Northwest National Parks
15-DAYS / 14-NIGHTS
LAND & CRUISE PACKAGE
This 15-day adventure visits three national parks before a serene cruise along Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands. Experience Mount Rainier’ s incredible scenery, including Paradise and Reflection Lake, then travel to Olympic National Park to explore Hoh Rainforest and Ruby Beach. Discover the dramatic landscapes of Deception Pass and the North Cascades, home to glaciers, alpine lakes, and waterfalls.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Victoria
Canada United States
Friday Harbor
Port Angeles
Olympic National Park
San Juan Islands
Port Townsend
Poulsbo
Deception Pass
North Cascades National Park
Anacortes
Puget Sound
Burlington
Seattle
WASHINGTON
Olympia
Tacoma
Mount Rainier National Park
National Parks Highlights
Day 1 Tacoma, WA � Upon arrival, be greeted by American Cruise Lines representatives and transferred to your hotel. In the evening, be treated to a Welcome Reception and dinner.
Day 2 Mount Rainier National Park � After breakfast, journey to Mount Rainier National Park, home to the highest peak in the Cascade Range. Led by your Adventure Guides, stop at iconic viewpoints like Inspiration Point and Narada Falls.
Day 3 Mount Rainier National Park & Surrounding Area � Begin the day with a visit to a local Indigenous community for shared stories and a traditional meal. Continue to a refuge to view native wildlife. In the afternoon, ride the Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad and conclude your day with dinner at a local cider house.
Day 4 Port Angeles, WA � Travel to Olympia for a guided tour of the state capitol’ s grand Legislative Building and a taste of the local culinary scene. Upon arrival in Port Angeles, check into your hotel and enjoy a dinner featuring local favorites and mountain-lodge charm.
Day 5 Olympic National Park � Explore this diverse landscape of temperate rainforests, snow-capped mountains, and Pacific coastline. Discover the stunning views of Lake Crescent, the moss-draped trees of Hoh Rainforest, and the tidepools of Ruby Beach.
Day 6 Burlington, WA � Admire Hurricane Ridge, where sweeping mountains and valleys stretch to the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Vancouver Island. Continue to the historic seaport of Port Townsend for a leisurely lunch and then onto Deception Pass State Park, known for its iconic bridge.
Day 7 North Cascades National Park � Referred to as the“ American Alps,” experience this magnificent park with its majestic peaks and sparkling lakes. Hike along the Trail of the Cedars, exploring old-growth forests and cascading waterfalls. Stop at Gorge Creek Falls, the Washington Pass Overlook, and Liberty Bell Mountain.
For the cruise portion, refer to the Puget Sound & San Juan Islands itinerary on Page 34.
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Room category rates are per person and correspond with each ship ' s deck plan starting on page 89. Categories and prices vary by date and ship. All itineraries, prices, routes, excursions, and ships are subject to change.