First Nature Tours crafts one-of-a-kind journeys through the Pacific Northwest, pairing wild beauty with understated luxury. With more than two decades of experience, their team of local naturalists, chefs and wellness pros design...
The guides here are genuinely the heart of what makes this tour company stand out. Kieron, Daniel, Gabe, and the rest of the team consistently earn praise for being knowledgeable, personable, and remarkably good at reading what a group actually needs, whether that's adjusting pace for an injury, keeping kids engaged, or pivoting around weather. The range of experiences on offer is impressive too, from Portland food tours and truffle hunting to Mt. Rainier hikes and San Juan Islands adventures. One reviewer noted some confusion around what was included in a truffle hunting tour, so it's worth reading the details of any booking carefully before you go. That said, the overwhelming majority of experiences here are enthusiastically positive, and the customization for private and corporate groups seems to be a particular sweet spot. If you're looking for a guided outdoor or food experience in the Pacific Northwest that feels personal rather than generic, this is a strong choice.
We absolutely loved our experience with Kieron and feel fortunate to have explored a little of Washington with such an amazing person. He took the time to get to know us personally, something we really love with any guide, but especially when the excursion day is as long as the one we did. A long drive down from Seattle to Mt Rainier could be boring, but with Kieron it was anything but. He's clever, funny, personable, easygoing - just everything we were looking for. It's also awesome to see LGBTQ+ representation in the guiding industry as it just made it a safe environment and eased a lot of potential stress, even if it isn't a defining part of the tour. Once we got to the park, he knew exactly where to go for the season that would fit what we were looking for, tailored it to our interests and our needs (one member of our group was with an injury), and gave us so much amazing information about the trails, trees and the rich ecosystems that make up the incredible Mt Rainier National Park. Wherever you are in the PNW, take the time to go on some kind of trip with this organisation, because it will absolutely be the highlight of your vacation! 5 stars all around, for everything! Thank you, Kieron!
Freddie Richardson
May 14, 2026
We absolutely loved our experience with Kieron and feel fortunate to have explored a little of Washington with such an amazing person. He took the time to get to know us personally, something we really love with any guide, but especially when the excursion day is as long as the one we did. A long drive down from Seattle to Mt Rainier could be boring, but with Kieron it was anything but. He's clever, funny, personable, easygoing - just everything we were looking for. It's also awesome to see LGBTQ+ representation in the guiding industry as it just made it a safe environment and eased a lot of potential stress, even if it isn't a defining part of the tour. Once we got to the park, he knew exactly where to go for the season that would fit what we were looking for, tailored it to our interests and our needs (one member of our group was with an injury), and gave us so much amazing information about the trails, trees and the rich ecosystems that make up the incredible Mt Rainier National Park. Wherever you are in the PNW, take the time to go on some kind of trip with this organisation, because it will absolutely be the highlight of your vacation! 5 stars all around, for everything! Thank you, Kieron!
Freddie Richardson
May 14, 2026