Northwest Coastal Adventure
Day 1 - Arrive San Francisco Welcome to San Francisco! A complimentary transfer is provided to the Trafalgar hotel. Meet your Tour Director at the hotel this afternoon. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Reception at the hotel.
Day 2 - San Francisco - Redwoods Travel into California's picturesque wine country and stop at a winery for a guided tour and wine tasting. At Richardson Grove State Park, encounter your first significant old-growth redwood forest. Check in at the historic Benbow Inn on the banks of the Eel River. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 3 - Garberville — Gold Beach Journey along the world-renowned "Avenue of the Giants," the most outstanding display of giant California redwood trees. Stop in the beautiful Victorian seaport of Eureka and take time to stroll along the restored boardwalk. Journey through Redwood National Park and cross the border into Oregon. Board a jetboat for a thrilling ride along the scenic Rogue River and enjoy the spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife. (Full Breakfast)
Day 4 - Gold Beach — Newport Travel along the Oregon Coast admiring the dramatic landscape and breathtaking vistas. At the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, enjoy an exhilarating dune buggy ride climbing and descending through the beautiful and impressive dunes. Stop at Heceta Head to view the beautiful lighthouse positioned in
a fantasy setting. Continuing north, arrive in the seaside town of Newport. Tonight enjoy the fun of a bonfire and s - mores on the beach. (Full Breakfast)
Day 5 - Newport - Portland (2 nights) Following the coast north, turn inland and visit the excellent Evergreen Aerospace Museum, home to Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose. Drive through the scenic Willamette Valley, Oregon's premier wine country, and arrive in Portland. Enjoy an orientation tour featuring the city's main landmarks and a visit to the world-famous International Rose Test Garden. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 6 - Columbia River Gorge excursion & Portland at leisure Explore the spectacular Columbia River Gorge, filled with dramatic scenery. Drive along the Historic Colombia River Highway, stopping at Crown Point for breathtaking views over the gorge. After a stop at the beautiful Multnomah - Falls, visit Bonneville Dam and learn about the Lewis and Clark expedition. The afternoon is at leisure. (Full Breakfast)
Day 7 - Portland - Olympic National Park Visit the Mount St. Helens Visitor Center and learn about the volcanic blast of May 18, 1980. Continue west to the remote and rugged coast of Olympic National Park. Crashing waves, rugged headlands and long sandy beaches are yours to enjoy on this stunning stretch of the Washington Coast. Visit the Hoh Rainforest and take a short walk to the "Hall of Mosses." Enjoy a spectacular sunset from your hotel superbly located on a bluff above the Pacific Ocean. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 8 - Olympic National Park — Seattle Today is all about spectacular scenery — glacier-capped mountains, wild Pacific coast, and magnificent stands of old-growth forests. Cross the Puget Sound to Seattle while enjoying the best views of the city. Join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner. (Full Breakfast)
Day 9 - Depart Seattle A complimentary transfer to Seattle International Airport is provided. (Full Breakfast)
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