Overview
Mt. Hood & Mt. St. Helens, the Williamette & Columbia Rivers.
Details
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Activity Meter
Moderate – Some walking activities and stair climbing. 
Gold Passport Points
Double: 2500
Single: 2800
Transportation
To and from Sacramento, CA.
Door-to-Door Service
We will get you there on time.
No Baggage Fees
For your first bag.
Hotels
Included while on tour.
Memorable Meals
Add to your travel experience.
Fully Escorted Tour
We're there if you need us.
- Lunch cruise on the Portland Spirit on arrival
- Full day guided excursion to Mt. St. Helens
- Ride the century-old, short line railroad to snow-capped views of Mt. Hood
- Evening dining at the historical Columbia Gorge Hotel
- Explore the quaint town of Hood River, visit Packer Orchards and Multnomah Falls
- 3 nights at the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn - rooms with a view of the river
- Round trip airfare to/from Portland and our signature door-to-door service
- 7 meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner
- 2500/2800 Gold Passport Points
Categories
Daily Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Sacramento this morning on your one hour hop to Portland on Alaska Airlines. The Portland Spirit is awaiting your arrival, docked in downtown Portland. Enjoy Northwest cuisine, live piano music and friendly service on a 2-hour Williamette River lunch cruise. Heading by coach up the Columbia River, first stop is at Multnomah Falls, Oregon's tallest at over 600 feet!
Your hotel is the finest in the area, with rooms sporting a view of the Columbia River and the grounds are worthy of a morning or evening walk. There is a restaurant on the property. BW Hood River Inn - 3 nights (L)
Day 2
Mount Hood is part of The Cascade Mountains, volcanic chain stretching from the Canadian border to Mt. Lassen in northern California. See the mountain today from your seat on board the Mt. Hood Railroad on an excursion through the Hood River Valley. Leaving the valley floor, you will cross and ride along 3 miles of the lower main fork of the Hood River while navigating a 3% grade that takes you on one of only five switchbacks remaining in the United States. Tonight's dinner is a special treat. The venue is the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel. Time permitting, you might wish to walk around the grounds after dining, as it's one of the most beautiful spots on the river. (FB, D)
Day 3
Breakfast at your leisure is included each morning. Join us for a guided trip up the mountain, to the Timberline Lodge, for great views and lunch. Along the way, we'll stop at Packer Orchards, so you can get some of the berry goodness produced right here in the valley. A brief tour will acquaint you with Hood River, full of quaint shops and eateries, and if you wish, take some time to browse. Return mid-afternoon and enjoy some free time at your hotel on the river. (FB, L)
Day 4
Today, we cross the river into Washington, on our way to Mt. St. Helens. The mountain last erupted in 1980 and is the most likely of the Cascade Mountain to erupt in our lifetimes. Our guide will tell the story of the mountain, what caused it to erupt and why it could happen again. Hear the legend of Harry Truman, not the president, but the man who lived (and died) on the mountain. Our flight back to Sacramento departs in the early evening. (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 |
$2485 | p.p./dbl.occ. |
$2780 | single |
Departures
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4 Days, 7 Meals
3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner
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