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Dive Into Nature and Marvel at National Parkland in Seattle, Washington for Four Days & Three Nights at The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle for Two, Including a Full-Day Tour of Your Choice of Either Mount Rainier National Park or Olympic National Park (Land Only)

Set on the Puget Sound in America's Pacific Northwest, Seattle is surrounded by national parkland, so visitors to the city are only a few hours drive from dense rainforests and majestic snow-capped mountains. Mount Rainier National Park is home to massive glaciers, alpine wildflower meadows, shimmering lakes, and rushing waterfalls, and Olympic National Park is rugged, expansive, gorgeous, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve! Choose one of these national parks for a full-day tour of monumental peaks, ancient forests, secluded lakes, and more!

Savor Mount Rainier's hidden beauty on foot with waterfall walks, giant trees, alpine vistas, wildflower meadows, and wildlife watching. Stroll through the old-growth forests near Longmire, where Douglas fir, hemlock, and cedar trees dwarf visitors, and the bubbling of natural springs fill the crisp air. Experience waterfalls and big mountain views as you wind to higher elevations. On tours during the summer, pick wild berries on a sub-alpine hiking trail. On winter tours, take advantage of Paradise's legendary snowfall (and the winter solitude) on an introductory snowshoe trail. This isn't just another driving tour of a National Park — experience the highlights beyond the vehicle during walks and hikes tailored to your ability. This is the only day tour permitted to explore more than a mile from the park road, as Mount Rainier National Park is ecologically sensitive and important. Join a few other travelers and a TripAdvisor 'Hall of Fame' guide on a real exploration of this spectacular destination. Don't waste daylight waiting in line at a busy food counter – this tour provides you with breakfast and a fresh, family-style lunch with local wines. Enjoy snacks, sparkling water, and water throughout the tour. You'll also have access to snowshoes, so don't worry about a thing!

Unplug and explore must-see Olympic National Park. Though this 1,100 square mile UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve would take a lifetime to explore, you'll dive deep into some of the National Park's natural highlights on this all-inclusive day tour. An award-winning guide will lead you on this small group tour as you explore the ecological diversity and expansive wilderness. Cross the Puget Sound by ferry to the northeast part of the Olympic Peninsula where you'll explore the moss-draped forests, azure lakes, and striking mountains that define the region. Visit Hurricane Ridge to watch deer graze in the meadows, listen to the distinct shrill of a marmot, smell the intoxicating perfume of a summer wildflower field, or feel the snow crunch beneath your feet on a winter snowshoe. Continue west to the glacially-carved Lake Crescent, where you'll explore the fern-filled forests that line its shores, venturing to Marymere Falls. Don't waste daylight waiting in line at a busy food counter – this tour provides you with breakfast and a fresh, family-style lunch with local wines. Enjoy snacks, sparkling water, and water throughout the tour. You'll also have access to snowshoes, so don't worry about a thing!

Located in the heart of Seattle since 1924, Fairmont Olympic is the city's iconic hotel featuring rich character and history, breathtaking architecture, an innovative culinary experience and best-in-class service. Ideally situated just steps from Pike Place Market, the waterfront, museums, attractions and shopping, Fairmont Olympic Hotel offers the perfect blend of location and luxurious services and amenities. Following a multimillion-dollar grand restoration of all social spaces, this historic project showcases a fully transformed lobby experience, new culinary flagship and modern classic bar that promise to deliver a new vision of Seattle luxury. Fairmont Olympic Hotel's lavishly appointed guestrooms have also been recently renovated for the modern traveler.

Your getaway for two includes:
4 days/3 nights accommodations at The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle
Daily complimentary breakfast
All room-related taxes
Your choice of either a Mount Rainier National Park tour or Olympic National Park tour, including refreshments, snowshoes (winter tours) and hotel transfers
Complimentary daily sparkling wine sabering masterclass
Free concierge reservation service

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Travel package is non-refundable and subject to availability. Certificates/gift cards cannot be replaced. Tour may be substituted with equal or similar experience. A minimum 45 day advance reservation is required. Complimentary amenities are subject to change. Please email us at auction@stmaryhs.org to find out deadline to travel.