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Sights of The Pacific Northwest

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The Pacific Northwest is famous for its natural beauty and sophisticated yet quirky cities. Experience the best of both worlds on this journey from Seattle to San Francisco. With high peaks, deep lakes, and giant trees, it’s the ultimate coastal road trip through three stunning states.

Highlights

  • Visit Mount St. Helens and learn about the most destructive volcanic eruption in American history
  • Look out at the crystal clear waters of America’s deepest lake on a day trip to Crater Lake National Park
  • Stand in awe of the towering redwoods, the tallest trees in the world, at Redwood National Park
  • Enjoy city tours from Seattle to San Francisco
  • See the 600-foot-tall waterfall at Multnomah Falls
  • Uncover fascinating fish facts at Oregon Coast Aquarium

Add-Ons

Seattle-Skyline

Seattle Space Needle & Dinner At Buca Di Beppo

Take in sweeping views from the Space Needle.
Sights of The Pacific Northwest

Winery Visit With Wine Tasting & Charcuterie Board

Sample some exceptional wines and local cheese!

Activity level

  • Relaxed
  • Easy Going
  • Moderate
  • Active
  • Very Active

Tour Includes

Sightseeing

  • Seattle
  • Mount St. Helens
  • Portland
  • Cascade Range
  • Mt. Hood National Forest
  • Newport
  • Medford
  • Crater Lake National Park
  • Redwood National Park
  • Eureka
  • San Francisco

Hotel Accommodations

  • 10 Nights
  • Moderate hotels based on twin/double occupancy

Meals

  • 10 Breakfasts and 2 Lunches

Service

  • A professionally trained tour director who is knowledgeable about the area will provide you with a wealth of information. Their friendly service will make your trip a memorable experience.

Baggage Handling

  • To and from your hotel room throughout your land tour for one piece of Checked Baggage per person.
Sights of the Pacific Northwest
Tour Starts:

Seattle, Washington

Tour Ends:

San Francisco, California

Sights of The Pacific Northwest
Day 1
Seattle

Welcome to beautiful Seattle, Washington! Guests who have purchased airline tickets from YMT Vacations will be welcomed in the baggage claim area by a representative who will arrange your transfer to the hotel. If you made other flight arrangements, please make your own way to the hotel. The evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Head to some of the city’s popular sites including Pike Place Market, Space Needle and Pioneer Square.

Four Points by Sheraton Downtown Seattle Center or similar
Day 2
Seattle
Your day starts with a tour of the Museum of Flight, home to the original Boeing factory and over 150 aircraft including JFK’s Air Force One, and jets from WWI and WWII. You’ll also get a chance to see the Concorde, and learn about the past, present and future of flight travel, from the Wright Brothers to NASA. It’s one of Seattle’s popular museums.
After lunch on your own at Pike Place Market, you’ll enjoy a tour of Seattle, often considered the crown jewel of the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy a relaxing evening on your own, or join an optional dinner and visit to the Space Needle. (B)

Add-On: Seattle Space Needle & Dinner at Bucca Di Beppo

 

Four Points by Sheraton Downtown Seattle Center or similar
Day 3
Mount St. Helens & Portland

Continue your journey to Mount St. Helens, the site of the deadliest volcanic event in U.S. history. Take in stunning views of the mountain, including the crater caused by the 1980 eruption, and continue on to Portland. Enjoy the evening at leisure. (B, L)

Hyatt Place Portland Airport/Cascade Station or similar
Day 4
Cascade Mountains, Multnomah Falls & Columbia River Gorge

Travel into the Cascade Mountains this morning to enjoy some of Oregon’s most breathtaking scenery. Highlights of your tour include the Columbia River Gorge and Multnomah Falls, a 611-foot-tall waterfall found in the Mount Hood National Forest. Enjoy lunch on your own at Cascade Locks, then return to Portland for a city tour. You’ll spend free time at the International Rose Test Garden, where (depending on the season) you can see over 650 varieties of roses, as well as other blooms and plants. (B)

Note: Depending on season Rose Garden may be substituted with Bonneville Fish Hatchery

Add-On: Portland Dinner Cruise

Hyatt Place Portland Airport/Cascade Station or similar
Day 5
Oregon Coast to Newport

Take a stunning scenic drive down the Oregon coast to Newport. Here you’ll enjoy a tour of the Oregon Coast Aquarium, a world-class facility dedicated to marine wildlife. Enjoy a relaxed evening on your own. Newport has plenty of museums, impressive mansions and some great dining options. (B)

Best Western Plus Agate Beach Inn or similar
Day 6
Medford

Travel down to Medford, a town in the heart of the breathtaking Rogue Valley. Many of Oregon’s finest wines are produced right here in Medford. You can learn more about them on an optional wine tasting in the evening. (B)

Comfort Inn South or similar

Add-On: Winery Visit with Wine Tasting and Charcuterie Board
Day 7
Medford & Crater Lake National Park

Experience a day at the world-famous Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the United States. Surrounded by towering cliffs and a thick forest of old growth pines, Crater Lake is nestled in what remains of a dormant volcano that erupted nearly 8,000 years ago. This crystal clear blue lake is one of the prettiest in the country. (B)

Comfort Inn South or similar
Day 8
Redwood National Park & Eureka

Continue south on a beautiful drive to the Golden State. Your first stop is Redwood National Park, home of the world’s tallest trees. Enjoy a tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve, where some trees are over 370 feet tall. Stop for lunch on your own at Klamath and then continue on to Eureka. The Old Town in Eureka is famous for its classic Victorian homes, and you’ll get a chance to see them on an informative panoramic tour. (B)

Red Lion Hotel Eureka or similar
Day 9
San Francisco

See more amazing Redwoods at Avenue of the Giants on your way to San Francisco. Enjoy the evening at your leisure. (B)

Hotel Caza or similar
Day 10
San Francisco

Your day starts with a city tour including Fisherman’s Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge, one of the world’s most photographed suspension bridges. Don’t forget to look out into the bay at the notorious Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary! You’ll enjoy a farewell lunch at Pier 39 (included). For an additional fee, join us on a bay cruise, or a cable car tour with a dinner on Pier 39, or add both for a complete experience. (B, L)

Hotel Caza or similar

Add-On: Red & White San Francisco Bay Cruises

 
Day 11
Depart for Home (B)

Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Hotels may differ depending on date. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. By their nature, all tour vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. Please ask your Travel Consultant for more information.

YMT Vacations itineraries may contain suggestions for activities for your leisure time; these suggestions do not constitute a recommendation nor an endorsement of any specific service provider and the decision to participate in any such activities should be made independently.

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11 Days from $2249 USD

Per person, double occupancy, excludes roundtrip airfare. Passport required.

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Mt St Helens
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Reviews

We liked the iternary, pace, meeting nice people
WE liked the iternary, pace, meeting nice people, included breakfasts for sure,and extra meals, we have always felt safe with the bus drivers and guides. Also knowing we are well taken care of.
Alan G Ringger Nov 2023
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5/5
Great food and service in very unique interesting spots
Loved the independent scenic eating places that she picked. Great food and service in very unique interesting spots.
Jill Kathleen Hovde Nov 2023
Sights of The Pacific Northwest ↓
5/5
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FAQs

Can I arrange pre- or post-tour accommodations to extend my trip?

Unfortunately, additional nights are not available from YMT Vacations for this tour. Your YMT Sales Consultant will confirm the specific hotel related to your departure date, and you can then contact the hotel directly to arrange an extended stay.
Can this tour accommodate triples?

Yes, triples are permitted (depending on availability) in 2 beds.
I’m booking my own flights for this tour, what time should I arrive?

You should arrive in Seattle no later than 4pm.
Will I need any visas or travel permits for this tour?

No, none are required.
What elevations will I visit on this tour?

You will visit Crater Lake, which is at an elevation of over 6,000 ft.

For tips on managing altitude sickness, please read our blog.

Add-Ons

Make your vacation extra special by adding optional excursions to your tour. It’s a great opportunity to enhance your trip, these experiences slot seamlessly into your package, and we’ll take care of all the logistics for you. Call us for pricing, and remember that adding an optional experience might increase the overall activity level of the tour, so always keep that in mind when planning your trip.

Here are the pricing guidelines for reference:
$ – Less than $100 USD
$$ – Between $100 and $200 USD
$$$ – More than $200 USD

Seattle Space Needle & Dinner At Buca Di Beppo

We have put together an evening of great food and stunning views. First we will head to the Space Needle and ascend the 520 feet to the observation deck, from where you can see all of Seattle and beyond. Then, get to know your fellow travelers at an informal Italian family-style dinner at a downtown Seattle restaurant!

Inclusions

  • Italian family-style dinner at a downtown Seattle restaurant. Menu includes: mixed green & Caesar salad, spaghetti marinara, fettuccine Alfredo and chicken parmigiana; followed by cheesecake; with included soft drinks, coffee and tea. Menu subject to change. Taxes & gratuities are included.
  • Admission to the Space Needle and its observation deck
  • Take the 43-second elevator ride to the observation deck from where you can see not only the downtown Seattle skyline, but also the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, Mount Rainier, Mount Baker, Elliott Bay and surrounding islands
  • The iconic tower was built for the 1962 World’s Fair, during which time nearly 20,000 people a day used the elevators, totaling over 2.3 million visitors in all
Note: This tour is not wheelchair accessible

Duration: Approx. 4 Hours (Evening)

Activity Level: Easy

Price: $

Seattle-Skyline
Winery Visit With Wine Tasting & Charcuterie Board

Visit one of Oregon’s original wineries, where you will enjoy learning about the regions wines with a flight of 6 different wines. Enjoy sampling local cheeses, meats and other savories from a gourmet charcuterie board. Eden Valley Orchards was founded in 1885 and the entire property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been a hallmark of agricultural innovation and gracious hospitality since its pioneer beginnings in the Rogue River Valley in Southern Oregon.

Inclusions

  • Visit to an Oregon Winery
  • Sampling of wines and a gourmet charcuterie board
Note: Restrooms are not wheelchair accessible.

Duration: Approx. 1.5 Hours (Afternoon)

Activity Level: Easy

Price: $

Sights of The Pacific Northwest
Portland Dinner Cruise

Cruise under the bridges that make Portland famous and enjoy a freshly-prepared dinner onboard. Take in views of the historic Portland Waterfront from a vibrant setting enhanced by dazzling city sights and city lights. Enjoy a dinner of scrumptious cuisine, locally sourced and prepared fresh on board with live piano music for one amazing experience!

Inclusions

  • 2.5-hour dinner cruise aboard the Portland Spirit from Downtown Portland
  • Menu includes plated entree (selected onboard), house salad, bread, signature dessert, coffee, hot tea, fountain sodas. Appetizers, premium desserts and other beverages from the full service bar are available for purchase onboard.
  • Live piano music and service gratuity
  • Round trip transportation
Note: This tour is not wheelchair accessible. The dress code for this cruise is upscale casual to business casual.

Duration: Approx. 5 Hours (Evening)

Activity Level: Easy

Price: $$

Sights of The Pacific Northwest
Red & White San Francisco Bay Cruises

Cruise between Pier 43.5 and Fisherman’s Wharf while transiting along San Francisco’s breathtaking waterfront, passing under the Golden Gate and around Alcatraz! Learn the history of San Francisco Bay and observe local marine life such as sea lions, pelicans, whales and more.

Inclusions

  • 1-hour cruise voyage along the San Francisco Waterfront

Duration: Approx. 1 Hour (Morning)

Activity Level: Easy

Price: $

Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco Cable Car & Pier 39 Dinner

A ride on one of San Francisco’s iconic cable cars is an essential part of any trip to the City by the Bay. Ride one of these National Historic Landmarks to Pier 39 for the ultimate San Francisco experience. All aboard! Your evening tour begins with a ride up and down the hilly streets of San Francisco via cable car. Cable cars were invented in San Francisco 150 years ago to help the city’s residents get up and down the legendarily steep streets. Today, an estimated 13 million people hope on and off these not-so-modern marvels every year. Which is no wonder—cable cars are the most fun way to get around! Tonight’s dinner will be at Swiss Louis Italian & Seafood Restaurant on Pier 39. You’ll enjoy delicious Italian specialties and one of the best views in San Francisco. Enjoy your dinner as you take in the sights of the Golden Gate Bridge and the bay. For music, you can expect to be serenaded by Pier 39’s famous barking sea lions.

Inclusions

  • San Francisco Cable Car tour
  • 3-course dinner at Swiss Louis Italian & Seafood Restaurant

Duration: Approx. 2.5-3 Hours (Afternoon/Evening)

Activity Level: Moderate

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