12 days in Seattle, Vancouver & Mount Rainier National Park Itinerary

Seattle is known for museums, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Space Needle, observe the fascinating underwater world at Seattle Aquarium, take in the waterfront at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, and take a stroll through Pike Place Market.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Seattle route builder tool.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Seattle is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. Traveling from Dubai to Seattle, you'll gain 12 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Dubai in May, expect Seattle to be cooler, temps between 23°C and 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Sat) to allow time for the car ride to Vancouver.

Vancouver is known for parks, sightseeing, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll around Stanley Park, take in the dramatic natural features at Vancouver Seawall, snap pictures at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, and admire the natural beauty at VanDusen Botanical Garden.

To find photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Vancouver road trip website.

Drive from Seattle to Vancouver in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a shuttle. In May, daily temperatures in Vancouver can reach 21°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can travel to Mount Rainier National Park.

Spend the 27th (Sat) wandering through the wild on Discover Nature. And it doesn't end there: take in the awesome beauty at Mount Rainier, appreciate the views at Paradise Valley, contemplate the waterfront views at Mowich Lake, and admire the sheer force of Comet Falls.

To see reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Mount Rainier National Park online trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Vancouver to Mount Rainier National Park. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Vancouver in May since evenings lows in Mount Rainier National Park dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.