Small-Group Mt. St. Helens National Park Tour from Seattle in SUV

$314
Duration
9 hours
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About This Tour

It was once a premier camping destination, with a Mt. Fuji-like cone and pristine forest. The 8,365-foot-high mountain, formerly 9,665 feet high, is one of a string of volcanic Cascade Range peaks.
Experience the history and stories of Mount Saint Helens eruption in 1980. With an up-close look at the volcano and its geology, you will learn interesting facts about the past and present in a scenic natural wonder.
This trip will have a maximum of 5 people per SUV.

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Inclusions

  • Private transportation
    Bottled water
    Pick-up and drop-off from selected places
    Transportation in small groups from 2 to 5 in SUV
  • Food & drinks
  • Tour Plan

    The stop includes an approximate 3 hours driving time from pick up locations:

    Large, step-in model of the volcano
    Life-size mannequins
    Functioning seismograph and live feed of current Mount St. Helens volcano seismicity
    Chronological timeline of events leading up to the volcanic blast on May 18, 1980
    Theater program offered twice an hour; at :05 and :35 after.
    Outdoors, visitors can explore Silver Lake along the 0.6 mile-long trail, including boardwalks over the wetland where a variety of aquatic plants and migratory waterfowl can be viewed at different times of the year.

    On your way to or from the Johnston Ridge Observatory take a side-trip to Coldwater Lake formed by an avalanche during the volcano’s eruption. The lake is just a short distance off the highway. You’ll find a parking area with paths to the lake; restroom, boat launch (electric motors only) and trails (don’t throw away that wrist-band!). You will need them as proof that you’ve paid to visit or hike the trails inside the Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument. There are also hiking trails around Coldwater Lake
    Coldwater Lake provides a tranquil ending to a long and scenic experience through a landscape that must be seen to believe.

    The Johnston Ridge Observatory is open seasonally and is located on Johnston Ridge in the center of the 1980 blast zone approximately 8 km (5 mi) north of the Mount St. Helens summit. The Ridge was named in honor of David Johnston, the USGS volcanologist who was on duty at the USGS Coldwater II observation point during the May 18, 1980 eruption. He was one of 57 people who lost their lives in the eruption. The Observatory building houses seismic, deformation, and other monitoring equipment that relays data to the USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory for analysis.

    After this stop , we will head back - 3 hours drive time to drop off locations
    A barrier-free, paved hike of less than one mile from the Johnston Ridge Observatory. The trail includes interpretive kiosks and 360 views of Mount St. Helens and the surrounding blast zone.

    Meeting / Pickup

    Meet on location or pick-up: Customers can come to our location or we can pick them up on request.

    Know Before You Go

    • Stroller / pram accessible
    • Public transportation nearby

    Please Note

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not suitable for pets
    • Infants must not sit on laps
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • We will inform the travelers by text message about the approximate location and time of pick up in advance. We can plan to pick up and drop off from additional locations if requested

    Cancellation Policy

    • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
    • We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event

    Reviews

    4.6/5
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    Rooms (4.5/5)

    2 Comments

    1. 4.6

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      Our family had a fantastic time exploring Mt. St.

    2. 4.6

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      Exploring the majestic views and learning about the unique geology of this national park made our day truly memorable. The SUV was comfortable, and we appreciated the small group size, which allowed for intimate conversations and personalized insights from our guide. However, we found some of the stops a bit rushed; we would have loved more time to soak in the beauty at the observation points, especially when we were at the stunning overlook.

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