7-Day Nature Itinerary in Seattle

1. Day 1: Discovery Park
   30 minutes (9 miles) from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

   Explore 534 acres of lush forest, stunning views of the Puget Sound, and a lighthouse bookended beach.

2. Day 2: Olympic National Park
   2 hours and 46 minutes (92 miles) west of Seattle

   Take a day trip to the Olympic National Park offering breathtaking views of towering trees and mountain ranges.

3. Day 3: Snoqualmie Falls
   35 minutes (27 miles) from Seattle

   Hike through the lush forest to reach the breathtaking 270-foot Snoqualmie Falls that drizzles into the river bend below.

4. Day 4: Mount Rainier National Park
   2 hours and 9 minutes (83 miles) southeast of Seattle

   Hike or snowshoe through stunning alpine meadows, glacier-crowned peaks, and celebrated wildflower fields at Mount Rainier National Park.

5. Day 5: Puget Sound Express
   20 minutes (8 miles) from University of Washington

   Spend the day whale watching and exploring the wildlife-rich waters of the San Juan Islands.

6. Day 6: Seattle Japanese Garden
   15 minutes (6 miles) from Capitol Hill

   Take a stroll through the Japanese garden featuring cherry blossoms and a Koi-filled pond, offering a peaceful oasis in the bustling city.

7. Day 7: Mount Si
   30 minutes (29 miles) east of Seattle

   End the trip with a hike or rock climbing at Mount Si, a towering peak that offers breathtaking views of the Puget Sound.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Discovery Park (2-3 hours, free)
• Olympic National Park (8-10 hours, $30 per vehicle/day)
• Snoqualmie Falls (1-2 hours, free)
• Mount Rainier National Park (8-10 hours, $30 per vehicle/day)
• Puget Sound Express (8-10 hours, $135/adult)
• Seattle Japanese Garden (1-2 hours, $8/adult)
• Mount Si (5-6 hours, free)

Total Estimated Costs: $171 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, add a visit to the Space Needle or Chihuly Garden and Glass. If you have less time, reduce the day trip to Olympic National Park or Mount Rainier National Park.