9-Day West Coast:Seattle,Yellowstone National Park,Mt. Rainier National Park,Missoula&Seattle City Tour

Summary of the Day:

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.

To reserve the seats of Morning or/and Night Tour:
1. Guests can pay the Morning or/and Night tour fee in advance, thus we will guarantee and save the seats for the guests.
2. If 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.
3. To arrange the Morning Tour or/and Night Tour, it requires 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.

Summary of the Day:

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.

Summary of the Day:

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.

Summary of the Day:

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.

Summary of the Day:

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.

“Attraction Admission” Yellowstone + Grand Teton $55/person (Required)

Summary of the Day:

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.

1. According to relevant local laws and regulations in Seattle, children under the age of 8 must ride in a safety seat. If you need to rent ($8/person/day), please inform customer service at the time of booking to facilitate preparation in advance. If the violations and fines caused by the guests not informed in advance are borne by the guests themselves, please understand.
2. The delegation does not accept tickets for the CITY PASS or other attractions. All attractions should be purchased directly with the tour guide on the day of admission. Visitors are required to bring their own tickets. Please be informed.

Summary of the Day:

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.

1. In case of inclement weather, you cannot climb Fengfeng Cliff. We will go to other scenic spots in the Olympic National Park.
2. If the ferry is closed or delayed for any special reason, we will drive back to Seattle and refund the ferry fee of $10 per person.
3. Because the Olympic National Park is a tourist attraction on the mountain, the Olympic National Park (Adults $35/person, Children $25/person) is a “must pay item”.

Summary of the Day:

See the Snoqualmie Falls, one of Washington State’s most popular scenic attractions visited by 1.5 million visitors every year. Explore Leavenworth the German village which is 2.5 hours’ drive northwest of Seattle, the most beloved town in this area where people celebrates all the time. You can see beautiful maple leaves in fall, and in winter, the town is adorned by white snow and holiday decorations. Lovely atmosphere can be found everywhere all year round. Enjoy shopping of delicate European souvenirs and taste the authentic German food and beer, or try on some traditional German costume clothes.

1. According to relevant local laws and regulations in Seattle, children under the age of 8 must take the safety seat. If you need to rent ($8/person/day), please inform customer service at the time of booking to facilitate preparation in advance. If the violations and fines caused by the guests not informed in advance are borne by the guests themselves, please understand.
2. The delegation does not accept tickets for the CITY PASS or other attractions. All attractions should be purchased directly with the tour guide on the day of admission. Visitors are required to bring their own tickets. Please be informed.

Summary of the Day:

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.

1. According to relevant local laws and regulations in Seattle, children under the age of 8 must take the safety seat. If you need to rent ($8/person/day), please inform customer service at the time of booking to facilitate preparation in advance. If the violations and fines caused by the guests not informed in advance are borne by the guests themselves, please understand.
2. The delegation does not accept tickets for the CITY PASS or other attractions. All attractions should be purchased directly with the tour guide on the day of admission. Visitors are required to bring their own tickets. Please be informed.
3. Mount Rainier National Park is a tourist attraction on the mountain. Therefore: (Mt. Rainier National Park: adults $35/person, children $25/person) on this itinerary is a “must pay item”.