Whether you are visiting Seattle for the first time, or returning for your tenth visit to this remarkable city, then you will always find plenty of new sights to see, not just in the centre, but also in the surrounding countryside which is some of the most beautiful in the USA. In order to help you see all the best parts of Seattle if you are visiting for leisure purposes there are a number of excellent tours available that will give you a taste of the highlights and much more besides.
One of the most popular Seattle tours is a trip out into the Rocky Mountains. There are some great places to visit in the mountains, and there are a number of 5 and 6 day tours available that will show you all of the highlights and give you plenty of time to explore. Around Mount Ranier and Mount St Helens near Seattle there are plenty of volcanic sights to see including hot springs and mud pools, as well as great opportunities to go trekking along trails through the wilderness.
Just to the north of Seattle it is possible to cross the border into Canada, and visit the city of Vancouver, or enjoy the beautiful coastline north where you can often see polar bears during the winter.
If wildlife is your thing, then one of the most unforgettable Seattle tours you can take is a trip out into the ocean in order to see magnificent whales in their natural habitat. During winter Humpback whales breed off the coast of Seattle, and there are many operators who will arrange for trips out to see the whales. Thanks to their confidence and familiarity with people, the whales will often come close enough to the boats for you to see them really well.
If you have the time, and want to enjoy some really stunning coastline, it is possible to take a Seattle tour along the Pacific coast highway, and travel through many small towns and drive as far as California, although this is a long journey, and you will probably want to fly home from either San Francisco or Los Angeles, depending on how far you are prepared to drive.