9 days in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park & Washington State Itinerary

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is known for nature, historic sites, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: surround yourself with nature on Sequoia Sightseeing Tours, Head underground at Crystal Cave, tour the pleasant surroundings at Lakes Trail in Sequoia National Park, and admire the sheer force of Grizzly Falls.

For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park tour itinerary builder tool.

Indianapolis to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Indianapolis to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. When traveling from Indianapolis in July, plan for somewhat warmer days in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, with highs around 98°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 66°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Seattle.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Mon): examine the collection at The Museum of Flight, then take in the waterfront at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports. On the 1st (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, view the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass, then stop by Chukar Cherries, then take a stroll through Pike Place Market, and finally admire nature's wide array of creatures at Seattle Aquarium.

For reviews, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read Seattle trip planner.

Fly from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Seattle in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In July, Seattle is little chillier than Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park - with highs of 79°F and lows of 60°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) early enough to catch the ferry to Olympic National Park.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): take a peaceful walk through Olympic National Park and then cruise along Hurricane Ridge. Here are some ideas for day two: delve into the lush surroundings at Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center and then kick back and relax at Ruby Beach.

To find more things to do, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Olympic National Park online trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Seattle to Olympic National Park with the Route module. Traveling from Seattle in August, things will get little chillier in Olympic National Park: highs are around 72°F and lows about 53°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can travel to Mount Rainier National Park.

On the 4th (Fri), take a peaceful walk through Grove of the Patriarchs, take in the awesome beauty at Paradise Valley, and then hike along Skyline Trail. On your second day here, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Rainier.

For ratings, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Mount Rainier National Park day trip planning tool.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Olympic National Park to Mount Rainier National Park. While traveling from Olympic National Park, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Mount Rainier National Park, ranging from highs of 80°F to lows of 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Sat) to allow time for the flight back home.