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Mt. St. Helens Tours and Tickets
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Mount St. Helens’ infamous eruption on the morning of May 18, 1980, punched a 1,300-foot (396-meter) hole in the volcano and sent fire and ash raining down the mountainside. Visitors today can view the mountain’s crater, spot wildlife, see the country’s youngest glacier, and witness the surrounding forest’s recovery.
- From the 5 Freeway, take the 504, 52 miles east of Castle Rock to the Johnston Ridge Observatory., Mount St. Helens
Tours and Tickets to Experience Mt. St. Helens
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The Mt St Helens Adventure Tour from Portland
Discover lava tube caves, old-growth forests, waterfalls, and more on a guided tour of Mt. St. Helens. The park’s vastness and variety of attractions can be overwhelming on your own, but by visiting with a guide you don’t miss any of the highlights. Plus, you can learn about the area’s geology, ecology, and history—much of which you might miss if visiting the park on your own.
... More- 9 hours
- Free Cancellation
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US$295.00
Mt. St. Helens National Monument from Seattle: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour
Visit the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument on this guided, full-day, small-group tour from Seattle. Travel just a few miles from the crater to see the steaming volcano. Walk through the park with a naturalist guide and discover how volcanoes are monitored. Learn more about the geological events that transpired during the 1980 eruption. Transportation plus a picnic lunch, snacks and beverages throughout the day are provided. Seattle hotel pickup and drop-off included.
... More- 12 hours
- Free Cancellation
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US$308.06
Explore Mt Saint Helen from Seattle in a small group
Once topped with a Mt. Fuji-like cone, Mt. Saint Helens was a premier camping destination surrounded by pristine forest. After a devastating eruption in 1980, the mountain lost its top, leaving significant blast zone scars and a new dammed lake. Get up close and personal to the volcano to learn about its fascinating past (and new growth) in its stunning natural setting. This tour can accommodate up to 12 people.
... More- 10 hours
- Free Cancellation
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US$275.00
Price varies by group size
Small-group Mt. St. Helen National Park Tour from Seattle in SUV
The most powerful volcanic explosion in modern US history, Mount St. Helens weaves a wild tale of geology, nature, and human loss—and could be a portent of what’s to come. Just two hours from Seattle, hop on this intimate tour to explore this hotspot of the Cascades, its vistas and trails, its life lessons, its dramatic landscapes, and more.
... More- 10 hours
- Free Cancellation
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US$285.00
Price varies by group size
What are people saying about Mt. St. Helens
Janna_D, Jul 2023
Fantastic Day with Dean
Dean was great to spend the day with exploring Mt St Helen’s and surroundings! The Ape Cave was spectacular. The day ended with one critter I was hoping to see…Elk! Dean pulled over so we could watch over 30 stroll out of the woods.
Sunanda_K, Jun 2023
Mt. ST. Helens nice tour
The day was perfect sunny with blue sky. Dwight the tour guide was on time, knowledgeable and a good driver. I was alone but enjoyed meeting the other three passengers. Visit to both learning centers was very educational. I wish the Johnston ridge observatory was accessible and available .we Missed the best crater view . I would recommend the tour that includes it.
Chuck_C, Sept 2023
A great trip! Highly recommended!
What a great day! Mt. St. Helen might be the star of the show but our guide Tess was definitely the producer and director. She was personable, professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and well organized which made this trip an absolute delight. Her homemade breakfast and lunch made it seem like we were on an outing with an old friend. Starting with a hike to learn about old growth forests, seeing the devastation caused by the eruption, and being able to see how nature has adapted afterward, the trip has a natural sequence to it. Ending with a stop at Mt. St. Helens and Bigfoot Interpretive Center, and hearing Joe’s detailed explanations about the eruption and it’s effects was a perfect way to wrap up a great tour. I highly recommend both this trip and Tess!
Barrett_B, Oct 2022
Awesome Trip.
The trip to Mount St. Helens was incredible. The stops at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge and the Lewis and Clark State Park were great side stops. The guide provided a lot of interesting information along the way.
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