Discover the USA's Pacific Northwest

Itinerary Highlights

Enjoy free time to explore some of Seattle's attractions including the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden's glass sculptures and the Boeing factory.
Explore Olympic National Park, a vast wilderness with several eco-systems from old-growth rain forests, glacier capped mountains and wild coastline.
Visit the Oregon Coast and spot wildlife in one of its state parks or along the wild Pacific beaches.
Enjoy endless opportunities of outdoor activities such as fly-fishing, hiking or a game of golf during your free time at Sunriver Resort.
Best time to travel April - October

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Discover the USA’s Pacific Northwest on our 14-night, flexible fly-drive holiday visiting many of the areas highlights. Explore the cosmopolitan city of Seattle and take in the panoramic views from atop the Space Needle. Drive through old-growth forests and walk along miles of wild beaches in Olympic National Park. Visit quaint villages along Oregon’s Pacific Coast and follow the region’s wine country trails, particularly known for its Pinot Noir. Take the ‘Rim Drive’ at Crater Lake National Park and stop at one of the many viewing points for a picnic with dramatic caldera views. Enjoy the facilities of Sunriver Resort in Bend, an idyllic playground of outdoor sports and activities, and shop-til-you-drop in tax-free Portland, a city famed for its eco-friendliness, micro-breweries and innovative dining scene.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Seattle

Fly from the UK to Seattle, Washington State. You will be transferred to your downtown hotel and the remainder of the day is at your leisure.

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Front Desk at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle

Lobby at Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle

Day 2 Day Exploring Seattle

Seattle

Enjoy a full day to explore Seattle at your leisure. The city has several exciting experiences for you to enjoy including travelling to the top of Space Needle where you can take in the panoramic views of the city, ocean and mountains in the distance. Visit Chihuly Garden and Glass showcasing glass sculptures or take a tour around the Boeing Factory.

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Day 3 Seattle to Olympic National Park (177 miles)

Olympic National Park, Washington State

Collect your hire vehicle in downtown Seattle and head west to Olympic National Park on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. Follow the Olympic Highway through old-growth forests past Lake Crescent and along the Pacific Coast to Kalaloch Lodge.

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Beach View from Kalaloch Lodge, Washington State

Dining Views at Kalaloch Lodge, Washington State

Lodge Room at Kalaloch Lodge, Washington State

Day 4 Explore Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park, Washington State

Explore the great outdoors from Kalaloch Lodge. Here you can take forest hikes, explore tidal pools and miles of wild beach. There are ranger-led interpretive walks to some of the park’s highlights as well as whale-watching in April, May, October and November.

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Day 5 Olympic National Park to Cannon Beach/Seaside (174 miles)

Cannon Beach, Oregon

Drive south to Cannon Beach/Seaside, Oregon, a small coastal town where the waves of the Pacific Ocean crash on the long, sandy shore. Haystack Rock lies just off shore and dominates scenic coastal views. Tufted Puffins make the rock their home between April and July each year. Accommodation - The Kathryn Riverfront Inn

Day 6 Cannon Beach to Gleneden Beach (90 miles)

Gleneden Beach, Oregon

Continue south to Salishan Spa and Golf Resort. Spend two days at leisure at this beautiful property, surrounded by Oregon’s coastal forest. Hike the miles of trails, try local craft beers or Oregon’s Pinot Noir. There is an 18-hole golf course and a full-service spa onsite for you to enjoy.

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Salishan Spa & Golf Resort (Gleneden Beach)

Day 7 Explore Oregon’s Coast

Gleneden Beach, Oregon

Gleneden Beach is one of several small coastal communities that you can visit in the area. Hike through some of the Pacific Coast state parks or take long walks along the wild Pacific beaches, you might be lucky enough to spot seals or other wildlife along the way. Alternatively, relax at the resort and enjoy the facilities on offer.

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Day 8 Gleneden Beach to Grants Pass (261 miles)

Grants Pass, Oregon

On your drive to Grants Pass we recommend you stop in Eugene, famed for its art scene and Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art. The town offers several galleries and green spaces along the Willamette River. Other attractions include strolling through rhododendrons in Hendricks park or a scenic drive through the areas wine country.

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Weasku Jacuzzi Cabin, Weasku Inn, Oregon

Day 9 Explore Grants Pass

Grants Pass, Oregon

The town of Grants Pass is located close to California’s northern border and on the Rogue River. The river is primed for adventure, from rafting and jet boating to fishing. We recommend the self-guided historic walking tour, a visit Hellgate Canyon or following the Applegate Valley Wine Trail.

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Day 10 Grants Pass to Bend via Crater National Park (173 miles)

Bend, Oregon

Today’s drive to Bend will take you through the dramatic Cascades Mountains and Crater Lake National Park. For one of the finest caldera views we suggest you visit Sinnot Memorial Overlook hidden below the Rim Visitor Centre. You can take the 33-mile Rim Drive where there are several viewpoints along the way, perfect for a lunchtime picnic.

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Exterior View of Sunriver Resort, Oregon

Day 11 Day at leisure at Sunriver Resort

Bend, Oregon

Bend is an outdoor sports enthusiast’s playground, not only does the sun shine for 300 days of the year, the area is home to more than 25 golf courses, 150 rivers and lakes suitable for fly-fishing and miles of hiking and biking trails. Sunriver Resort is a destination hotel with horseback riding, a marina with kayaks and canoes, pools and a spa.

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Day 12 Day at leisure at Sunriver Resort

Bend, Oregon

Another full day for you to explore the area’s attractions or enjoy the facilities of the resort. The resort offers over 40-miles of bike paths through the forest and along the Deschutes River, indoor and outdoor tennis courts and giant zero-entry resort pool among many other amenities.

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Day 13 Bend to Portland (179 miles)

Portland, Oregon

Your drive to Portland will take you past the glacier clad dormant volcano of Mt Hood. The Mount Hood National Forest is home to alpine lakes and glacial creeks. If time permits, we recommend continuing north to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and following the Columbia River to Portland. Accommodation: The Benson

Day 14 Explore Portland

Portland, Oregon

This delightful city, although Oregon’s largest, is known for its laid-back atmosphere, parks, bike paths, eco-friendly outlook and microbreweries. Portland offers tax-free shopping as well as walking, river and helicopter tours and an innovative dining scene including several street food carts. Accommodation: The Benson