Overview
Itinerary
Welcome to Seattle, called the Emerald City due to its lush evergreen forests. Relax after your arrival or explore on your own terms before joining your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening for a dinner. (D) Stay: The Charter Hotel Seattle
Get oriented in dazzling Seattle at Pike Place Market, where the fish fly low from one fishmonger's hands to the next. Explore on your own to become a market insider experiencing the sights, sounds and flavours of this historic 100+ year old landmark. Then get a bird's eye view of the city from the iconic, futuristic-looking Seattle Space Needle. (B)
Leave the city behind as you take the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Island, with views across Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Travel onward to Jardin du Soleil, a family-run lavender farm in the Sequim Valley. Dive into Culture as you meet a local lavender farmer and learn how lavender is grown, harvested and distilled. You'll even make your own lavender essential oil using ingredients produced right on the farm.
The journey continues through the Olympic Peninsula, to your Stays with Stories accommodation, Lake Quinault Lodge. Surrounded by nature and steeped in regional character, this historic property offers a relaxed end to your day and a deep sense of connection to the landscape. (B) Stay: Lake Quinault Lodge
Spend a slow-paced morning in Quinault, with time to take a stroll, browse local shops or simply enjoy the forested surroundings. From here, follow the coastline south into Oregon, arriving in the port city of Astoria where the Columbia River flows into the Pacific. Visit the Columbia River Maritime Museum, home to one of the most comprehensive collections of maritime artefacts in the country. Through a self-guided visit, you'll get a deeper understanding of how this river shaped trade, exploration and daily life in the Pacific Northwest.
Afterwards, enjoy some free time to explore Astoria's historic downtown, known for its waterfront views, Victorian-era homes and small-town charm. (B) Stay: Lloyd Astoria Bayfront
Discover more of Astoria, the oldest American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains, aboard a restored streetcar for a ride on the Astoria Riverfront Trolley. Continue to the towering Astoria Column monument dedicated by the Great Northern Railway in 1926, and learn about the experiences of the first people to live in this corner of the world. Call into the coastal town of Newport where stretches of sand invite you to pause and take in the scenery. (B) Stay: Elizabeth Oceanfront Suites
Begin your journey towards Portland today in the Willamette Valley and stop at the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum. Here you can see a fascinating display of military and civilian air and space craft, most notably the Hughes H-4 Hercules. Then it's on to Connect With Locals over an exclusive Be My Guest experience at Kramer Vineyards. Arrive in the quirky city of Portland for a sightseeing tour. (B/L) Stay: Hilton Portland Downtown
Take a day trip outside the city to soak up views of the magnificent and powerful Multnomah Falls. Spend the day exploring the Columbia River Gorge, a region known for its dramatic landscapes and natural beauty.
Continue to TMK Creamery for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. See where their cheese, ice cream and Cowcohol are made, meet the “Cowlebrities” and learn how the creamery upcyles remnants from each of their processes into a consumable product. It's a tasty look at local innovation and responsible farming. End the day back in Portland, where you'll enjoy dinner with your travel companions. (B/D)
Say goodbye to Portland as you make your way to the airport. Or perhaps extend your stay to enjoy more of the city. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Explore Sequim Lavender Farm, Astoria Riverfront Trolley, Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum in McMinnville
- Discover Seattle and Portland
- Visit Pike Place Market, Olympic National Park, Astoria Column, Newport
- See Oregon Coast, Washington Coast, Mt. Rainier
- View Multnomah Falls
- Scenic cruise along Puget Sound
- Scenic drive along Olympic Peninsula
Be My Guest
- Portland: We'll take a side trip to Oregon's green and golden wine country for an exclusive Be My Guest gourmet lunch with the area's signature Pinot Noir in the Willamette Valley.
Dive Into Culture
- Bainbridge Island: Venture to Jardin du Soleil, a certified organic lavender farm near Sequim, Washington. Explore the Victorian gardens, ponds, fruit trees and lavender fields on this 10+ acre farm. Deepen your discovery by joining the Jardin du Soleil team as you learn to distill and harvest lavender right on their farm. You'll then work with a lavender farmer to make your own lavender essential oil -- known as a natural antiseptic and to help with headaches and relaxation.
Iconic Experience
- Seattle: Tick the must-see attraction of Pike Place Market off your bucket list. At the oldest, continuously open farmers' market in the country, take your time exploring the market's stalls and shops spread across nine acres. Visit the historic arcade and make your way down winding alleys, stairways and lower levels for a sensory tour of sights, sounds and tastes. Be sure to stop by the Pike Place Fish Market, famous for its vendors who toss fish back and forth. Founded in 1930, the Pike Place Fish Market is an enduring Seattle institution and a one-of-a-kind experience.
- Seattle: Unlock incredible views of the Emerald City from the Seattle Space Needle. Built in 1962 for the World's Fair, this 605-foot-tall icon continues to represent the innovative and forward-thinking spirit of Seattle. Stroll around the circular deck, offering unique vantage points of the city's neighbourhoods.
- Olympic National Park: Visit with your Travel Director and get to know one of America's most diverse national parks. From forested trails to coastal views, discover why this protected landscape holds such significance for the Pacific Northwest and those who call it home.
- Astoria: Explore at your own pace through hands-on exhibits and maritime collections that bring the Pacific Northwest's seafaring history to life. Learn how the Columbia River shaped the region and why the Columbia River Bar remains one of the most dangerous waterways in the world.
- Astoria: Delve into historic Astoria, the oldest American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains. Visit Astoria Column for sweeping views, then board the Astoria Riverfront Trolley for a scenic orientation.
- Hood River: Head to Multnomah Falls, Oregon's tallest waterfall at 620 feet. Learn how the falls are fed by underground springs from Larch Mountain and are usually highest during the winter and spring seasons. Multnomah Falls is also one of the best places in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area to study geology exposed by floods. As the most-visited natural recreation site in the Pacific Northwest, it's the ideal spot to snap pictures to add to your travel album.
Make Travel Matter®
- Portland: Enjoy a tour of TMK Creamery where you'll see where they make their cheese and ice cream. TMK is the world's only Farmstead Creamery + Distillery and sustainability is at the forefront of their operations. As you unlock the secrets behind their operation, you'll even meet the “Cowlebrities,” learning how the creamery has gotten creative by upcycling remnants from each of their processes into a consumable product. our experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.
Stays With Stories
- Quinault: Stay in a 1920s lodge nestled in the Quinault Rainforest, once visited by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Built in the style of grand national park lodges, it offers lake views, a rich local history and a unique connection to the landscapes that helped inspire Olympic National Park.
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- All transport and transfers shown
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences (Additional Cost) and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
- 2 Dinner (D)
- 7 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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Trip Reviews (1)
The accommodation everywhere was in very good quality hotels, and all included meals were excellent. Sadly, our tour was the last one for this itinerary. Trafalgar is changing from a San Francisco start to a Portland start next year. Much of the tour will still be the same, except for the first few days. I think it is a shame that this decision has been taken as we thoroughly enjoyed the early part of this trip and wouldn’t want to have missed it.
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