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Snoqualmie Falls & Wine Country: Half-Day Alpine Escape

Journey 30 miles east to the thundering 268-foot Snoqualmie Falls — taller than Niagara — then wind through the Cascade foothills to world-class Woodinville wineries for private tastings of acclaimed Pacific Northwest vintages.

What to expect

Your expert guide collects you from the pier and whisks you eastward along I-90 as the Cascades rise dramatically ahead. At Snoqualmie Falls, you descend to the mist-shrouded lower observation deck for a visceral close-up of the roaring cascade — one of Washington State's most sacred natural landmarks. The afternoon pivots to Woodinville wine country, where boutique tasting rooms pour Syrah, Riesling, and Cabernet from some of the Pacific Northwest's most celebrated vineyards. The return journey traces the Snoqualmie Valley with the Cascade foothills glowing behind you.

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Tours Northwest (official)
USD 89–USD 119 per person (small-group half-day tour); private group rates available on request
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Good to know

Tours typically run 4–5 hours, departing from the Seattle waterfront. Confirm exact pick-up point when booking. Woodinville tasting room fees are usually USD 20–35 per person and sometimes included — verify at booking. Ideal for days when the ship arrives in the morning.

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