Special Note
(1) Itinerary will be subject to traffic and weather. The sequence of the attractions might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
(2) In case of attraction closures (due to holidays or construction, etc.), tour guide may make some necessary changes to the itinerary accordingly.
(3) This tour does not accept any City Pass or your own tickets for the attraction. Guests need to purchase admission tickets from tour guides.
Day 1: Home -Seattle (Optional Morning Tour / Night Tour)
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Trip:
Seattle,
seattle waterfront park,
Seattle Ferris Wheel,
Kelley Park
We will offer free airport pick-up service during 9:00AM-10:00PM. Please wait for our tour guide at number 1 Baggage Claim area, and then guests will be taken to the hotel to catch a rest. Guests are able to arrange the rest of day by their own, or join our optional Morning Tour or Night Tour. (*To arrange the tour, it requires at least 4 guests enrolled.)
Morning tour: Flight arrivals before 12:00PM
Microsoft Corporate Headquarters - University of Washington
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.
Night tour: Flight arrivals before 6:00PM
Seattle Fisherman Wharf - Kerry Park - Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting
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.
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Meals Included:
Breakfast: None
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/ Dinner: None
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Hotel:
Red Lion Inn & Suites Auburn Seattle 或 Comfort Inn Auburn - Seattle or the same level hotel
Day 2: Seattle - Spokane - Missoula
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Trip:
Missoula,
Lincoln's Silver Dollar Inn
Drive east from Seattle along the I-90 and we will reach to the Spokane and visit Expo ’74 site. Spokane is a vibrant city which hosted the first environmentally themed World’s Fair at Expo 1974. It is also the 2 nd largest city in State of Washington, and it stands as a destination city with its natural beauty. Later the tour continues to Missoula in Montana. We will stop at the 50,000 Silver Dollar collection bar in Western Montana. The largest collection of its kind is displayed in this unique bar. This 50,000 plus Silver Dollar collection was started by Gerry and Marie Lincoln in 1952. Now in their fourth generation, the Lincoln family continues the Silver Dollar collection. People from all over the world have their names inscribed. Over $2500 are embedded in the bar top with the remainder graciously adorning the surrounding walls and ceiling.
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Meals Included:
Breakfast: None
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/ Dinner: None
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Hotel:
Missoula Super 8/Reserve 或 同级 or the same level hotel
Day 3: Missoula - Yellowstone National Park
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Trip:
Missoula,
Yellowstone National Park,
Mammoth Hot Springs,
Artists point
Yellowstone National Park spans an area of 3,468.4 square miles (8,983 km2), located primarily in the U.S. state of Wyoming, although it also extends into Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone National Park is one of the most stunning Wonderlands in the world. Old Faithful and the majority of the world’s geysers are preserved here. They are the main reason the park was established in 1872 as America's first national park an idea that spread worldwide. Around noon, we will arrive in the Yellowstone and will visit Mammoth Hot Springs. In the northwest, the Mammoth District features Mammoth Hot Springs Terrace which was formed by the limestone of softer nature. As hot water rises through limestone, large quantities of rock are dissolved by the hot water, and a white chalky mineral is deposited on the surface.
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Meals Included:
Breakfast: None
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/ Dinner: None
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Hotel:
Yellowstone Country Inn/Dude & Roundup/Travelers Lodge or the same level hotel
Day 4: Jackson Hole Grand Teton Yellowstone National Park
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Trip:
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Jackson Antlers Park,
Grand Teton National Park,
Grand Teton peak
We will visit Jackson Hole and find the famous Antler Arches of Jackson in the town. It is a unique and gorgeous landmark representing the nearby Elk Reserve. Later we will head to Grand Teton National Park. Grand Teton, at 13,775 feet (4,199 m), is the highest point of the Teton Range, and the second highest peak in the U.S. state of Wyoming after Gannett Peak. The mountain is entirely within the Snake River drainage basin, which it feeds by several local creeks and glaciers. Rising above a scene rich with extraordinary wildlife, pristine lakes, and alpine terrain, the Teton Range stands monument to the people who fought to protect it. Later, we will visit Yellowstone National Park again. To the Southeast of the park lays the Yellowstone Lake, presenting breathtaking views of landscapes. Yellowstone is also pristine mountain-range wilderness and an open refuge for wildlife, including grizzly bear, elk, American bison, moose and wolf. We will continue to explore the Yellowstone by visiting famous Old Faithful Geyser, Grand Prismatic Hot Spring, Morning Glory, West Thumb Geyser Basin, Dragon’s Mouth Spring, Mud Volcano, Fountain Paint Pot, Artist Point, Yellowstone Falls, Yellowstone Lake etc.
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Meals Included:
Breakfast: None
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/ Dinner: None
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Hotel:
Yellowstone Country Inn/Dude & Roundup/Travelers Lodge or the same level hotel
Day 5: Yellowstone National Park - Missoula
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Trip:
Yellowstone National Park,
Norris Geyser,
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Old Faithful,
Morning Glory Pool,
The Grand Prismatic Spring,
Missoula
In the west and southwest, Yellowstone is home to some 10,000 thermal features, over 500 hundred of which are geysers. Today we will visit Norris Geyser Basin. Norris Geyser Basin is the hottest and most changeable thermal area in Yellowstone. We will deeply explore many of the features: Rainbow Colors, hissing steam, and pungent odors combine to create an experience unique in Yellowstone. After that, we will return to Missoula.
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Meals Included:
Breakfast: None
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/ Dinner: None
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Hotel:
Missoula Super 8 by Wyndam/Reserve or the same level hotel
Day 6: Missoula - Coeur d’Alene - Seattle
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Trip:
Missoula,
Seattle,
Spokane
Lake Coeur d’Alene will be a highlight of today’s trip. You will find the world’s longest floating boardwalk, located at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. Built in 1986, the boardwalk is over 0.75 mile long and offers rest stops with benches for those who want to savor the amazing lake views, or keep a watch out for osprey or bald eagles. By the shores of beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene, you will also find the Floating Green golf course, the one and only of its kind. Later we will arrive in Seattle.
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Meals Included:
Breakfast: None
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/ Dinner: None
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Hotel:
Comfort Inn Auburn - Seattle 或 Red Lion Inn & Suites Auburn Seattle or the same level hotel
Day 7: Olympic National Park
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Trip:
Olympic National Park,
Hurricane Ridge,
Lake Crescent,
Seattle
Olympic National Park is a national park located in the Olympic Peninsula, WA. The park consists of four regions: the Pacific coastline, alpine areas, the west side temperate rainforest and the forests of the drier east side. With nearly one million acres, Olympic national park encompasses several distinctly different ecosystems and protects a rich mosaic of natural and cultural history. It protects 73 miles of wild Pacific coast. Tide pools, sandy beaches and rocky cliffs can all be found here. At the center of the peninsula are the majestic glacier capped Olympic Mountains. Hurricane Ridge, over a mile high, offers spectacular views of mountains, wildflowers, deer, black bear, and other wildlife. (If we can’t drive to the Hurricane due to the bad weather, we will go to the other attractions in Olympic National Park.)The 10-acre natural lake, Lake Crescent, located at an elevation of 600 feet is a pristine area that provides visitors with an extraordinary place for recreation and relaxation. Only a few places of interest allow the automobiles to enter the natural beauty. There is a wealth of outdoor activities with over 900 miles of trails traversing the vast interior of the recognized wildness. When going back to Seattle, you can take the Bainbridge Island ferry to enjoy the breathtaking views of Seattle’s coastline.
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Meals Included:
Breakfast: None
/ Lunch: None
/ Dinner: None
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Hotel:
Red Lion Inn & Suites Auburn Seattle 或 Comfort Inn Auburn - Seattle or the same level hotel
Day 8: Seattle City Tour
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Trip:
Parker Market,
The first Starbucks,
Chihuly Garden and Glass,
Space Needle
Seattle is the largest city in both the State of Washington and Pacific Northwest region of North America and the fastest growing major city in the US. Here, we will bring you to Boeing factory, the largest aircraft manufacture in the world. At its factory you will learn the history of aircraft making and also see one of the only 4 Dream lifters in the world; there will be professional Boeing employee guiding you to see the assembling process of the Boeing 7-series. Boeing can build a miracle in only 3 days, so get prepared to open your eyes, there will be experiences that you never had before. Next, we will go to Pike Place Market, which is built in a hundred years ago. The Pike Place Market was originated by farmers for selling their products, it is now one of the major tour spots in Seattle, holds about 200 commercial events every year, exhibits 190 kinds of handcrafts, includes 120 agriculture venders and plus street performers. Pike Place Market is also where the first Starbucks store was founded. After strolling around the market, we will head to Space Needle. Space Needle is an observation tower in Seattle. It was built in the Seattle Center for the 1962 World's Fair; it drew over 2.3 million visitors, which you should never miss. It is the structure you can see from every single corner of Seattle. On top of the tower you are offered with free telescope to see the amazing view of not only Seattle city but also Puget Sound and Mt. Rainier. You can also surprise yourself by experiencing the most advanced hologram technology at the Space Needle. Chihuly Garden and Glass is an exhibit in the Seattle Center showcasing the studio glass of Dale Chihuly. The project includes three primary components: the Garden, the Glasshouse, and the Interior Exhibits. All the exhibitions are so fascinating and breathtaking. It is definitely worth to visit. The MoPOP is founded by Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen and designed by Avant grade designer Frank Gehry, located at the foot of the Space Needle. Its colorful appearance is made up by 3000 pieces of metal means to present. In the end, we will visit the Pioneer Square. The Pioneer Square-Skid Road Historic District is listed on the United States' National Register of Historic Places.
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Meals Included:
Breakfast: None
/ Lunch: None
/ Dinner: None
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Hotel:
Red Lion Inn & Suites Auburn Seattle 或 Comfort Inn Auburn - Seattle or the same level hotel
Day 9: Mt. Rainier National Park
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Trip:
Mount Rainier National Park,
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Narada Falls,
Seattle
Mt. Rainier is the tallest volcano of the Continental United States, the 5th tallest mountain of the entire US territory. The mountain top is covered by snow all year round. When snow melts, snow water flows down in a large volume, which creates beautiful waterfalls and vast lakes meanwhile irrigates the forest land. Mount Rainier is circled by the 93-mile-long 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. We will go along the Wonderland Trail by stopping at 2-3 scenic spots.(According to the situation of the day). In the summer, we will lead you traverse the Volcano mountains.
Due to a severe winter weather condition, Mt. Rainier National Park has been temporarily closed from Jan 6, 2019. Instead, we will take a 1-Day shopping tour at Seattle Premium Outlets during the closure of Mt. Rainier National Park.
The reopen date of Mt. Rainier National Park will be informed later.
Alternative itinerary: Outlets 1-Day Tour
Departure Time & Location:
8:15 Red Lion Hotel(1 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057)
8:30 Chinatown Gate(502 S. King St., Seattle, WA 98104)
Itinerary:
Depart → Seattle Premium Outlets Shopping(About 5 hours) → Return to departure location around 3:00PM
TIPS:
Leaving group information:
Upon your tour completion, we will send you to the Seattle - Tacoma International Airport (SEA) only. Please book your flights departing after 19:00.
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Meals Included:
Breakfast: None
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