PREMIER ’ S HOTSPOTS
Olympic National Park : Towering snow-capped peaks and over 70 miles of rugged Pacific Ocean coastline , this vast park overflows with incomparable scenery .
Spokane : With small-town vibes and big city amenities , Spokane lights up with warmth , ambition and creativity . It ’ s crown jewel is Riverfront Park and for endless outdoor activities head to raging Spokane Falls .
Crater Lake National Park : A landscape like nowhere else . In this ancient caldera of an extinct volcano , lava cliffs rise 2,000 feet around the sky-blue , seemingly bottomless lake .
Bend : Nestled in the shadows of the Cascade Mountains , this former mill town , now the largest city in Central Oregon , has transformed into a craft beer town with a surprisingly chic downtown , and is the ideal base camp for outdoor adventure .
Walla Walla : This eclectic town is surrounded by sweeping vineyards and endless nature . In Walla Walla , you ’ re never far from great food , acclaimed wine , or the beautiful outdoors .
Astoria Ecola State Park
Glenenden Beach
Newport
Olympic National Park
Olympia
Willamette Valley
Portland
Eugene
Seattle Tacoma
Mount Ranier National Park
Salem
Springfield
North Cascades National Park
Winthrop WASHINGTON
Hood River Multnomah Falls
Crater Lake National Park
Ashland
Yakima
OREGON
Smith Rock State Park
Bend Newberry Crater National Monument
Spokane
Walla Walla
GETTING THERE Flights from the UK to Seattle and Portland take just under 10 hours non-stop .
PACIFIC NORTHWEST with PREMIER HOLIDAYS
Many combinations are possible , depending on the time you have available , your interests and budget . Here ’ s just a few ideas : -
Crater Lake National Park
TOURING OPTIONS
Our comprehensive road trip , shown opposite , is an ideal way to get a real flavour of the region .
TAILOR-MADE TOURING
Prefer to set your own itinerary ? Not a problem , we ’ ve got lots of touring hotels in the Pacific Northwest , so talk through with us where you ’ d like to go and rest assured we ’ ll create a bespoke itinerary for you . Take a look at the hotels we have to offer on pages 120-121 , although many more are available .
Willamette Valley
MIX & MATCH
Spread your wings and include neighbouring states , such as California , Idaho or Montana .
PACIFIC NORTHWEST CLIMATE ° C Average daily maximum centigrade temperature R Average daily sunshine hours SAverage monthly rainfall in cm J F M A M J J A S O N D
Portland |
8 |
3 |
12 |
11 |
4 |
9 |
14 |
6 |
9 |
16 |
7 |
7 |
20 |
9 |
6 |
23 |
9 |
4 |
27 |
10 |
1 |
27 |
9 |
1 |
24 |
8 |
3 |
18 |
5 |
7 |
12 |
3 |
14 |
8 |
2 |
14 |
Seattle |
8 |
4 |
14 |
9 |
5 |
10 |
12 |
6 |
9 |
14 |
8 |
7 |
18 |
9 |
5 |
21 |
9 |
5 |
25 |
9 |
2 |
25 |
9 |
3 |
22 |
8 |
5 |
15 |
5 |
9 |
10 |
4 |
14 |
7 |
2 |
15 |
° C R S ° C R S ° C R S ° C R S ° C R S ° C R S ° C R S ° C R S ° C R S ° C R S ° C R S ° C R S
UNMISSABLE PACIFIC NORTHWEST EXPERIENCES Get more out of your stay . Prices are per person
TASTE OF PIKE PLACE MARKET from £ 59 ( includes tastings ) Join an intimate 2 hour guided tour exploring the back alleys , narrow corridors and tiny storefronts of Pike Place Market . Available from Seattle .
MULTNOMAH FALLS & GORGE WATERFALLS from £ 69
Look forward to an enjoyable 3½ hour tour within the Historic Columbia River National Scenic Byway , taking in breathtaking waterfalls and awe-inspiring vistas . Available from Portland .
BUSTLING BUCKMAN HOOD FOOD TOUR from £ 99 ( inc tastings & drinks ) On this 3½ hour walking tour explore the bustling Buckman neighbourhood and its plethora of diverse , delicious eateries enjoying a variety of tastings along the way . Available from Portland .
CENTRAL OREGON VOLCANO TOUR from £ 115
In the company of a guide , this 4 hour tour takes you into the belly of a volcano in Bend for an engaging walk in spectacular surroundings . Available from Bend .
SEATTLE CITYPASS from £ 119
Available for 9 consecutive days from first day of use , this pass includes admission to the Space Needle , plus your choice of three more attractions including Argosy Cruises Harbour Tour , the Museum of Pop Culture and many more . Available in Seattle .
OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK from £ 275 ( includes lunch ) Spend a day discovering this treasured park with a naturalist at your side . Head deep into some of its natural highlights including rivers , glaciers , bubbling springs , jagged mountain peaks and more . Minimum age 10 years . Available from Seattle .
118 PACIFIC NORTHWEST visit your local travel agent or call 08444 937 666