Pacific Northwest & California featuring Washington, Oregon and California

What's Included

• Sightseeing Tour of Seattle

  Embark on a sightseeing tour of Seattle, the 'Emerald City.'

• Visit to Pike Place Market

  Visit lively Pike Place Market, Seattle's famous fish and vegetable market.

• Mount St. Helens Visitor Center

  Venture to Mount St. Helens Visitor Center to learn about its volcanic activity.

• Columbia River Gorge and Multnomah Falls

  Visit Columbia River Gorge and Multnomah Falls.

• Wine Tasting Experience

  Savor a wine-tasting while gazing at views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams.

• Travel by Washington State Ferry

  Travel by Washington State Ferry across Puget Sound.

• Cruise on the Rogue River

  Enjoy a cruise on the Rogue River.

• Drive over the Golden Gate Bridge

  Experience a drive over the Golden Gate Bridge.

• Accommodation

  Stay at the Thompson Hotel in Seattle, Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront in Portland, The Mill Casino in North Bend, Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn in Eureka, and Hyatt Regency Downtown SOMA in San Francisco.

• Welcome Dinner

  Get to know your fellow travelers at the welcome dinner on the first day.

• Farewell Lunch

  Enjoy a farewell lunch on the last day of the tour.

What's Not Included

Dinner in San FranciscoDinner on your own at one of the many restaurants in San Francisco.

Experiences

Visit lively Pike Place Market, Seattle's famous fish and vegetable market.Venture to Mount St. Helens Visitor Center to learn about its volcanic activity.Visit Columbia River Gorge and Multnomah Falls.

Culinaries

Savor a wine-tasting while gazing at views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams.

Must See

Embark on a sightseeing tour of Seattle, the "Emerald City."Explore Oregon’s diverse coast featuring sea stacks and rock formations.Behold the majestic beauty of the Redwood Forest's "Avenue of the Giants."

Choice Highlights

Seattle Situated on the west coast of Washington State is Seattle, the Emerald City. Named after the Chief of the local Native American tribe in the mid 19th century, Seattle today is an eclectic mix of music, culture and food. A caffeine-fueled population of over 550,000 courtesy of Starbucks and Seattle’s Best Coffee, Seattle also has the highest per-capita music and dance attendance in the country, with 80 live music clubs (not counting the movable dance clubs and shows) and 15 symphony orchestras.

Mount St. Helens Visitor Center On May 18, 1980 a cataclysmic eruption blew the top off of Mount St. Helens and spewed magma and ash over the surrounding areas. The most active volcano in the contiguous United States, the site today is a reminder of volcanic activity that shaped many of the mountains along the west coast.

Portland Nicknamed “Rose City” for its ideal rose-growing conditions, this largest city of Oregon state was founded in 1845. It was officially named after Portland, Maine and boasts many historic bridges and amazing waterfront vistas.

Columbia River Gorge Spanning the border between the states of Washington and Oregon is the 80-mile Columbia River Gorge. Carved out over the millenia glacial floods, it acts as a funnel for the fourth largest river in the US, the Columbia River. Part of the route Lewis and Clark took to travel to the Pacific, the Gorge provides the only sea-level passage through the Cascade range of mountains.

Hood River The quaint port town of Hood River, Oregon offers spectacular views of snow-capped Mount Hood and Hood River flowing through the heart of the Columbia River Gorge. At Lost Lake, catch a view the rugged lone mountain towering over forests and the river port.

Yaquina Head Lighthouse

Newport Nestled along Yaquina Bay, is the town of Newport with just over 10,000 people. A popular fishing destination after the discovery of Yaquina Bay oysters in the 19th Century, today the fishing continues with Dungeness crab, halibut and salmon. Offering a world-class aquarium and over 80 restaurants and cafes, Newport is a quaint stop along the Oregon Coast.

Bandon State Natural Area Named after Bandon, Ireland the Bandon State Natural Area near Coos Bay in Oregon known for it’s striking coastal beauty. One significant feature is Face Rock which Native American legend says is the face of a Native American princess who refused to look at the face of the sea creature that pulled her out to sea and the nearby rocks are her loyal pets waiting for her to arise.

Rogue River Cruise Cruise the Rogue River and scout out local wildlife like bald eagles, cormorants, seals, and blue heron. Flowing from the Cascade Mountains, the river was one of the first dedicated “Wild & Scenic” in 1968. Take in its canyons, rock formations, forests, and meadows.

Redwood National Park Cone-bearing trees named after their reddish-brown bark, the types of Redwoods found in California are the Giant Sequoia and the Coastal Redwood. Protected since 1918 with the establishment lands have been preserved and treasured. Believed to have existed during the time of the dinosaurs, the Redwoods today grow to heights of over 300’ and are considered some of the tallest in the world with average growth of 2000-3000 years of age.

Avenue of the Giants Located within the sprawling expanse of the Redwood National Park is the Avenue of the Giants. A 32-mile scenic drive that runs parallel to US 101 and through the Humboldt Redwoods State Park, it is a drive among thousands of acres of the largest remaining Coastal Redwoods in the world.

San Francisco Known as “The City By the Bay,” San Francisco is the second most densely populated American city after New York City with a population of 805,463 packed into its 49 square miles. With famous landmarks such as Fisherman’s Wharf, the Golden Gate Bridge, Ghirardelli Square, Chinatown and Pier 39, San Francisco offers a multitude of tourist attractions.

Mode of Transport

Travel by Washington State Ferry across Puget Sound, and enjoy scenic drives through the Pacific Northwest and California, including a cruise on the Rogue River and a drive over the Golden Gate Bridge.

Accommodation

Stay at the Thompson Hotel in Seattle, Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront in Portland, The Mill Casino in North Bend, Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn in Eureka, and Hyatt Regency Downtown SOMA in San Francisco, offering comfort and convenience throughout your journey.