Scenic Seattle, Portland and Oregon Coast
Scenic Seattle, Portland and Oregon Coast
$3295
Scenic Seattle, Portland and Oregon Coast
8 Days Starting in Seattle, United States and ending in Portland, United States
Visiting: Seattle, Bainbridge Island, Olympic National Park, Astoria, Portland, Columbia River Gorge
Tour operator:
Tour code:
DONWRZN20
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Cultural, Foodie and Wine Tours, Gardens & Nature Tours, Wildlife Tours
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Pacific Northwest with the Scenic Seattle, Portland, and Oregon Coast tour. Discover the vibrant cities of Seattle and Portland, where you'll explore iconic sites like Pike Place Market and the historic Central Eastside Industrial District. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Olympic National Park and the Columbia River Gorge, with breathtaking views of Multnomah Falls and Mt. Hood. Experience the rich culture of the Tulalip tribes at the Hibulb Cultural Center and savor the flavors of the region with a gourmet lunch in Oregon's wine country. This tour offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration, scenic beauty, and culinary delights, all while supporting sustainable practices and local communities. Enjoy the comfort of cherry-picked hotels and the expertise of a professional Travel Director as you create lasting memories in this stunning region.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Astoria Riverfront Trolley, Sequim Lavender Farm, Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum, Columbia River Maritime Museum with a Local Specialist
- Discover Portland and Seattle
- Visit Pike Place Market, Olympic National Park, Astoria Column, Newport, Hood River
- See Mt. Hood, Oregon Coast, Washington Coast, Mt. Rainier
- View Multnomah Falls
- Scenic Cruise along Puget Sound
- Scenic Drive along Olympic Peninsula
- Seattle: Tick the must-see attraction of Pike Place Market off your bucket list. At the oldest, continuously open farmers’ market in the country, take your time exploring the market’s stalls and shops spread across nine acres. Visit the historic arcade and make your way down winding alleys, stairways and lower levels for a sensory tour of sights, sounds and tastes. Be sure to stop by the Pike Place Fish Market, famous for its vendors who toss fish back and forth. Founded in 1930, the Pike Place Fish Market is an enduring Seattle institution and a one-of-a-kind experience.
Make Travel Matter®
Seattle: Learn about the local Tulalip tribes at Hibulb Cultural Center, the first Tribal facility certified by the state of Washington. Explore the 50-acre natural history preserve and interactive cultural center. Join a storytelling experience by a Tulalip native Tribal Member who will share traditional stories in both English and Lushootseed. Then take part in a craft activity, making a traditional paddle necklace to bring home as a memory of your visit. This experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 4 & 11: Quality Education & Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Portland: Enjoy a tour of TMK Creamery where you’ll see where they make their cheese and ice cream. TMK is the world's only Farmstead Creamery + Distillery and sustainability is at the forefront of their operations. As you unlock the secrets behind their operation, you'll even meet the “Cowlebrities,” learning how the creamery has gotten creative by upcycling remnants from each of their processes into a consumable product. our experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.
Be My Guest
Portland: We'll take a side trip to Oregon's green and golden wine country for an exclusive Be My Guest gourmet lunch with the area's signature Pinot Noir in the Willamette Valley.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hello Seattle
Location: Seattle
Accommodation: Sheraton Grand Seattle
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Grand Seattle
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Seattle, the Emerald City due to its lush evergreen forests. Relax after your arrival or explore on your terms before joining your Travel Director and fellow travelers this evening for a Welcome Reception.
Day 2: Scenic Seattle Dive Into Culture
Location: Seattle
Accommodation: Sheraton Grand Seattle
Accommodation Name: Sheraton Grand Seattle
Meals Included: Breakfast
Get oriented in dazzling Seattle at Pike Place Market, where the fish fly low from one fishmonger's hands to the next. Explore on your own to become a market insider experiencing the sights, sounds and flavors of this historic 100+ year old landmark. MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® at the Hibulb Cultural Center for a storytelling experience with a Tulalip Tribal Member who shares traditional tales in both English and their native Lushootseed. Explore the exhibits before joining a craft activity to take a piece of the Tulalip Tribe home with you.
Day 3: Travel To Bainbridge Island And Port Angeles
Location: Bainbridge Island
Accommodation: 7 Cedars Hotel
Accommodation Name: Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles Harbor
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you say goodbye to Seattle, crossing the Puget Sound by ferry to Bainbridge Island. You’ll feel worlds away in this charming yet active island community before driving to Port Townsend – a historic coastal town lined with storied buildings and a vibrant dining scene. Then Dive into Culture at Jardin du Soleil, a lavender farm that will entice you with its heavenly aromas. Team up with a lavender farmer as you learn to distil and harvest lavender right on their farm before making your own lavender essential oil to take home. Armed with your special blend and the tranquillity of being surrounded by fields of this calming herb.
Day 4: Explore Olympic National Park
Location: Olympic National Park
Accommodation: Lloyd Hotel Astoria Bayfront
Accommodation Name: Lloyd Astoria Bayfront
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Venture further west today to the wilds of the Olympic Peninsula. In this diverse terrain bordered by the Olympic Mountains, ocean, strait and canals you’ll explore the lush and green Olympic National Park. A natural UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve designation, the park boasts waterfalls under a canopy of old-growth trees, a gorgeous fresh-water Lake Crescent and the Hoh Rain Forest where you can walk to the eerie "Hall of Mosses" and the wild and windswept beaches of the Western Olympic Peninsula. After a morning in nature, make your way into Oregon to the port city of Astoria.
Day 5: Discover Astoria
Location: Astoria
Accommodation: Elizabeth Oceanfront Suites
Accommodation Name: Elizabeth Oceanfront Suites
Meals Included: Breakfast
Discover more of Astoria, the oldest American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains, aboard a restored streetcar for a ride on the Astoria Riverfront Trolley. Continue to the towering Astoria Column monument dedicated by the Great Northern Railway in 1926, learn about the experiences of the first people to live in this corner of the world. The historic journey continues during a docent-led tour of the Columbia River Maritime Museum which shares the stories of the legendary Columbia River Bar, one of the most dangerous passages in the world. Call into the coastal town of Newport where stretches of sand invite you to pause and take in the scenery.
Day 6: Taste The Flavors Of The Pacific Northwest Connect With Locals Dive Into Culture
Location: Portland
Accommodation: Hilton Portland Downtown
Accommodation Name: Hilton Portland Downtown
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Begin your journey towards Portland today in the Willamette Valley and stop at the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum. Here you can see a fascinating display of military and civilian air and space craft, most notably the Hughes H-4 Hercules. Then it’s on to Oregon's green and golden wine country, to Connect With Locals over an exclusive Be My Guest Experience complete with the area's signature Pinot Noir at Kramer Vineyards. Arrive in the quirky city of Portland for a sightseeing tour.
Day 7: Experience The Unforgettable Columbia River Gorge Make Travel Matter
Location: Columbia River Gorge
Accommodation: Hilton Portland Downtown
Accommodation Name: Hilton Portland Downtown
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Take a day trip outside of the city to soak up views of these magnificent and powerful Multnomah Falls before reaching Hood River. Spend the day on a sightseeing trip to the Columbia River Gorge. Nothing will prepare you for the incredible scenic beauty that will unfold along this journey. You’ll have some free time in Hood River for lunch before enjoying a delicious tasting and tour at the TMK Creamery. On this tasty MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, see where their cheese, ice cream and Cowcohol and hard spirits are made, meet the “Cowlebrities” learn how the creamery has got creative by upcycling remnants from each of their processes into a consumable product. Later enjoy dinner back in Portland with your travel colleagues.
Day 8: Until Next Time Portland
Location: Portland
Meals Included: Breakfast
Say goodbye to Portland as you make your way to the airport. Or perhaps extend your stay to enjoy more of the city.
What's Included
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
The tour includes the services of an expert Travel Director and a professional Driver.
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Accommodation is provided in carefully selected hotels that are tried and trusted.
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Porterage and restaurant gratuities are included in the tour package.
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Hotel tips, charges, and local taxes are covered in the tour.
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Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
The tour includes daily breakfast and up to half of your evening meals.
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
The tour features must-see sightseeing opportunities and surprise extras.
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Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
Audio headsets are provided for flexible sightseeing experiences.
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All transport and transfers shown
All transport and transfers as shown in the itinerary are included.
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Travel is provided in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation such as rail journeys.
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Optional Experiences and free time
The tour includes optional experiences and free time for personal exploration.
What's Not Included
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Personal expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Flights
Flights to and from the tour start and end locations are not included.
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Visa fees
Visa fees, if applicable, are not included in the tour package.
Dining Summary
- 2 Dinner (D)
- 7 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Lunch (L)
Dive Into Culture
- Bainbridge Island: Venture to Jardin du Soleil, a certified organic lavender farm near Sequim, Washington. Explore the Victorian gardens, ponds, fruit trees and lavender fields on this 10+ acre farm. Deepen your discovery by joining the Jardin du Soleil team as you learn to distill and harvest lavender right on their farm. You’ll then work with a lavender farmer to make your own lavender essential oil -- known as a natural antiseptic and to help with headaches and relaxation.
- Portland: Join a tour in Portland’s historic Central Eastside Industrial District for a delicious tour of some of the city’s best street food.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with luxury air-conditioned coaches equipped with Wi-Fi, and enjoy scenic ferry rides across the Puget Sound, ensuring a comfortable and connected journey.
Accommodation
Enjoy your stay at the Sheraton Grand Seattle, Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles Harbor, Lloyd Astoria Bayfront, Elizabeth Oceanfront Suites, and Hilton Portland Downtown, offering comfort and convenience throughout your journey.
Check out our Q&As
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What unique cultural experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes a storytelling experience at the Hibulb Cultural Center with a Tulalip Tribal Member, where you can learn traditional stories and participate in a craft activity. Additionally, you will visit Jardin du Soleil, a lavender farm, to learn about lavender distillation and make your own lavender essential oil.
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What activities are planned in Seattle?
In Seattle, you will explore Pike Place Market, where you can experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of this historic landmark. You will also visit the Hibulb Cultural Center for a storytelling experience and craft activity.
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What can I expect to see at the Columbia River Maritime Museum?
At the Columbia River Maritime Museum, you will learn about the experiences of the first people to live in the area and hear stories about the legendary Columbia River Bar, known as one of the most dangerous passages in the world.
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What is the 'Be My Guest' experience in Portland?
The 'Be My Guest' experience in Portland includes a gourmet lunch in Oregon's wine country, the Willamette Valley, where you will enjoy the area's signature Pinot Noir.
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What is the significance of the TMK Creamery visit?
At TMK Creamery, you will see where cheese, ice cream, and spirits are made. The visit highlights sustainability practices, including upcycling remnants from their processes into consumable products, and you will meet the 'Cowlebrities' during the tour.
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What natural attractions will be visited during the tour?
The tour includes visits to Olympic National Park, where you can explore the Hoh Rain Forest and the 'Hall of Mosses,' as well as Multnomah Falls and the Columbia River Gorge.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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