Pacific Northwest and California (8 Days starting from $1,449)

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Pacific Northwest and California
8 Days starting from $1,449

Countries Visited:
United States

Length:	8 Days
Type:	First Class Tour
Category:	USA Tour
Operator:	Collette
Tour Code:	3374

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About This Tour

A region sandwiched between mountains and the sea… the essence of the Pacific Northwest is characterized by lush country and sophisticated city life. Join us as we showcase this marvelous region, exploring Seattle, Portland, Eureka and San Francisco. Feel the roar of America's greatest volcanic eruption when you visit Olympia's Mt. St. Helens Cinedome Theater. Mt. Hood dominates the horizon as you travel along the Cascade Mountains to the magnificent Columbia River Gorge and the Bonneville Dam, where a park ranger will guide you through the dam and provide insight on its history. You'll cruise the spectacular Rogue River for a chance to view bald eagles, seals and heron. From there it's on to the famous Redwood National Park in California, location of the world's largest trees. Enjoy a delightful tour of Eureka with its beautiful Victorian architecture before driving over the legendary Golden Gate Bridge arriving in the "City by the Bay." A change of pace awaits you in San Francisco, with its vibrant, cosmopolitan attitude and world-famous landmarks, including Chinatown, Twin Peaks, Fisherman's Wharf, and Alcatraz.

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Dates & Prices
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Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Meals
5 Breakfast(s), 5 Dinner(s)

Hotel Accommodations:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges

PORTLANDHoliday Inn/Crowne Plaza
SAN FRANCISCOHilton Hotel
COOS BAYRed Lion
EUREKARed Lion Hotel

Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.
Sightseeing
Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach

Day 1
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 2
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 3
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 4
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 5
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 6
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 7
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 8
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.

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Due to tour scheduling, flights on the first day should arrive prior to 4:00 PM. If you have not purchased air from the tour operator you can still purcahse transfers, you must transfer at the pre-scheduled times.

This tour visits Seattle, Portland, Cascade Mountains, Redwood National Park, and the Golden Gate Bridge.

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.
Tour of the Columbia River Gorge and the Bonneville Dam, where a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park ranger will guide you through the dam and provide an interactive talk.

Enjoy a cruise up the spectacular Rogue River taking you into Oregon's rugged wilderness

Due to tour scheduling, flights on the first day should arrive prior to 4:00 PM.
If you have not purchased air from the tour operator you can still purcahse transfers, you must transfer at the pre-scheduled times.

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