DAY 1:
Arrival in Portland (please arrive by 3:00 pm) with transfers to the Embassy Suites Downtown Portland. Enjoy exploring the Pearl District and along the Willamette River. A welcome dinner this evening will be served at one of the many fantastic restaurants found in Portland.
Lodging – Embassy Suites Portland Downtown, OR (or similar)
Meals: D
DAY 2:
You will depart Portland and travel southwest to the Pacific Ocean. You will pass through Lincoln City and Depoe Bay on our way to Newport. Enroute you will explore the Silentz Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Yaquina Head Lighthouse and Marine Gardens and other areas. Once in Newport, you will enjoy a 2-hour Sea Life Cruise with Marine Discovery Tours. Afterwards you will get to experience the joy of eating fresh fish right off the boat. The restaurants here are fantastic and this will be a treat!
Lodging – Elizabeth Oceanfront Suites Newport, OR (or similar)
Meals: B, L, D
DAY 3:
Today you will continue south along Oregon’s beautiful coast. Some of the areas you will visit are Heceta Head Lighthouse, Sea Lion Caves, Devil’s Churn, Thor’s Wells, Captain Cook Point, Cape Blanco, and many others. The evening will be in Gold Beach, OR where you can spend your evening relaxing watching the waves or enjoy a walk along the beach to the Rogue River or Turtle Rock Creek. Each room has its own balcony to sit back and enjoy the view!
Lodging – SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gold Beach, OR (or similar)
Meals: B, L
DAY 4:
Be ready this morning for more fun on the water – but this time it’s the Rogue River. This thrilling 64-mile mail run on a Hydro-jet Boat takes you through shallow riffles, beneath the sheer 400-foot walls of Copper Canyon. Your adventure includes a fantastic buffet lunch on an open deck overlooking the river or seated inside with views of the area. The afternoon will find you winding your way down the last part of the Oregon Coast and into Crescent City, California for the night.
Lodging – Oceanfront Lodge Crescent City, CA (or similar)
Meals: B, L
DAY 5:
This morning you will have the opportunity to explore Redwood Forests of the Pacific Northwest. These include Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park, and Jedediah Smith Redwood Grove, one of the best in the state. Once finished you will then leave the coastal area and head inland crossing back into Oregon.
Lodging- Edgewater Inn Shady Cove, OR (or similar)
Meals: B, L
DAY 6:
Today’s travels find you exploring Crater Lake NP. Crater Lake is widely known for its amazing depth, intense blue color, pure water, and spectacular views. You will enjoy views of the lake as you hike up to Garfield Peak, The Watchman and to Mt Scott for more views of the lake and the surrounding areas. Once you’ve said goodbye to Crater Lake, you’ll make your way to Bend, OR for the evening.
Lodging – Doubletree by Hilton Bend, OR (or similar)
Meals: B, L
DAY 7:
Today you will explore Newberry Volcano National Monument to see an active volcanic area. Afterwards, you will head north to Portland. You will travel through the Columbia River Gorge. Enjoy the breathtaking views of Multnomah Falls. You will have a farewell lunch at Multnomah Falls Lodge. We will arrive at the Portland Airport in the late afternoon. (Please schedule your return flights for the evening or contact us for a post-night stay in an airport hotel)
Meals: B, L
*Itinerary is subject to change.