5-Day Adventure Itinerary in Washington State

  • Day 1: Hiking in Mount Rainier National Park
    1 hour 40 minutes (84.1 miles) from Seattle

    Mount Rainier National Park is a must-visit destination for adventure seekers. With its stunning views and challenging hiking trails, it is the perfect place for a memorable adventure. Explore glaciers, waterfalls, and charming wildflower meadows as you enjoy your day hiking in the park.

  • Day 2: White-water rafting in Wenatchee River
    2 hours 23 minutes (126 miles) from Mount Rainier National Park

    Experience the thrill of white-water rafting in Wenatchee River with fantastic views of the Cascade Mountains. You can choose from a range of rafting options, from mild family-friendly rafting to extreme rafting for the adventure seeker.

  • Day 3: Zip-lining in Whistler
    5 hours 50 minutes (305 miles) from Wenatchee River

    Zip-lining in Whistler is a popular adventure activity, offering fantastic views of the mountains and forests. The zip-line courses provide a range of difficulty levels with scenic chairlift rides, making it an enjoyable adventure for all ages.

  • Day 4: Exploring Olympic National Park
    3 hours 40 minutes (149 miles) from Whistler

    Olympic National Park is a wilderness wonderland with a range of stunning scenery, from snow-capped mountains to vast forests, and beaches. Hiking, wildlife watching, and bird watching are among the various activities you can partake in this national park.

  • Day 5: Mountain biking in Tiger Mountain
    1 hour (23.5 miles) from Olympic National Park

    Tiger Mountain is known for its epic mountain biking trails providing two-wheeled thrills with an adrenaline rush. Enjoy the ride and experience great bird-watching spots with fantastic lake views.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Hiking in Mount Rainier National Park (4-6 hours, free)
  • White-water rafting in Wenatchee River (4-6 hours, starting at $99)
  • Zip-lining in Whistler (2-3 hours, starting at $119)
  • Exploring Olympic National Park (4-6 hours, $35 park entrance fee per vehicle per visit)
  • Mountain biking in Tiger Mountain (1-3 hours, free)

  • Total Estimated Costs: $253-$353

Transportation

Travelers should consider renting a car to travel around Washington state as public transport can be limited in some areas. Costs range from $30-$50 a day depending on the car company and size of the car. Travel time and distances between the attractions in the itinerary vary, so prepare to invest time in daily traveling.

Useful tips

If you have more time, visit the San Juan Islands for kayaking, whale watching, and beautiful views. You can access the islands by taking a ferry from Anacortes. For a thrilling experience, you can also plan to go bungee jumping or paragliding in Packwood.

If you have less time, remove either Olympic National Park or Whistler from the itinerary as both require a significant time investment.

Airports

The main airport serving Washington state is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) located in the city of Seattle, about 13 miles from the city center. Other airports include Spokane International Airport (GEG) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI).

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