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National Parks of the Northwest US
15 days, Seattle to Portland
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Imagine a two-week breath of fresh air and you've pretty well summed up this 15-day tour of some of the greatest American national parks there are. With big city fun in buzzing Seattle and funky Portland, unique and quirky small towns like Wallace and Jackson, and all the stunning western grandeur your eyes can soak in, this trip has it all. Combining hiking in parks big and small, sipping craft brews, savouring artisanal donuts, dipping your toes in the Pacific Ocean, and relaxing in cowboy bars, this whirlwind trip is the answer for anyone looking for a true adventure away from home.
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Trip Code: NUSP
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 14, avg 12
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Places visited
- United States
Itinerary
Day 1Seattle
Arrive at any time. There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.
Day 2Seattle/Mount Rainier National Park
Drive to nearby Mt Rainier National Park. Explore the park on one of the many hiking trails, including the Skyline, Nisqually Vista, or Bench/Snow Lake Trail.
Day 3Mount Rainier National Park/Wallace
Continue east through Washington state. Stop at scenic Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, before stopping in the quirky, small town of Wallace.
Day 4Wallace/Glacier National Park
Enjoy the drive into Montana and head to Glacier National Park for the first night of camping in Big Sky Country.
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DinnerDay 5Glacier National Park
Explore Glacier NP with its many glaciers, lakes and streams. Opt to drive Going to the Sun Road and reach the Continental Divide.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Glacier National Park/Bozeman
Drive south to the university town of Bozeman, Montana. Enjoy a hotel night before carrying on to Yellowstone.
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BreakfastDay 7Bozeman/Yellowstone National Park
Spend the day driving through the northern section of Yellowstone National Park. The ride can be slow-going due to all the stopping for bears, elk and bison that may cozy up to the road. Soak in the scenery before camping just outside the park.
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Lunch | DinnerDay 8Yellowstone National Park
Continue exploring more sections of the park, home to the most wild animals in the US. Check out waterfalls, take short hikes and lay eyes on Old Faithful.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 9Yellowstone National Park/Jackson
Spend the morning driving through Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks before reaching the fun, cowboy town of Jackson Hole. Opt to check out some hikes nearby, do some shopping or check out cool cafés. In the evening, opt to whet the whistle at a cowboy bar.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 10Jackson/Boise
Start heading west to Boise, Idaho, stopping at Craters of the Moon National Monument en route.
Day 11Boise/Bend
Continue on to Bend, Oregon, consistently voted one of the best places to live in the US. Arrive in time to explore a bit of the town.
Day 12Bend/Eugene
Leave early to spend a few hours at gorgeous Crater Lake National Park. Enjoy a short hike in the area before continuing on to the university town of Eugene.
Day 13Eugene
Enjoy an included excursion to a nearby coastal town to relax on the beach or try a sand boarding excursion. Feel free to opt out and spend the day exploring more of Eugene.
Day 14Eugene/Portland
Drive the final stretch north to the city of Portland. One of the most popular cities to visit north of California on the West Coast, Portland is artsy, funky and full of great eating and drinking options. Spend the afternoon getting to know this charming city.
Day 15Portland
Depart at any time.
What's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Mt Rainier Park visit
- Coeur d'Alene stop
- Glacier NP visits
- Yellowstone NP visits
- Grand Teton NP visit
- Craters of the Moon National Monument visit
- Crater Lake NP visit
- Oregon Coast visit
- All transport to/from included activities and between all destinations
Accommodations
Hotels (9 nts), hotel (1 nt, shared facilities), participation camping in or around national parks (4 nts).
Meals
4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Allow USD530-690 for meals not included.
Transportation
Private vehicle, walking
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.
Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)
Greek Winery Visit and Tasting - From $None
Join an optional excursion to the ancient city of Mycenae followed by a visit to a winery. This fortified palace complex was discovered in 1874 and we’ll see highlights including the magnificent Lion Gate and the royal cemetery known as Grave Circle A. We’ll then head to one of the best wineries on the Peloponnese peninsular, where a sommelier will introduce us to the art of Greek winemaking and guide us through a tasting.
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