Natural Wonders of Oregon
11nt self-drive tour from
£ 2169pp *
Pacific Northwest- Tour
Crater Lake
Natural Wonders of Oregon
11nt self-drive tour
diverse landscapes & national parks • charming towns & cities • tuck into local eats & brews
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 brims with 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 and head further south moving inland. Break your journey at Eugene which sits beside the Willamette River and boasts an array of outdoor recreational 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 to the mysteriously beautiful Crater Lake National Park. 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, awardwinning dining 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 where 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 packs in scenic hiking and mountain biking trails, craft breweries, wineries and farm-to-table bounty. See how much you can see and fit in!
DAY 12 Hood River / Portland
As you return to Portland, we recommend a final scenic stop off point at the Multnomah Falls. Dropping an impressive 620 feet, the falls are one of Oregon’ s most popular natural attractions. Continue to Portland where your tour ends with your onward journey( 63 miles).
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Portland 2nts | Astoria 2nts | Newport 2nts Ashland 1nt | Bend 2nts | Hood River 2nts
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4H�The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton; 3H�Lloyd Hotel Astoria Bayfront, Astoria, Ascend Hotel Collection; 3H�Elizabeth Oceanfront Suites, Newport; 3H�Lithia Springs Resort, Ashland; 3H�Hilton Garden Inn, Bend; 3H�Hampton Inn & Suites, Hood River.
Room only. Breakfast included in Astoria, Ashland, Newport and Hood River.
The price shown includes international flights to and from Portland, 12 days compact 4 door car hire with fully inclusive insurance and accommodation.
Note: * Price payable to Premier £ 2148 with an additional £ 21 mandatory fees payable locally in US $.
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