
Embark on an outdoor adventure and discover the sounds of silence with this guided, 3-day exploration of the majestic Hoh Rain Forest in Olympic National Park!
Embark on an outdoor adventure and discover the sounds of silence with this guided, 3-day exploration of the majestic Hoh Rain Forest in Olympic National Park!
Embark on an outdoor adventure and discover the sounds of silence with this guided, 3-day exploration of Olympic National Park!
Day 1
Your adventure will begin with a morning ferry ride across the Puget Sound en route to Lake Crescent. As you make your way across the sound, keep your eye out for seals, porpoises, and even whales! After a family-style picnic lunch at the lake, you will embark on a short hike to Marymere Falls before heading to the coastal Ruby Beach. At the beach, you will enjoy some time to explore tide pools, climb haystacks, or just admire the vastness of the ocean. Soon, it will be time to head to camp where cold beer, snacks, and a warm fire await. After a light dinner and some relaxation, it will be time to retire to your off-the-grid mobile cabin for the night.
Day 2
Your second day will be the true highlight of the trip. With renowned naturalist and sound recordist, Matt Mikkelsen as your guide, you will venture deep into the Hoh Rain Forest to experience, perhaps for the first time, true silence. Visiting what may be the "quietest place in North America", Matt will introduce you to the intricacies of the surrounding eco-system and discuss the impact of human noise pollution on the forest. After a relaxed day of exploration on your feet, it will be time to head back to your coastal camp for dinner at the nearby lodge.
Day 3
On the final day of your trip, you will enjoy a morning exploring the coastal beach at camp and soaking in the views. After breakfast, it will be time to head back into the park to hike the magnificent Hurricane Ridge. Making your way above the forest canopy, you will be treated to stunning high-alpine views of the Olympic Mountains in the distance. Enjoy a picnic lunch before spending the afternoon exploring the ridge with your guide. Sadly, before you know it, it will be time to descend back down and make the return journey to Seattle. Enjoy one last ferry ride across the sound and reflect on the adventure you just had. You'll be back home in time for dinner with lots of stories to tell!
Trip Includes:
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*Note: This trip requires a minimum of three participants to run. In the case a trip does not meet the required number of participants, your experience provider will work with you to reschedule or return the full value of your Virgin Experience Gifts credit to you.
Yes. Participants must be at least 10 years old to join this guided tour.
The group may walk or hike up to 6 miles a day. However, the guide will adapt the day's activity level according to the desires of the group.
Typically, the summer months of Olympic National Park are pretty dry. However, the trip will continue if there is rain. Your guides will have some extra rain layers in case you've forgotten your own.
Yes! This tour includes light breakfasts (pastries, fruit, coffee, tea, etc.) for both mornings served in camp. Lunches provided are organic picnic style fare served outside when the weather is right. Dinner the first evening will be prepared beach-side by your guide while relaxing at camp. Dinner the second evening will be enjoyed at the historic Lake Quinault Lodge. Snacks, water, sparkling water, local wine, local adult beverages and more are also available throughout the trip. Please let your experience provider know of any food allergies at the time of booking.
During this hiking tour, you will sleep both nights in the heart of Olympic National Park as guests of the ROAM Beyond camp. This picturesque coastal camp has everything you need for a good night's sleep. You will be staying in state-of-the-art Homegrown Trailers, featuring a queen bed (plus bunks), solar power systems, hot water and private showers, induction cooktop with pots & dishes, refrigerator and freezer, and a self-contained toilet. Bed linens, towels, and biodegradable soaps are provided. This is a true "glamping" experience!
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