Day 1 Richmond-Vancouver-Seattle (246 km)
Day 2 Amtrak Coast Starlight - Portland - Medford (671 km)
Day 3 Medford - Burney Falls - Sundial Bridge - San Francisco (553 km)
Day 4 San Francisco-Napa Valley-Redwood National Park-Arcata (503 km)
Day 5 Arcata-Redwood National Park-Crater Lake National Park-Eugene (449 km)
Day 6 Eugene-Woodburn-Columbia River Gorge-Bridal Veil-Portland (306 km)
Day 7 Portland-Olympia-Mount Rainier National Park-Vancouver (562 km)
Day 1:
Richmond-Vancouver-Seattle (246 km)
Today, we will tour the city of Seattle, where we will visit some new internet - famous spots like Pike Place Market, Space Needle.
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Seattle, WA
This city in the top-left corner of the United States is a major seaport as well as a cultural center. Whether you want to enjoy the scenery, grab some great coffee, or learn history, Seattle has something to offer.
Pike Place Market
One of the oldest farmers' markets in the United States, the Pike Place Market first opened in 1909-- more than 100 years ago. The still-thriving market overlooking Elliot Bay sees more than 10 million visitors every year.
Duration: Approx. 2 Hours
Space Needle (Outside Visit)
This icon of the American Northwest has adorned everything for movie screens to postage stamps. Built in 1961 for the 1962 World's Fair, the Space Needle features outdoor elevators and a rotating restaurant at its top.
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun|Duration: Approx. 40 Minutes
Seattle In-depth Tour
Famous Pike Place Market, fisherman’s Wharf, World’s First Starbucks and Starbucks Reserve Roastery, Gum Wall, night view of the city from Gas Park… wonders come one after another!
Tour Fee (Included): Adult $45; Child $45; Senior $45|Duration: Approx. 3 Hours
Day 2:
Amtrak Coast Starlight - Portland - Medford (671 km)
Enjoy an unforgettable Coast Starlight Ride by Amtrak, widely regarded the most spectacular ride of all train routes! Sightseeing train rides are becoming more and more popular in America, a great way to experience the beauty of the country. Arrive in Portland, and drive to Medford.
Day 3:
Medford - Burney Falls - Sundial Bridge - San Francisco (553 km)
In the morning, we will go to Burney Falls. Then drive to Sundial Bridge. Made of glass, the Sundial Bridge crosses above the Sacramental River and is absolutely a piece of work of art. Return to Bay Area in the evening.
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Redding, CA
Redding is a city in Northern California. Turtle Bay Exploration Park, a museum with natural history exhibits and the Sundial Bridge are highlights here.
BurneyFalls
The falls were called "the Eighth Wonder of the World" by President Theodore Roosevelt,and were declared a National Natural Landmark.The water comes from underground springs above and at the falls, which are 129 feet high, and provides an almost constant flow rate of 379 million litres per day, even during the dry summer months.
Duration: Approx. 50 Minutes
Sundial Bridge
The Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay is a bicycle and pedestrian bridge spanning the Sacramento River in the city of Redding, CA that, true to its name, forms an enormous sundial. It was designed by Santiago Calatrava.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Day 4:
San Francisco-Napa Valley-Redwood National Park-Arcata (503 km)
Depart from San Francisco Bay Area this morning, and head to the most famous wine country - Napa Valley. Enjoy the exclusive wine tasting tour! Arrive at Humboldt Redwoods State Park in the afternoon and sightsee the tallest creature on the planet – Coastal Redwood, large enough for a car to go through the tunnel in its trunk! Arrive at Founders Grove and hike in the magnificent Forest of Giants! Stay overnight in Arcata.
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Napa Valley, CA
This region between San Francisco and Sacremento is internationally famous for its wines, which are considered among the best in the world. Visitors can tour many of the more than four hundred vineyards and wineries that dot the area.
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Redwood National Park, CA
Home to the tallest trees on Earth. The trees can live to be 2000 years old and grow to over 300 feet tall. The park also protect vast prairies, oak woodlands, wild riverways, and nearly 40 miles of pristine coastline, all supporting a rich mosaic of wildlife diversity and cultural traditions.
Drive-Thru Tree Park
What California icon is 2,400 years old and has cars driving through it every summer day? If you guessed the Chandelier Drive-Thru Tree in Leggett - an hourâs drive north of Willits and three hours from the San Francisco Bay Area - you know your redwoods. For more than 80 years, road-trippers have been capturing photos of their cars squeezing through the Chandelier Treeâs six-foot-wide and seven-foot-tall tunnel, which was carved into its trunk in 1937.
Duration: Approx. 25 Minutes
Founders Grove
Strolling in the forest trail, along the way are redwood trees about a thousand years old. The towering sea redwood forest is full of aura, and you can't help but sigh the magic of creation! Hiking on the Shenmu Trail, take a deep breath of nature!
Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes
Day 5:
Arcata-Redwood National Park-Crater Lake National Park-Eugene (449 km)
Drive through Redwood National and State Parks, the undeveloped 37-mile coastline within it is home to surging waves, bizarre rocks, wildlife, and surrounded by Giant Redwoods! Arrive at Crater Lake National Park in the afternoon, the Deepest Lake in America! Stay overnight in the second largest City in State of Oregon, Eugene.
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Redwood National Park, CA
Home to the tallest trees on Earth. The trees can live to be 2000 years old and grow to over 300 feet tall. The park also protect vast prairies, oak woodlands, wild riverways, and nearly 40 miles of pristine coastline, all supporting a rich mosaic of wildlife diversity and cultural traditions.
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Crater Lake National Park, OR
The lake was formed after the collapse of mount mazama - an ancient volcano that erupted approximately 7,700 years ago, the length of lake is 6 miles and width is 4 miles with a depth of 1932 feet.
If Crater Lake National Park is closed, it will be replaced by Sea Lion Cave and Thor's Well, please understand.
Day 6:
Eugene-Woodburn-Columbia River Gorge-Bridal Veil-Portland (306 km)
Leave for the Woodburn Outlets in the morning and enjoy tax-free shopping! Arrive at Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area in the afternoon, the view is so charming and romantic, and one of a kind! Second tallest waterfall in the country, Multnomah Falls is our next stop, a drop of 620 feet! Portland is known as world’s Capital of Roses, over 50 new species are sent to Test Center to nurture and grow each year, the most prestigious international rose experimental center! Stay overnight at the Hayden Island in the Columbia River!
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Woodburn, OR
Surrounded by farmland, Woodburn, Oregon flourishes in the heart of the Willamette Valley just 35 miles south of Portland. The railroad and vision of Jesse H. Settlemier gave birth to the city of Woodburn in 1889. Woodburn has a rich cultural base because of the large populations of Anglos, Hispanics, Mennonites, Russians and senior citizens who have come to live, work and play here.
Woodburn Outlets
The Woodburn Outlets are the largest outlets in Oregon with more than 100 brands. Oregon is a great state for shopping, because there is no sales tax, so you'll be able to enjoy even more savings!
Duration: Approx. 3 Hours
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Columbia River Gorge, OR
The Columbia River is the 4th largest river by volume in the nation, flows inside the Rocky Mountains. It coves and runs for 1000 miles along the border of 2 states, Oregon and Washington. The magnificent view of the valley includes Multnomah, a famous 620 feet falls.
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Bridal Veil, OR
A virtual ghost town located in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States. As of November 2011, all that remains of the town is a post office and a cemetery. The site is located near the west end of the Columbia River Gorge.
Multnomah Falls
The largest waterfall in Oregon and the most accessible in the Columbia River Gorge, Multnomah Falls is a two-tiered waterfalls that stand over six hundred feet in height. A footbridge across the lower fall allows for amazing views.
Duration: Approx. 40 Minutes
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Portland, OR
Portland is known for its cleanliness, with a strong reputation as one of the most environmentally friendly cities in the world. Locals love its walkability and large bicycle community. It is known as "the City of Roses."
International Rose Test Garden
This botanical garden dedicated entirely to roses and finding new varieties of the plant is home to more than 10,000 roses of more than 550 different varieties. It is open to the public daily.
Duration: Approx. 40 Minutes
Day 7:
Portland-Olympia-Mount Rainier National Park-Vancouver (562 km)
Follow us and visit the Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia in the morning! In the afternonn, we will drive to Mt. Rainier National Park to have an in-depth tour. Mt. Rainier has endowed Seattle with elegance and beauty, a mountain out of fairytale and floating in the clouds. Everyone who has seen the beauty of it falls in love with it. Glaciers, waterfalls, lakes, rivers scatter throughout the rainforest. The rapids of streams and pouring waters echo through the valley!
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Olympia, WA
The capital of the state of Washington, Olympia is a quaint little city with a lively arts scene. Many rock bands in the 1990s got their start in the area, including Nirvana.
Washington State House of Representatives
Home to the State Legislature, the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, and Treasurer for the state of Washington, this building is American Neoclassical in design. The State Supreme Court building and the Governor's Mansion are also on this campus.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
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Mount Rainier National Park, WA
Mount Rainier National Park is named for Mount Rainier itself, the tallest peak in the United States and an active volcano predicted to massively erupt sometime in the next decade. Still, more than a million people visit its slopes each year.
Paradise Visitor Center
Paradise is famous for its glorious views and wildflower meadows. When James Longmire's daughter-in-law, Martha, first saw this site, she exclaimed, "Oh, what a paradise!" The park's main visitor center, the Henry M. Jackson Memorial Visitor Center, is located in the upper parking area. Paradise is also the primary winter-use area in the park, receiving on average 643 inches (53.6 feet/16.3 meters) of snow a year.
Narada Falls
At only 150 feet from the road to Paradise, Narada Falls is the largest waterfall accessible by car in the park, and one of the most impressive. Here the Paradise River plunges over the edge of a relatively recent flow of hard andesite lava that abuts much older rock.
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