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Discover the best of the Pacific Northwest and California on this unforgettable 8-day journey. Begin in vibrant Seattle, where you’ll wander through Pike Place Market and soak in sweeping city views. Head south into Oregon, tasting your way through the Willamette Valley on a Be My Guest experience and learning about sustainable farming at TMK Creamery during a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. In Portland, explore the famed International Rose Test Garden before venturing into wild landscapes shaped by fire and time at the Mount St. Helens Visitor Center. Then, journey along the rugged coast and towering forests of Northern California, walking among the giants in Redwood National and State Parks and the legendary Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Finally, cap off your adventure in the cosmopolitan charm of San Francisco, cruising the bay and marveling at the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. With a perfect blend of city discovery, coastal scenery, and natural wonder, this trip delivers the full West Coast experience.
8 days, 1 country and 11 cities
7 nights accommodation
7 Breakfasts 1 Lunch 3 Dinners
Balanced
Welcome to the Emerald City, named for its towering green forests. A mix of lakes and parks, a tech hub, and a foodie paradise, Seattle is full of sights awaiting your discovery. Relax after your arrival or explore before joining your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner this evening.
Unlock the best of Seattle this morning visiting the historic landmark, Pike Place Market. Browse the stalls selling farm-fresh produce and fish right out of Puget Sound, perhaps taste-test local cherry preserves, and find your perfect souvenir. Next, enjoy an orientation tour led by your Travel Director, driving by the Space Needle built for the 1962 World’s Fair. Continue to Tacoma for lunch, followed by a visit to the Mount St. Helens Visitor Center to discover the stories behind the 1980 eruption.
Discover why Portland is dubbed “The City of Roses” on your visit to the International Rose Garden in Washington Park. Snap photos and inhale the fragrance of the colourful blooms. Continue to the Portland Women’s Forum State Scenic Viewpoint to capture views of the Columbia River Gorge, before heading to Multnomah Falls, Oregon’s tallest waterfall. Conclude the day back in Portland, where your evening is free, or you may choose to join a dinner cruise.
Get ready for a delicious experience at TMK Creamery, where you’ll tour the creamery to learn about cheese, ice cream, and “Cowcohol.” Continue to Terra Vina Wines, a multi-generation, family-owned vineyard in the northern Willamette Valley. Enjoy a vineyard tour, wine tasting, and a family-style lunch before continuing to the Oregon coast. Cap off the day at the iconic Yaquina Head Lighthouse before arriving in North Bend for the evening.
Your Pacific Northwest journey continues with scenic stops along the Oregon coast. Travel via the Beach Loop Drive in Bandon, taking in rocky spires, offshore formations, and sweeping views of the Pacific. Cross into California and drive along Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway through Redwood National and State Parks, surrounded by ancient redwoods. End the day with a visit to Blue Ox Historic Village before dinner with your fellow travellers.
Unlock California’s incredible scenery at Humboldt Redwoods State Park, home to the world’s largest expanse of ancient redwoods. Travel the famous Avenue of the Giants, a scenic route winding through towering forests. Later, make your way south to San Francisco, arriving in the city by the bay with a free evening to explore.
Fuel up for a full day in San Francisco. Enjoy a morning exploration tour from Fisherman’s Wharf to Union Square, with time to take in the eclectic mix of Victorian and modern architecture, vibrant neighbourhoods, and iconic views. This afternoon is free to explore further, or you may choose to take a Bay Cruise. Conclude your day over dinner with your travel companions.
It’s been a memorable journey from Seattle to San Francisco, discovering the many icons of the Pacific Northwest. Conclude your tour after breakfast, with departure at leisure.
