Anchored by the majestic Olympic Mountains and bordered by the Pacific Ocean, Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Hood Canal, the Olympic Peninsula cover in 3,600 square miles, from mountains, ocean and waterfall-laden rain forests to hip, artsy seaside towns, offers an unexpected experience as diverse as its terrain.
Pacific Northwest Olympic Peninsula Explorer
from– Seattle | Port Angels | Vicotira, BC –
Explore some of the most majestic landscapes in the Pacific North West; hear the stories of the past, and discover Native American culture rooted as deep as the Peninsula’s ancient trees.
Start location: Seattle, WA
End Location: Seattle, WA
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Product ID
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Destination/Regions British Columbia, National Parks, Summer, United States, US Pacific Coast, Washington State, West to Southwest, Wildlife & Nature
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Activity Level Easy
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Duration 5 Days 4 Nights
Pacific Northwest Olympic Peninsula Explorer
You will visit the Hoh Rain Forest, located inside Olympic National Park. At the Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center, learn what makes this area so unique; hike the The Hall of Mosses Trail or Spruce Nature Trail and walk amount old growth or new growth forest; The forest receives up to 140 inches of precipitation each year which results in the lush, green canopy of both coniferous and deciduous species. Mosses and ferns that blanket the surfaces add another dimension to the enchantment of the rainforest.
Then, travel to Kalaloch and discover the magical Tree Root Cave, or also known as Tree of Life. With its roots erroded by the elements, and having taken away its life supply, it has not stopped the tree from thriving on the coast and leaving people speechless from a sight that has never been seen before.
Hiking in the Hoh Rainforest in Olympic National Park
Hike the Spruce Burl Trail and enjoy a tranquil path to Beach 1 where you will wind through a grove of Sitka spruce, many of which sport spruce burls, large knobby growths on the trees that gives hikers an unique view, and as the trail emerges onto Beach 1, cross a wooden bridge over a small stream, and acres of driftwood stretch north and south as far as the eye can see.
Fisgard Lighthouse
Take the ferry across the Salish Sea on the other side of the Strait of Juan de Fuca is the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Here, you will visit the City of Victoria, voted one of the most romantic city in the world, and most importantly, it is the Provincial Capital of British Columbia. It’s past is heavily influenced by the British though 19th century, and its streets and architectures serving as a testament to its Victorian Era heritage.
You will visit the Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites and learn of the region’s past histories with the 19th-century west coast artillery fortress, and step into the oldest lighthouse on Canada’s west coast. There are plenty of history to go around, or stories of the days past waiting for you to be discovered.
Also while on Vancouver Island, you will visit the Malahat Skywalk and Butchart Garden for more stories and the gorgeous sceneries of the Pacific North West. At 250 meters above sea level, this spiral tower offers some of the best views on Vancouver Island, including a sweeping panorama of Mt. Baker, Finlayson Arm, the Saanich Peninsula, and islands in the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Trip Distances:
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- Seattle – Port Angeles ( 221km / 138mi )
- Port Angeles – Kalaloch ( 146km / 91mi )
- Port Angeles – Hoh Rainforest Visitor Center ( 467km / 87.5mi )
- Victoria – Fort Rodd Hill National Park ( 14km / 8.75mi )
- Victoria – Malahat Skywalk ( 33km / 21mi )
- Victoria – Butchart Gardens ( 20km / 12.5mi )
– Trip Highlights – |
- in Washington State:
- Seattle
- Olympic Peninsula
- Port Angeles
- Olympic National Park – Marymere Falls
- Olympic National Park – Hoh Rain Forest
- Olympic National Park – Kolaroch
- in British Columbia:
- Vancouver Island
- Victoria
- Malahat Skywalk
- The Butchart Garden
- Fisgard Lighthouse and Fort Rod Hill National Historic Site
- Vancouver Island
be rejuvinated by nature in the PNW
– Trip Dates – |
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