Portland Rose Festival
Featuring Reserve Seating for the Grand Floral Parade and the Washington Park International Rose Test Beds

June 8-12, 2011
5 days 4 nights   

Its coming up roses in Portland! Portland is situated in close proximity to the Pacific in a magnificent setting between the sparkling waters of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. Visit Portland's historic old town, Chinatown and Washington Park. Take in the the world famous Portland Rose Festival from reserved seats.

Affectionately known as the City of Roses, it's no surprise that Portland has one of the most stunning rose gardens in the country. The International Rose Test Garden is a huge rose garden located in Washington Park. There are over 7,000 rose plants of approximately 550 varieties. The roses bloom from April through October with the peak bloom time typically in June. New rose cultivars are continually sent to the garden from many parts of the world and are tested for color, fragrance, disease resistance and other attributes. It is the oldest continuously operating public rose test garden in the United States.

While in the Portland area visit the Columbia Gorge. The Columbia River is the second largest river in North America, starting in northern Idaho and southeastern British Columbia, and traveling over 1,200 miles to the ocean. Through millenniums of geologic events, waterfalls have found their home in the Columbia River Gorge. A visit to the area is not complete without a visit to the breathtaking Multnomah Falls, plummeting 620 feet from its origins on Larch Mountain, it is the second highest year-round waterfall in the United States.

Tour the Timberline Lodge, certainly a state, if not national, treasure! Timberline Lodge, which opened September 28, 1937, is a hand-made wonder. Just about everything in the building from door hinges to furniture is hand-made, mostly from local materials. The Ski Lodge is perched on the south flank of Mt. Hood just above the tree line at around 6,000 feet. Run-off from Mt. Hood’s volcanic slopes enriches soil in the valleys below, making the Hood River Valley one the largest fruit-growing regions in Oregon. The peak is home to twelve glaciers. Mount Hood a stratovolcano, is the highest mountain in Oregon and the fourth-highest in the Cascade Range.

Read our blog post "Celebrating Your Days of Wine and Roses."

      
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • Guided Tour of Portland
  • Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade
  • The International Rose Test Beds
  • Columbia Gorge National Monument
  • Crowne Point Vista House
  • Bonnevill Dam Interpretive Center
  • Oregon Aquarium at Newport
  • Mount Hood and Timberline Lodge
  • Mulnomah Falls
  • Yaquina Lighthouse
  • Spruce Goose Evergreen Aviation Museum
  • Wine tasting at Evergreen Vineyards
  • Dinner and cruise aboard the Yacht
    "Portland Spirit"
TRIPS INCLUDES
  • Round trip commercial airfare from Indianapolis
  • Home Pick-up & Return Indianapolis metro area
  • Airport transfers
  • Transportation by coach
  • 4 nights accommodations
  • Baggage handling
  • 10 meals: 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
  • Admissions, guide services and attractions
    highlighted in itinerary
  • Professional tour manager
  • All taxes and gratuities except for tour manager and driver
  • Operated by an Interlude Travel Partner


  
PRICING DETAILS (Cost per Person)*
Double $1,679
Single $1,969
Deposit $450 per person
Balance Due March 9, 2011
Cancellation Insurance: $126 (D), $148 (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 / Portland / Portland City Tour / International Rose Test Beds
Arrive in Portland, Oregon prior to 2 PM. Transfer to your hotel where your tour manager will be waiting. Mid-afternoon finds you on board a motorcoach for a tour of the “City of Roses” which includes, downtown, Chinatown and Old Town, the financial sections and the highlight in Washington Park, the International Rose Test Beds which are home to 10,000 blooms at this time of year. Return to your hotel for a festive Welcome Dinner this evening with your tour companions. Doubletree Hotel, Portland, Oregon (D)

Day 2: Portland / Columbia Gorge / Mount Hood / Multnomah Falls / Bonneville Dam
Following your included breakfast, board your luxury motorcoach for a day trip through the historic Columbia Gorge and a trip to Mount Hood’s Timberline Lodge. Your first stop is the Crowne Point Vista House, 700 feet above the mighty Columbia River. Then follow the old historic highway to 620 foot Multnomah Falls before you drive to the Bonneville Dam Interpretive Center. There is a stop for lunch with a view of the river before you proceed round the mountain and climb to the 6,000 foot level of Mount Hood and Timberline Lodge for panoramic views of glacial areas and alpine meadows. Return to your hotel late afternoon. There are numerous places and cuisines to choose from this evening. Doubletree Hotel, Portland, Oregon (B,L)

Day 3: Portland / Newport / Oregon Aquarium / Yaquina Lighthouse / Evergreen Aviation Museum
Once more you’ll have a fabulous day as you have an excursion to the blue Pacific Ocean and the scenic central coast. Drive through picturesque vineyards and rolling hills to reach Newport, home to fishing trawlers and wonderful beaches. You’re headed for the Oregon Aquarium, teeming with northwest sealife followed by a scatter lunch on the Wharf. You will want to try the fresh seafood, straight off the boats and into the restaurants! Reboard your coach for the return trip to the city. Stop at the stately Yaquina Lighthouse for a picture or two, then continue to the Evergreen Aviation Museum, famous for the Spruce Goose, largest wooden airplane in the world which includes a wine tasting at their own vineyards. Arrive in Portland late afternoon. Doubletree Hotel, Portland, Oregon (B,L)

Day 4: Portland / Grand Floral Parade / Yacht Dinner Cruise
You are “up and at’em” to arrive at the Memorial Coliseum and take your reserved seat inside to see this spectacular sight. The parade full of marching bands, equestrian units and flower covered floats high step in front of you as you sit relaxed and in comfort. Following the parade, return to your hotel for afternoon relaxation, tax-free shopping or maybe a nap! This evening is special as you will board the Portland Spirit for a wonderful dinner while you cruise along the Willamette River and view Portland from a whole new perspective. What an enjoyable way to end the day! Doubletree Hotel, Portland, Oregon (B,D), L, D)

Day 5: Portland / Indianapolis
It is departure day. Transfer to the airport after breakfast. Arrive home with wonderful memories of Oregon and the City of Roses! (B)

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: $450; 64 and less days prior to departure: no refund. In addition, airline penalties and charges may apply.
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