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Ferries and Towns of Puget Sound
Overview
One of our longest running and most popular tours - 4 nights in a room with a terrific view, ride the ferry boats across the sound, visit small towns and a national park
Details
- 4 ferry rides on Puget Sound, including Seattle/Bainbridge Island
- Visit the villages of Poulsbo, Sequim and Port Gamble around the Sound
- Guided tours: Poulsbo, learn about the town’s Norwegian heritage; Olympic National Park
- 4 nights Clearwater Casino Resort in Suquamish – gaming for those who enjoy it, beautiful views for those who don’t
- Visit the grave of Chief Seattle, the Suquamish Tribal Museum and the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial – local landmarks which tell the history of the region
- 11 meals: Sunday Brunch (plated), 4 full breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
- Door-to-door airport service
- Round trip airfare to/from Seattle
- 2950/3250 Gold Passport Points
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Daily Itinerary
Day 1
Fly non-stop to Seattle. Enjoy brunch at Anthony’s (with a view) near the airport. The afternoon ferry ride to Bainbridge Island is the second longest (35 minutes) and one of the most scenic on the Sound.
Suquamish is the home of the late Chief Seattle, the Native American who convinced his people to accept the coming of white settlers. Visit the museum and the Chief’s grave; and hear his incredible story.
Your lodging for four nights is at the beautiful Clearwater Casino Resort, overlooking the waters of Puget Sound. For a welcome dinner this evening, we've arranged a lovely private buffet on the patio (weather permitting). Walk along the sound,sit outside near the fire ring in the evening, it's really one of the most wonderful accommodations in our entire catalog. There are dining choices on property. (Note: The lodge building is completely separate from the casino - a 3 minute walk.) (BR, D)
Day 2
Just down the road from our waterfront home is Poulsbo. Founded by Scandinavian immigrants in the 1880’s, today it’s a popular tourist destination. We’ve arranged a short guided walking tour, along with a visit to Sluy’s, the town’s legendary bakery, where you can pick out a FREE treat after lunch! There's also time to explore some of the quaint shops at your leisure.
Port Gamble is another colorful little spot in the Pacific Northwest. The old mill town has been restored and is a National Historical Landmark. Our visit includes a casual outdoor dinner and tour of the local museum, said to be haunted. We'll get the details from a "ghost's point of view..." (FB,D)
Day 3
More ferry rides today! Cross from Kingston to Edmunds, to reach the Mukilteo Lighthouse. It's open just for us! After lunch at Ivar's on the water, there are two possible ferry routes back, which will be determined by tidal conditions that day. (FB,L)
Day 4
Off to visit Olympia National Park this morning, featuring a stop at Hurricane Ridge and spectacular mountain views. Back down at sea level, we'll have two stops in quaint Sequim, for lavender and lunch. Eat at a popular diner downtown and then visit a lavender farm. Eat some home if you wish, or sample their own products. Ever eat ice cream laced with lavender? It's yummy! Dinner is in Poulsbo with a decidedly local twist, as the Sons of Norway Hall hosts us for Norweigan-style dining and perhaps entertainment. (FB,L,D)
Day 5
Before heading back to Seattle, there is an important stop in Bainbridge. There is a small memorial here, honoring some of the first Japanese-Americans to be taken away to internment camps from Bainbridge Island. Their story is important and it's slightly different from the internment camp sites, as this is an exclusion memorial. We'll catch the ferry across the Sound, then head to the airport and our late afternoon flight home. (FB, L)
| CB | Continental Breakfast |
|---|---|
| B | Generally a limited buffet or menu |
| FB | Full buffet or choice of menu |
| BR | Brunch, often buffet-style |
| L | Lunch, often several menu options |
| HT or AT | High or Afternoon Tea |
| D | Dinner, often several menu options |
Departures
Sunday, July 20, 2025 to Thursday, July 24, 2025
5 Days, 11 Meals
Sunday Brunch (plated), 4 full breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
$2910 | p.p./dbl.occ. |
$3225 | single |
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| Local | (916) 361 - 2051 |
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