From Seattle - Private Mt Baker and Cascades Tour in SUV
Deming, US
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Private Tour for up to 14
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Duration 9 hours
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National Park Entrance Fee included
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Bottled water provided
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Air-conditioned SUV transport
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Optional hike among sequoias
Explore the stunning Mt. Baker and Cascades on a private SUV tour from Seattle, complete with breathtaking views and optional hiking adventures.
Included
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Bottled water -
Air-conditioned vehicle
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National park entrance fee
Excluded
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Gratuities -
Lunch
Explore the stunning Mt. Baker and Cascades on a private SUV tour from Seattle, complete with breathtaking views and optional hiking adventures.
Highlights
- "Hiking among ancient sequoia trees"
- "Exploring the natural wonders with a guide"
- "Visiting picturesque Fairhaven Village in Bellingham"
- "Enjoying breathtaking views at Artist Point"
Pickup
Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)
What to expect
Mount Baker Scenic Byway
Embark from Seattle to a scenic drive towards Mt Baker on I 5. Mount Baker Highway (SR 542), connects Bellingham to snow-capped Mt. Baker. The highway was built gradually in the late 1800s as an access road for the lucrative logging industry and its rich history is well documented. At Glacier, the road passes into the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest and is a designated National Forest Scenic Byway. Towering evergreens and leaf maples line the route, with skirts of the Nooksack River peeking out at several points. In the summer months, the highway ends at milepost 58 in a parking lot, which gives visitors access to Artist Point and its spectacular views of Mt. Baker’s 10,781-foot peak. The area is a great jumping-off-point for Mt. Baker hiking. In the winter months, the road ends at milepost 55, which is the Mount Baker Ski Area – holder of the world record for snowfall in a single season and is the birthplace of snowboarding.
120 minutes
Admission Included
Fragrance Lake
Fragrance Lake sits up in the cradle of the Chuckanut Mountains in Larrabee State Park, just south of Bellingham. This hike is a popular spot for geologists like Dave Tucker to hang out, because of the diverse types of geology you pass through. “The trail to Fragrance Lake in Larabee State Park is one of the most popular [hiking trails] in the Bellingham area,” Tucker said in his Fragrance Lake Geology Guide.
30 minutes
Fairhaven Historic District
If you love great food, boutique shopping, an amazing art scene and getting outside in a small town, you will love Bellingham’s Fairhaven Village. One of my favorite things about the Village is that everything is local and can only be found here in Whatcom County, making it the perfect day trip from Seattle. No visit to Bellingham is complete without crossing off at least a few items on this list.
60 minutes
Admission Included
Heather Meadows Visitor Center
The Civilian Conservation Corps built the Heather Meadows Visitor Center in 1940 for a ski warming hut. Workers used rock and heavy timber to meticulously restore the building’s architectural lines to blend into the surrounding environment. The center sits on a rock ledge at the edge of the Austin Pass Picnic Area and overlooks Bagley Lakes in the Heather Meadows area located along the upper reaches of the Mt. Baker Scenic Byway, State Route 542.
30 minutes
Admission Included
Artist Point
After you've wound your way up Mount Baker Highway, all the gorgeous mountain scenery comes to an extraordinary climax at Artist Point. A short hike takes you to grand views of Mount Baker itself, the volcanic peak to the southwest of Artist Point. You don't even have to leave the parking lot to take in the breathtaking sight of Mt. Shuksan and the North Cascade Range. Hiking trails, including the short Artist Ridge trail, allow you to savor the views in all directions.
60 minutes
Admission Included
Nooksack Falls
Nooksack Falls (mile 40) A short drive off the main highway along Wells Creek Road (a well-maintained dirt road) takes you to the viewing area for this charming misty waterfall.
30 minutes
Admission Included
Picture Lake
Picture Lake (mile 55) For much of the year, this extremely photogenic little lake is as far as you can travel along the Mount Baker Highway. The road circles the lake, as does a flat and accessible half-mile trail. From the trail (or your parking spot) you can enjoy an amazing view of Mt. Shuksan, made all the more lovely reflected in the still lake.
30 minutes
Admission Included
Seattle
Drop the guests back to Hotel
180 minutes
Additional Information
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Specialized infant seats are available -
Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What our experts say
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Try local seafood at The Crab Pot. -
Visit Fairhaven for unique shops.
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Check weather for best views.
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Bring a camera for stunning scenery.
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Pack a picnic for the park.
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