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15 Best Day Trips from Seattle

The day trips from Seattle: Bavarian-built Leavenworth in the mountains, Victoria by ferry across the strait or Vancouver up the interstate. Three countries’ worth of scenery from one base.

1.Leavenworth Exclusive Tour from Seattle

Discover the scenic charm of Leavenworth on this guided day trip from Seattle, featuring Bavarian-inspired town exploration, stunning waterfalls, and memorable stops.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“A charming Bavarian-style village nestled in the mountains colorful buildings, cozy shops, great food, and beautiful alpine views. It feels like a little piece of Europe right in the Pacific Northwest. Their Christmas celebration is fantastic.”

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2.Victoria, BC Roundtrip Ferry Day Trip

Discover the convenience and charm of a day trip from Seattle to Victoria by high-speed ferry. Enjoy scenic views, onboard amenities, and authentic city experiences.

“Crew was very accommodating, ship is beautiful, food/coffee available. Smooth trip across to Victoria. Ease of getting through customs.”

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3.Seattle: Guided Day Trip to Vancouver

Discover Vancouver's top sights from Seattle with this guided day trip featuring Stanley Park, Gastown, Granville Island, and optional FlyOver Canada experience for a full, hassle-free adventure.

★ 4.5

“Great overview of Vancouver, seeing major sites and good food! One problem was wrong theater show. Very good overall though”

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4.Snoqualmie Falls and Leavenworth Day Tour from Seattle

Discover Washington’s natural beauty and Bavarian charm on this day trip from Seattle visiting Snoqualmie Falls and Leavenworth, with guided transport and free time to explore.

★ 4.5

“Booked the trip looking for a guided tour through the area with driver. The trip provided driver and very little guided portion of the tour. Our driver did a good job driving us and telling us where we were going and what we were doing…”

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5.Seattle, WA to Victoria, BC High-Speed Passenger Ferry: ONE-WAY

Experience a scenic, high-speed ferry from Seattle to Victoria, with onboard amenities, stunning views, and easy access to city attractions, all in about three hours.

★ 4.0

“It was comfortable, easy and full service. Started in Victoria, to the ferry, to Vancouver and they dropped us where we needed to go. I really appreciated the Connector”

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7.Luxury Leavenworth Day Trip through the Cascade Mountains

Discover the stunning Cascade Mountains on a private 9-hour luxury day trip from Seattle to Leavenworth, featuring waterfalls, mountain vistas, and charming Bavarian town charm.

★ 5.0

“Cheryl is a top notch tour guide, she is friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and a delight to travel with. We had originally booked a trip to Leavenworth but due to poor air conditions (fires in the area) she replanned the entire day for us and took…”

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8.From Seattle/Kirkland/Bellevue: Leavenworth Exclusive Tour

Discover the scenic beauty of Leavenworth from Seattle with this 9-hour guided tour, featuring waterfalls, charming shops, and Bavarian charm for a memorable day trip.

★ 4.9

“Our Guide Slav was excellent, he made our trip really memorable one. He is very caring, have knowledge about places , nature and botany. He came our pickup spot on time and even dropped us to our home . I will highly recommend this tour…”

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10.Leavenworth and North Cascades Sightseeing Tour

Discover the scenic beauty of Leavenworth and the North Cascades on this guided day trip from Seattle, featuring picturesque stops, alpine views, and local charm.

★ 4.0

“It was nice short vacation, Leavenworth is very beautiful, nice scenery along the way. The only thing is that our driver was late and I was not sure if he is also a tour guide because he did not say very much about the places…”

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12.Leavenworth Christmas Lights Tour from Seattle

Experience a festive Bavarian holiday with lights, food, and fun in Leavenworth. This full-day tour from Seattle offers scenic drives, activities, and charming sights.

★ 4.0

“Daniel provided a fantastic tour into the truly picturesque mountains of Washington. He took us to a Bigfoot Sighting area and Leavenworth with multiple stops in between to take pictures and enjoy the atmosphere. I felt like I was stepping to a postcard. Daniel was…”

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15.Full Day Private Tour of Vancouver BC Canada from Seattle

Discover Vancouver on a private day trip from Seattle, exploring mountains, islands, and iconic parks with personalized guides and flexible stops.

★ 4.5

“It was a fantastic experience! Our tour guide, Mr. Roman, was extremely personable and accommodating. He stopped for us along the 3 hr drive as needed, and made the trip very pleasant. Would highly recommend.”

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