| Highlights: | 13 Days / 12 Nights |
| ♦ Cataldo Mission
♦ Portland City Tour
♦ Historic Bayfront Newport
♦ Sea Lion Caves
♦ Oregon Connection
♦ Cape Blanco Lighthouse
♦ Redwood National Forest
♦ Humboldt State Park
♦ Avenue of the Giants
♦ Napa Valley
♦ San Francisco City Tour
♦ Telegraph Hill
♦ Golden Gate Bridge
♦ China Town
♦ Pier 39
♦ Boat Cruise - San Francisco Bay
♦ Fisherman’s Wharf
♦ Old Sacramento
♦ Lake Tahoe
♦ Virginia City
11 Meals Included: 9 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
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| Day 1: | Edmonton - Calgary - Cranbrook, BC |
| We begin our journey traveling south through
Calgary and west into Crowsnest Pass, past
the famous Frank Slide to Cranbrook, BC. St. Eugene Resort |
| Day 2: | Cranbrook - Spokane, WA |
| This morning we cross the International Border
and enjoy our drive through the beautiful lake
area of Idaho. This afternoon visit Cataldo
Mission, the oldest standing building in Idaho
and home to the Jesuits in the 1840s. The
mission sits on a beautiful knoll overlooking
the Coeur D’Alene River as a monument to the
courage and dedication of the missionaries. This
evening take advantage of the optional shuttle
service to downtown Spokane to shop or visit
the casino. Holiday Inn Express |
| Day 3: | Spokane - Portland, OR |
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Today we follow the majestic Columbia River
to Bonneville Lock and Dam, in the heart of the
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
This dam spans the river connecting the states
of Oregon and Washington. We continue our
journey west along the Hood River to Portland
for a two-night stay. (B) Grand Hotel |
| Day 4: | Portland - Newport, OR |
| Portland gracefully combines its eccentric
touches with the traditional and rolls out a
whimsical welcome mat for our tour. A treat is in store this afternoon! Travel to Newport, famous for its historic bayfront, and, weather permitting, board a 65 foot wildlife watching vessel for a cruise of the bayfront and area. A friendly naturalist guide will provide a fun and exciting tour. No worries, the boat is enclosed!! Then check into the hotel, located above the beach, with views of the ocean. Now is the Oregon Coast! (B) Elizabeth Inn |
| Day 5: | Newport - Coos Bay, OR |
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Today continue along the magnificent Oregon Coast, one of the most spectacular drives in North America. Keep your eyes open for Heceta Head Lighthouse located 12 miles north of Florence and boasting the strongest light. You cannot travel the Oregon Coast without visiting the famous Sea Lion Caves. Descend 208 feet down into the world’s largest and most spectacular sea cave! (You must be able to climb 36 steps to reach the cave). (B) Edgewater Inn |
| Day 6: | Coos Bay - Eureka, CA |
| We begin the day with a visit to the Oregon
Connection, formerly known as the House
of Myrtlewood. Watch master artisans turn
rare Myrtlewood logs into unique creations.
Afterwards we see Cape Blanco Lighthouse the
oldest lighthouse in Oregon, towering above the
state’s western-most point. We continue south
and cross the border to enter the Redwood
National Forest; home of some of the world’s
tallest trees and old growth coast Redwoods.
Welcome to California! Red Lion |
| Day 7: | Eureka - San Francisco, CA |
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Traveling to San Francisco today, we drive
through the Humboldt State Park and the
Avenue of the Giants. Here the Redwoods tower
over 350 feet high and up to 2000 years old,
some of the oldest living things known to man.
Driving through the Napa Valley, producing
some of the world’s best wines, we stop for
a local wine tour. We continue south across
the most famous of bridges, the Golden Gate,
to arrive in San Francisco - one of the most
exciting and best-loved cities in the world. (B) Holiday Inn Express Fisherman's Wharf |
| Day 8 & 9: | San Francisco, CA |
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Learn San Francisco’s history as you explore
the major sights on a fully guided sightseeing
tour including Telegraph Hill, the Civic Centre,
Golden Gate Park, Chinatown, Seal Rock Cliff,
Pier 39 and Fisherman’s Wharf. During our stay,
we take a relaxing afternoon cruise on harbor
bay and sail right under the Golden Gate Bridge
and around the Island of Alcatraz, the Marin
Headlands and the Bay Bridge. Enjoy leisure
time to explore San Francisco on your own. Take
an optional tour of Alcatraz Island, hop on board
a cable car to Union Square or explore more of
the sights and sounds of Fisherman’s Wharf. (2B,D) |
| Day 10 | San Francisco - Reno, NV |
| Leaving San Francisco this morning, we travel
across California with a stop in Sacramento. See
the Capital State Building and shop in Old Town.
We continue our journey through Lake Tahoe
to Virginia City and arrive in Reno, the “Biggest
Little City in the World”. (B) Silver Legacy Resort |
| Day 11: | Reno - Twin Falls, ID |
| Today we travel through “Magic Valley”, one of
the most fertile crop producing regions. Notice
how the fall colors are changing as we travel
north to Twin Falls. Shilo Inn |
| Day 12: | Twin Falls - Great Falls, MT |
| Continuing north we cross into Montana, arriving
in Great Falls. This evening join your tour director
for a farewell dinner at the hotel. (B,D) Heritage Inn |
| Day 13: | Great Falls - Calgary - Edmonton, AB |
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With many pleasant memories of our Oregon
Coast and San Francisco Holiday, we cross
the International Border to Alberta and return
home. (B) |
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