“One of our favorite trips! Absolutely beautiful scenery all the way from San Francisco to Multnomah Falls!!”
Gene & Sharon – Delano, MN
Day 1 – Home to San Francisco
Fly to San Francisco, one of the most exciting and beautiful cities in America! Upon arrival, we will make our way to Fisherman’s Wharf to board a Red and White Fleet boat for a narrated San Francisco Bay cruise. We’ll enjoy sights of Alcatraz Island along with the legendary Golden Gate Bridge. The evening is at your leisure to enjoy more of the sights and sounds of San Francisco and Fisherman’s Wharf. You could take a walk to Lombard Street, the most crooked street in the world or jump on a boat to Alcatraz Island.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Fisherman’s Wharf
Day 2 – San Francisco to Sonoma
Our luxury motorcoach awaits this morning for an exciting city tour of San Francisco. We’ll travel through the city, hearing stories of the fires, earthquakes and flower power, that helped to shape this unique city. A stop at the Golden Gate Bridge ends our tour in San Francisco. Afterwards, we will cross the Golden Gate Bridge and arrive at Sausalito, a pristine waterfront community located across the Bay, where you can enjoy lunch on your own. We’ll continue into the heart of Sonoma Wine Country with a visit to a charming winery and olive oil ranch. This evening, enjoy a wonderful dinner as we get to know our fellow travelers.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Doubletree Sonoma Wine Country
Day 3 – Sonoma to Eureka
After breakfast we travel north with anticipation of the giants. We’ll drive the Avenue of the Giants and stop at the interpretive center in Humboldt Redwoods State Park, where we’ll be among giant Redwoods that are taller and older than any other living thing known to man! We’ll stay in Eureka, the heart of lumber country, and be special guests at one of the last surviving lumber camp cookhouses in the West.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: BW Humboldt Bay Inn
Day 4 – Eureka to Gold Beach
Today we drive through Redwood National Park and see why it boasts some of the tallest trees in the world—reaching 368 feet and up to 12 feet in diameter. We continue our scenic drive up the rugged coastline and on into Oregon. We have planned a soft adventure for the afternoon—the original Rogue River Jet Boat Tour. The Rogue River Canyon abounds in a variety of wildlife, including osprey, deer, river otters, bald eagles, and more. Our boat will dock (look for wild blackberries!) for a delightful dinner before returning to Gold Beach for the night.
Included Meals: Light Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Sure Stay Plus Gold Beach Resort
Day 5 – Gold Beach to Newport
Spectacular ocean vistas await us on our travels up the coastline! We’ll board special sand dune buggies for an exciting ride into the Oregon Dunes National Recreational Area and learn about this amazing region. We will be overnight guests at a luxury Newport historic waterfront hotel with wonderful sunset views for two nights! This evening we will enjoy dinner together at a local restaurant.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Elizabeth Street Inn (2 Nights)
Day 6 – Newport
After a leisurely breakfast, we head to Yaquina Head Lighthouse, located at the mouth of the Yaquina River. Standing at 93 feet tall, it is the tallest lighthouse in Oregon. Another interesting fact is that it was made in Paris in 1868, then shipped to Oregon, and first lit in 1873. The rest of the day is free! You might choose to visit the Oregon Coast Aquarium, have lunch & shop at Bayfront or Nye Beach, or just enjoy a day relaxing on your balcony or by the fireplace in your room. Enjoy your afternoon and evening off to explore this quaint, coastal town.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 – Newport to Portland
After breakfast we travel to impressive Mt. Hood! Lunch will be at Timberline Lodge before some time for shopping and ascending Mt. Hood for breathtaking views of the land below on an optional ski lift ride to the top. Then we’re treated to a guided tour to learn about the unique construction of this beautiful lodge, constructed by WPA workers between 1936-1938, and dedicated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on September 28, 1937. Then we drive along the picturesque Columbia River Gorge offering spectacular scenery, including the impressive Multnomah Falls. Alpine streams, lakes, and waterfalls create stunning scenery along this region formed by a stream of lava that flowed more than 10,000 years ago. We’ll return to our hotel for dinner and a relaxing evening.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Farewell Dinner
Hotel: DoubleTree
Day 8 – Portland to Home
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel before catching our flight for home.
Included Meals: Breakfast
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RT Airfare including taxes, fuel surcharges, & baggage fees! 13 Meals, Hotels & Activities as stated in brochure, Luxury Motorcoach
07/29/2023 08/05/2023
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Tour Highlights
Redwood National Park & the Avenue of the Giants
San Francisco Bay Boat Cruise
Golden Gate Bridge
Fisherman’s Wharf Leisure Time
Sonoma Valley Wine Country
Rogue River Cruise
Oregon Sand Dunes Buggy Ride
Mount Hood Mountaintop Lunch
Multnomah Falls Sights
Columbia Gorge Sightseeing
Free Day in Newport!
