Oregon

June 22

* Travelers departing from IOWA, MINNESOTA and INDIANA take advantage of a transfer to our 'gathering overnight' hotel in the Chicago area

June 23

* Your adventure begins! Relax on your ride to Chicago's O'Hare Airport for your flight to Portland, OR
* Arriving in Portland, the Portland Japanese Garden awaits!
* This evening, we'll enjoy a locally sourced meal aboard a Portland Spirit Cruise featuring live piano music and the captain's historical narration of Portland waterways.
* After our cruise, we'll check in to the AC Hotel by Marriott Downtown or similar - Portland, OR

June 24

* We start our morning with a self-guided tour ath the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center before exploring Oregon's natural beauty at Young River Falls.
* Enjoy free time to explore and dine on your own in Astoria.
* Our overnight will be at the Best Western Columbia River or similar - Astoria, OR

June 25

* Witness stunning vistas as we drive along Oregon's coast.
* Enjoy exploring and lunch on your own in Tillamook, known for being the gateway to the Three Cape Scenic Loop.
* A picturesque stop awaits us at Cape Meares Lighthouse.
* Prior to our overnight at Comfort Inn & Suites or similar - Lincoln City, enjoy time to explore and dine on your own.

June 26

* Visit a stunning Oregon winery for a tasting and lunch!
* Explore Grants Pass, then enjoy dinner on your own.
* Turn in for the first of two nights at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Central Point or similar - Medford, OR.

June 27

* Enjoy a full day of fun at Crater Lake National Park.
* Explore the national park with a guided trolley tour of Crater Lake - keep your cameras handy!
* Together we will visit the tiny town of Rim Village inside the park, where you will enjoy lunch on your own.
* After a day filled with adventure, return to the hotel to rejuvenate and enjoy dinner at your leisure.

June 28

* Enjoy lunch on your own in the town of Florence.
* A truly unique visit awaits us at Sea Lion Caves, a privately owned wildlife preserve and bird sanctuary. If we are lucky, we may catch a glimpse of sea lions in the caves or along the rocky shores.
* Tonight, a special dining experience - a traditional Native Baked Salmon dinner.
* Our overnight will be at The Mill Hotel Casino or similar in the Coos Bay area, a historic bayside community.

June 29

* Explore Newport, a town that is rich in marine life and beautiful beaches, before enjoying dinner on your own.
* Our overnight will be at the Holiday Inn Express Newport or similar - Newport, OR

June 30

* This morning, we'll have a guided boat excursion. While being surrounded by natural beauty, we'll also be on the lookout for whales, porpoise, seals, sea lions, pelicans, bald eagles, and an abundance of marine birds.
* Another picturesque stop awaits us at Devil's Punchbowl State Natural Area, a renowned whale watching site.
* Our dinner together will be the perfect time to share your personal Oregon highlights.
* Our overnight will be at the Country Inn and Suites by Radisson Portland Airport or similar - Portland, OR

July 1

* We bid a fond farewell to the beautiful state of Oregon as we start our journey home.
* Upon disembarking from the plane, you will be greeted by your transfer driver for your return trip to your chosen tour departure location.
* You return home with wonderful memories and tales of your adventure to share with family and friends.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner