Pacific Northwest

2 October - 11 October 2021

Discover the invigorating contrasts of the Pacific Northwest.

From world-class cities to expansive wilderness, you’ll be dazzled by the diversity of the Pacific Northwest. Start your journey in vibrant Portland, …

Your package includes

9 nights in handpicked hotels
9 breakfasts
2 dinners with beer or wine
Guided sightseeing tours
Expert Tour Director & local guides
Private deluxe motor coach
2 ferry transfers

Included highlights

Portland Japanese Garden, Multnomah Falls, Fort Vancouver, Mount St. Helens, Space Needle, Butchart Gardens, Vancouver Island wildlife cruise, Peak 2 …

Tour pace

On this guided tour, you'll walk for at least 1 hour daily across mostly flat terrain, including paved roads and unpaved trails, with some steep incli…

Itinerary

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2 October 2021 - 11 October 2021

Portland - 2 nights

Day 1: Arrival in Portland

Welcome to Oregon! Gather with your Tour Director and fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome dinner.

Day 2: Sightseeing tour of Portland, Colombia River Gorge & Multnomah Falls

Included meal: Breakfast

Discover Portland, the “City of Roses,” on a guided sightseeing tour.

Drive alongside the Willamette River to downtown Portland’s Pearl District and stroll past the once-industrial neighborhood’s chic shops, cafes, and lofts
Stroll through the zen gardens and manicured landscapes of the Portland Japanese Garden
Admire the beautiful blooms at the International Rose Test Garden

This afternoon, take a scenic drive along the King of Roads byway to view two of the top sites in the Mount Hood area—the Columbia River Gorge and Multnomah Falls.

Admire views from the Vista House lookout
Stop to admire Bridal Falls and Multnomah Falls, the second-highest year-round waterfall in the United States
Take photos of the falls before returning to Portland

Seattle - 2 nights

Day 3: Seattle via Fort Vancouver & Mount St. Helens Visitor Center

Included meal: Breakfast

Make several stops as you travel to Seattle, Washington today.

Visit the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Visitor Center
Hear about how the area became a hub for fur trading in the Pacific Northwest during the 19th-century
Drive along scenic Route 504 to Mount St. Helens Visitor Center, taking in spectacular views of the volcano’s horseshoe-shaped crater and stark blast zone as you go
Learn about the volcano’s geological and human history as you watch award-winning films and hear from park rangers
Enjoy free time to shop for souvenirs in the visitor’s center and take a short walk around the park

Day 4: Sightseeing tour of Seattle & harbor cruise

Included meal: Breakfast

Get an introduction to Seattle’s most iconic sites on today’s guided tour.

Visit the Space Needle, an icon of the Pacific Northwest, and take in spectacular views of the city
Stop at the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Visitor Center
Pass the Fish Ladder, built along Seattle’s locks to assist migrating salmon
See the campus at the University of Washington, one of the oldest universities on the West Coast
Admire Seattle’s architecture and beautiful green spaces as you wander through the city’s neighborhoods
Enjoy free time at the iconic Pike Place Market

This afternoon, enjoy a harbor cruise to view the city’s skyline and landmarks from the water.

Victoria, British Columbia - 2 nights

Day 5: Ferry to Victoria

Included meal: Breakfast

Drive along the Olympic National Park coastline to Port Angeles, where you’ll board a ferry and cruise across the Salish Sea to Victoria, British Columbia.

Day 6: Sightseeing tour of Victoria & wildlife cruise

Included meal: Breakfast

Set off on a guided tour of Victoria, a city that’s known for having the most beautiful gardens and mildest weather in Canada.

Stroll along the charming Inner Harbour to see the Parliament Buildings and the Empress Hotel
Explore the colorful and eclectic downtown area
Head out into the countryside to visit the 55-acre Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada
Learn about the Butchart family and how they turned a former limestone quarry into a sprawling, beautiful green space
Explore the lush gardens to see the wide variety of colorful flowers
Enjoy free time for lunch

Join local, certified naturalists and marine experts for a guided boat ride along the coast of Vancouver Island this afternoon.

Sail to the southwestern tip of the island and visit Race Rocks Ecological Reserve
See many of the rare birds, mammals, urchins, and fish that live on the reserve, which is one of the Canada’s Marine Protected Areas
Learn about and take pictures of many of these animals including sea lions, seals, and porpoises
Keep a lookout for whales that often breach in the open waters

Please note: This afternoon’s activities are weather-dependent. Additionally, the amount and type of wildlife you see cannot be guaranteed and may vary based on season.

Vancouver - 3 nights

Day 7: Ferry to Vancouver & sightseeing tour

Included meal: Breakfast

Take a ferry to Vancouver and tour the multicultural, cosmopolitan city with a local guide.

Visit Granville Island and Stanley Park, a 1,000-acre public space
See the historic Gastown district
View Canada Place and the Vancouver waterfront

Day 8: Whistler Village via Shannon Falls

Included meal: Breakfast

Make a photo stop at Shannon Falls before driving along the Sea-to-Sky Highway, one of the most scenic routes in North America, to Whistler Village.

Tour the village and spend free time exploring the quaint town square
Ride on the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, which crosses from Whistler to Blackcomb mountain
Soak in the spectacular views of the valley below

Day 9: Free day in Vancouver

Included meals: Breakfast, Farewell dinner

Enjoy a free day in Vancouver. This evening, celebrate your trip at a farewell dinner.

Day 10: Flight home

Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

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