Explore across lands once traversed by the Lewis & Clark expedition as you experience the history, scenery and culture of Oregon. from the coast to the mountains to the high desert, you will travel across some of the Pacific Northwest's prettiest and most interesting places.
DAY 1 – Sunday
Fly into Portland, Oregon and visit the world's largest open air marketplace before enjoying a welcome dinner at the Rheinlander German Restaurant and checking into your room at the Shilo Inn & Suites.
DAY 2 – Monday
Today you will visit the International Rose Test Gardens and Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.
DAY 3 – Tuesday
Visit the Lewis & Clark National Historical Park that honors the two explorers historic voyage across the American West to the Oregon Coast. Marvel at the incredible beauty and rugged geography of the Oregon Coast. Visit the home of Tillamook cheese in the coastal town of Tillamook, Oregon. Enjoy a peaceful night's sleep near the surf at the Shilo Inn Oceanfront Resort in Newport, OR.
DAY 4 – Wednesday
Marine wildlife is today's feature attraction with a Marine Discovery cruise, a visit to Otter Rock and an excursion through the Oregon Coast Aquarium, home to over 500 species of marine animals.
DAY 5 – Thursday
Continue down the Oregon coast and experience the thrill of a Jeep ride in Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, before bedding down for two nights at the La Quinta Inn & Suites in Grants Pass, OR.
DAY 6 – Friday
Today's agenda includes a thrilling jetboat adventure through Hellgate Canyon on the Rogue River. Once you have dried off and your heartbeat has returned to normal enjoy a live performance at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland.
DAY 7 – Saturday
Visit the incomparable beauty of Oregon's Crater Lake, the deepest lake in North America. Then ride along the majestic Cascade Lakes Highway to your overnight destination of Bend, OR.
DAY 8 – Sunday
Begin the day at the High Desert Museum, which features the history, culture and native fauna of the Great Basin and Columbia Plateau. Finish the day with breathtaking views of the majestic Mount Hood before checking in to the Best Western Hood River Inn.
DAY 9 – Monday
The day concludes with a return flight out of Portland. But before leaving enjoy a trip through the scenic Columbia River Gorge, where steep cliffs tower 2,000 feet above the river.
From west to east and east to west, Oregon has so much to see and experience. Marvel at the scenic Oregon Coast and the massive cliffs that rise above the Columbia Gorge. View beautiful rose gardens, ride across sand dunes and visit the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Attractions abound in Oregon.
