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Pacific Northwest
 Aug 03, 2010 - 10 days
 

The great Pacific Northwest is one of the most beautiful
areas in the United States. Historic Vancouver and Victoria
are like Gems set on the Pudget Sound. And Seattle is an
exciting city with so much to do!

Day 1 - Home to Seattle
Fly to Seattle and begin our Pacific Northwest
journey. Enjoy a welcome dinner and a
relaxing stay in downtown Seattle.
Hotel: Homewood Suites
Meals: Dinner

Day 2 - Seattle
This morning tour Boeing. Then on to
explore Seattle’s sights with the help of a
local guide. A visit to Pike’s Place Market to
learn about its colorful history creates a great
day. Leisure time will allow the opportunity
for your choice of activities including the
Space Needle offering sweeping vistas of
Seattle, Puget Sound, and its many lovely
islands. Your hotel is in a great location here
in exciting Seattle.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3 - Seattle To Leavenworth
The scenery along Skykomish River and over
Stevens Pass into the Cascade Mountains is
spectacular. See the sun belt of Washington
where apple and peach orchards blanket the
rolling countryside. Arrive in the Bavarian
Alpine Village of Leavenworth surrounded by
peaks where you will feel like you are high
in the European Alps. This evening attend an
outdoor summer theater production!
Included Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Enzian Inn Leavenworth

Day 4 - Leavenworth to Winthrop
We’ll descend upon the rustic old western
town of Winthrop set in cowboy, cattle
and horse country. This exciting town is
surrounded by spectacular scenery! This
evening head ‘em up and move ‘em out for
a hearty cowboy style dinner. We’ll take
a leisurely scenic wagon ride out to an old
homestead for a delicious country BBQ.
Included Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Hotel Rio Vista

Day 5 - Winthrop to Burlington
Today we make our way through the beautiful
Cascade Mountains viewing some of the
world’s most spectacular wilderness areas.
See Skagit, a giant power project which
includes three lakes, three dams and three
power plants lighting the city of Seattle.
Arrive in LaConner, a charming waterfront
village reminiscent of a 17th-century fishing
village. Spend the night in Burlington.
Hotel: Hampton Inn

Day 6 - Burlington to Victoria
We’ll embark on a full-day cruise in the San
Juan Islands, searching for whales and learning
why these pods are some of the most
researched whales in North America. Enjoy
an old-fashioned cracked crab feast lunch
while enjoying the scenery of Mosquito Pass,
Wasscott Bay & Roche Harbor. We’ll stop at
Friday Harbor before continuing to Victoria
on Vancouver Island for two nights. Victoria
boasts an atmosphere of elegance and a
bit of old England set on the Pacific Coast.
Our hotel is perfectly located in the heart of
Victoria allowing easy access to cafes, shops,
and attractions.
Included Meals: Light Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Chateau Victoria

Day 7 - Victoria
Explore beautiful Victoria with the help of a
local guide. Tour the Parliament Building and
the busy waterfront. We’ll savor lunch at the
impressive Empress Hotel. Later visit famous
Butchart Gardens, earning a reputation of
one of the world’s most beautiful gardens.
Back at the hotel, the evening will be at your
leisure. The convenient location of the hotel
creates a wonderful base to explore the inviting
sidewalks accented with street lamps and
hanging baskets.
Included Meals: Lunch

Day 8- Victoria to Vancouver B.C.
One of the most beautiful waterfront cities
in North America is only a ferry boat ride
away. As your ship approaches the harbor
of Vancouver, the waterfront city is framed
by the magnificent Coast Mountains. The
evening will be at your leisure to enjoy one
of the restaurants surrounding the hotel.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Hampton Inn

Day 9 - Vancouver
Sightsee Vancouver highlighting the city’s
landmark attractions including Queen
Elizabeth Park, Chinatown, historic Gastown,
and Stanley Park. Lunch will be served at a
local favorite restaurant before we cross the
Lion’s Gate Bridge to North Vancouver, and
travel on the “Sea to Sky Highway” along the
shores of Howe Sound. It is here that some
of Canada’s most beautiful scenery hides.
Visit Whistler, a charming alpine village
nestled in the mountains. We’ll return to
Vancouver with a free evening and dinner on
your own. Some may want to visit Granville
Island with its outdoor markets, street
musicians, and waterfront cafes.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 10 - Vancouver to Home
Motor along the beautiful Pacific Coast and
catch our flight home.
Included Meals: Breakfast

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Price Per Person:
Double:
$2,699   Triple: $2,579

Quad:
$2,459     Single: $3,269

Travel Protection pp:
Double:
$200    Single: $235

Price includes: RT airfare, 13 Meals, Activities as stated, Motorcoach

Deposit due: $100 deposit at time of reservation, Full payment due 45 days prior to departure

R&J Travel Bucks: $40 Travel Bucks earned with this tour

NOTE: Passport required

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