Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
You'll see the devastation caused by the 1980 eruption and the slow return of nature’s flora. A full day of sightseeing, you'll visit the Forest Learning Center, and stop for lots of photo opportunities. You'll visit Coldwater Lake and see Castle Lake viewpoint. Johnston Ridge visitors center is closed until 2026 due to flooding that washed out the last bit of road to the visitor center.
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Snacks
Complimentary non BPA signature water bottle
Knowledgeable Driver/Guide
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up at all area hotels, including airport hotels and the Seatac airport, plus B&B.
Traveler pickup
Seattle-Tacoma Intl Airport, SeaTac, Washington, United States
Cheryl's Northwest Tours, Seattle, Washington, United States A wonderful day trip to see nature at it's best and worst. The whole top of the mountain is gone. 240 minutes
The Forest Learning Center at Mount St. Helens, Toutle, Washington, United States You'll have time to explore the many hands on items, watch a film about the 1980 eruption, and enjoy the gift shop. Great viewpoint from a little distance. 45 minutes
Coldwater Lake, Toutle, Washington, United States This lake was formed from the 1980 eruption. Enjoy time to stroll the dock and boardwalk over the lake, and have a picnic lunch on the picnic tables. 120 minutes
Hummocks Trail #229, 21000 Spirit Lake Hwy, Toutle, WA 98649, USA If you are interested this trail has a great view without much effort. If you enjoy walking in the woods, this trail is for you as you can do a full loop back to the parking lot. 60 minutes
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
NOTE: This tour is not available late fall through late spring, as there is too much snow to drive through.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
petemC2976BT
21 Sep 2022
Cheryl was an excellent tour guide. Her knowledge of the area was superb! Very friendly and willing to go that extra mile for her customers. This tour was EVERYTHING we hoped it would be. Thank you, Cheryl!!!
ken m
12 Jul 2022
What a great tour led by experienced guides. Was enjoyed by all aboard. Have been on this tour seveeral times and always the same.
Myra_S
13 Oct 2020
My husband and I had a great time on our tour of Mt. St. Helens with Cheryl. There were water bottles and snacks available in the car as soon as she picked us up in the morning. Masks stayed on throughout our trip and we felt very comfortable and safe being the only one on the tour rather than on a huge bus with a bunch of people. Cheryl drove us out to the mountain and it we were so appreciative to not have to navigate traffic and directions and just be able to sit in the back of the car and relax! We hiked a bunch once we got to the mountain, had fantastic views, got a bunch of photos, and then had a nice picnic lunch. We were able to stop at the visitor center (their exhibits weren't open but we still got some nice views and a picture!) as well as view a lake that was formed by the eruption. We had a great day and were able to relax as Cheryl brought us back to our hotel. She was also very knowledgable about the area and was happy to point out things to us as we drove by. Overall, this was a smooth trip and we both really enjoyed it. Would very much recommend Cheryl's Northwest Tours!
This tour in
Seattle
is organized by
Cheryl's Northwest Tours LLC
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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