Updated:04/24/26The Mountain Loop Six Days Around Mount Rainier National Park The undisputed Queen of all mountains in Washington is Mt. Rainier. Tahoma to the natives, this volcano at 14,411 feet is not only the tallest peak in Washington, it is a living god to all those who have lived beneath her for centuries. 10,000 years…
Updated:11/29/20This tour itinerary offers an excellent “Northern Exposure Tour” of Washington. Designed for group tours, it is still an excellent itinerary to use for planning a drive trip through Washington State. Day one: Saturday Motor coach Until Summit of Snoqualmie – Hesselgrave Arrive Sea-Tac and transport to Holiday Inn Select, Sea-Tac to executive lounge for…
Updated:04/19/23 Pacific northwest highlights tour with San Juan Islands and Seattle Day one of San Juan Islands and Seattle: Upon arrival in Seattle, meet your motor coach for transfer to your hotel. En-route you’ll enjoy the lively pace of Seattle’s pike place market. Thrill to the toss of fresh salmon as the market’s “fish jugglers”…
Updated:10/4/24 With its reputation for mercurial weather, grunge, and techies – Seattle is usually not at the top of any list of cities for couples’ fun or things for couples to do in Seattle. However, the city is bursting with perfect spots and experiences. Art walks, nature hikes (the birds & the bats anyone?), dining…
Updated:10/4/24 Hiking is a fantastic way to disconnect from life’s stresses and to enjoy all that nature has to offer. But that doesn’t mean you can just up and go; you need to be prepared. So as you’re planning your next (or first) hike in Washington state, you need to think not only about the…
Updated:01/17/18North Cascades Cities and Towns: A Acme Alger Allen Appleyard Ardenvoir Arlington B Bellingham Bellingham Webcams Big Lake Birch Bay Blaine Bow Brewster Bridgeport Brier Bryant Burlington C Carlton Cashmere Cathcart Chelan Chelan Falls Chesaw Cle Elum Clear Lake Clearview Clipper Coles Corner Colville Confederated Tribes Colville Indian Agency Conconully Concrete Conway Custer D Darrington…
Updated:04/24/26 A Maritime Tour of Puget Sound Suggested Itinerary Exploring The Natural Wonders of Washington State This tour itinerary is was designed to showcase Washington State to tour and travel professionals. It is an excellent example of some of the wonderful places and natural wonders of Washington that you can enjoy. The itinerary begins in…
Updated:04/19/23Washington Where? When planning for a summer vacation, Washington, D.C. probably pops up in the initial conversation before the state of Washington. Which is a shame. As great a vacation destination as the D.C. is, the state of Washington can be even better. From the looming magnificence of Mt. Rainier appearing in the distance from…
Updated:01/18/18The Islands of Washington region includes Whidbey Island, Camano Island, Fidalgo Island and the San Juan Islands. Many islands and islets make up the San Juan Islands, but it’s the four main islands, Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and San Juan, that are accessible to visitors. Highways connect Camano Island and Fidalgo Island to the mainland. The…
Updated:11/29/20Rafting Cascade Loop of Washington State Driving the Cascade Loop in Washington is stunning. Rafting the Cascade Loop it is breathtaking. This is a wondrous eight-day journey that has just the right mix of hard adventure and soft landings. Raft the four best rivers, learn of Chinook Salmon and see for yourself why they are…
Updated:08/6/15Eastern Washington is the Gateway to Washington State from Idaho and states to the east. The largest city in the region is Spokane Washington. Washington State Gateway Country Cities and Towns A Addy Airway Heights Arden B Bluecreek Bossburg Boundary Boyds Buckeye C Camden Cedonia Chattaroy Cheney Chewelah Clayton Colbert Colville Country Homes Curlew Cusick…
Updated:11/18/21Visit The Olympic National Park in Washington State This adventure is more aptly named “water, water every where.” You could not possibly find an itinerary anywhere in the world that covers more different wonderful ways to experience water and wildlife than this one…it’s that unique! You will sea kayak, whitewater raft, observe the Orca ,…
Updated:04/24/26Wonder and Awe Fill The Views With Washington Volcanoes An awe-inspiring sight on the Seattle horizon is Mt Rainier. This massive volcano has a vertical rise, out of the surrounding plateau, equal to the tallest mountains on Earth. More than a mile high on the southern shoulder of the mountain, a lodge and parking area…
Updated:10/31/19Winter Magic in Leavenworth Washington! With winter upon us it’s time to think about getting out and enjoying winter activities. You might think about a trip to Utah, Colorado, British Columbia, or California destinations for your winter vacation, or this winter plan on visiting the charming Bavarian Village and spend some of your winter in…
Updated:10/7/16Washington State Coastline Along the Washington State coastline adventure abounds on both land and sea, be it birding or whale watching, kite flying or winter storm watching, horseback riding or clam digging. Abundant oysters and fish are the freshest anywhere, whether you catch them yourself or just order them in a restaurant. And remember to…
Updated:10/7/167-Day Scenic Washington Coast Tour From Portland to Seattle (SML) – 673 miles/ 1083 km Day 1 of the Washington Coast Tour Portland to Quinault via Astoria Arrive at Portland International Airport I-5 North to Kelso; Hwy West to Longview; Hwy 433 South to Hwy 30 West to Astoria; North on Hwy 101 to Aberdeen…
Updated:11/18/21Come See The Palouse Paradise For Yourself Ride a raft down, and a jet boat up, the Snake River through Hells Canyon, the deepest gorge in North America. Nearby, take in spectacular Palouse Falls, where the Palouse River tumbles 198 feet over layers of basalt lava deposited here during the last Ice Age. Keep your…
Updated:11/18/21Cruise Seattle and the Scenic Cascades Loop Tour Day one: Arrival in Seattle for this Cascade Loop Tour. Spend the evening on your own enjoying the many fine restaurants in the area. Overnight accommodations are provided at the Executive Pacific Plaza Hotel. Day two: Begin the day with an included continental breakfast in the hotel’s…
Updated:10/7/16Day one Olympics and San Juan Islands Arrive SeaTac check in at the Holiday Inn & Suites Federal Way Optional Seattle walking tour Tillicum Village for dinner Back to Holiday Inn & Suites for overnight Day two Breakfast at the hotel Depart for Grays Harbor, approx 2 hour drive. Grays County for historic tour of…
Updated:04/3/12Higher and Dryer Loop from Spokane, 6 Days This itinerary starts in Spokane and covers the Gateway, Columbia Plateau, North Cascades and Wine Country regions in 6 days. (SML) – 552 miles/ 888.4 km Group Sizes S – 14 passengers or less M – 14-36 passengers L – 36-55 passengers or more Day one: Arrive…
