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National Parks of the Northwest U.S.
15 days, Seattle to Seattle
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Imagine a two-week breath of fresh air and you've summed up this 15-day tour of some of the greatest American national parks. With big-city fun in buzzing Seattle and funky Portland, unique and quirky small towns like Wallace and Jackson, and all the stunning Western grandeur your eyes can soak up, this trip has it all. Combining hiking in parks big and small, savouring artisanal doughnuts, and relaxing in cowboy bars, this whirlwind trip is the answer for anyone looking for a true adventure away from home.
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Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 3 - Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 13, avg 12
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Seattle to Seattle
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Trip Code: NUSS
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Places visited
- United States
Itinerary
Day 1Seattle
Arrive at any time. There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.
Day 2Seattle/Mount Rainier National Park
Drive to nearby Mt Rainier National Park. Explore the park on one of the many hiking trails, including the Skyline, Nisqually Vista, or Bench/Snow Lake Trail.
Day 3Mount Rainier National Park/Wallace
Continue east through the state of Washington. Check out scenic Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, en route to the quirky, small town of Wallace.
Day 4Wallace/Glacier National Park
Enjoy the drive into Montana, and head to Glacier National Park for the first night of camping in Big Sky Country.
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DinnerDay 5Glacier National Park
Explore Glacier NP with its many glaciers, lakes and streams. Opt to drive Going-to-the-Sun Road and reach the Continental Divide.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Glacier National Park/Bozeman
Drive south to the university town of Bozeman, Montana. Enjoy a hotel and a night on the town before carrying on to Yellowstone.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 7Bozeman/Yellowstone National Park
Spend the day driving through the northern section of Yellowstone National Park. The ride can be slow-going due to all the stopping for bears, elk and bison that may cozy up to the road. Soak in the scenery of waterfalls, fumaroles, and geysers, take short hikes, and lay eyes on Old Faithful.
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Lunch | DinnerDay 8Yellowstone National Park
Continue exploring more sections of the park, home to the most wild animals in the U.S.. Check out waterfalls, take short hikes and lay eyes on Old Faithful.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 9Yellowstone National Park/Jackson
Spend the morning driving through Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks before reaching the fun, cowboy town of Jackson Hole. Opt to check out some hikes nearby, go shopping, or relax in a cool café. In the evening, opt to wet your whistle at a cowboy bar.
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BreakfastDay 10Jackson/Boise
Start heading west to Boise, Idaho, stopping at Craters of the Moon National Monument en route.
Day 11Boise/Bend
Continue on to Bend, Oregon, consistently voted one of the best places to live in the U.S.. Arrive in time to explore a bit of the town.
Day 12Bend/Eugene
Leave early to spend a few hours at gorgeous Crater Lake National Park. Enjoy a short hike in the area before continuing on to the university town of Eugene.
Day 13Eugene/Portland
Drive north to the city of Portland. One of the most popular cities to visit north of California on the West Coast, Portland is artsy, funky and full of great eating and drinking options. Spend the afternoon getting to know this charming city.
Day 14Portland/Seattle
Enjoy the morning in Portland before travelling back to Seattle. Opt to go for a final dinner with the group.
Day 15Seattle
Depart at any time.
What's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Mt Rainier National Park visit
- Coeur d'Alene stop
- Glacier National Park visits
- Yellowstone National Park visits
- Grand Teton National Park visit
- Craters of the Moon National Monument visit
- Crater Lake National Park visit
- Free time in Bend and Portland
- All transport to/from included activities and between all destinations
Accommodations
Hotels (9 nts), hotel with shared facilities (1 nt), participation camping in or around national parks (4 nts).
Meals
4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Allow USD530-690 for meals not included.
Transportation
Air-conditioned private vehicle, walking.
Staff & experts
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Departures
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
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