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C O L U M B I A A N D S N A K E R I V E R S V O YA G E
8 D AY S F R O M
$5,710
• Retrace Lewis and Clark’s trailblazing expedition through the Pacific Northwest. • Explore the shoreline of the stunning Palouse River by kayak or Zodiac. • Enjoy springtime blooms or fall foliage in Hells Canyon, North America’s deepest gorge.
DAYS 3–5 I COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE/ HOOD RIVER/SNAKE RIVER Cruise into the spectacular canyons of the Columbia River Gorge. Visit the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center, and hike up Beacon Rock, where Lewis and Clark camped. Follow the gorge to the city of Hood River, situated at the foot of majestic Mount Hood. Enjoy a farm-to-table lunch, then visit the Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum or hike through the Mosier Twin Tunnels. Hear from our geologist as we sail through stunning scenery to the Snake River. Meals: 3B, 3L, 3D
DAYS 1–2 I PORTLAND, OREGON/ASTORIA Board our ship and cruise the Willamette River through downtown, passing under Portland’s eclectic 12 bridges. Sail to the mouth of the Columbia River and visit the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, the Columbia River Maritime Museum, and historic Astoria.* National Geographic Quest or National Geographic Sea Bird for the entire voyage Meals: 1B, 1L, 2D
DAYS 6–8 I PALOUSE RIVER/CLARKSTON, WASHINGTON Explore the Palouse River by Zodiac or kayak, getting up close to basalt cliffs and the 200-foot Palouse Falls. From Clarkston, set out on a jet boat adventure in Hells Canyon. See ancient pictographs and petroglyphs, and listen to a Nez Percé storyteller. Enjoy a tasting of local wines and disembark the next day. Meals: 3B, 2L, 23D *April departures feature lunch and winetasting in Walla Walla instead of visiting Astoria.
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An Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and a team of naturalists will accompany this trip.
Jon Waterhouse National Geographic Explorer National Geographic Explorer Jon Waterhouse is a Native American scientist who works to empower Indigenous communities and promote environmental stewardship. He co-founded the Living Indigenous Network of Knowledge, served as Executive Director of the Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council, and has advised students, global commissions, and the U.S. government. Find the departure(s) Jon will join on our website.
INFORMATION This trip is operated in collaboration with Lindblad Expeditions.
Dates: This expedition is offered in April, September, and October. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and vary by cabin category. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.
Visit website for complete details and dates. Above: The Vista House Observatory sits high above the Columbia River Gorge.
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