Revel in the natural beauty of the Pacific Coast experiencing the wonders of the Columbia River Gorge, glorious mountains, magnificent redwood trees, lush vineyards and the exciting “City by the Bay.”
Day
1 Arrive in Portland
Welcome to Portland, Oregon, the “City of Roses” to begin your Pacific Coast Journey. Meet your Tour Manager at 5:00 p.m. and get to know your fellow travelers during a welcome dinner hosted by our tour manager.
Meal: D
Day
2 Columbia River Gorge
This morning features the beautiful Columbia River Gorge, where sheer cliffs rise
as high as 2,000 feet. Your first stop offers spectacular view of the gorge and Vista House. Then you’ll see splendid Multnomah Falls and Bonneville Lock and Dam.
This afternoon a guided tour of Portland includes Lloyd
Center, the downtown area on the Willamette River, Old Town
Historic District and famed International Rose Test Gardens.
Meal: B
Day
3 Explore the Oregon Coast
Today begins an exploration of the magnificent Oregon Coast with its’ beaches, sheer cliffs, and pounding surf. Stop at the Tillamook Cheese Factory before taking the breathtaking Three Capes Scenic Drive before returning to Portland.
Meals: B, D
Day
4 Oregon Dunes Buggy Tour
Return to the coast to view the 1873 Yaquina Head Lighthouse, tallest in the state. Continue south along the sightseeing includes exploration of the fabulous 250-foot sand dunes at Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area by four-wheel-drive vehicle.
Meal: B
Day
5 Crater Lake National Park
Today features the natural wonders of Crater Lake National Park, where rain and snow filled the empty caldera of an ancient volcano with brilliant blue waters to a depth of 1,932 feet, creating the deepest lake in North America. Follow the Western Rim Drive for unmatched panoramic views.
Meals: B, D
Day
6 Mt. Shasta and State Historic Park
En route today see the glacier-capped 14,162-foot Mt. Shasta, considered one of the most impressive mountains in the nation. At Shasta State Historic Park visit the Old Courthouse Museum and learn the history of this once bustling “Queen City” of gold rush mining towns. Later, continue to the coast and Eureka.
Meals: B, D
Day
7 Avenue of the Giants and Wine Tasting
Departing Eureka this morning, drive along a portion of the “Avenue of the Giants,” through huge stands of magnificent redwoods in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. This afternoon, pass through the rich fertile grape growing region of California where a stop has been scheduled for a tasting at a local Estate Winery. This evening, check in to your hotel in the Fisherman’s Wharf area.
Meal: B
Day
8 San Francisco Touring and Bay Cruise
A local guide joins you this morning for a sightseeing tour of the “City by the Bay,” San Francisco. Discover the many sights for which the city is renowned such as their bustling Chinatown, North Beach, Civic Center and the Financial District. Free time for browsing at Pier 39 begins the afternoon, before an invigorating cruise of San Francisco Bay. Enjoy a farewell dinner tonight on Fisherman’s Wharf.
Meals: B, D
Day
9 Travel Home
Depart for home from this memorable vacation with a group transfer to San Francisco International Airport for flights out after 12:00 p.m.
Meal: B