Pacific Northwest & California featuring Washington, Oregon and California



Highlights
Mount St. Helens Visitor Center, Portland Columbia River Gorge, Newport, Bandon State Natural Area, Redwood National Park, Eureka, Avenue of the Giants, San Francisco, Fisherman's Wharf

Collette Experience

  • Learn about one of America's greatest volcanic eruptions with a visit to Mount St. Helens Visitor Center.
  • Travel along the magnificent Bandon Beach Loop in Bandon State Natural Area to see the famed Face Rock.
  • Enjoy dinner on Pier 39 and experience postcard views of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge.

    • Call 800-544-4009 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8877010

    Tour Operator
    Collette Vacations
    Offer
    Offer valid through 2/28/2010
    Duration
    8 Days
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Portland Arrive Portland, Oregon - Tour Begins : Your scenic tour through the Pacific Northwest and California begins with a relaxing stay in Portland, North America's "Best Big City."
    Day 2Portland Portland - Mt. St. Helens - Portland : Your morning tour of Portland includes two of its famous gardens, the spectacular International Rose Test Garden and the serene Japanese Gardens. Next, travel to the Mt. St. Helens Visitor Center where you learn about the 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helens, as well as the history of the state park.
    Day 3Portland Portland - Cascade Mountains - Portland : Drive along the Mt. Hood route to the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. It's a day of sightseeing you will never forget. Mt. Hood dominates the horizon as you leave the valley and enter the slopes of the Cascade Mountains. Your day will be highlighted by a tour of the magnificent Columbia River Gorge and the Bonneville Dam, where a US Army Corps of Engineers park ranger will guide you through the dam and provide an interpretive talk on its might, hydropower and history.
    Day 4Coos Bay Portland - Willamette Valley - Newport - Coos Bay : Your scenic journey takes you through the promised land for many pioneers during the days of the Oregon Trail. The Willamette Valley contains some of the most fertile agricultural soils of Oregon and nurtures vegetables, flowers, herbs, nuts and vineyards. Next, head to the coastal town of Newport for a brief stop before traveling along some of the country's most beautiful coastlines and the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.
    Day 5Eureka Coos Bay - Bandon State Natural Area - Redwood National Park - Eureka : Start your morning with a drive to Bandon State Natural Area. You will be amazed by the scenery along the scenic Beach Loop with sights such as the Bandon Rocks and Face Rock, known to many from the American Indian legend. Next, 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, you enter the redwood country of California. Visit the famous Redwood National Park, home to some of the world's tallest trees. Inside the park you will see some of these trees that are close to 300 feet tall and understand why the sun seldom hits the ground! Tonight, arrive in Eureka for your overnight stay.
    Day 6San Francisco Eureka - San Francisco : Enjoy a delightful tour through the historic timber and fishing village of Eureka and behold the beautiful Victorian architecture of Old Town. Journey through more redwood forests, including 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 Pier 39 which offers exceptional views of San Francisco Bay and the Bay Bridge.
    Day 7San Francisco San Francisco : Discover this amazing city with a fascinating sightseeing tour that highlights the city's most popular landmarks. You will see the stunning Twin Peaks, the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf. Following this tour, the remainder of your day is at leisure to explore this fun-loving city on your own.
    Day 8Tour ends San Francisco - Tour Ends : Today you will head home with many pleasant memories of your vacation in the rugged Pacific Northwest and the state of California.
    Dates/Pricing

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    DateDescriptionPrice FromQuote
    April 26, 2010Land Only$1,499.00* (USD)Quote
    May 31, 2010Land Only$1,699.00* (USD)Quote
    June 10, 2010Land Only$1,699.00* (USD)Quote
    June 14, 2010Land Only$1,699.00* (USD)Quote
    June 21, 2010Land Only$1,699.00* (USD)Quote
    July 05, 2010Land Only$1,699.00* (USD)Quote
    July 12, 2010Land Only$1,699.00* (USD)Quote
    July 19, 2010Land Only$1,699.00* (USD)Quote
    August 09, 2010Land Only$1,699.00* (USD)Quote
    August 23, 2010Land Only$1,699.00* (USD)Quote
    September 13, 2010Land Only$1,699.00* (USD)Quote
    September 20, 2010Land Only$1,699.00* (USD)Quote
    September 27, 2010Land Only$1,699.00* (USD)Quote
    October 04, 2010Land Only$1,699.00* (USD)Quote
    Lodging
    Holiday Inn/Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown
    Red Lion Inn
    Red Lion Eureka
    Westin St. Francis
    Disclaimer
    Note
    Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double occupancy. Please call your agent for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking.
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