Pacific Northwest & California

8 DAYS • 10 MEALS STARTING AT £1,999 Pricing is per person, land only, double occupancy, and varies by departure date.

HIGHLIGHTS Seattle • Mount St. Helens Visitor Center • Portland • Columbia River Gorge • Hood River • Yaquina Head Lighthouse • Newport • Bandon State Natural Area • Rogue River Cruise • Redwood National Park • Avenue of the Giants • San Francisco

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

• Visit lively Pike Place Market,

Seattle’s famous fish and vegetable market. • Venture to Mount St. Helens Visitor

Center to learn about its volcanic activity. • Visit Columbia River Gorge and

Multnomah Falls.

IT’S YOUR CHOICE!

Be sure to choose your option before departure. • Day 3 — In Portland, explore the city on foot and by streetcar –OR– visit the International Rose Test Garden.

CULINARY INCLUSIONS

6 Breakfasts (B) • 1 Lunch (L) • 3 Dinners (D) • Enjoy lunch on Pier 39 with views of

San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. • Savour a wine-tasting while gazing at views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Day 1 Thompson Hotel, Seattle, WA Days 2-3 DoubleTree by Hilton Lloyd Center, Portland, OR Day 4 The Mill Casino, North Bend, OR Day 5 Blue Lake Casino & Hotel, Blue Lake, CA Days 6-7 The Park Central, San Francisco, CA On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

Oregon Coast

From Mount St. Helens to the giant Redwoods, fall under the spell of the Pacific Northwest and California.

Day 1: Seattle, Washington - Tour Begins Your tour opens with an overnight stay in Seattle, dubbed the “Emerald City” for its lush green surroundings. Get to know your fellow travellers at tonight’s welcome dinner. (D) Day 2: Seattle - Mt. St. Helen’s - Portland, Oregon Explore Seattle’s colourful waterfront area and historic Pioneer Square with a local guide. Mingle with artisans at the lively Pike Place Market, a famous fish and vegetable market dotted with restaurants and shops. Travel south through Olympia, stopping at the Mount St. Helens Visitor Center. Learn about its 1980 volcanic eruption as well as the history and geology of the state park. Continue to Portland, Oregon for a two-night stay in the picturesque “City of Roses.” (B)

Day 3: Portland – Columbia River Gorge - Portland  Drive along the Mt. Hood route to the lush Columbia River Gorge. Take in the unforgettable views of Mt. Hood as you leave the valley and enter the Cascade Mountains. Discover the awe-inspiring landscapes of the magnificent Columbia River and Multnomah Falls, a 611-foot-tall roaring cascade. Later, enjoy a wine-tasting at a local vineyard followed by a visit to a lavender farm. Upon returning to Portland it’s your choice! Explore Portland by foot and streetcar with a local guide – OR – visit the International Rose Test Garden and walk among the thousands of roses. Afterwards, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B, D) Day 4: Portland - Willamette Valley - Newport - North Bend (Oregon Coast) On the way to the Oregon coast, journey through the Willamette Valley. Today known for its wine that rivals that of Napa, this was once the “Promised Land” for the pioneers who followed the Oregon Trail. On the coast, stop at the Yaquina Head Lighthouse, a 93-foot tower buffeted by wind and rain since 1872. Enjoy time at the interpretive centre or make your way down to Cobble Beach to explore the tide pools of colourful sea anemones and starfish. Stop in the seaside town of Newport before travelling further along the coast. End your day strolling North Bend’s lively boardwalk, perched along scenic Coos Bay. (B, D) Day 5: North Bend - Bandon Natural Area - Redwood National Park, CA - Blue Lake Drive to Bandon State Natural Area. Take in the breathtaking scenery as we travel along the

You’re confident walking 30-45 minutes at a time over a variety of terrains – from cobblestone streets to a few flights of stairs.

Redwood National Park

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striking Beach Loop. See Bandon Rocks and Face Rock, famous for their American Indian legends. Stop to enjoy a cruise up the spectacular Rogue River, taking you into Oregon’s rugged wilderness for a chance to see bald eagles, cormorants, seals and blue heron. Continuing south to California’s redwood country, travel through Redwood National Park, home to trees that can reach nearly 300 feet. See for yourself why the sun seldom hits the ground. (B) Day 6: Blue Lake - San Francisco Return to the majestic beauty and splendid grandeur of the redwood forest as you traverse the “Avenue of the Giants,” a scenic highway loaded with towering redwoods. Next, drive over the legendary Golden Gate Bridge and arrive in “the City by the Bay,” San Francisco. Tonight, enjoy dinner on

Golden Gate Bridge

your own at one of the many restaurants in this eclectic city. (B) Day 7: San Francisco Today, join a local guide to hear stories of the city’s past and present as you drive past its famous landmarks including Fisherman’s Wharf, the Presidio and the Golden Gate Bridge. You’ll also see the iconic neighbourhoods of Chinatown, North Beach and Haight Ashbury. Enjoy a farewell lunch on the city’s colourful Pier 39 with exceptional views of San Francisco Bay and the Bay Bridge. The remainder of your day is at leisure to explore San Francisco independently. (B, L) Day 8: San Francisco - Tour Ends Your tour comes to a close today, but the memories will stay with you forever.

DOUBLE SOLO

Starting at £1,999 Pricing is per person, land only, Starting at £2,699 and varies by departure date.

Prices based on 26 July 2021 departure

April 2021

(different itinerary – see note*) 18, April *Itinerary featured is for May 2021 – April 2022 tour departures. Departures prior to this date may vary. Please confirm at time of reservation.

May 2021 – April 2022

(featured itinerary) 9, 16, 23, 30 May 6, 7, 13, 20, 21, 27 June 4, 11, 18, 19, 25, 26 July 1, 8, 9, 15, 22, 29 August 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 19 September 20, 26, 27 September 3, 4, 10, 11 October 27 March 3, 24, 25 April

Please note: This trip requires a passport. An ESTA visa is required for all UK passport holders travelling to or via the USA, at your own expense. Please refer to the following website to purchase your visa: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/. It is a US Government requirement that you apply for your ESTA at least 72 hours prior to departure. Our air passengers will arrive into Seattle and depart from San Francisco. Airport transfers are available for purchase. Due to tour scheduling, arrival flights should arrive prior to 4:00 p.m. If you would like to visit Alcatraz in San Francisco, arrangements must be made on your own in advance.

“This was our first Collette vacation, but it won’t be our last! Both of them, the bus driver and the tour guide, did an outstanding job. – Collette Traveller ”

FEATURED TOUR EXTENSION: SEATTLE

ADD 1 NIGHT IN SEATTLE

PRE TOUR EXTENSION STARTING AT £307 PP*

Begin your trip with a night in Seattle, the “Emerald City”. Enjoy a walking tour of the famous Pike Place Market. Travel on Seattle’s Monorail to the Seattle Center to experience the iconic Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass art museum.