Private Day Tour With Ferry

Olympic National Park Private Day Tour from Seattle runs through BARBIL TOURS. Runs 10 to 11 hours. From $1250.

Overview

This private day trip from Seattle packs a ferry crossing and two major stops inside Olympic National Park into one long outing. BARBIL TOURS runs it as a private experience, so only your group travels in the vehicle and the pace can flex around photo stops along the route. The whole thing runs 10 to 11 hours.

The journey starts with a ferry ride across Puget Sound from Seattle toward Bainbridge Island, with views of the Seattle skyline and mountains from the water. On the Olympic Peninsula the tour heads to Hurricane Ridge for its panoramic vistas, then to Marymere Falls, a waterfall set in old growth forest. Time at each stop is unstructured, so you can walk, look and photograph at your own speed rather than following a fixed commentary.

Hotel or listed pickup points are offered, though you should check the live booking page to confirm your specific hotel. Pickup and drop-off, bottled water, the ferry fee, park entrance fees and private transport are all covered. Gratuities and the animal farm entrance fee are not. It suits travellers who want the park's headline sights in a single day without driving themselves, and who can manage a long day on the road.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Pickup and ferry crossingPickup from your hotel or a listed pickup point, or the meeting point at Bellevue Transit Center, Bay 2. The tour then crosses Puget Sound by ferry, with views of the Seattle skyline and mountains.
2. Bainbridge Island, 1 hourOne hour on Bainbridge Island, with free admission.
3. Hurricane Ridge, 3 hoursThree hours at Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park, taking in the panoramic vistas. Admission is included in the tour.
4. Marymere Falls, 2 hoursTwo hours at Marymere Falls, a waterfall within old growth forest. Admission is free.
5. Seattle and return, 3 hoursThe route returns through Seattle, with three hours allocated and free admission. The activity ends back at the meeting point, Bellevue Transit Center.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you plan for a day that runs 10 to 11 hours with stops outdoors.

• Long day out. The tour runs 10 to 11 hours, so plan for a full day of travel and stops. Scenic stops are built into the itinerary, with time at Hurricane Ridge, Marymere Falls and Bainbridge Island.
• Weather matters. The listing states the experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled due to poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund, so have some flexibility in mind.
• Water provided. Bottled water is included. Food is not mentioned in the inclusions, so bring your own snacks or plan to buy food along the way.
• Private group feel. Only your group participates. The listing describes a flexible itinerary with opportunities for scenic stops and photos, so you can shape the day more than on a shared tour.
• Accessibility limits. The tour is pushchair accessible but not wheelchair accessible, according to the listing. The meeting point is near public transportation.
• Confirm pickup. Hotel or listed pickup points are offered, but the listing advises checking the live page for your hotel. If pickup does not apply, the meeting point is Bellevue Transit Center, Bay 2, at 10850 NE 6th St, Bellevue.

Common issues. The main practical limits come from the listing itself. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and the animal farm entrance fee is excluded, as are gratuities. Weather can cause cancellation, with a different date or full refund offered in that case. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted and are not refunded, so the day needs firm plans.

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