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Day 1 – Home to Medora, ND

We will travel west today, making our way into the open vistas of the prairies of North Dakota. For dinner we are treated to the nationally acclaimed Pitchfork Steak Fondue along with all the fixin’s – this will be a true delight. Then we spend the evening in the outdoor splendor of the Badlands at the Burning Hills Amphitheater for the unforgettable Medora Musical! Our luxury accommodations tonight are located right in the heart of historic Medora.

Included Meals: Dinner 

Hotel: Roughrider Hotel 

Day 2 – Medora to Butte, MT

We depart this morning after a hearty Chuckwagon breakfast served at the hotel. We continue our journey west, stopping for an included lunch at Montana Brewing, before arriving in Butte and checking into the Hampton Inn.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

Hotel: Hampton Inn 

Day 3 – Butte to Spokane, WA

Breakfast is included at the hotel before we make our way out of Montana, across Idaho, and into Washington. Our flyaway travelers join us, then we check into our hotel and have dinner at the hotel’s Sunset Bistro.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner 

Hotel: Hampton Inn 

Day 4 – Spokane to Leavenworth, WA

After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll make our way west across Washington to the charming town of Leavenworth, where its entire town center is modeled after a Bavarian village! Our night’s accommodations are right in the heart of the Village at the lovely Bavarian Lodge. Tonight we are treated to an outdoor performance of “The Sound of Music” at the Leavenworth Summer Theatre.

Included Meals: Breakfast 

Hotel: Bavarian Lodge 

Day 5 – Leavenworth to Vancouver, B.C.

Breakfast is served at the hotel this morning. Then we depart and travel along scenic Hwy 2 which offers stunning views as we pass through the Wenatchee National Forest. In Everett, we turn and head north, crossing the border into Canada and reaching our destination for two nights: delightful Vancouver! We’ll check into the beautiful Marriott situated right in the downtown.

Included Meals: Breakfast 

Hotel: Marriott Downtown (2 Nights) 

Day 6 – Vancouver

This morning we depart with our step-on guide for a tour of beautiful Vancouver. See Lion’s Gate Bridge, Queen’s Rose Garden, the Fish Hatchery, Totem Poles, and more! Lunch is served at Stanley Park, a 1,000+ acre park that’s celebrating its 126th year, before we resume our guided Vancouver tour. This evening is at your leisure.

Included Meals: Lunch 

Day 7 – Vancouver to Victoria, B.C.

This morning we board our B.C. Ferrie and cruise to Swartz Bay. If you were too distracted by the beautiful scenery of the San Juan Islands to grab a bite to eat onboard the ferry, don’t worry, our next destination is breathtaking Butchart Gardens – they have three restaurants for you to choose from! The Butchart Gardens are famous for their reputation as one of the world’s most beautiful gardens. Late this afternoon we’ll check into the stunning Chateau Victoria, located in the heart of Victoria! The convenient location of the hotel creates a wonderful base to explore the inviting sidewalks accented with street lamps and hanging baskets. Dinner is on your own to choose from the many restaurants in the area.

Hotel: Chateau Victoria (2 Nights) 

Day 8 – Victoria

This morning breakfast is included before we join our step-on guide for a fascinating city tour of Victoria, highlighting many points of interest like the Marina where we’ll feed the seals. A unique lunch is planned for you at the charming and elegant Fairmont Empress Hotel. The remainder of the day is on your own. We recommend taking in the Royal BC Museum and/or the Parliament Building.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

Day 9 – Victoria to LaConner, WA

This morning after breakfast we depart for our Washington State Ferrie to Anacortes. Enjoy the scenic drive to LaConner, a charming waterfront village reminiscent of a 17th-century fishing village. Dinner is served at a LaConner favorite, the Nell Thorn Restaurant. Spend the night in this charming seaport town!

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner 

Hotel: LaConnor Country Inn 

Day 10 – LaConner to Lopez Island

This morning after an included breakfast at our hotel there will be time to browse the shops and have lunch on your own in LaConnor. Make sure you have your R&J tote bag packed and are ready for an adventure as we board float planes for an unbelievable flight that takes us to the Islander Resort in Fisherman’s Bay on Lopez Island. This just may be the highlight of your Pacific Northwest tour!! Dinner is included this evening at the resort. Sit back and relax while you take in the gorgeous island sunsets from your balcony!

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner 

Hotel: Islander Resort on Lopez Island 

Day 11 – Lopez Island to Oak Harbor, WA

Wake up to a delightful breakfast at our resort. This morning and early afternoon are on our own to enjoy the 29 square mile island. You may want to walk into the village to browse and have lunch, or rent a bicycle for a leisure island ride, or you may just want to sit back and enjoy the beauty around you. Later this afternoon we set sail on the Mystic Sea for a cruise in the San Juan Islands, searching for whales and learning why these pods are some of the most researched whales in North America. Enjoy an old-fashioned cracked crab feast lunch with magnificent scenery all around. We’ll dock in Anacortes and then motor across Deception Pass on to Oak Harbor for the night.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

Hotel: Best Western Plus Harbor Plaza 

Day 12 – Oak Harbor to Seattle, WA

After an included breakfast, we depart Oak Harbor and enjoy our scenic drive through Whidbey Island to Clinton where we will take a ferry (motorcoach and all!) over to Mukilteo. Then we motor to Boeing for a fascinating tour to watch the world’s largest jets be assembled in the world’s largest building by volume. After the tour we will enjoy a box lunch here at Boeing. This afternoon we will take a trip 520 feet up in the air in the iconic Space Needle for 360º view of scenic Seattle! We will also visit the Chihuly Garden and Glass – remarkable creations! Enjoy a farewell dinner all together at Anthony’s Pier 66 before our flyaway passengers depart in the morning.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Hotel: Hampton Inn SeaTac Airport 

Day 13 – Seattle to Missoula, MT

Breakfast is served at the hotel before we bid farewell to our flyaway friends. Then we travel eastward across Washington and into Montana for an overnight in Missoula. Dinner is included at Cracker Barrel this evening.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner 

Hotel: Best Western Plus Grant Creek 

Day 14 – Missoula to Billings, MT

After breakfast we continue to journey east, stopping for lunch at Johnny Carino’s in Bozeman, then overnighting in Billings.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

Hotel: Hampton Inn 

Day 15 – Billings to Bismarck, ND

Have breakfast at the hotel before we begin our travel day, making our way across the final leg of vast Montana and into North Dakota. We will check into the Hampton Inn & Suites in Bismarck.

Included Meals: Breakfast 

Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites 

Day 16 – Bismarck to Home

As we cover the last miles toward home today, enjoy reminiscing with your new traveling friends about your wonderful Pacific Northwest & San Juan Islands experience!

Included Meals: Breakfast