PACIFIC NORTHWEST SELF-DRIVE TOUR
11 night self-drive tour from £ 2249pp
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Multnomah Falls |
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NATURAL WONDERS OF OREGON
11 NIGHT SELF-DRIVE TOUR
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Crater Lake |
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Yaquina Head Lighthouse , Newport
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diverse landscapes & natural wonders • top-rated breweries & restaurants • charming towns & cities
DAY 1 Fly to Portland On arrival collect your car and head to your hotel .
DAY 2 Portland
This urban hotspot delights with its many intriguing neighbourhoods , each with their own unique flavour and heritage . It ’ s also received national accolades for its cuisine , vibrant arts scene , great theatres and funky shopping districts . Explore Forest Park , the Pearl District , Nob Hill and the Japanese Garden as well as sampling some fine ale at a brewpub .
DAY 3 Portland / Astoria
A short drive from Portland takes you to Oregon ’ s Pacific Coast Highway with its picturesque scenery , lush evergreen forests and quaint coastal towns . Your destination is the charming city of Astoria ( 98 miles ).
DAY 4 Astoria
Nestled perfectly between the mouth of the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean , this gem is chock-a-block with forts , museums and outdoor adventure . Get a bird ’ s eye view from atop the Astoria Column and be sure to walk the historic Astoria Riverwalk trail , which is full of delicious restaurants , breweries and viewing areas .
DAY 5 Astoria / Newport
Head south along a sparsely settled and unspoiled stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway towards Newport . Recommended stopping points include Ecola State Park whose many trails lead you to the high sea cliffs overlooking the pristine blue waters and dark , grey sea stacks or Cannon Beach , whose sandy shores are crowned by Haystack Rock ( 133 miles ).
DAY 6 Newport
This warm and welcoming city lies between the Coast Mountains , Pacific Ocean and Yaquina Bay . It boasts beautiful historic beaches such as Nye Beach and Agate Beach , not to mention the must-see Yaquina Head Lighthouse . If you ’ re a fan of seafood , you ’ ll love Newport , as it ’ s known worldwide for its large and tasty dungeness crab !
DAY 7 Newport / Ashland
Hit the road once more and head further south moving inland . Break your journey at Eugene which sits beside the Willamette River and offers an array of outdoor recreation opportunities . Travel on to Ashland , another fantastic place to get stuck into the outdoor life ( 271 miles ).
DAY 8 Ashland / Bend
Today ’ s route leads you to Crater Lake National Park , a place of mysterious beauty . Surrounded by sheer cliffs nearly 2,000 feet high Crater Lake itself is deep , pure and astoundingly blue , so little wonder that it ’ s hailed as one of the seven wonders of Oregon . Just outside Bend is the Newberry Crater National Monument , a geological and recreational wonderland whose landscape is embellished with volcanoes , ancient lava floes , dazzling lakes and a labyrinth of underground caverns ( 185 miles ).
DAY 9 Bend
This Oregonian city will spoil you with family-fun museums , exquisite art galleries , relaxing spas , award-winning dining experiences and thrilling outdoor adventures . Aside from the nearby volcanic wonders , discover also cascading waterfalls , including stately Tumalo Falls .
DAY 10 Bend / Hood River
As you follow the road north , make a pitstop in Smith Rock State Park whose hiking trails along the Crooked River deliver grand vistas of the canyon . Later , join a section of the Mount Hood Scenic Byway which showcases some of the states ’ s temperate rainforests , lush valleys and rich pioneer history . Continue to Hood River ( 142 miles ).
DAY 11 Hood River
Sitting at the crossroads of the Columbia River Gorge and the Cascade Range , Hood River is full to the brim of scenic hiking and mountain biking trails , craft breweries , wineries and farm-to-table bounty . Fit in as much as you can !
DAY 12 Hood River / Portland
On your route back to Portland , we recommend one final scenic stop off point , the Multnomah Falls . Dropping an impressive 620 feet , the falls are one of Oregon ’ s most popular natural attractions . Travel onwards to Portland where your tour ends with your onward journey ( 63 miles ).
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Portland 2 nights | Astoria 2 nights Newport 2 nights | Ashland 1 night Bend 2 nights | Hood River 2 nights
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Departures : Daily .
Accommodation : 4H The Hotel Zags , Portland ; 3H Lloyd Hotel Astoria Bayfront , Astoria ; 3H Elizabeth Oceanfront Suites , Newport ; 3H Lithia Springs Resort , Ashland ; 3H Hilton Garden Inn , Bend ; 3H Hampton Inn & Suites , Hood River .
Meals : Room only . Breakfast included in Astoria , Ashland , Newport and Hood River .
Tour price : The price shown for this self-drive tour includes international flights to and from Portland , 12 days compact 4 door car hire with fully inclusive insurance and 11 nights accommodation .
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