Washington State Holidays
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Washington and Oregon Tour
From £1495
Uncrowded, undiscovered and undeniably stunning, this tour will take you along the scenic, rugged coast of Oregon and on into the wild and stunningly beautiful surroundings of Washington State.
Highlights:
- Mt Rainier
- Olympic National Park
- Lake Quinault
- Crater Lake
- Cascades Mountains
- Winthrop
- Oregon Coastline
- Mt Hood
- Seattle and the Space Needle
- Wine regions of Oregon
Price per person includes:
- Return flights to Seattle, Washington State
- Airport taxes
- 14 days mid-size car hire
- 14 nights accommodation in sought after locations
- A personalised road book which is a complete guide to travelling within North America and provides bespoke driving instructions for your holiday.
Ideal time to visit: May to October
Prices are based on off-season travel. Please call or email for costs for your preferred date of travel.
Day 1 - 2 Seattle
Seattle has one of the most scenic settings in America, curved around the shore of Elliott Bay, with lake Washington behind and the snowy peak of Mount Rainier hovering faintly in the distance. With glass skyscrapers gleaming across the bay the city combines its superb natural surrounding with a modern skyline. Its current location, though, is the second in its history. In 1850 Seattle was relocated from the peninsula of Alki Point after it was flooded out.
Day 3 Seattle - Quinault
Distance: 153 miles
The area of Lake Quinault has been a popular destination since the 1900s when Teddy Roosevelt proclaimed it as part of the Olympic National Park. However, the glacier-carved lake is not the only outstanding natural landmark in this area. The Quinault Rainforest is possibly the most beautiful of the rainforests within the park. With thick and impressive groves, which fan off from the road, the forest is scattered with various hiking trails. One of the best of these is the half-mile Maple Glade Trail on the north shore of the lake.
Day 4 Quinault - Astoria
Distance: 127 miles
Astoria, a fishing and cannery town founded in 1811, lays claim to be the first permanent American settlement west of the Rockies. In the 1840's the city started to thrive as a customs house town and shipping centre. With the now well-maintained Victorian homes lining the harbour hillside, Astoria is a museum without walls.
Day 5 Astoria - Newport
Distance: 134 miles
Newport, established in 1882, is a bustling fish town on the Oregon Coast. Its heart is along a working waterfront on Aquinas Bay where you'll find fishing fleets and fresh seafood markets living in tandem with galleries, gift shops, restaurants and family attractions. Two places of interest, which are definitely worth a visit, are the Oregon Coast Aquarium and the Hatfield Marine Science Centre.
Day 6 - 7 Newport - Crater Lake
Distance: 237 miles
Over 6,500 years ago Mount Mazama blew up, with an explosion which was 42 times stronger than the Mount St. Helens blast, leaving behind a deep crater that is now filled with Crater Lake. In 1902 Crater Lake became Oregon's only National Park when on 22nd May President Theodore Roosevelt signed the bill. The Lake itself is extraordinary and is surrounded by dozens of trails and climbs to magnificent lookouts over its eerie volcanic formations and impossibly blue waters. Trips on the Lake are a must, speak to Bon Voyage about the best way to do this.
Day 8 Crater Lake - Bend
Distance: 105 miles
Bordered by mountainous pine forests on the west, located in the high desert of central Oregon Bend has just about every outdoor activity on offer from kayaking and rafting to snow mobiling and skiing. After taking advantage of all the recreational opportunities relax in one of the many restaurants, browse through the unique galleries or learn about the region's setters in the Des Chutes Historical Centre.
Day 9 - 10 Bend - Portland
Distance: 175 miles
In 1885 Portland was named after Portland, Maine, following a coin toss between its two East Coast founders. Although the city is a less obvious tourist destination it is a pleasant surprise to many of its visitors. With its many quaint bookstores, galleries, parks and restaurants people find there is more to do than imagined. Portland is also the perfect base for exploring the surrounding coastal and mountain areas.
Day 11 Portland - Mount Rainier
Distance: 178 miles
Mount Rainier contains vast expanses of pristine old-growth forests, sub alpine flower meadows and spectacular alpine scenery. The glacier clad Mountain is the highest peak in the Cascades and is also said to be one of the most awesome mountains in the world.
Day 12 - 13 Mount Rainier - Winthrop
Distance: 322 miles
The valley around Winthrop offers fine white water rafting, spectacular hiking in the North Cascades, horseback riding, fishing and cross country skiing. Winthrop itself is a pretty, tree lined, little quaint town filled with stores selling local crafts and jewellery, an odd outdoor cafe or two and small quirky restaurants. It's a delight to visit. Winthrop is home to one of Bon Voyage's favourite retreat hotels, call us to find out more.
Day 14 Winthrop - Seattle
Distance: 199 miles
Spend you final night and morning in Seattle sight-seeing and last minute shopping.
Want to extend this tour and journey on into Canada or perhaps a few more days in Seattle? There are good train connections between Seattle and Vancouver if you fancy ditching the car for a few days and visiting another country... Or maybe a tropical beach is calling you, why not consider flying on to the paradise Islands of Hawaii? Call Bon Voyage to discuss the options available to you, our holidays are flexible....
