Natural Wonders of the Pacific Northwest

From$2849USD
22 days,San Francisco to San Francisco
Trip Code: NUFW

Driving the Pacific Coast, hiking in spectacular Glacier National Park, following the footsteps of Lewis and Clark, Mt St Helens, marvelling at geysers in Yellowstone, searching for wildlife in Yosemite and Grand Teton, taking a shot at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, driving the "Loneliest Highway in America", strolling San Francisco.

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Come and experience the freedom of the West! Big skies and bison await in Montana while Salt Lake City offers panoramic mountain views. This ultimate adventure offers an incredible combination of wildlife, wilderness and natural wonders. Take a boat tour at the “Gates of the Mountains” or hike pristine trails in legendary Yosemite and spectacular Glacier National Park. You’ll have plenty of time to explore and you’ll never feel rushed. It’s time to uncover the history of Lewis and Clark while exploring landscapes without limits.

What's Included

Free Wi-FiThis adventure boasts vans fitted with wi-fi for up to five users at a time. Check your email, upload a photo to Facebook, or send a tweet to your friends.
  • Entrance fees to all National Parks, State Park and National Monuments with hiking and walking excursions. Guided city tours of Salt Lake City and San Francisco. Visit a Bison Range in Montana. Take a boat tour at the "Gates of the Mountains". "Underground Adventure" in Tonopah.
  • 16 breakfasts, 16 lunches, 15 dinners. (Allow USD125-150 for meals not included.)
  • Centrally located hotels (4 nts), participation camping (17 nts)
  • Air conditioned private touring van, walking, boat
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout
  • Small group experience; Max 13, avg 10.
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Places Visited
  • United States
Day 1 San Francisco

Arrive at any time.

Day 2 San Francisco/Mendocino (1L,1D)

Guided tour of San Francisco. Scenic drive up the coast to Mendocino, where this evening view a breathtaking sunset, walk the beach and enjoy the campfire.

Day 3 Redwood NP (1B,1L,1D)

Travel to Redwood National Park and hike among towering giant redwoods and explore beautiful 'fern canyons'.

Day 4 Oregon Dunes (1B,1L,1D)

Tour Oregon's historic fishing villages and lumber towns enroute to Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Option to take dune buggy rides and explore the area.

Day 5 Silver Falls SP (1B,1L,1D)

Today head to Silver Falls State Park. Hike the Ten Falls trail through the forest, passing six waterfalls.

Day 6 Mt Rainier NP (1B,1L,1D)

Pass through Portland, on the way to Mt St Helens, one of the most visited, yet active volcanoes in North America.

Day 7 Mt Rainier (1B,1D)

Full day to explore Mt Rainier. In the evening, enjoy a BBQ around the campfire.

Day 8 Seattle (B)

Continue to Seattle and enjoy a city tour. Option to ride up the Space Needle with incredible views over the city.

Day 9 Coeur D'Alene (1L,1D)

Morning free to explore Seattle, then head to Idaho with its beautiful lakes, mountains, rivers, and valleys.

Day 10 Glacier NP (1B,1L,1D)

Entering Montana, visit the famous Bison Range and learn about the American bison. Chill out and enjoy a picnic lunch at Flathead Lake before entering Glacier National Park.

Day 11 Glacier NP (1B,1L,1D)

Spend the day exploring and hiking Glacier National Park with over 50 glaciers and over 200 lakes or streams.

Day 12 Helena (1B,1L,1D)

Visit "The Gates of the Mountains", located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains by open air boat.

Day 13 Yellowstone NP (1B,1L,1D)

Travel to Yellowstone, the world's first National Park.

Day 14 Yellowstone NP (1B,1D)

Explore the Northern Loop in Yellowstone National Park. Discover Mammoth Hot Springs, Norris Geyser Basin and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone.

Day 15 Yellowstone NP (1B,1L,1D)

View Yellowstone highlights on the South Loop through some of the most famous landmarks of the park, including Old Faithful, Lake Village and Grant Village.

Day 16 Jackson (1B,1L)

Drive to Grand Teton National Park and view more than twelve peaks. Stop at beautiful Jenny Lake and take an optional boat ride. In the afternoon reach Jackson. Option to visit One Million Dollar Bar, known world wide for its western dancing and live entertainment.

Day 17 Salt Lake City (1B,1L)

Continue to Salt Lake City for a city tour including a stop at Olympic venues and one of the largest Mormon temples.

Day 18 Tonopah (1B)

Travel on the "Loneliest Road in America", a scenic and historic area through a land seemingly untouched. In Tonopah take the "Underground Adventure" and walk down a mine tunnel.

Day 19 Yosemite (1L,1D)

Drive the scenic Tioga Pass to Yosemite National Park. Take short hikes to majestic waterfalls, lakes, and meadows and walk amongst giant sequoias.

Day 20 Yosemite NP (1B,1L,1D)

Full day to explore Yosemite National Park. Hike the many trails and be inspired by this amazing landscape. Option to rent bikes in Yosemite Valley.

Day 21 San Francisco (1B,1L)

Option to take a cable car ride and sunset sailing.

Day 22 San Francisco

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