We are excited to have you join our Tulip Festival Tours

Tulip Festival

Shutter Tours is the top-rated tour company in Washington State for Tulip Festival Tours. We offer the best Tulip Festival experiences, thanks to our strong relationships with local farmers and growers who provide us with exclusive access and insider knowledge. We have been proud sponsors of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival since 2012 and are excited to share this incredible event with you. Book a tour with us and discover why we are the most highly rated Tulip Festival Tour company in the state.

We offer Downtown Seattle Hyatt Regency Hotel located at 808 Howell St at 7:30 AM (return by 5:00 PM). We also pick up at the Swamp Creek Park and Ride in Lynnwood, WA between 8-8:15 AM (return by 4:30 PM). Your trip with us will also include photo tips to take better photos while you enjoy the gardens and tour narration to learn more about the Skagit Valley and tulip growing process.

Shutter Tours also offers VIP entrance to the gardens, so you can avoid the lines and spend more time enjoying the tulips. We know how to navigate the traffic and take care of the details, so you can have a stress-free and enjoyable day with us. Let us handle the logistics and you can focus on soaking up the beauty of the tulip fields.

Watch our Tulip Festival video on YouTube for more information

Itinerary

Shutter Tours Bus

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Mt. Vernon Tulip Fields

Our tour begins in our comfortable custom-ordered mini coaches as we travel through picturesque farmlands and across the Skagit Valley with Mount Baker as a stunning backdrop. This will be your first glimpse of the colorful blooms that will greet you when we arrive at the tulip gardens.

During the tour, your guide will provide interesting facts and insights about the Skagit Valley and the tulip-growing industry to enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the Tulip Festival. You'll learn about the history, culture, and natural beauty of the region, as well as the fascinating process of cultivating tulips in the valley.

Roozen Gaarde

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Roozengaarde

We will visit the stunning flower gardens at Roozengaarde, which are owned by the Roozen family, a leading bulb grower with roots dating back to the 1700s in both Holland and the United States. In the gardens, you will have the opportunity to photograph over 90 varieties of tulips, as well as many other types of daffodils, hyacinths, crocus, and specialty flowers. Behind the garden, you will find vast tulip fields bursting with color.

Shutter Tours includes the admission fee to this garden as part of your tour price.

Check out our blog post to learn more about the planting season at Roozengaarde.

La Conner, Washington

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La Conner, Washington

To avoid the large crowds at the gardens during the busiest times of the day, we will then head to the historic waterfront village of La Conner, Washington. This charming town has been voted the "Most Romantic Getaway" and "The best town to capture the Northwest spirit," and you will understand why as you explore its picturesque streets and waterfront.

With 2 hours available here, you will have time to shop at many of the exciting stores including the Caravan Gallery and The Wood Merchant and enjoy a meal at one of the many award-winning restaurants such as Nell Thorn and the Calico Cupboard Cafe' and Bakery.

Tulip Fields in Mt. Vernon

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Fields of Tulips

After lunch and shopping in La Conner, we will make a stop at a large tulip field in bloom (when available) to capture some breathtaking photos of the colorful fields. This stop is subject to the whims of Mother Nature, as the fields will only be open to viewing when the tulis start to bloom.. If the timing is right, you'll be able to experience the full splendor of the Tulip Festival and get some amazing photos to remember your trip by.

Snow Geese Mount Vernon WA

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Snow Geese

During our tour, we may have the opportunity to see the Snow Geese as they migrate to their summer breeding grounds on Wrangel Island off the coast of Siberia. This is a truly spectacular sight, and we will do our best to plan our route so that we can see the geese if they are in the area. We'll scout ahead to find out where the geese are and make sure we include this experience in our tour if possible.

Frequently Asked Questions on the Washington Tulip Festival Tour

Dates for the tours
Our Current dates for booking are April 6th-April 29th 2023. Additional dates may be added depending on timing of the tulips.
What are the ticket costs?
The ticket cost is $117.01 per person + tax/fees.
Departure Location
We offer Downtown Seattle Hyatt Regency Hotel located at 808 Howell St, Seattle pickups at 7:30 AM. We also pickup at the Swamp Creek Park and Ride in Lynnwood, WA between 8-8:15 AM.
Do you offer hotel pickups?
We only offer our pickup location Seattle Hyatt Regency Hotel located at 808 Howell St, Seattle.
Will children enjoy this tour?
Children are of course welcome on tour. Due to the popularity of this tour, we charge the same price for all tour participants regardless of age. We do not provide car seats for infants and they are not able to sit in a seat alone or on a parent's lap. Please bring a car seat and let us know in advance, so we can put you on a bus that has a proper seat belt system for these seats. Please call us at 425-516-8838 if you have questions in this regard.
When is the best time to see the tulips?
This is all dependent on Mother Nature of course. Keep in mind there are different variety of Tulips, with early, mid and late blooming time frames. We talk to the growers as the season progresses to optimize our schedule for the best viewing dates.
Are the tours refundable?
Yes, you can get a refund up to 24 hours before your tour date.
Do you provide lunch?
Lunch is not provided, however, our 2 hour stop in La Conner offers many award winning restaraunts for you to choose from.
How long is the tour?
Our first pickup at the Downtown Seattle hotel pickup at 7:30 AM and we drop-off at between 4:30-5 PM, depending on traffic.
You used to stop at two farms
Yes, the other farm we stopped at will only be offering a very small planting this year and we have replaced this stop with an additional stop at the local larger fields. This will be a perfect ending to your day to get the picturesque images after lunch in LaConner.
What about wheelchairs and walkers?
We can accommodate foldable wheelchairs and walkers for those that are ambulatory and can board the bus with minimal assistance. We are unable to accommodate motorized wheelchairs as the bus is not equipped with a ramp. Please call 425-516-8838 if you need clarification.

Bloom Map

Click on the image below for an updated map of which tulip and daffodil fields are in bloom. (Bloom map courtesy of Washington Bulb Company)

Tulip bloom map in Mt. Vernon, Washington

Still not sure? Watch our tour video

Another Tulip Festival video of ours

Ready to Board the Bus?

Our itinerary ensures adequate time spent at each location allowing individual feedback and suggestions from our guides. We've done all the work and planning, so you can spend your time having a positive experience.

Inclusions

For your convenience we also provide the following:

  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Umbrellas
  • First aid kit

Please contact us at 425-516-8838 if a day/time you want to book the tour is unavailable.