Mount St. Helens Full Day Small Group Tour from Seattle
Encounter the power and beauty of Mt. St. Helens National Monument on this tour of America's most famous active volcano. This small group tour of Mt. St. Helens takes you into the blast zone, where you'll see the ongoing recovery and reforestation of this incredible ecosystem.
Prepare to be blown away by the powerful ecological beauty on this small-group tour of Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. Departing from Seattle, this tour is a day-long adventure through lava fields, geological wonders, and burgeoning forests. Your Mt. St. Helens National Monument tour begins in Seattle where you'll be picked up in a comfortable Ford Transit van for the trip south. On your journey to Mt. St. Helens, you may make a stop in Lewis and Clark State Park to enjoy the canopy of the old-growth forests that once blanketed the blast zone or at Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge to explore estuary wetlands while listening to a symphony of birdsong. After enjoying a picnic lunch, your guide, an experienced naturalist, will take you through the amazing series of geological events surrounding the famous 1980 eruption that, in a few short hours, changed the landscape of this region forever. Learn about the monitoring of volcanoes and the mysteries that the volcano's continual activity keeps revealing to scientists. Lava domes and landslide deposits are only two examples of the geological structures on display. In this region, you can see how the environment responds to volcanic eruptions' devastating power as well as how it uses these occurrences to regenerate and reinvent itself. On this incredible Mt. St. Helens walking tour, you won't want to forget your camera so you can capture the ecological wonder of the area around one of the continent's most active volcanoes. Dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes so you can make the most out of this exciting Mount St. Helens walking tour.
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Operated by
- Shore Excursions Group
- Custom pick-up is provided for this tour. Please enter your desired pick-up location above.
- We recommend layers of synthetic clothing, with the top layer being water-proof. We also suggest comfortable walking shoes that may get wet. A hat and sunglasses are suggested.
- The minimum age to participate is 10 years of age. All children under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian with them at all times. All travelers are required to carry valid identification at all times. Participants must be able to hike over rocky or uneven ground at an incline.
- Food & beverages: A fresh, family-style lunch is included.
Excursion purchases are fully refundable outside of 14 days prior to the tour date. Beginning on the 14th day prior to the tour date, excursion purchases are non-refundable.