Pacific Northwest Coastal Tour

September 10-18, 2010
10 days 9 nights
  

Tour the Great Northwest from Seattle south along the coast, through the State of Oregon and down through California to San Francisco. Ride to the top of the Space Needle in the "Emerald City" of Seattle. Cruise Puget Sound to Tillicum Village for Native American history and culture. Enjoy a journey to Mt. St. Helen's National Volcanic Monument, and visit the "City of Roses" for a tour of the famous Portland Rose Gardens. Sightsee on the famed Columbia River Gorge and travel along Hood River featuring spectacular views of Mt. Hood.

Travel the lush Coastal Mountains to the scenic Oregon Coast and enjoy one of North America's top ten most scenic drives. Be adventuresome on your dune buggy ride on the National Dunes and jet boat ride on the Rogue River. After a visit to Redwood National Park and a winery in Sonoma, you'll be crossing the Golden Gate Bridge to enjoy a chance to relax and enjoy an exciting tour of San Francisco.

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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • City tour of Seattle
  • Ride to the top of the Space Needle
  • Visit Pike Place Market the oldest in the U.S.
  • Cruise across Puget Sound to Tillicum Village
  • Enjoy Tillicum Village salmon feast with native dance and music
  • Tour the Tacoma Museum of Glass
  • Visit Mount St. Helen's National Volcanic Monument
  • City tour of Portland including the famous Portland Rose Gardens
  • Sightseeing of the Columbia River Gorge including Multnomah Falls, Bonneville Dam and the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center
  • View Mount Hood with visit to the Timberline Lodge
  • Visit The End of the Oregon Trail Museum in Oregon City
  • Tour the Oregon Coast
  • Tour the Newport Oregon Aquarium and the Oceanographic Museum
  • See Cape Perpetua
  • Dune Buggy Ride in the National Dunes Recreation area
  • Tour coos Bay House of Myrtlewood
  • Enjoy a Rogue River jet boat ride
  • Visit Redwood national park with lunch at the Trees of Mystery
  • Visit Humboldt State Park
  • Visit a winery in Sonoma, Napa Valley
  • Overnight on Fisherman's Wharf and enjoy free time in San Francisco
  • Sightseeing tour of San Francisco including Civic Center, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, the Presidio, Chinatown and more
  • Farewell banquet at a restaurant on Pier 39


TRIPS INCLUDES
  • Round trip commercial airfare from Indianapolis
  • Home pick-up & return Indy metro area
  • Airport transfers
  • Transportation by coach
  • 9 nights accommodations
  • Baggage handling (one suitcase per person)
  • 17 meals: 9 breakfasts, 3 lunch, 5 dinners
  • Admissions to national parks, monuments, museums, and attractions highlighted in itinerary
  • All taxes and gratuities for skycaps, bellmen (one suitcase per person) and included meals
  • Professional Tour Director
  • Operated by an Interlude Travel Partner
  • Guaranteed Departure

 
PRICING DETAILS (Cost per Person)*
Double $3,299
Single $4,139
Deposit $550 per person
Balance Due June 9, 2010
Cancellation Insurance: $247 (D), $310 (S)
*Air departure from Indianapolis included. Call for pricing from other departure cities. Price subject to increase after balance due date.


TRAVEL ITINERARY

Day 1: Indianapolis / Seattle
The Evergreen State welcomes you today as you arrive in Seattle, the “Emerald City.” Your tour director will meet you at the airport for transfer to downtown Seattle and check in for a two night stay. After some free time to settle in and relax, join the group for a welcome dinner. Courtyard by Marriott, Seattle (D)

Day 2: Seattle / Puget Sound
This morning depart for a tour of Seattle including the historic downtown area, Pioneer Square and the Seattle Center for a ride to the top of the Space Needle. Then visit Pike Place Market, the oldest continuously-operating market in the United States. You will have time for lunch on own and to shop at this fascinating multi-level bazaar, where you can buy anything from an old clock to an octopus! In the late afternoon board a cruise ship for a scenic ride across Puget Sound to Tillicum Village where you will experience Native American history and culture. Enjoy a salmon feast followed by native dance and music before returning across the sound with a spectacular view of Seattle’s nighttime skyline. Courtyard by Marriott, Seattle (B, D)

Day 3: Seattle / Tacoma / Mt. St. Helen / Portland
Depart Seattle and travel to Tacoma where you will visit the intriguing Museum of Glass. Continue your journey south to Mt. St. Helen’s National Volcanic Monument where you will witness nature’s awesome destructive power along with it’s incredible ability to recover. Arrive in Portland, the “City of Roses,” for a tour of the city including the famous Portland Rose Gardens. Check into the hotel in downtown Portland for a two-night stay. Hotel Fifty Five, Portland (B)

Day 4: Portland / Columbia River Gorge / Mt. Hood / Oregon City
Depart this morning for sightseeing of the famed Columbia River Gorge including Multnomah Falls, Bonneville Dam and the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center. After lunch on own, travel along the Hood River with spectacular views of Mt. Hood stopping at the Timberline Lodge. On the way back to Portland, visit The End of the Oregon Trail Museum in Oregon City. Tonight join the group for a fun German dinner at the Rheinlander. Hotel Fifty Five, Portland (B, D)

Day 5: Oregon City / Oregon Coast / Newport
This morning you will depart your hotel south through the Willamette Valley to the lush Coastal Mountains while on your way to the scenic Oregon Coast. You'll stop in Lincoln City for lunch, then have the opportunity to see the world's shortest river, the D~River, and the world's smallest harbor, Depoe Bay. Continue down the coast to Newport for touring of the Oregon Aquarium and the Oceanographic Museum. After checking into your hotel in Newport, the evening is free to explore on your own. Elizabeth Inn, Newport (B, L)

Day 6: Oregon Coast / Cape Perpetua / Coos Bay / Gold Beach
The Oregon Coast is famous as one of North America's top ten most scenic drives. You will stop at Cape Perpetua, then continue on to the National Dunes Recreation Area for an exciting Dune Buggy Ride. In the afternoon, you'll arrive in Coos Bay, to tour the House of Myrtlewood. Tour the facility and do a little souvenir hunting before continuing your journey south along the coast to Gold Beach. Jot’s Resort, Gold Beach (B,D)

Day 7: Gold Beach / Rogue River / Redwood National Park / Eureka, CA
This morning awaken with anticipation of a jet boat ride on the Rogue River. Afterward, reboard the motorcoach for a visit to Redwood National Park, and lunch at the Trees of Mystery. Later, you'll continue on to Humboldt State Park. Overnight stay in the heart of California's redwood country in Eureka, California. Red Lion, Eureka (B, L)

Day 8: Eureka / Sonoma - Napa Valley / San Francisco, CA
Today you will continue on into California's Wine Country, stopping at a winery in Sonoma, Napa Valley to taste some of the finest vintages produced in the world! After and included lunch, cross the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco, where you are free for the remainder of the day to do some shopping and exploring. Overnight on Fisherman’s Wharf. Holiday Inn Express Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco (B, L)

Day 9: San Francisco, CA
Explore the "Gateway to the Orient" this morning as you enjoy a comprehensive sightseeing tour of San Francisco. See the Civic Center, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, the Presidio, Chinatown, and much more. After this delightful chance to become better acquainted with San Francisco, the rest of the afternoon is free for you to continue exploring on your own. This evening join your fellow passengers for a farewell banquet at one of the restaurants on Pier 39. Holiday Inn Express Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco (CB, D)

Day 10: San Francisco / Indianapolis
Morning transfer to the San Francisco Airport. As your flight departs, relax and think back on the wonderful memories that you are taking home with you. (CB)

Commercial Air: Book Now to ensure your place on this trip because this trip operates on commercial air. Space is limited and may not be available less than 90 days before departure.

Cancellation policy: if insurance is not purchased, cancellation charges are: 91 days and earlier: full refund; 90-65 days before departure: $550; 64 and less days prior to departure: no refund. In addition, airline penalties and charges may apply.
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