I took this tour with my mother and 9 year old son. Joel was our tour guide - we loved him!! He gave clear, but kind, instructions on... read more how long we had at stops and when we needed to be back to get on the van.
He noticed that my mom was feeling sick and arranged for her to sit in the front seat and offered her ginger ale. We stopped at a gas station with a deli and grabbed food for the day which we ate as we went. Our first stop close to the park was at Tongue Point where we got to see tide pools because it was low tide. We got to see an abundance of tiny crabs, sea anemones, and even a sea star!
Our next stop was at Crescent Lake. We hiked in a lush, green, old growth rainforest which was beautiful!!
Finally, we drove up to the visitor center at Hurricane Ridge. If I hadn’t been confident in Joel’s driving, I would have been a little terrified driving up the side of a mountain without guardrails. There was snow around the visitor center and we also saw a couple of marmots (small animal that lives there).
My son loved that Joel had a snowball fight with him. He said that has been one of his favorite things about our week long trip to the Seattle area.
I highly recommend this tour- it is worth the money!!! The National Park is truly awe inspiring and Joel took great care of us! He went out of his way to make sure that everyone had a good experience. He is a kind, generous, and compassionate person, we really appreciated him!!

  Cory from Customized Tours was wonderful!! We spent the day going from Seattle to Mt Ranier and the knowledge he shared with us of the area on the way was... read more extremely interesting, the stops were fun and we were able to enjoy some of the scenery first hand on walks. He accommodated the needs of all his passengers and couldn’t have been nicer. I highly recommend using this tour company for any of their offerings!

  Scary at first, as there were fires that had the sky with tick smoke/fog. Ended being a perfect day!

Thanks Lucas for making the trip interesting and engaging, very... read more knowledgeable with a pinch of humor.

We were able to see several waterfalls, reflection lake, and have short walks before arriving to The Paradise.

On Paradise we had chance to walk up the Skyline Trail to the Panorama Point. The view of the Mount was magnificent from the very start, with just a slight haze but zero clouds. However the view from Panorama to the south was heavily obscured by the smoke.

On the hike we were able to see two marmot, one mountain goat and gazillions of chipmunks begging for food. For us (being from tropical Costa Rica) that was quite a sighting!

Botton line: perfect!

  We had an amazing experience on this 12hr tour that took us to three different stops each with its own unique ecosystem. Olympic National Park is truly a place like... read more no other. Our guide John was great informative, punctual, and polite. The tour involved about 4 miles of moderate walking broken up over the three stops. The ferry ride back to Seattle offered an awesome view of the city at night. We highly recommend this tour it was everything we were looking for.

  A sacred mountain - stunning views and rich Native American history - I had a fantastic day with Customised Tours to Mt Rainer. Our guide was so knowledgeable about the park and the rich history of Mt Tahoma (the name given to... read more the mountain by native Americans) and the Native American tribes. Our guide made sure we got to see all the top scenic spots and ensured we stopped
at a supermarket to get some much needed food supplies. I was blown away by the beauty of this place, it almost felt sacred and I couldn’t recommend seeing this stunning national park more!

  Great day trip to see Mount Rainier and surrounding landscapes on 24 August 2022. Our guide was excellent and kept us entertained with facts about the places we were passing... read more all the way from Seattle to Mount Rainier itself. The main stop at Paradise gives you enough time to take a short hike further up the mountain (but keep an eye on the time and your route back!) with plenty of other short stops to see the surrounding countryside and waterfalls. Great way to see the mountain without the hassle of driving and a nice sized tour group (around 20) ensured a personalised experience. Highly recommended!

  We are Las Vegas natives who came to Seattle for some fun and relaxation. We love wine, so we booked this tour with expectations being at a minimum, however, Mark... read more (aka Ron, aka Ryan) made our time exceptionally phenomenal. Mark was very knowledgeable, very friendly, and had an upbeat personality, exactly what we needed to make out trip that much better. We recommend this tour to anyone and would definitely do it again when we return. Thank you, Mark (Ron ), for an amazing time. Lidia & Cece

  Amazing tour! Corey was a top notch guide, personable, friendly, knowledgeable. We were able to get beautiful pictures from many different viewing points. Recommend without reservation!

  Highly recommend, would do it again! - I had an amazing time on the day trip to Mt Rainier! Cory was our guide and he has so much knowledge and a fun personality so it made the... read more trip super interesting. We had snow but he made sure to get us to the top first and work our way back down. He even made us hot cocoa, with whipped cream! As a solo traveler, I highly recommend and would do it again!

  Cory was a fantastic tour guide on our trip. He was extremely knowledgeable and gave the tour group great facts about the PNW. He was communicative about how much time... read more we had for particular stops and when certain spots were going to be our opportunity for food.

There were about 4-5 stops on the actual tour. There would have been more had it not been for Hurricane Ridge being closed. I felt like there could have been more hikes and frankly, I was expecting more.

  Early in the day, a member of our group was very badly injured on the bus. I didn't think it could get worse, but on the way home, our tour... read more guide, Harry, hopped on the microphone out of nowhere to lecture us about his conspiracy theories regarding 9/11 (FYI: He is a 9/11 "truther.") After he had gone on for about 20 minutes, I asked him to please stop and he did. It was incredibly scary to have someone at the wheel taking full advantage of his captive audience to push his own fringe beliefs. (To be clear, no one had asked about this or brought the topic up in any way. Most people were trying to sleep after a long day.) I signed up and paid good money to learn about Mt. Rainier, not what the guide thinks about Israel, the U.S. military, and the Mossad. Truly frightening and felt unsafe.

  It was a cold cloudy day with drizzles in the park. Still a good tour for first timers and it wasn't crowded. Our tour guide, John, was very knowledgeable.

  Priceless - Great day hiking up with snow shoes, seeing Mt Rainer’s peak poking through the clouds, and standing next to a 300’ Douglas fur that is approx. 800 years old! Priceless!

  Cory was an amazing guide! Knowledgeable, friendly, made just the right amount of stops including some amazing surprises.

  Mark was a fantastic driver and host. He has a great knowledge of Seattle is quite funny.
Thanks for making our tour one of a kind since many “regular”... read more activities were closed. I would do again.

  The tour guide was very knowledgeable. We were lucky it was a clear day and we were able to view mount rainier for most of the drive there. On the... read more way there and back you stop at a grocery store for a bathroom break, drinks and snacks. It also has a Starbucks inside. Also on the way there and back you stop At a scenic viewpoint with Mount rainier in the background for pictures. We hiked down to a waterfall, we made it up to the visitor center a little over 5000 feet, and we were able to see and play with a lot of snow. The company also provide snow chains for your shoes, gloves, and other accessories if needed. Make sure to wear her snow shoes and warm clothes including gloves you will have a hard time if you are wearing tennis shoes. The tour guide even went above and beyond returning my daughters camera the next morning to our hotel that she left on the bus. My daughter is 10 and she did very well on this tour. It is a long day of travel but the views and seeing Mount Rainier are worth it. They are honest people and I would definitely recommend this tour.

  All good. Pick up at your hotel. Capt Steve was great!entertaining and considerate. Very nice. I would book it agsin!

  We had a fabulous day with Mark as our guide on the Seattle tour! He was entertaining and informative and made the whole experience a pleasure. The stop at Goose... read more Ridge tasting room was fabulous. We loved having Kevin sit right down with us and talk about each of the wines. Then we went to Chateau St. Michelle, and this is where the rating dropped from a 5 star down to a 4. If I was rating just the experience at that winery it would have only been a 1 star. After the close personal experience at Goose Ridge this next winery was quite a disappointment. Our tastings were plopped in front of us and the hostess talked so fast about all 4 wines that by the time she was done we couldn't remember anything she said about the first wine. The price was really high and was not waived with a purchase (we are from California wine country and never pay for a tasting if we are purchasing wine). Chateau St. Michelle was quite a disappointment. I really recommend that Customized Tours find a different winery!

  What a wonderful trip!! I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to visit Mt. Rainier. Our tour guide, Joe, was awesome - very knowledgable and friendly plus was very... read more considerate to the group and made sure we had the best experience without rushing through anything. We even made a few extra stops to see more amazing sites as we drove into the park and he's got a great eye for wildlife!

One thing I enjoyed was that while the tour was guided, there was also time to explore on your own so you could make the most of it. Especially in regards to hiking; there were easy trails if you're not up for walking much, but also some more deeper trails to explore (which I did and loved!). So it's a good mix of guided + "choose your own adventure".

Be prepared for a long day! But know that it is so worth it 🙂

  We were in Seattle for a quick weekend getaway and found this unique Reindeer Farm and Leavenworth day trip. Phoned the company and spoke to LaToya who answered all... read more my questions. She’s both friendly and professional and effectively reserved the last 2 spots for me and my husband. We joined last Sunday’s trip and met Joe at the meeting place at 6:45am. Bus was clean, snacks were plenty, bathroom breaks were timed perfectly. We had a truly fantastic time. Visiting and touching the reindeers as well as walking around charming Leavenworth gave us memories that will last forever. Money well spent! Driver and guide Joe is funny, friendly and a wealth of information. Thank you very much Joe for keeping us safe on the long drive. I highly recommend this tour and company and will definitely call them again for other unique tours when we return to Seattle. Pics & vids on IG: @i_therefore_conclude

  Wonderful no-fuss way to experience Mt. Rainier. Our tour guide John was fantastic - great story-teller and very knowledgeable. We picked this tour because of the flexibility in what to... read more hike and see - John told us where to go and what we could do at each stop but we had the final say on when to eat, how far to go, etc. The stop at the grocery store was a great way to pick up food for the day - especially for us staying in a hotel and not having the ability to pack our own lunch. The hotel pick-up was easy and the bus was clean and comfortable (as much as a bus can be!). Snowshoeing up to the "dance floor" with John was truly magical and the views are a must see. Thanks to John - don't hesitate to book!

  This was the BEST experience. Joel is such a knowledgeable fun tour guide(and GREAT photographer!) who really made this tour a memory I won’t forget! I was celebrating my birthday,... read more he supplied brownies and had the group sing to me with the mountain behind us it was truly special. Snow shoeing was new to me and a tad scary at times but he assisted us all and made sure we saw incredible sites. 10/10 experience a MUST do!!

  Tour hit two very nice wineries. All the activities were well organized and very enjoyable. Our driver/guide, Mark, kept us entertained with information and trivia questions.

  This was such a wonderful excursion and we will cherish the memories forever! Our guide, James, did a fantastic job with taking us to so many beautiful sites!

  The city tour was excellent and informative.The tour guide was very good and explained every places which he brought us to visit.Moreover,he drove carefully and very helpful.His service exceeded my... read more expectations.Also the tour had taken more than four hours which was good.

  This company is absolutely amazing; Starting from booking a trip to the end of the trip it has been 5 stars (I wish there were more stars to give). Desiree... read more was amazing helping me book this 12 hr Olympic Park trip and answered all my questions with patience, kindness, and professionalism (you made my day!)
Joel, our guide for the trip, made our experience absolutely amazing and enjoyable. Even though the trip was very long and had many stops, Joel was happy to answer any and every question any of us had (There were seven of us in the bus). Joel was very mindful of the weather (and time) and planned all stops around it, which is why we had great ferry rides, had an absolutely perfect view of Hurricane Ridge, Crescent Lake, had awesome forest walk, enjoyed waterfalls, and the beach. Joel, you rock - thank you for all the stories about animals, culture, nature and Big Foot! As a great ending of our tour, Joel offered us a ride to the airport (we were running almost late for our plane) - how nice was that?THANK YOU!! Your kindness is very much appreciated! To sum up, Throughout the years and many travels, my husband and I went on many trips/excursions. This one stands apart as the best we’ve ever had because of the planning, professionalism and the value of experience.

  Had a wonderful time on this tour. I was originally a little sad that we wouldn’t also be doing Sol de Duc on the same day as we did the... read more three other stops (Hurricane ridge, lake crescent, and the beach), but now I realize it would literally not have been possible since we were picked up at 7am and only made it back to the city at 9pm (they occasionally switch out certain locations based on weather but it’s not possible to do them all in one day time-wise). Joel was great and accommodating when I contacted him the evening before the tour (we were swept up in the Zipcar outage) to possibly change the day. I appreciated the kindness and flexibility. The tour itself was great. We were given the maximum possible time in each location, which was just enough to enjoy the places we visited. Having done a 6 mile Rainier hike the day before, I really appreciated not having to drive several hours or worry about ferry logistics. It was nice to just be able to sit back and relax, nap on the bus, and enjoy the trip, and Joel’s stories. He even managed to get us to a restaurant we wanted to go to right before it closed. Thank you!

  My tour guide Joe was such a cool and funny person! He answered any questions I had (I had a lot), and had so many jokes and stories to tell... read more on the way up to the mountain!

We were lucky and had clear skies, with smoke coming in as we were leaving. The national park was beautiful, and I was so happy to have visited. I do recommend bringing sunglasses as it was very bright. It was a very pleasant experience!

  Mt. Rainier was awe inspiring. This is a trip into nature so don't expect pampering. Cory did a great job pointing out things to see: very knowledgeable. He drove out... read more of his way to drop me off at the end.
I would have liked a little more time to hike, but I also understand that it's not possible to see everything.

  This was our first time visiting Seattle but it has been on my bucket list for a long time. Lucas was accommodating, knowledgeable and a great story teller. He even... read more threw in some jokes. At each stop, he allowed us to enjoy our time and we never felt rushed at all. It was truly an incredible day and most definitely worth the money! I highly recommend to anyone. Our only suggestion for the future is for a stop at a fast food stand or something similar for a light dinner on the drive back to the hotel. Thank you Lucas for a memorable trip!

  This was an excellent tour and I highly recommend it! As an out-of-town visitor, I felt that I got a great tour of the City and surrounding communities, and the... read more area’s history. Captain Steve was extremely knowledgeable and pleasant. Great for solo travelers like myself or groups! And Covid protocols were followed, so the environment was safe. Well worth the money!

  Falls were breathtaking! Mark tour guide through Viator was great! Thank you for making it memorable

  I traveled with my husband and my daughter. We all have good impressed time. The guide whom we called him Joe was a very knowledgeable. I believe d the the... read more whole tour groups all impressed with this trip

  Pick up at hotel was prompt and Mark, our driver, was courteous and welcoming. En route to the wineries Mark shared interesting Seattle/Winery/Snoqualmie Falls facts and kept everyone involved... read more by including fun trivia questions. Overall it was a great day and would highly recommend it if you want to enjoy some time out of the city to see a little more of beautiful WA and enjoy some delightful wine tasting.

  Great tour to Mt Rainier - The tour was amazing. My friends and I came out to Seattle to celebrate a bday and decided to do the tour to Mt Rainier. Our tour guide (Cory) was... read more awesome and super friendly. He provided all of us with plenty of information during the tour and made it entertaining at the same time. I would highly recommend this tour to others.

  Lucas was our tour guide, we only had a small group of 5 but I think that made it so much better, rather than a large group. He was super... read more friendly and funny and gave a lot of good tips and suggestions.

The weather was not great, it was pretty snowy and it even started to become a blizzard towards the end but that didn’t ruin our experience at all. He took us snowshoeing down to Narada Falls and we went sledding in Paradise. Overall amazing experience and I would love to come back during the warmer months and do this trip again

  My girlfriend and I did the wine tour yesterday with one other couple and Mark was an amazing tour guide. Very friendly and accommodating the whole time. Mark had a... read more lot of knowledge of the city and made the tour what it was. Snoqualmie Falls were amazing! Highly recommend this tour for anyone on the fence, well worth it.

  Lucas our tour guide was AMAZING!!! He was a plethora of information, he really knew what he was talking about and really showed joy in what he is/was doing...I would... read more recommend him to anyone and everyone.

  This is the 2nd tour with Customized Tours. We were lucky enough to have Joel again as our guide. He is an excellent guide with lots of experience... read more and knowledge. The tour was about 11 hours and would HIGHLY recommend it. Mt Rainier tour is a must when you are in Seattle!

  I’m so glad that we paid for a tour because of I had tried to get my girlfriend to do the tour on my own she probably would have pushed... read more me off! Lucas was a great guide and alerted us about the food situation and stopped for groceries and provided last minute reminders to get cold gear if needed. He was very knowledgeable of the area and accommodating to the several different hiking capabilities of the group. Hiking in the snow was a very unique experience that we likely wouldn’t have done without a guide like Lucas. If going in the winter pack warm and waterproof shoes and pants!