Cosmos - Exploring The Pacific Northwest from Seattle to Portland

Travel Highlights : 

9 DAYS FROM SEATTLE TO PORTLAND

This 9-day escorted tour of America’s magnificent Pacific Northwest from Seattle, Washington to Portland, Oregon will renew the spirit with breathtaking sights and experiences. Begin in the vibrant city of Seattle and travel through the beauty of the Cascade Mountains. Enjoy German food in the Cascades and taste wine in the vineyards of Washington’s wine country. Take in the mountain air along the Hood River with a visit to Mount Hood, more than 11,000 feet above sea level on your way to Bend to sample local Oregon craft beers. Visit Crater Lake National Park with a drive around the rim encircling the deep blue waters in this spectacular setting. Explore windswept Oregon Dunes via dune buggy! Travel along spectacular views of the Oregon Coast on the 101 Highway en route to Newport’s historic Bayfront. Follow Three Capes Scenic Route for breathtaking views and explore Meares Cape Lighthouse, then try the famous cheeses and saltwater taffy in Tillamook. See Lewis and Clark’s “End of the Trail” in Seaside and enjoy the shops and sandy reaches of this lovely resort town. Continue to the coastal city of Astoria—nestled in the hills above the Columbia River. Marvel at Multnomah Falls 611-foot cataract en route to Portland, the “City of Roses.” This guided vacation in North America’s Pacific Northwest is a stunning adventure like no other.

Accommodation : 

SEATTLE

La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Seattle Downtown

This clean, comfortable hotel has a great location in the heart of downtown Seattle.

YAKIMA

Holiday Inn Yakima

Situated in the midst of Yakima Valley Wine Country with its lush vineyards makes for an ideal location for this hotel.

BEND

Red Lion Inn/ Suites Deschutes River Bend

A convenient and comfortable hotel in Bend Oregon, with easy access to historic downtown Bend and the many craft breweries that populate the Deschutes River.

MEDFORD

Hilton Garden Inn Medford

This hotel is off I-5, less than a mile from Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center campus and within five minutes of neighborhood shopping and central Medford

NEWPORT

Best Western Plus Agate Beach

This hotel is located opposite the beach with easy access. All rooms have coffee makers, refrigerators and microwaves. There is a pool on propertyas well as The Bistro restaurant open for breakfast and dinner, and a lounge bar.

ASTORIA

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Astoria

Located on the banks of the Columbia River, this hotel offers comfortable accommodation, great service and a convenient location from which to explore all of the nearby attractions Astoria has to offer.

PORTLAND

Courtyard Marriott Portland Convention Center

The recently renovated Courtyard Portland Downtown Convention Center hotel has the full-service amenities you need to stay comfortable and productive.  

Peace Of Mind Travel Plan :

All 2022 travel bookings automatically come with our Peace of Mind Travel Plan*—free of charge. This plan gives guests the ability to move their vacation before departure to another destination, vacation, date or brand in our vast travel portfolio, no questions asked.

*For 2022 Europe and North America bookings, travel dates can be moved without penalty to any other brand, destination or date up to 90 days before your vacation departure date. Vacations to South America, Asia, Africa, South Pacific and other select tours/cruises must be moved up to 120 days before departure date. Groups of 8 or more, Group policies apply; exclusions may also apply Vacations moved outside these time frames will be subject to normal cancellation penalties. The penalty waiver to move your vacation applies to the land or cruise portion of the booking only. Vacations with booked air-inclusive may be subject to penalties and/or change fees from the airline. Applicable price and eligible land promotions for the new tour or cruise only will apply; any new air promotions will be excluded. If the new trip is less expensive, a future travel credit will be issued for the difference in price. The Peace of Mind Travel Plan does not apply to, charters, custom tours, sole use tours, and vacations with the Oberammergau Passion Play. Additional restrictions may apply; see Travel Terms & Conditions for details. May be withdrawn at any time.

DAY 1

SEATTLE

Welcome to the Emerald City! Your Tour Director is on hand late this afternoon to answer any questions.

DAY 2

SEATTLE–LEAVENWORTH–YAKIMA

This morning begins with city sightseeing which includes the Pike Place Market. Then onto the Bavarian styled village of Leavenworth, in the Cascade Mountains, in central Washington State. Time to explore Alpine-style buildings with restaurants serving German beer and food on Front Street. Arrive in Washington’s wine country and visit a local winery for a tasting.

Continental Breakfast

DAY 3

YAKIMA–HOOD RIVER–BEND

This morning, take in vistas of famous Mount Hood, towering over the valley below at 11,239 feet. Continue to the picturesque city of Bend for a 2-night stay. This evening is at leisure to explore some of Bend’s 27 breweries and restaurants .

Continental Breakfast

DAY 4

BEND

The day begins with a visit to the High Desert Museum for a self-guided tour that highlights the true Spirit of the West. Return to Bend where the remainder of the day is at your leisure. You may want to browse the downtown area’s many shops and art galleries, stroll along the Deschutes River, and tour the famous Deschutes Brewery to enjoy free samples of beer.

Breakfast

DAY 5

BEND–CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK–MEDFORD

Today is devoted to Crater Lake National Park. Founded in 1902, Crater Lake is the fifth-oldest national park in the United States. The rim drive offers spectacular views of the deep blue circular lake. Overnight in Medford.

Breakfast

DAY 6

MEDFORD–FLORENCE–NEWPORT

This morning, visit the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Visitor Center. Learn why the Oregon Dunes are a unique area of windswept sand and the product of millions of years of erosion by wind and rain on the Oregon Coast. Follow the coast north to Florence, and enjoy an exciting guided dune buggy ride on the Oregon Dunes. Head east through Old Town Florence, which overlooks one of the many famous 1930s-era bridges set along scenic U.S. 101, the Oregon Coast Highway. End your day with a walk around Newport’s Historic Bayfront, where you may see (and hear) sea lions barking, or perhaps dine on superb Dungeness crab cakes at Local Ocean Seafoods.

DAY 7

NEWPORT–CAPE MEARS–TILLAMOOK–ASTORIA

For a taste of the dramatic Oregon coastline, we follow the Three Capes Scenic Route, which provides an excellent view of the most populous colonies of nesting sea birds on the continent. Explore Cape Meares Lighthouse, the shortest lighthouse in Oregon, standing at just 38 feet high. Enjoy a break in Tillamook, best known for its famous cheese and tasty saltwater taffy, before continuing to the resort city of Seaside, bursting with shops and great places to eat, miles of sandy beach and a grand promenade to stroll. See the “End of the Trail” monument dedicated to the Lewis & Clark expedition. Overnight in the coastal city of Astoria with Victorian-era homes etched into hills overlooking the Columbia River. This picturesque settlement is a port city with Scandinavian flavor and great local brews.

DAY 8

ASTORIA–PORTLAND

Depart for the City of Roses, Portland. En route, visit Multnomah Falls, a 611-foot-tall roaring and awe-inspiring cascade of icy water. After time for lunch, visit Washington Park, home of the International Rose Test Garden, followed by a Portland city sightseeing tour that shows you an enlightened city rich with artwork, parks, bridges, downtown trains, and streetcars.

DAY 9

PORTLAND

Your vacation ends this morning. You can extend your vacation with extra nights and explore the City of Roses further. Your Tour Director will have suggestions.

Breakfast

Prices listed are per person in Great British Pound, based on twin occupancy, rates for single occupancy may differ, Rates offered are including all discounts unless otherwise stated. All bookings are subject to availability. Other travel periods may be available. Some block out dates may apply. Rates may alter depending upon the dates requested and surcharges if applicable. Final booking confirmation only provided once payment has been processed. Contact our travel team for more details. Our Holiday Centre reserves the right to withdraw this promotion without notice at any time. Flights are not included. Pricing correct as at 4 Jan 2022