I got to choose from several virtual experiences for a work event: cooking classes, wreath making, candle making, and winter cocktails. I opted for the cocktail class and was so impressed! First, the quality of the ingredients they shipped to me was amazing, from a spiced honey ginger syrup and special bitters blend to candied ginger and dehydrated orange garnishes. We made three bourbon drinks (Woodford Reserve, also included), led by a mixologist from the Seattle area. I especially liked the Holiday in Louisville, which was a twist on a Moscow mule, and the spiced old fashioned. The webcast was well produced, with a couple of folks from our company co-hosting with the mixologist. If you're planning a corporate event and have remote team members, I highly recommend these virtual experiences! read more

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What a fun day trip to Leavenworth! This trip leaves from south lake union at 10am, which I thought was a much better time & location than most other tours (8am & not centrally located). Overall Leavenworth was well worth the trip. Expectations were exceeded! We enjoyed a beautiful snowy drive with several Christmas movies & Trivia on both ways. The bus was surprisingly filled with people who seemed to be 25+ (a perk for us late 20's) but it would still be enjoyable for kids/teens. We left the SLU around 10am and arrived by 1pm, had time to explore shops and eat two meals, then got on the bus by 6pm and arrive by 8:15pm! It even snowed during our time there which made it extra memorable. Food and drink is super reasonably priced there, compared to Seattle at least. The host was entertaining and friendly. Only knocked off one star for the in-bus bathroom - it unfortunately wasn't the cleanest as was out of toilet paper and hand sanitizer - yikes! The host did walk around with plenty of snacks, water, and hand sanitizer later. Aside from that, everything was seamless! Thanks, Sound Excursions! read more

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This company seems to have their stuff together but they very sadly don't. My job hired them to deliver meals for a special event. It was virtual, and we wanted our guests to be able to enjoy something tasty while they were engaged in the event. It was a 4 course meal with a cocktail included. They were given the anticipated menu items well in advance. These people promised all of the meals (about 21 total) would be delivered between 3-5, but at the very latest, 5pm. Our event started at 6 and the meals needed to be delivered on time because our cocktail demo was at the start of the program. Unfortunately, the execution of this plan couldn't have gone more wrong. We were notified that they picked up all of the meals at 10:30AM. 1. 7 of the 21 meals weren't delivered until AFTER 5pm. Personally, my meal didn't come until 7:30! Mind you -- the event ended at 8. It's was 2 1/2 hours late! How do you have someone's meal for 8 while hours and STILL show up late? 2. When we noticed some of the meals weren't arriving (our guests were reaching out to us) we tried to call the company. You would think if they were running late or experienced issues with the deliveries they would notify us at least -- nope. On the first call they answered and explained that some of the meals were leaking and their drivers had to find new bags. It was collard greens. Which they knew would be included in the bags. I used to drive for Uber eats and we were given tools to help prepare for situations like this. I would assume an experienced food delivery service would also prepare for potential risks like food spillage but, nope. 3. As a result, several items in the bags that spilled were thrown away, another detail they never mentioned to us. So half of the meals were delivered with missing courses! 4. As the night got later and later with several meals still undelivered, we called again for another update and this time they stopped answering the phone! Seriously? It was so embarrassing trying to explain to our guests what was happening. And the utter lack of communication for a client who at that point, had already paid IN FULL for the service, was unacceptable. 5. When we did finally get ahold of someone several calls later, they explained only 2 drivers were making our deliveries, which was also causing delays. 2 people? Handling 21 orders in 2 hours and they thought this would be feasible? With traffic and rush hour timing? This was INCREDIBLY poor preparation all around. 6. At this point, we planned to have a conversation with them the next day and emailed to set up a meeting. Sam got back to us and basically said, yeah we can meet but how about we just offer you 75% off any delivery after 6pm? Like seriously? We don't even get a chance to express what the issue was? You knew you screwed up THAT bad that you didn't even want to have an In-person (virtual) conversation? By the time he responded, We hadn't even received an APOLOGY. Was our business just so irrelevant to them, that they didn't care what we had to say or have a genuine interest in preserving our relationship for future business opportunities (which we had several of)? Wow. We pushed back and were able to get a more reasonable solution, however we still have yet to receive our money back. First they said it would go on our card we paid with, then they said we would get a check instead because something was wrong with their payment processing system. Overall, this was the most ridiculous experience we have ever had with a delivery service and gave absolutely zero intent of ever working with them again. Their lack of accountability, communication, and preparation was truly despicable. If you're looking for a food delivery company in Seattle, there are several more professional options who will actually do what they commit to doing. read more

I recently took the tour into Leavenworth for the Christmas tree lighting ceremony! The service on board the bus was great! Taylor, our guide provided snacks throughout the whole ride and entertained us with Christmas trivia and movies. Our driver Robert was phenomenal as well. I felt safe as his passenger even with the icy road conditions! He also knew of a shortcut that allowed us to dodge 40 minutes of traffic on the ride up! Aside from the amazing service, the trip was organized well. They give you the perfect amount of time in the town as you arrive around 12:30 and leave at 6pm. This allows you time to see the Christmas tree lighting that starts around 4:45 ish. This was also the second cheapest tour I could find (the cheapest was all booked up by the time I made my reservations), and ended up being a very good deal with the great service and transportation entertainment as well! read more

Went on a white water rafting trip with dinner in Leavenworth yesterday and had a great time. The weather couldn't have been more perfect, the guides and staff were knowledgeable, helpful and personable and the bus was super comfy. In fact, it may have been the cleanest bus I've ever been on. Got to watch Pitch Perfect, play Bingo and trivia (our group won!), which made the trip seem short. Highly recommend this company! read more

My boyfriend and I never went to Leavenworth before, and we missed all of the holiday tours by a hair because I looked up the information too late. However, I kept seeing "Snowshoeing + Gourmet Lunch in Leavenworth" advertisement on my Facebook. After reading comments about this activity, I decided to book the trip for 2 people. There're 2 places for you to choose from: Seattle and Bellevue. We picked the Bellevue location. On the day of the tour, we were able to find the check-in location, which is across from the East Gate Park and Ride. The snacks and the water were given out for free. Please don't worry about not having snacks because seriously.... you'd receive more snacks on the bus, too. The bus showed up for us after the Seattle guests were picked up. Hey, I actually enjoyed the bus because it was spacious and clean. The bus hostess was nice and tried to entertain all of us with trivia on the way to Leavenworth and played the movie "Top Gun" for us on the way back to Bellevue. When we were in Leavenworth, an outfitter company's crew greeted everyone from the bus and showed us how to put the snowshoe equipment on. After that, we were split into groups of 11 people. We hiked in the snow for a good couple hours before we stopped at this large field, where we could see Sleeping Lady Mountain from below. What was nice is hot chocolate, cookies, ham, cheese, and crackers were offered as part of the tour. After that, we stopped by the Sleeping Lady Resort for our gourmet lunch buffet! It was simply delicious!!! Well, we hung around the resort until the bus guide notified everyone that we could go to Leavenworth to check out the town. We were given about 2:30 hours (3 pm - 5:30 pm) to check out the entire town. That was plenty of time for us to shop, to eat, and to walk around. If you need something to do and want to support local tour company, you should sign up with Sound Excursion. They have awesome activities year-round, and the guides will never disappoint you! read more

We had a great time this past Sunday. Very happy we chose Sound Excursions. It was great, just sit back relax on the bus, watch a movie, play trivia, snacks, etc. and suddenly get there. You get a lot of time to do some shopping, eating and watch the tree lighting too! If we go next year, definitely will take the same company. Tips: Dress really warm (layers, I had 5) and buy yourself some hand warmers, they work great! read more

Sound Excursions was the host of a virtual happy hour and cooking class with Chef Matt Lewis. It was arranged for our work team by a vendor and was a fabulous experience! A box was delivered the day before that included what we needed to cook the meal and the interaction and chef instruction was excellent! Our team had a lot of fun together, virtually sharing the cooking experience from our own kitchens via webex. Highly recommend Sam and Chef Matt. What a fun evening!! read more

Super fun wreath making event at Beaumont Cellars in Woodinville. Didn't think it would be as easy as it was but with great hosts giving terrific instructions and helping along the way, I made a gorgeous live wreath for the holidays. Space was a little cramped for the number of people signed up, especially during the wine tasting that was offered. Had I been able to get to the bar and chat with the wine steward, I might've purchased a few bottles with the 10% discount offered to attendees. Still a great time and super happy with my wreath! read more

I went on the Leavenworth Tree Lighting getaway with Sound Excursions in December and it was so much fun! The guide on my bus was Zubin and he was super funny and kept us entertained the whole way over to Leavenworth with Christmas-themed trivia. Once we got to Leavenworth we had a few hours to ourselves to shop and watch the Seahawks game! The tree lighting ceremony was so cool. There are carolers and a ton of people. It was so nice not to have to worry about driving home amongst all the traffic. Thank you Sound Excursions for another fun & easy trip! read more

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All of the Sound Excursion staff were courteous and helpful from check in to drop off. My friends and I had a blast floating down the river. I will definitely go again. read more

We took the Leavenworth Christmas Tree Lighting Day Trip this past Saturday with Sound Excursions and it was worth every penny. Our Hostess, Shannon I believe was her name, was so incredibly sweet, fun, engaging and attentive. Being a CDL holder, I'm usually a tad bit critical of other drivers, but I must say, our driver, Brock, was hands down AMAZING!!!! He handled the bus very very safely and the ride was smooth. We were also impressed with his parking and backing skills. You've got a fantastic crew working for a great company. Can't wait to utilize your services again in the future read more

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We went on the Leavenworth tubing beer and brats trip and had a blast. We met in Seattle and the bus and tour guides were conveniently parked next to a parking garage. They supplied water and snacks for the ride there. .. During the trip kept us entertained with jokes, trivia and episodes of the office. When we got there they supplied plastic bags and walked us to the tubes.. Had sunscreen if we forgot it. It just all seemed very organized. After tubing they were standing there waiting telling us where to eat and where to meet to leave. The only downfall is it just wasn't long enough. Could of easily stayed 3 more hours. read more

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My girlfriend got me a float trip to Leavenworth with Sound Excursions for my birthday and everything about the day was perfect! They take care of everything for the day..... It starts with a comfortable bus ride from downtown Seattle to the float spot filled with trivia and Parks and Rec. They had snacks and water to load up on for the trip. The tubing was great and then food was ready for us at the end. We had an entire bar to ourselves and ate some delicious brats (classic Leavenworth dinner!), played some games and had a few drinks. There was also some time at the end to explore the town before loading back on the bus. I've never done anything like this but it was awesome. The staff were great and literally took care of everything for us. read more

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The staff was friendly and knowledgeable! My friend and I had a great time at the Terrarium Making + Cider Tasting event. This event includes all the supplies to build the terrarium (you can pick 2-3 plants), a glass of whichever cider you want and then at the end samples of about 4 ciders. We definitely want to do this event again! read more

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Great bus ride! Filled with Xmas trivia, snacks, water, and movies! Cassie was a great guide and Dennis was a phenomenal bus driver. Although Leavenworth was way too crowded, the ride there and back was spacious and comfortable! If you're looking to go to Leavenworth for the tree lighting, Sound Excursions is a great way to do it. read more

My partner and I were very happy with the Leavenworth tree lighting bus tour. The views on the ride to Leavenworth were gorgeous, and our hostess was entertaining and helpful. There is much in the town to keep you occupied (e.g. wine tastings, brew pubs, novelty stores, dining/snacks, etc.). Be sure to dress warm and bring water proof shoes or boots - there may be snow or slush. Special shout out to Casandra, our hostess, and Rodney, our driver! read more

I took the Sunday Leavenworth tubing trip and had a phenomenal experience! I left from Bellevue at 9:30am from the eastgate park and ride and returned around 8:30pm. This was later than usual due to traffic in the pass. Check in was easy and there were snacks at the check-in table. The ride to Leavenworth was really nice because we played trivia and a staff member brought us snacks and water. Once we arrived for tubing the bus pulled directly up to the river where we grabbed our tubes and paddles. A staff member helped us carry our tubes down a small step and made sure we all got into the river. When it was time to exit there was a staff members on a paddle board there to help us get to the river bank. The beer garden and lunch was also really nice! While we were at the beer garden the owner, Sam, came around to make sure we were enjoying ourselves . We had an awesome experience and would use this company again. The only con is other people, honestly. We had some people on our bus that wouldn't stop complaining. In my opinion, there was nothing to complain about. The staff was being hit with a lot of random complaints and they handled them all very gracefully. read more

If you ever need something to do with friends, family or out-of-towners, this is one of the best summer options you have. A great experience from start to finish. Heed their advice very carefully on what to bring and what not you bring, and you'll have a great time! Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, very eager to make sure everyone is having a good time, and very considerate of others. If you're a part of the M-F 9 to 5 grind and you keep telling yourself you're going to get out there and enjoy the weather, THIS IS HOW YOU DO IT. You don't even need to take a vacation day; everything happens in a single day of your weekend. The price is unbeatable too. If you can afford to go out to the bar or have dinner and a movie, you can afford this. read more

We are frequent travels to Leavenworth and this was our first time using a tour bus. We were very pleased with the service, the price for our family (there was 9 of us), the easy communication and booking, and the smooth and professional guided trip. Our tour guide "Stefanie with an F" was an absolute joy. She was knowledgeable, fun, and very helpful. The bus trivia was the best and of course you can't forget the never ending supply of snacks they provided. Highly recommend Sound Excursions day trips. We will for sure be back for more adventures!!! read more

Loved this company. We went on the 12.20.15 trip to Leavenworth and were well taken care of from start to finish. We got to Eastgate fairly early and were loaded to the first bus. Check in involved signing the safety waiver, getting some snacks (peanut butter crackers, fruit leather, chips, etc) and some water. Going up, we went through Stevens on Highway 2. We were entertained on the bus with a fun trivia game that got strangely competitive, and then watched Rudolph. It was actually pretty icy going up, and our driver was able to skip the chains on and off in about ten minutes! There was a bad accident on the way up a little past the ski resort so we were super grateful that our driver was so adept. It did mess up the drive time because only one lane was open. The company actually ended up extending our time in town and we got an additional half an hour to explore. We pulled out of town early and went on Snoqualmie and 90 this time...where we immediately got hit with a blizzard. Again, we stayed perfectly safe and our driver was EXCELLENT. We will definitely be back--not for the Leavenworth tour but for the ones they have in the summer! It's a pricey trip but I'm willing to pay for a safe trip, rather than attempting it myself. read more

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Updated review: This past weekend, we went on a tubing trip to Leavenworth. This time our tour guide was Austin and bus driver was Loy. On the drive there, the air conditioning was not working and this was causing people in the back to feel sick. Loy pulled over to try to fix it. They ended up making it cooler for everyone. After the tubing trip we came back to a brand new bus. They even transferred all of our belongings to the same seat. Austin was very entertaining and funny! We played trivia on the way there. On the way back we watched Top Gun and The Office! Sam, our first tour guide, even came to say hi! Sound excursions continues to provide outstanding customer service. read more

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Awesome Sushi making and Sake tasting class. Great staff and tons of fun for all levels. Great tips on sushi rice making. You eat what you make or you have the option to take some/ all home. I'm excited to participate in another event by Sound Excursions! read more

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Great trip snowshoeing in Leavenworth followed by a really well done winery tour/ tasting/ luncheon. Snowshoeing was something on my to-do list and S.E. made it something easy to accomplish. Bus ride was prompt and entertaining. The guides were friendly and made accessing equipment easy. And plenty of snacks, food and water provided. Great trip as a couple, with friends or solo. Will be attending the sushi making later this month and will be recommending to friends! read more

I absolutely loved the terrarium making session at Seattle Cider Co. The Sound staff was fun, friendly and helpful, I had all the supplies needed to make a gorgeous looking terrarium and the cider was great. They also provided a very ample amount of cider to taste at 1130 in the morning on a Saturday and I also really enjoyed the facility tour. I will definitely do another Sound Excursion event and I will definitely go back to Seattle Cider Co. read more

I've attended a number of events with Sound Excursions (Wreath making, Leavenworth tubing, Bacon, Eggs and Kegs,) and I cannot say enough good things about this company and the caliber of their events. They're always well-prepared, high quality, and efficiently run events and the owners are warm and personable. Recently I attended one of their virtual events (halibut crab cakes with Chef Jason) and it was hands down the best meal I've had all year. Highly recommend any Sound Excursion event for a great experience (Virtual or in-person!) read more

We just took a trip to Leavenworth with Sound Excursions. Our tour guide, Taylor, and our driver, Dennis, have made the trip so enjoyable - smooth ride and awesome entertainment. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and highly recommend Sound Excursions for their service. read more

Sound Excursions has found the sweet spot between price, value, duration, and enjoyment. Their crew was upbeat, professional, attentive, and funny. The trip was well worth the price, and lasted all day from start to finish. What can you do in Seattle for an entire day for this price? The list is pretty short, and Sound Excursions is at or near the top of it. Notes: My wife and I attended their Wenatchee River White Water Rafting trip a few days ago with a group of friends and had a great time. That trip trip in particular makes a stop in Leavenworth, which is great if you love that sort of thing, but isn't particularly our cup of tea. No matter really - the white water rafting guides were top notch, and we were able to spend about 3 hours on the water. At least they serve beer in Leavenworth! read more

We just did the Snowshoeing and Wine Tasting trip on 1/30/16. The bus was clean, the hosts/guides were helpful and friendly. They offered up lots of water, so we really didn't need to pack any ourselves. There were lots of snacks passed around, too. The bus ride was a really pleasant way to go and we had a lot of fun. Would highly recommend this trip to anyone interested in a casual snowshoeing outing followed by a really fun tour of a winery and an amazing lunch. read more

We were completely satisfied by the amount of entertainment that the Sound Excursions crew gave us - their politeness, sense of humor, quiz games were beyond this world ! Thank you so much for such a fun filled time. I could have never imagined it would be such a memorable experience :) I cannot wait to see more from these folks ! Sam - we should definitely have the party bus idea you mentioned when we had to say bye to you guys ! Miss you :) read more

I went this weekend to the Skykomish river trip with Sound Excursions. This is our second time as we went on the Wenatchee river trip last year. All I can say is I had a blast both times!!! JP was our guide both times and he is awesome!!! I wish I could do this every weekend. The whole experience was so much fun. Everything was organized & efficient. I can't wait for next year!!!! Sam & Cassie wet great hosts btw! read more

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These guys were awesome! My husband and I are usually tour-averse people, and had decided to take a bus tour to Leavenworth ONLY for the travel convenience it offered. Ofcourse, that aspect of it was flawless - the fact that the meeting point was a block away from our house helped - but the tour really went above and beyond! These guys were amazingly punctual, with plenty of staff to keep the boarding super organized. Our guide Vicky made the bus ride really fun.. trivia, Christmas movies, making sure everyone was well stocked on snacks and water! A shout out to our awesome bus driver Larry for a smooth, safe and timely drive! Definitely the tour to go with for the Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival. We're definitely going to try them for other trips as well!! read more

I went on the Wenatchee whitewater rafting trip at the end of June and had an excellent time. The staff (Sam and Cassie) at Sound Excursions were professional, fun, and helpful. I was incredibly impressed with the value, schedule, and quality of the trip. For just over $100 (regularly $139, which still would have been an excellent deal) we had round trip bus Seattle/Leavenworth, 3 hours on the river with a guide, and 2 hours in Leavenworth for dinner (food and one beer included). Sound Excursions linked up with another company, Alpine Adventures, for rafting. They were just as organized and made for a fun few hours on the river hitting some class III rapids. Sound Excursions gets 5 stars. The excellent accommodations (new coach bus, with trivia, movies, episodes of The Office, music) and well organized river rafting trip made for a great day exploring something new outside of Seattle. I look forward to joining them on a future trip and hope more people can discover awesome events like this. read more

Used Sound Excursions to take the shuttle to Leavenworth at Christmastime. Everyone was very kind & welcoming & the whole day went smoothly. Would definitely do this again when planning a day trip to Leavenworth. read more

Extremely poor customer service and response times. COntacting them two days before my planned trip, I asked if they had the ability to store personal medical supplies while tubing the river. I received a response two days AFTER my trip...the trip I didn't end up going on because I'd received no response from them. Guess I'll be looking for another company for next year's trip! read more

This is a fantastic business!! We had a great time on the Leavenworth tubing and brats trip. You can't beat the price and the overall experience. They were so great, providing everyone with water and snacks on the bus trip there and back. They also provided entertainment both ways including trivia and movie/tv episodes. The entire trip was so well organized, from picking us up at a convenient location downtown with easy parking to bringing extra sunscreen to providing plastic bags for wet suits after we changed. Highly recommend their trips and we will be planning on attending more! Thanks for the fun day! read more

The check in was a bit disorganized and slow but after that everything went smoothly. The trivia and movie on board the bus are a great distraction from the long drive but the landscape is also beautiful. Tubing was fun and had more beautiful views. The brewery we ended at had decent food, good beer, and live music which was a great way to relax before getting back on the bus. Overall a great experience. Our guide Thaddeus was wonderful too! read more

We had a great time! It's so nice being able to take a river float and not have to worry about driving after a couple drinks. Guides were nice and knowledgeable. read more

We had no idea what to expect when we booked with Sound Excursions. We brought a ton of snacks and things to do (ipads, headphones, etc) but they had it all covered! Snacks and drinks before we got on the bus, and then again on the bus! There was holiday trivia that was so fun, everyone participated! After trivia there was Christmas movies! We loved it!! Thanks team! read more

We had a great time!! Thank you Sound Excursions. My daughter and my sister enjoyed much of this experience. We traveled in good hands and not to worry about driving, just enjoying the view and had a lot of fun in Leavenworth, will definitely do it again. Thanks for bringing us back safe and sound. read more