Seattle, Mount St. Helens Visitor Ctr, Portland, Columbia River Gorge, Willamette Valley, Newport, North Bend, Bandon State Natural Area, Redwood National Park, Eureka, San Francisco
From the wilds of Mount St. Helens to the shadow of giants in the Redwoods, fall under the spell of the Pacific Northwest and California. Travel along Oregon's beautiful coast, making stops at Yaquina Head Lighthouse, Newport, Bandon and Coos Bay. Explore Oregon's wilderness on a Rogue River cruise. Visit Redwood National Park's Avenue of the Giants. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and discover the "City by the Bay," San Francisco. Explore the natural beauty from Seattle to San Francisco.
On some dates additional accommodations may be used
Services of a tour manager
All on-tour transportation and related fees
Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
Round trip home to airport sedan service provided when you purchase airfare through Member Choice Vacations. One transfer per person, per reservation. (Restrictions apply)
6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
Itinerary
Engaging Experiences These special places and experiences are considered tour highlights. Look for them in the daily itineraries.
Embark on a sightseeing tour of Seattle, the "Emerald City."
Thompson Hotel, Seattle, WA
Dinner
Included
Your tour opens with an overnight stay in Seattle, dubbed the "Emerald City" for its lush green surroundings. Get to know your fellow travelers at tonight's welcome dinner. Today dinner will be included.
Venture to Mount St. Helens Visitor Center to learn about its volcanic activity.
Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront, Portland, OR
Breakfast
Included
Explore Seattle's colorful waterfront area and historic Pioneer Square with a local guide. Mingle with artisans at the lively Pike Place Market, a famous fish and vegetable market dotted with restaurants and shops. Travel by Washington State Ferry across Puget Sound to Bremerton – Seattle's skyline is spectacular from the water! Back on land, travel south through Olympia, stopping at the Mount St. Helens Visitor Center. Learn about its 1980 volcanic eruption as well as the history and geology of the state park. Continue to Portland, Oregon for a two-night stay in the picturesque "City of Roses." Today breakfast will be included.
Enjoy a wine-tasting at a local vineyard followed by a visit to a lavender farm.
Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront, Portland, OR
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
Drive along the Mt. Hood route to the lush Columbia River Gorge. Take in the unforgettable views of Mt. Hood as you leave the valley and enter the Cascade Mountains. Discover the awe-inspiring landscapes of the magnificent Columbia River and Multnomah Falls, a 611-foot-tall roaring cascade. Later, enjoy a wine-tasting at a local vineyard followed by a visit to a lavender farm. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
The Mill Casino, North Bend, OR
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
On the way to the Oregon coast, journey through the Willamette Valley. Today known for its wine that rivals that Napa, this was once the "Promised Land" for the pioneers who followed the Oregon Trail. On the coast, stop at the Yaquina Head Lighthouse, a 93-foot tower buffeted by wind and rain since 1872. Enjoy time at the interpretive center or make your way down to Cobble Beach to explore the tide pools of colorful sea anemones and starfish. Stop in the seaside town of Newport before traveling further along the coast. End your day strolling North Bend's lively boardwalk, perched along scenic Coos Bay. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn, Eureka, CA
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
Drive to Bandon State Natural Area. Take in the breathtaking scenery as we travel along the striking Beach Loop. See Bandon Rocks and Face Rock, famous for their American Indian legends. Stop to enjoy a cruise up the spectacular Rogue River, taking you into Oregon's rugged wilderness for a chance to see bald eagles, cormorants, seals and blue heron. Continuing south to California's redwood country, travel through Redwood National Park, home to trees that can reach nearly 300 feet. See for yourself why the sun seldom hits the ground. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Behold the majestic beauty of the Redwood Forest's "Avenue of the Giants."
Hyatt Regency Downtown SOMA, San Francisco, CA
Breakfast
Included
Return to the majestic beauty and splendid grandeur of the redwood forest as you traverse the "Avenue of the Giants," a scenic highway loaded with towering redwoods. Next, drive over the legendary Golden Gate Bridge and arrive in "the City by the Bay," San Francisco. Tonight, enjoy dinner on your own at one of the many restaurants in this eclectic city. Today breakfast will be included.
Enjoy lunch on Pier 39 with views of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge.
Hyatt Regency Downtown SOMA, San Francisco, CA
Breakfast,
Lunch
Included
Today, join a local guide to hear stories of the city's past and present as you drive past its famous landmarks including Fisherman's Wharf, the Presidio and the Golden Gate Bridge. You'll also see the iconic neighborhoods of Chinatown, North Beach and Haight Ashbury. After a farewell lunch, the remainder of your day is at leisure to explore San Francisco independently. Today breakfast and lunch will be included.
Your tour comes to a close today, but the memories will stay with you forever.
Itinerary featured is for May 2024 - April 2025 tour departures. Departures prior will vary. On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Pricing is per person,
double occupancy,
land only, based on May 5, 2024 travel date.
Single supplement from $900.
Call AAA for current airfare rates and availability. Airfare to the destination is not included, on-tour flights, when applicable, are included..
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