Oregon & Washington Explorer

Days 1-2  Seattle  
Fly to Seattle. Explore the city’s historic Pioneer Square, bustling waterfront and wonderful views from the top of Seattle’s iconic Space Needle.  

Day 3  Mount Rainier NP  
Explore majestic Mount Rainier National Park on an included tour. Enjoy with it’s extensive natural beauty of walking trails, waterfalls and subalpine meadows.  

Day 4  Seattle to Olympic NP  
Today, pick up your car and head into the dramatic Olympic Peninsula.

Day 5  Olympic NP  
Spend the day exploring this incredible region. From towering mountains, waterfalls and rainforest in the interior to rugged beaches on the coast, this is one of America’s most diverse national parks.  

Day 6  Olympic NP to Gleneden Beach  
Travel south past magnificent coastline to the scenic setting of Oregon’s Gleneden Beach.  

Day 7  Gleneden Beach  
Today is at leisure to relax on the lovely, sandy beach or unwind at your resort with a spa treatment or even a round of golf.  

Day 8  Gleneden Beach to Florence  
Drive to Florence, a charming seaside town. This is a great base for exploring nearby Sea Lion Cave and the spectacular windsculpted waves of sand that form Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.  

Day 9  Florence to Ashland  
Head to cultural Ashland, home to several theatres and festivals, including a renowned Shakespeare Festival which runs for nine months of the year.  

Day 10  Ashland to Bend  
En route to Bend, stopping via remarkable Crater Lake, where Rim Drive* offers incredible views down the caldera to the azure waters below.

Day 11  Bend  
Soak up the scenery and enjoy the plethora of outdoor activities that Bend has to offer.

Days 12-13  Bend to Portland  
Drive to Portland to discover this creative city’s boutiques and markets perhaps sample craft beers from some of Portland’s 50 local breweries. Why not also explore nearby Columbia River Gorge boasting spectacular waterfalls including Multnomah Falls?  

Day 14  Portland to Seattle  
Enjoy the scenic drive back to Seattle and drop off your car.  

Days 15-16  Fly home  

*Crater Lake’s Rim Drive is open approx Jun - Oct.