We stayed at the Pineapple Inn Hotel 5 in Seattle and they picked us up at the door. It was a great tour - well organized with funny knowledgeable driver.

HLSESS - thanks for asking! Kitt E - thanks so much for answering so well! Late June through September is lovely in the Pacific Northwest. We tend to make a few longer stops at special places on the mountain and the weather changes with elevation a bit (our trips tend to cover sea level to 6000'). In July, low temps might be in the mid-50's and high temps might hit 80 degrees (Fahrenheit). We like to spend time on foot so we tell people to bring sturdy shoes (tennis shoes or light hiking shoes) and layered clothing that you can add to or subtract from as the day goes on or the elevation changes. Our trips are all-inclusive (breakfast, coffee, tea, snacks, lunch, local wine, etc) and our guides are professional educators that tailor days to the small groups we have. Maybe the biggest upside to an all-inclusive trip is that it means more time outside (no time waiting in line at a busy lunch canteen in the park). We're attempting to give travelers the best day possible in the field. Additionally, we're the only day tour operator currently permitted to walk beyond a mile of the road (due to Mt. Rainier's ecological importance & sensitivity). Other day trip operators are restricted to what are known as "road tours." I hope that information helps! Please let me know if I can tell you more. We have a small team in the office if you'd like to give us a call - we love talking about travel in the Northwest. Gratitude, Danny, Evergreen Escapes

Greetings, RH! Jeremy & Michele have led with some solid information: our guides take input from the travelers in the small group and go from there. In all seasons, we like to get out and explore several highlights--it's not really a "drive by and take a photo" tour. As Jeremy says, in the winter we might try to protect guests a bit more from the elements but we still leave it up to travelers. We don't leave the city with an exact itinerary in mind--we like to tailor our days to the folks in the vehicle for the day. Thanks for your interest! Danny, GM Washingon

Hi Karla! It's certainly not a problem that there are just two of you--all of our trips are ten people or fewer and typically made up of a few small groups. Great question! Our guides pick people up (and return them in the evening) from downtown Seattle hotels, airbnbs, etc and we aim to catch the ferry to they Olympic Peninsula most mornings. There's so much to tell you--please feel encouraged to give our team a call at 206-650-5795, I'd be happy to talk you through any questions or assist you in booking with us. Thanks very much for asking, Danny, General Manager Evergreen Escapes

Hola Jairo, En este momento, sólo podemos ofrecer nuestro excursiones en inglés. Esperamos que podamos ofrecer excursiones en más idiomas en el futuro. Gracias por su mensaje, Halee Sexton Evergreen Escapes

Hi there! September is a wonderful time to visit Mt. Rainier as the fall colors will begin to show around then. The weather is generally pretty mild and enjoyable, and the views are always incredible. Please let us know if we can help answer any more questions! Best, Evergreen Escapes Team

Howdy. Thanks for reaching out to Evergreen Escapes. We reccommend that kids are at least 6 or 7 for our full day tours. Alternatively, you can arrange a private, custom design tour and you can bring any age child. I'm a dad of two, 7 and 5 and "get it." ;) Give us a call if you'd like to plan your escape. Best, Jake Haupert Founder