7-Day Discover the Pacific Northwest Tour from Vancouver【Max 16 Pax Small Group】: Portland, Crystal Mountain, Mount Rainier National Park
What you'll experience
Highlights
• Cross the Puget Sound by ferry and watch as the Olympic Mountains appear in the distance
• Enjoy a full day guided experience in Olympic National Park where you will spend time exploring the Lake Crescent and Sol Duc Valley areas including many different trail options for hiking
• Travel to Sunrise Point Lookout in Mount Rainier National park for 360-degree views of the surrounding valley and other volcanoes in the Cascade Range
• Spend free time in Portland and Seattle for a full taste of the Pacific Northwest
7 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Vancouver - Sequim
The group will enjoy a welcome meeting in the morning at the joining point in Vancouver. Afterwards, drive across the border into the United States and take a ferry ride across Puget Sound. Arrive in Sequim in the early evening and explore Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park.
After the 8am welcome meeting the group will climb in the van and drive across the border into the United States. From there, continue south towards Edmonds, Washington and board a boat to cross the Puget Sound. There will be time for lunch on your own either before or after the ferry ride. Cap the day off with a stunning drive along Hurricane Ridge to admire the rising mountains in the distance, and experience a great introduction to the Pacific Northwest. The group will be staying in the city of Sequim; a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts and lovers of all things lavender.
【Private Vehicle】
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
【Ferry】
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery as you cruise across the Puget Sound between Edmonds and Kingston, Washington.
【Hurricane Ridge Drive】
Drive into Olympic National Park and stop at the visitor centre at the base of Hurricane Ridge. Then, explore the road, stop at various viewpoints, and then go for a short walk along one of the nearby trails. This easy paved trail offers views of Port Angeles and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
【Your Welcome Moment: Arrival Day and Morning Welcome Meeting】
Today, the adventure begins. Be sure to arrive in time to meet your group. After introductions, your CEO will review the details of your trip before the group departs Vancouver to Sequim.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: To be confimred - 2
Day 2 — Olympic National Park
Enjoy a full-day immersed in the unique landscapes of Olympic National Park alongside a knowledgable local guide. Visit both the Sol Duc Valley and Lake Crescent areas of the park, enjoy a few guided hikes, and take advantage of free time to try some of the optional activities available like, renting kayaks or booking a day pass to the hot springs at the nearby resort.
Have breakfast at the hotel before driving to Port Angeles to meet up with our local guide. From here, travel to the Sol Duc Valley area where there will be time to choose between booking a day pass at the nearby hot springs or going on a guided hike to Sol Duc Falls shrouded by a canopy of Douglas Firs and Western Red Cedars. Then, move on to the Lake Crescent area where the group can choose to rent a kayak/canoe, walk the trails near the lodge, or set off on a guided hike to the picturesque Marymere Falls through Lowland, Old Growth forest. Finish the visit with a walk along Elwha River to Madisson Falls. Dinner will be on your own in Port Angeles before returning to Sequim in the evening.
【Private Vehicle】
Settle in and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle. Travel from Sequim to Port Angeles to meet your local guide for the day, explore Olympic National Park, and then drive back to Port Angeles for free time before reaching Sequim in the late evening.
【Olympic National Park Full-Day Experience】
Begin the tour of Olympic National Park in the morning with a local guide. Start in the Sol Duc Valley area with a visit to the Hot Spring Resort. Here, there will be two options for members of the group to consider. You can opt to swim in the hot springs (this will require purchasing a day pass), or you can enjoy a guide-led hike to Sol Duc Falls which is about two miles roundtrip.
In the early afternoon, the group will arrive at the Lake Crescent Lodge where they can take time to enjoy the area. Choose to rent a kayak or canoe to get out onto the lake, enjoy the Lodge's property and nearby walking trails, or set off on a guided hike to the beautiful Marymere Falls which is about two miles roundtrip. Finish your time in the park with a drive to the Elwha River for a short, easy walk along the river to Madisson Falls and back.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: To be confimred - 3
Day 3 — Sequim - Portland
Have a slow morning in Sequim to explore the area on your own. Opt to visit one of the nearby Lavender Farms or walk along one of the world's longest sand spits on Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge. Arrive in Portland in the late afternoon for an CEO-led orientation walk and a free night on the town.
Spend the morning in Sequim. Opt to visit one of the nearby Lavender Farms or walk along one of the world's longest sand spits on Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge. Around mid-morning the group will depart for Portland and drive along the scenic Hood Canal. A stop will be made for lunch on your own and we will make it to Portland in the late afternoon. Set off on a CEO-led orientation walk of Portland and then hit the town for dinner at your leisure, or maybe try one of the many great breweries the city is known for.
【Private Vehicle】
Settle in and scan the scenery en route from Sequim to Portland. Drive south along the scenic Hood Canal, stop for lunch along the way at a local restaurant, and arrive in the city in the late afternoon.
【CEO-led Orientation Walk of Portland】
After checking in to the hotel join your CEO for a walking orientation tour of downtown Portland. The city is known for the uniqueness of its many neighbourhoods, each with quirky, distinct senses of place and spread across six "quadrants". Portland is also known for its great, many breweries and your CEO could suggest some options for tastings after the walk.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: To be confimred - 4
Day 4 — Portland - Crystal Mountain
This morning explore Portland on your own and opt to join a guided biking tour with a local guide, or you can choose to rent a bicycle by yourself and pedal around the different neighbourhoods. before heading north towards Mount Rainier National Park and the base hotel for the next few days.
Soak up the wackiness of Portland and opt to book one of the optional activities in the area. Grab lunch at one of the many great restaurants or food trucks before driving back north towards Washington and our two-night stay at a resort near Mount Rainier National Park. Dinner will be on your own at one of the restaurants located at the base of Crystal Mountain.
【Private Vehicle】
Settle in and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle between Portland and Crystal Mountain just outside of Mount Rainier National Park.Crystal Mountain
Mount Rainier National Park
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: To be confimred - 5
Day 5 — Mount Rainier National Park
Witness the stunning (weather permitting) morning light over the wild landscape of Mount Rainier National Park with a truly spectacular 360 degree view of the nearby peaks and thick green forests. In the afternoon, enjoy optional activities back at the hotel property.
Wake up early and depart for the Sunrise area in Mount Rainier to witness the mountains glow orange in the morning light with a truly spectacular 360 degree view from the Sunrise Point lookout. Visit the Sunrise Visitor Centre before returning to Crystal Mountain for a free afternoon. Choose between optional activities like a scenic gondola ride to the top of the mountain where you’ll reach the border of Mount Rainier National Park, or perhaps test your fear of heights with an adventure course through the trees. Dinner will be at your leisure at one of the options on the resort property.
【Private Vehicle】
Drive from Crystal Mountain about 20 minutes into the Park and then travel along the road to Sunrise Point Lookout. Return to Crystal Mountain in the early afternoon.
【Sunrise Point Lookout - Mount Rainier National Park】
Today's early wake up will be well worth it for a visit to Sunrise Point, a must-see destination for anyone visiting Mount Rainier National Park. Jutting out from the eastern flanks of Mount Rainier and sitting nearly 3,000 ft about the White River, Sunrise Point's location is best visited early in the morning when the rising sun illuminates the giant volcano and the other peaks that protect the mountain's base. After witnessing the gorgeous spectacle, head to the Sunrise Visitor Centre before heading back to Crystal Mountain.Mount Rainier National Park
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: To be confimred - 6
Day 6 — Crystal Mountain - Seattle
Travel to north to Seattle and enjoy a day sightseeing in the city with your CEO or on your own. Visit sites like Pike Place Market, Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle Center, and Chinatown.
Enjoy breakfast at a nearby restaurant before the morning departure from Crystal Mountain to Seattle. Upon arrival, set off on an orientation walk with your CEO through parts of downtown. Start with Pier 57 and take time for lunch on your own at Pike Place Market. For the rest of the afternoon you can choose to keep discovering Seattle with your CEO, or you can book one of the available optional activities like, the Space Needle, Starbucks Reserve Roastery, or Chihuly Garden and Glass. Opt for a group dinner together this evening.
【Private Vehicle】
Settle in and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle between Crystal Mountain and Seattle.
【Orientation Walk - Seattle】
Enjoy an orientation walk through Seattle's most talked about places like Pier 57 and Pike Place Market. In the afternoon, choose to continue the tour with your CEO to the Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle Centre, and Chinatown. Or spend an afternoon on your own.Crystal Mountain
Pike Place Market
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: To be confimred - 7
Day 7 — Seattle - Vancouver
Take advantage of a free morning and continue exploring Seattle on your own. Depart for Vancouver in the early afternoon where your tour will end upon arrival at 5:00 pm.
After a free morning in Seattle, cross the border between the United States and Canada arriving in Vancouver later in the day. We recommend booking post-nights at the Finishing Point hotel to experience more of this lovely west coast Canadian city.
【Private Vehicle】
Sit back and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle as your travel back across the border into Canada from Seattle.Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- 6-night accommodations (Hotels (6 nts))
- Your Welcome Moment: Arrival Day and Morning Welcome Meeting
- Olympic National Park visit and guided hiking day
- Sunrise Point Lookout in Mount Rainier National Park
- Free time to explore in Portland, Crystal Mountain, and Seattle
- Orientation walks with the CEO in Portland and Seattle
- Ferry ride across Puget Sound
- Hurricane Ridge drive and scenic viewpoints stops
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Private vehicle, ferry, walking
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides
- 9 breakfasts (Allow USD265-345 for meals not included)
Not included
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and destination
- All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals that tour guide arranges
- Optional tours (Items and prices may vary due to different seasons and are subject to the final confirmation made by tour guide when on tour.)
- It is customary in North America to tip service providers such as waiters, bartenders and taxi drivers, at approximately 18-20%, depending on the service. Tipping is an expected - though not compulsory - component of your tour program and an expression of satisfaction with the persons who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. There are times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip any local guides used. Recommendations for tipping local guides would range from $2-8 USD per activity depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your CEO for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture.
Also at the end of each trip if you felt your Chief Experience Officer did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference; however as a guideline $5-10 USD per person, per day can be used as a guide. If your CEO(s) exceeded your expectations, feel free to tip more.
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–31 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 31 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 32–61 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 32 days to 61 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 62+ days before | 90% | Cancellation Made 62 or more days prior to departure, Refund 90% of total purchase amount |
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Important info
Special notes
- Be prepared before you leave for your trip
Please carefully read all of the info below as it's designed to help you have a smooth travel experience.
* One of our core values is to lead with service. Our Global Connection Officers (or GCOs, the people who answer when you call us) and travel agent partners will do their very best to provide you with the latest information before your trip. There are, however, certain things that are the responsibility of the traveller.
* All the travellers are responsible for arranging and obtaining the required entry documentation for the countries they intend to visit.
* In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, entry requirements and restrictions dictated by foreign governments can change frequently and irrespective of your intended date of travel. These requirements and restrictions may depend on different factors such as your country of residence, passport nationality, destination and transit points, as well as previous travel history. Given these considerations, it is the traveller’s responsibility to research and to understand the latest travel and health requirements and restrictions by destination which are most relevant to them at the time of travel and to the destination(s) they are planning to visit, as well as to keep themselves up to date.
* Important considerations:
- Don't forget to consider the latest travel and health requirements and restrictions by destination, for both directions of travel - not just for the start country of your tour.
- Don't book your international flights before you do your own research, or before you talk to one of our GCOs or your travel agent, as you may be required to book post-nights before your return flight in order to accommodate COVID-19 testing.
- If you visit multiple countries as part of your itinerary or on the way to your destination, there may be additional entry requirements. Keep this in consideration when verifying your documentation.
- If you are travelling with minors (under the age of 18), additional documentation may be required to enter the country visited. Please contact the Embassy for more information. - Dossier Disclaimer
* The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
* VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans. - Itinerary Disclaimer
* While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
* Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances. - Important Notes
* Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.
* All walks and hikes proposed in this itinerary are moderate to strenuous level. You may choose to participate or not, but exploring our national parks on foot is part of our way of travelling. It's a healthy way to discover North America's beauty and landscape.
* Please note that some trips could be a combination of multiple tours. You should expect some group members to join or leave the tour between tour segments.
* Please note that the legal drinking age in the United States is 21. Many bars and clubs will ask for ID at the door, therefore listening to live music in certain bars or spending a night out in Las Vegas is not possible when you are under the legal age, even if you don't plan on consuming alcohol. Drinking laws are strictly enforced and our CEOs are unable to help those under age obtain alcohol of any kind.
While this should not stop those under legal drinking age from booking a tour, it is important to note that if a traveller is under-age there are certain optional nighttime activities that they may not legally be able to participate in. When trying to book the right trip, we recommend that travellers under legal drinking age take this into consideration when booking a tour that visits several big cities. - Group Leader Description
* This group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders, otherwise known as a Chief Experience Officer (CEO). The CEO will be the group manager, leader and sometimes the driver - this person is knowledgeable in the routes travelled and will organize and lead the meal preparations and has experience in cooking a variety of local and international dishes for large groups.
* As the group coordinator and manager, the aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. They will also offer suggestions for things to do and to see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends.
* We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting - we think it's the best of both worlds. - All included meals will be prepared from goods bought en route from supermarkets, local shops and markets. Breakfasts will generally consist of breads and cereals, if time allows a warm breakfast may be prepared. Many lunches will be provided en-route and will be light meals such as sandwiches and/or salads. All evening meals will be freshly-prepared hot meals, and will consist of a variety of continental and local dishes.
- About our Transportation
* For this trip we use 15-passenger vans for up to 12 people plus the CEO/Driver. For groups of 8 and more travellers, we also use a trailer to carry luggage. These durable vehicles allow us to drive on most types of roads in North America.
* Each van has a front passenger seat and 4 benches that will accommodate 3 people each with mandatory seat belts to keep us secure and safe. No standing is permitted in these vehicles.
* This is not a physically demanding journey. There is air conditioning to cool things down on warm days to keep everyone more comfortable. Travelling can be difficult, with long drives and limited space in the van. Please take note of the travel times and distances in the above itinerary. Despite some of the long days, most travellers feel that the diversity of the North American landscape, culture and wildlife are all well worth the experience! - What to Take
* You will be on the move a lot, so our advice is to pack as lightly as possible.
* For days in the outdoors, we recommend the use of lightweight, breathable, moisture-wicking fabrics made of wool or synthetic fibers. Cotton is not recommended for days spent hiking as it does not allow for heat or moisture to enter or escape, and it will not dry easily once wet.
* We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. Heavy luggage is not recommended for the health of the CEO, who will take a lead in loading the storage trailer. Due to space in the trailer, we will not be able to accommodate more than one piece of main luggage per person. A good size day-pack (20-35L) is also essential to carry your personal gear for the day, as access to luggage between destinations will be limited. This daypack will be used to carry your personal gear for the day, your lunch and a water bottle.
* It is important to pack clothes for warm days and cool evenings, as well as a light jacket. A set of smart casual clothes is also advisable.
* NOTE: Mountains in the Canadian Rockies can have unpredictable weather with snow and heavy rain even in the summer. Springtime could be snowy (until end of June) and autumn weather could start as soon as mid-August. Make sure you have equipment and clothing for all conditions. - Laundry can be done at least once a week while on tour. Some private campgrounds and most cities have laundromats where you can buy soap and wash your laundry in coin-operated machines. Your CEO will advise you along the trip where you will be able to do your laundry.
- Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
- Do not rely on credit or debit cards as your only source of money. A combination of US Dollars as cash (preferably smaller bills, 5's, 10's and 20's), traveller's cheques and credit cards is best. Currency exchange is best obtained prior to travel or at the airport, currency exchange is very difficult to find in the USA and most banks do not accommodate. Always take more rather than less, as you don't want to spoil the trip by constantly feeling short of funds.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Price for Double applies when two people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Children under 12 years of age are not permitted on this tour.
* All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
* Child shares the same price as adult.
* Maximum room capacity: 2 people.
* This trip uses comfortable 3 star hotels, lodges and inns, well located in cities or near park entrances. Our chosen hotels vary in size, character, and amenities, but are of a very good standard, and the rooms are double occupancy with a private bathroom.
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