Upon arrival at Vancouver International Airport, transfer to your hotel where you will meet your Tour Director in the evening.
A full day at leisure provides ample time to take in Vancouver’s sights and attractions. The capital city of British Columbia, Victoria is a unique blend of old world charm and new world experiences. Combined with the beauty of the Pacific Ocean and rain-forests set against a backdrop of the Olympic Mountains, a visit to Victoria makes for the perfect day trip.
Today’s journey takes you across the Canada/U.S. border to the jewel of the Pacific Northwest, Seattle. Set on the waterfront and framed by snowcapped mountains, Seattle is a sophisticated city that offers visitors a real sampling of Northwest life. The Downtown Seattle Waterfront is a great place to take in the views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains. No visit would be complete without strolling through the grounds at the Seattle Center and checking out the spectacular view from the Space Needle’s 520-foot high observation deck.
Depart for Portland, Oregon this morning, the largest city and one of the world’s best walking cities. En route, visit Mount Rainier National Park and Mount St. Helens; both active volcanoes and part of the Northwest “ring of fire”. Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level.
Today, enjoy a scenic drive along Oregon’s coastlineand appreciate spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding forest awaits. Travel south through Newport and the heart of the central coast to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Extending for over 40 miles, Oregon Dunes features wind-sculpted sand dunes that tower up to 500 feet above sea level. Travel further south and arrive Coos bay, the largest community on the coast.
Continuing south, the rugged Oregon coastline offers stunning views, endless beaches, crashing waves and beautiful lighthouses. While California’s spectacular Redwood Coast offers sparkling beaches, cascading rivers, quiet countryside and historic communities. Nearly half of the remaining old growth redwoods can be found in Redwood National Park, including giants five stories taller than the Statue of Liberty. Located in the heart of this Redwood Empire, Eureka is one of California’s historic landmarks and an “open air museum” of Victorian architecture.
We continue South en route to Northern California’s Wine Country. Home to perfect grape-growing conditions, dazzling displays of color as the seasons change and a Mediterranean climate, this region possess some of the most famous wineries in the world.
This morning, cross the Golden Gate Bridge, an engineering marvel and one of the most beloved and iconic bridges in the world, before arriving in San Francisco.
Enjoy free time to explore San Francisco before transferring to the airport for your departure flight home.
