The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is designed to showcase the Skagit Valley tulips, events, attractions, and growers. These are spread from Puget Sound east to the Cascade Mountains. The best way to visit the Tulip Festival is by a motorized vehicle. This will allow you to discover your favorite Skagit Valley spot. Weekdays are the least crowded days to come to see the flowers; weekends are very busy. If you are part of a group visiting and are planning on traveling together with multiple cars, we suggest you meet at one of our many Park N Ride locations and carpool.

On Foot

Skagit Valley by foot can be a great way to travel if you like to walk long distances. Because the festival celebrates ALL of Skagit Valley, many of the tulip fields, events, attractions and display gardens are miles apart. If you decide to tour the tulips by foot, be prepared for rainy, windy weather — we suggest you dress in layers. Many of the roads in the valley floor are flat and easy to walk. Walk defensively as motorists get very excited about the tulips! Watch for changing road conditions — shoulders and speed in the tulip area vary widely.

By Bicycle

Many cyclists enjoy traveling the tulip route. Most tulip fields, events, attractions and display gardens can be accessed easily by cycle. If you decide to tour the tulips by bike, be prepared for rainy, windy weather — we suggest you dress in layers. Many of the roads in the valley floor are flat and easy to navigate. Bike defensively as motorists get very excited about the tulips! Watch for changing road conditions — shoulders and speed in the tulip area vary widely.

PNW Exploration –A family run, e-bike rental company offering locally curated, self-guided tours of Skagit Valley. New tulip tours available for 2023! Not the biking type? See our other charter tours & excursions online at www.pnwexploration.com. Located inside La Conner Inn, 107 S Second St., La Conner, WA 98257 (360) 399-8964.

Tulip Country Bike Tours (www.countrycycling.com) — Experience the festival on our self-guided tours. Bike rental  equipment, maps and festival tips/information. $40/adults, $10 per child or tag-a-long bike per day. Group and guided tours available.offers bike rentals on a limited basis. Their rentals come  complete with a map, self guided tour route and staff tips. Group  and guided tours available.

By Guided Tour

Skagit Guided Adventures

(360) 474-7479
www.skagitguidedadventures.com
Experience the colorful tulip fields and exquisitely arranged gardens. Learn about the tulip history, industry & festival from our friendly local guide Stephanie, with over 30 years experience. Tours daily 9:30 am & 2:30 pm. Free pickup from area hotels & Mount Vernon Amtrak Station. Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Outer Island Excursions

Whale & Wildlife Tours

Buy one get one 50% off! Use promo code TULIP23. Ask about Tulip Festival prebook. Naturalist guided, family friendly, fast and comfortable. Visits 172 islands abounding with whales and wildlife. Individuals, groups, parties, or transportation.  A must do while visiting the Northwest!

Departs from Anacortes

(360) 376-3711

Reserve on-line at: www.outerislandx.com

Skagit River Queen Boat Tours

Captain Dave Button will take you on a water tour of the Swinomish Channel on the pontoon boat River Queen. Visit Shelter Bay, Goat Island and The Hole in The Wall. $15 per person.

Leaving from La Conner

(907) 415-8762

Reserve on-line at: www.pacificnwfloattrips.com

By Bus

Motorcoach tours are a great way to see the tulips. Both display gardens are motorcoach friendly and have reservation systems and parking all ready for group tours. If you are interested in putting together a group tour, contact the tulip office at (360) 428-5959 and we can help you with sample itineraries and suggested lodging. Sample itineraries are also on our website under the media section.

By Taxi, Rental Car, Private Vehicle

The Tulip Festival is designed as a driving tour. We invite you to come and poke around the valley, discovering your favorite eatery, activity and tulip variety. The Festival map on this site shows the various ways to enter the tulip growing area. In addition, visitors arriving by plane, train or bus to our valley may wish to rent a taxi or car or call Uber to visit the fields as public transportation to and from the fields can be difficult.

By Skagit Transit

People arriving in Mount Vernon who wish to get out to the tulip fields, but don’t have transportation can ride Skagit Transit Route 615, departing from Skagit Station. The route operates Monday through Saturday and takes you on Mc Lean Rd.; be sure to get off (or ask the driver to stop) at Beaver Marsh and Mc Lean Rd. From there you can walk to RoozenGaarde (about 1/4 mile south on Beaver Marsh Rd.) or walk to Tulip Town (about one mile away — Mc Lean Rd. west to Bradshaw, and then north on Bradshaw Rd.). For more information on Route 615, click here.

For more information on Skagit Transit Services using other routes around the valley, visit www.skagittransit.org.