Connecting Over 2000 Happy Guests to Nature!
Discover the Wilderness of the North Cascades!
Embark on an unforgettable journey through one of America’s most spectacular, and least visited, national parks. This North Cascades National Park Day Tour reveals an extraordinary natural world of breathtaking landscapes:
- Jagged mountain peaks
- Glacially-carved valleys
- Expansive temperate rainforest
- Majestic old-growth trees
- Turquoise-colored lakes
- Life-sustaining rivers
This tour is more than a scenic drive along the 78-Mile North Cascades Scenic Highway—it’s an opportunity to learn, understand, and connect with one of the most remarkable natural landscapes in North America.
Scenic Highlights
Your expert national park guide, Stephanie, will take you to iconic locations which promise to inspire and reconnect you with the raw beauty of wilderness.
- Wild & Scenic Skagit River
- North Cascades National Park Visitor Center
- Gorge Creek Falls
- Ross Lake
- Diablo Lake
Learning Highlights
Stephanie, a Naturalist with over 30 years of experience, transforms your tour into an immersive educational experience. As you traverse the magnificent North Cascades landscape, she will share her deep knowledge and passion, exploring fascinating topics that bring the wilderness to life.
- Park history
- Geology
- Glaciology
- Temperate rainforest ecology
- Skagit River
- Salmon and other wildlife
Wilderness Exploration Options
Experience the North Cascades National Park beyond the scenic drive with two unforgettable options designed to immerse you deeper into this extraordinary landscape.
Hiking Experience
- 2-3-mile easy-moderate guided hike in an old-growth forest
- Weather permitting
- Included
or
Summer Boat Tour
- Diablo Lake Boat Tour
- Available July – September
- Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only
- Reservation required (additional cost)
Fall Spectacle
September and October showcase the spectacular fall colors of the North Cascades!
Ready to Capture Your Wilderness Experience?
Bring your camera and prepare for an unforgettable journey through one of nature’s most spectacular landscapes!
Practical Information
Pickup Locations
- Anacortes
- La Conner
- Mount Vernon
- Burlington
Important Notes
- Park entrance from the West Side
- Summer temperatures can reach 80-90°F
- Potential heat stroke risks
- Possibility of fire, smoke, and haze (July-September)
Tour Credentials
Skagit Guided Adventures is fully insured and permitted to operate within the North Cascades National Park, ensuring a safe and responsible exploration of this incredible wilderness.
Explore more of our amazing North Cascades: Add the MOUNT BAKER DAY TOUR to your itinerary!
MAY – OCTOBER
9:30 am – 4:30 pm
$414 p/p
Activity level: easy – moderate
Catered to your level
SENIOR FRIENDLY
Semi-private: 1-6 guests
more details below
CANCELLATION PROTECTION offered during checkout is highly recommended
“I loved every minute of the tour into North Cascades National Park! Stephanie taught me so much and is wonderful company! I would recommend this tour to anyone!”
Lory, Netherlands
“I attend the north cascade tour, the scenery was very beautiful and Stephanie was a very professional guide. It is a very excellent tour, highly recommended.”
Xi, China
DETAILS
Included: Skagit’s top guide, transportation and fuel surcharge (WA – 3rd highest gas prices in the US)
Not included: lunch, taxes & fees, gratuity
What to bring: weather appropriate clothing, comfortable walking shoes, lunch/snacks & beverage.
Meeting locations: Anacortes, La Conner, Burlington and Mount Vernon. I do NOT pickup in Seattle.
Please be advised that there are inherent risks (such as accidents, forest fires, rock/snow slides, wildlife collisions, etc) when travelling on the only road leading into the Park through the North Cascade Mountains. Road blockages can take several hours to clear thus affecting access into/out of the Park. I advise bringing extra food and beverages and having flexibility in your travel schedule to allow for such unforeseen circumstances which could potentially entail an overnight stay.
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