Top Seattle Outdoor Activities

Discover Mt. Rainer National Park’s highlights on an all-inclusive, small-group full-day tour from Seattle. Explore wildflower meadows, alpine vistas, and waterfalls on foot as you enjoy magnificent views on a guided hike, or snowshoe trek, of Washington State’s highest mountain. Savor a delicious breakfast of pastries, fruit, and tea and coffee, an organic lunch with wine, and refreshments throughout your experience. Pick-up and drop-off are included.

"The mountains are calling and I must go." ~ John Muir If you've ever felt the pull of the mountains or a need to get into nature - we get you. We feel the pull every day which is why we wanted to create an opportunity to share the beauty and experience of nature with you. We know that each person is different - perhaps the roar of a waterfall soothes your soul. Or the quiet stillness of the deep forest brings you peace. Or perhaps you love the physical challenge of the trail. You traveled to Seattle because you heard stories of it's beauty - of the land and water. We take care to craft the perfect hike that will be the highlight of your trip. Wallace Falls is a delicate balance of the awesome power of water that helped carve the landscape, and the peacefulness of our Washington forests full of ferns and moss.

Experience the natural beauty of majestic Mt Rainier on this guided, small-group tour from Seattle. Enjoy a scenic, narrated journey past lakes, waterfalls and historic towns to Mt Rainier, the highest mountain in the state of Washington and one of the tallest in the lower 48 states. Take in spectacular views from Narada Falls, considered the most popular waterfall in Mt Rainier State Park and the aptly named Paradise, at 5,400 feet above sea level on the south slope, among others. This tour includes pickup and drop-off from select downtown Seattle and airport hotels.

Learn the basics of whitewater rafting while paddling the upper Skagit River, with a whitewater guide to ensure a safe, fun experience for your entire group. You can focus on technique or just enjoy the ride, which passes through nine miles (14.5 km.) of gorgeous North Cascades scenery, Class III rapids, and sections of flat water that are perfect for swimming.

Seize the rare opportunity to climb some of the tallest trees in the world on this canopy tree-climbing adventure at Deception Pass State Park. This 4-hour, small-group outing offers the unique perspective of a monkey or bird, swinging through the open air, catching branches and climbing to breathtaking views. All necessary safety equipment is included.

Trade your typical crowded rock wall facility for the great Seattle outdoors on a full-day rock climbing excursion. After you learn essential climbing safety and knots, join your instructor at a natural cliff face. Climb and belay 5-6 outdoor routes, while your instructor offers guidance and suggestions. Each climbing surface is unique and presents different challenges. Chalk, climbing shoes, and other gear are available to rent.

Try skydiving without the death-defying heights and high price-tag of jumping from an airplane! This indoor skydiving experience at iFLY Seattle simulates the adrenaline rush of a freefall in the safe and adjustable environment. Enter the state-of-the-art vertical wind tunnel and benefit from one-to-one assistance from your instructor as you master basic manoeuvres, soar high into the air, or (depending on your experience level) perform thrilling aerial stunts.

Since 2019, Miles Hike Club (MHC) has aimed to provide top-notch experiences for all in the great outdoors. Whether it's your first hike or your 200th, we aim to awaken the inner explorer in all of our guests. At Miles Hike Club, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to Go Higher! With over 20 years of combined experience, our team loves to guide, teach and bond as it will feel like you're hiking with an old friend. With hundreds of 5-star reviews, our team cannot wait to Go Higher with you as we explore the great outdoors.

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

Join us for 3 days of climbing to the summit of one of North America’s most sought after peaks, Mount Baker. We take either the Easton Glacier or Coleman-Demming route with challenging route-finding through icefalls, seracs, and around large crevasses. Before summiting Mount Baker, you will learn fundamental skills necessary for safe glacier travel such as ice axe arrest, the use of crampons, and how to attach to a rope as a member of a rope team.

What is more uniquely Seattle than being able to fish for Salmon, Bottomfish, and Squid just minutes from downtown? Come join us as your US Coast Guard licensed Captain Paul Kim takes you out for a private trip on the scenic waters of Puget Sound. Guests will be treated to a memorable and exciting experience and have the opportunity at catching one of the hard fighting salmon that swims in our backyard. The puget sound is nestled between 2 majestic mountain ranges and on clear days, views of Mt. Rainier can be seen from our tours. If we're fortunate, we might see wildlife such as seals, harbor porpoise, various birds, and at times of the years Orca whales. All trips originate from the scenic Shilshole marina in the historic Ballard neighborhood.

Downtown Seattle is where it all began, a small logging town that gave rise to one of America’s greatest cities. On today’s epic scavenger hunt, we’ll loop through Pioneer Square, Downtown and Chinatown in search of public art, monumental buildings and diverse cultures ranging from Sunday morning mahjong to Monday Night Football. It's time to strap on those walking shoes, round up some friends and book your adventure around Downtown Seattle today! What You'll See: Pioneer Square, Chinatown, CenturyLink Field

PRIVATE tour. This tour has 2 adventures. The mountain tops and 2 ferry rides. You travel in our comfortable 6 passenger SUV and your guide, also the driver, will share what you see along the way as well as when you get there.  Magnificent mountains, trails, and viewpoints await you. We stop for photos and breaks. Sometimes we see deer, marmot, and chipmunks!

Welcome to Flee, providing the most advanced escape rooms in Seattle and bringing fantasies and movie scenarios into real life. In this 50-minute Prison Escape game, avoid the death penalty with a unique opportunity to escape. The jail’s warden spends an extra 60 minutes at dinner due to his gambling habit. Join fellow inmates and use the available time to find a way out. This immersive room-escape experience offers mechanical, electrical and automatic devices plus intriguing storyline puzzles.

Welcome to Flee, providing the most advanced escape rooms in Seattle and bringing fantasies and movie scenarios into real life. In this 60-minute Museum Heist game, become a notorious art thief who is considering one last job before retiring. An anonymous letter details the location of a valuable art collection — the secret museum of a wealthy art auctioneer. Find and bring back the most valuable artifact while the security system is disabled. This immersive room-escape experience offers mechanical, electrical and automatic devices plus intriguing storyline puzzles.

Do you cringe at the gaggles of tourists and want to get beyond the crowds? Are you craving adventure and real experiences where you can feel alive and connected to nature? If you love adventure and getting out and experiencing the real outdoors, then this hike is for you. This is a semi-private guided hike on the Three Burroughs Trail at Mount Rainier National Park. We can customize the distance of the hike from 4 - 9 miles depending on how adventurous (and fit) you are feeling!

Never gone rock climbing outdoors or indoors, then this is for you! Learn the basics and after this adventurous course, you will be able to pass any gym’s belayer test. Mankind's underdeveloped climbing skills and inability to digest tin cans are two ways in which evolution left humans inferior to goats. Level the playing field, learn climbing basics, such as rope skills and belaying, during an introductory climbing course. Washington's terrain makes the state a climber's paradise and the perfect place for a rock climbing hobby and there is no better time to start than the present. We have three locations in Washington State for you to choose from, Mt. Erie in Anacortes, or Little Si / Mt. Washington near Seattle. There is something here for everyone, routes can be as easy as climbing a playground or for those who want to push their limits we have something in mind for you too.

Welcome to Flee, providing the most advanced escape rooms in Seattle and bringing fantasies and movie scenarios into real life. In this 50-minute Magic Wonderland escape game, play the role of a descendant from a long line of treasure hunters. Search for a lost kingdom with a team of amateur cryptologists — crossing difficult paths, traveling to foreign lands and discovering hidden clues together to decode the final mystery. This immersive room-escape experience offers mechanical, electrical and automatic devices plus intriguing storyline puzzles.

Experience the beauty of the great outdoors in the Pacific Northwest on this all-day, guided,small-group tour of Olympic National Park. From beaches and mountains to forests and farms, explore this spectacular wilderness park on a series of nature walks with a naturalist guide. Ride along in a luxury van or SUV, then stroll through the country’s oldest forests or along beaches with a breathtaking view of the Olympic Mountains. A light breakfast and gourmet picnic lunch, plus hotel pickup and drop-off, are included on this tour.

Mt. Saint Helen's, is a national monument and active volcano. She is one of 5 Washington State volcanoes and it was May 18, 1980, when the eruption brought this quiet mountain to the world's attention. On your tour, you'll see the devastation caused by the 1980 eruption and the slow return of nature’s flora. A full day of adventure, you'll visit the Forest Learning Center, stop for lots of photo ops, and visit Johnston Ridge Visitor Center.

Enjoy aerial views of the Pacific Northwest wilderness and Puget Sound that can never be seen by any other mode of transportation. This seaplane tour showcases the West face, glaciers, and snowfields of Mount Rainier. An experienced pilot personally narrates the tour, pointing out historical sights and landmarks. Your take off and landing on the water, combined with amazing views, make this an unforgettable experience.

On this full-day air and land adventure, soar over Seattle and Puget Sound in a private seaplane to the wild outer San Juan Islands. Your guide will lead you on a 1-1.5-hour excursion over forested trails, along wild beaches above rugged cliffs that ring the island. During the hike, you’ll learn about the area's natural history and your guide will show you the best photo spots. As we go, we’ll keep an eye out for wildlife. We frequently spot bald eagles, harbor seals, sea lions, and harbor porpoises. Enjoy a delicious picnic and drinks before flying back to Seattle for flyby of the waterfront and the Space Needle. -Escape to wild outer San Juan Islands on a 1 hour 40 minutes round-trip seaplane flight. -Land at a beach and explore the island on a guided naturalist hike. -Indulge in a delicious chef-prepared picnic lunch amidst the island’s beauty. -Fly by the Seattle waterfront, Lake Union, and the Space Needle.

Visit Mount Rainier National Park on this full-day tour. See waterfalls, old-growth forests, flowering meadows, and wildlife in their natural habitat. This experience on Mount Rainier makes your expected stops — but also ventures off the beaten path, with fantastic views and vistas, waterfalls, and park grounds. Walk or don't walk, you get the option. This tour travels all the way around Mount Rainier, and the different landscapes are fantastic. Four stops for trail walks and/or waterfalls are included.  May, June and late Oct, may have snow at Paradise, roads will be clear, but may need to return same route, and we've added extra walks if this happens.

Thousands of years ago, glaciers and ice floods transformed the Pacific Northwest, creating canyons, hills, and valleys in the once-flat landscape. This tour allows you to visit locations in the Seattle area where water and ice have left their mark, including the vast canyon of Dry Falls, the Coulees, and rolling fields speckled with orchards and farmland. Along the way, your guide narrates and provides historical background.