to the Olympic Peninsula. Once there, the breathtaking views were simply awe-inspiring. This place makes you forget everything else. We enjoyed a small hike to experience the sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains, Salish Sea, and even all the way to Victoria and Vancouver Island. Along the trails through the subalpine meadows, we spotted a deer. Zach, with his background in archaeology, shared fascinating histories about every place we visited, including a dam we couldn't visit. He was friendly, attentive, and took care of every detail during the ride. We had lunch (tofu, couscous, and cauliflower salad) at a beautiful spot, and Zach made it worthwhile (photo attached). Our last-minute requests were accommodated, as my wife is strictly vegan. After our delicious lunch, we left for Crescent Lake. Although we traveled during the busy July 4th week and faced traffic, we still managed to enjoy a brief visit to the lake and took a short walk along the Twin Firs Trail, which reminded us of the trees from the movie "Twilight." We then headed back for the ferry to end our day, with a cookie for everyone--my 11-year-old's favorite part. It was an A-plus day for all four of us, thanks to Zach and the excellent tour provided by this company. read more

Alex was amazing! She was informative, organized, sweet. They had breakfast treats, a great lunch and snacks for later. Nice small van, comfortable ride. read more

We did 2 tours with Evergreen Escapes (Mount Rainier and Olympic National Park) and we enjoyed both. Our guides (Marty for Mount Rainier and Brent for Olympic National Park) were very knowledgeable, kind, funny, and professional. The hikes were beautiful. We got to see some wildlife on both tours. Evergreen Escapes was easy to work with. I highly recommend this group. read more

Our small group day trip and whale watching adventure was amazing; our guide Marty was professional, helpful, and knowledgeable of the area, wildlife, and geology. He made everyone feel comfortable and gave us all a great day -we went up to Deception Pass and had a spectacular view of the water and islands, ate a delicious lunch, then went up to Anacortes where we went out on a incredible whale watching trip-we saw orcas, a young humpback, and learned so much about the area and the marine life from the local naturalists on board. It was so beautiful and moving to see the orcas in their natural habitat! The ride to and from Seattle was comfortable and the day was unforgettable-thanks Marty and Evergreen Escapes! Don't miss this one! read more

We had a fantastic time on this tour. Brent was an outstanding tour guide; we got to see some absolutely beautiful old growth forests, beautiful waterfalls and vistas, and learned a ton about the ecology of the area. It was entertaining, fun, informative, and a fantastic way to see the area. I'd do this again in a heartbeat and can strongly recommend it if you're visiting the PNW and want to see the area in all it's glory. read more

Yin and Yang Peanut butter and jam Seattle and Evergreen Escapes tours You don't want to be in Seattle and NOT go on one or more of their tours. The office staff and tour guides are exceptional. Guides are amazing in the depth of their knowledge (some trained as naturalists and more) ... I will remember my trips with them to Mt Rainier and the Olympic Peninsula for the rest of my life. I might even do this again with Evergreen next year when its snowing, returning to Mt Rainier. My soul and heart is there. read more

Jackie was our guide for the Mt Rainier all day tour. I am a local and loved her! She was very kind, considerate, organized, and knowledgeable. Although it is a pricey experience, it was well worth the money! read more

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I did the Mt. St. Helen's tour and loved it. The tour guide, Mal, was so knowledgeable and gave us fantastic context for everything we saw. The food they provided was excellent, and they are stocked with so many things - one tour guest was able to use hiking boots that Mal provided. I highly recommend this tour and this company! read more

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Evan was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and passionate about the environment. Also a good driver! Food was great and the locations that we visited were beautiful. read more

Had such a good time with Evan and the tour. Such a wealth of knowledge and experience. We hiked up to Carter Falls on Rainier in the snow. Lunch and anything we could have needed was provided. It was well worth the ticket and so so much fun. read more

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We took the all day Olympic National Park tour in late-April. This was an excellent tour of a few Olympic National Park gems (Hurricane Ridge, Lake Crescent, and Marymere Falls) and a great introduction to the National Park. Our tour guide, Mal, was knowledgeable, super friendly, and had excellent time management! The lunch provided was delicious, and there were plenty of snacks, drinks, and extra outdoor gear (walking poles, jackets) if we needed them. We are looking forward to the next trip whenever we visit Seattle again. Highly recommend this day trip and tour operator! read more

Lindsay was such an AMAZING tour guide for our Texas group on our one day Olympic National Park tour. He was so informative with the local history of the area on the way to and from the park and we loved learning all about the trees and wildlife while on our hikes. The day went by so fast and only wished it could have lasted longer. Memories were definitely made to last a lifetime. Thank you Lindsay for such a fun time! read more

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We had a wonderful time on our wine tour with Evergreen! Nate did a fantastic job as a guide he kept the schedule very well and was a joy to be with. The waterfall was beautiful and the wineries we got to experience were unique. I definitely recommend getting a case of wine from Bill if you choose to go! We will definitely do another tour when we're back in Seattle read more

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Amazing tour, I highly recommend it! Took the tour to Mt. Rainier National Park with Evan. We can not say enough about the outstanding service he provided, as well as his knowledge of the region. From the moment he picked us up at the hotel, our adventure was filled with memorable experiences. Evan made the trip to and from Mt. Rainier very entertaining with icebreakers and music. The climate transitions and the landscape as we were ascending/descending the mountain were amazing. Evergreen Escapes takes care of every detail. They set the table for breakfast and lunch, even surprised us with a birthday celebration. Thank you Evan for making our adventure extra special! read more

Tess was the sweetest tour guide I've ever met. You can tell she really loves her job and it's so refreshing! Mt. Rainier really speaks for itself but I'm really glad I checked out this tour because Evergreen Escapes shows you all of the best places to see the beauty of the mountain. Great fun that they are so prepared you only have to bring yourself read more

Beyond fantastic! We had an Alaskan cruise w friends that ended Sunday morning in Seattle and our flight home to NY wasn't until 11pm. Friends found out about Evergreen and we booked a group wine tour. Calling it amazing is not saying enough..... Our tour guide Kevin was absolutely wonderful! So knowledgeable, friendly.... Took us around to see some Seattle sites, to a short hike at a beautiful park with a waterfall... then to three absolutely beautiful winery tastings. He had a delicious lunch for us, basket of snacks, water for the hike.... He thought of everything! It was an exceptional ending to an unforgettable vacation. Thank you evergreen - and thank you Kevin - would go on an evergreen experience again when we are back in spectacular Seattle!!!! read more

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Our guide was amazing! For the life of me I can't remember her name but she was super friendly, passionate about the area, and extremely knowledgeable. We took a trip out to Rainier and we were able to take on the area at our own pace. There is a lot of hiking to do so make sure you wear your good hiking shoes! Our guide pointed out the wild blueberries and said we could pick them as long as you stay on the trail because the rest is for the animals. She also picked us red and blue huckleberries as well to try out. The lunch provided was AMAZING definitely was expecting more of a picnic type of meal such as sandwiches but we had grilled chicken, apples, pasta salad, vegetable salad, and mushroom risotto cakes. We had plenty of beverages and snacks provided as well. We also had pastries and coffee provided for breakfast. When reading the description I was under the impression we'd have something that start our ride out with but it was about an hour later so make sure you have something to drink with you and a snack if you're used to eating breakfast earlier. read more

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We recently went on a tour with Evergreen Escapes, the Deception Pass + Winter Birding Whidbey Island Tour with Marty. It was an amazing adventure, and we were lucky to have Marty all to ourselves, so it felt like a private tour. We saw a lot of birds, deer, a sea lion, and bald eagles. Marty showed us many nice things around Whidbey Island, such as cute little towns, great spots to discover nature, wildlife, and even an old fort. We had a great day, saw so many cool things, and the food was once again delicious. We will definitely come back for another tour. read more

Took back-to-back tours with this company -- and I'm so glad I did. First tour was to Olympic National Park. Mal was terrific as a guide. Very enthusiastic, friendly, knowledgeable and professional. The next day, Mount Rainier with Tess. She, too, was a terrific guide and had the same qualities as Mal. In fact, after years of taking national park tours by various companies, these two were the most upbeat and chipper guides I have ever met. They really love their work -- and it shows with their attention to detail and each group member's needs. They even make sure to include everyone in conversations in the van while traveling to and from the park so no one feels left out. They each make it a point to ensure everyone in the group has a great time. Besides the great guides, one feature that sets Evergreen apart from the rest is lunch. On most daylong tours of a national park, it's a sandwich-and-chips deal. As a ham sandwich kind of guy, I was OK with that. But Evergreen spoiled me. Both Tess and Mal set out a spread with tablecloth, dishes, silverware -- even cloth napkins. Local caterers provided the food, which was delicious. Our group's meal felt more like a family get-together than a lunch break for nine people on a day trip. On top of all this, both Mal and Tess found secluded areas away from the crowds so our group could pleasantly dine outside at picnic tables with great views. With this classy setup, I half expected a string quartet to pop out of the bushes and play Vivaldi or something. What more can you ask for? Another great feature: If you want to do some hiking in the park on your trip, you can do that. These trips are a little more active than other tour companies that basically drive you to a scenic vista, give you five minutes to shoot a picture or selfie, then herd you back on the bus to haul you to the next scenic locale and repeat. That said, these hikes are not death marches. Each run about a mile or so, usually over even ground -- great for most people of differing abilities and health conditions. Both Tess and Mal offered great information about the flora and fauna along the way. But if you don't want to do a lot of walking, that's cool too. Both Mal and Tess stressed that it's YOUR trip -- and gave plenty of options on how you want to spend the day at the park. Evergreen Escapes is first class all the way. Definitely will be one of my yardsticks to measure other tour companies as I continue my travels across the USA. And, when I return to the PNW someday, I will definitely use their services again. read more

An awesome day with Sarah! Pick up at hotel on time! Explained everything and answered any questions. Introduced others each time we picked up someone new. Nice size only 10 guests. Comfortable travel van. She was so knowledgeable and friendly. Magnificent 3.5 mile hike. Food, drinks and snacks provided were fresh and accessible all day. We did the Mt Ranier with Yakima winery tour. Wineries were excellent and beautiful! A long day but broken up nicely I would highly recommend this tour! read more

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