Day 1 Dublin –Seattle

Depart Dublin for the other Emerald City—Seattle! This evening, mix and mingle with your travelling companions at the 6:30 pm welcome reception. – 2 nights

 

Day 2 Seattle

This morning begins with a guided tour of Seattle, including Pike Place Market, a local shopping mecca; Pioneer Square, Seattle’s original downtown; and a trip up the SPACE NEEDLE for spectacular views of the city below. Continue your tour at the FUTURE OF FLIGHT AVIATION CENTER for a tour of the Boeing Factory and past, present, and future developments in aviation technology. Later this afternoon is at leisure in Seattle. Maybe visit Starbucks’ first coffee shop, Seattle Center, or the Seattle Art Museum, with one of the nation’s premier collections of Northwest Coast Indian art and artefacts.

Day 3 Seattle–Portland

Travel south this morning, possibly capturing your first glimpse of the amazing

Mt. Rainier, an active volcano in Washington , a towering ice-clad volcano. Then, head for world-famous Mount St. Helens as you journey to VOLCANO VIEWPOINT. Here you’ll have an opportunity to learn about the dramatic eruption in 1980. On to Portland, known as the “City of Roses.” Visit WASHINGTON PARK, home of the INTERNATIONAL ROSE TEST GARDENS.  One night stay.

 

Day 4 Portland–Gleneden Beach

Enjoy a city sightseeing tour of Portland before seeing the impressive MULTNOMAH FALLS. Continue along the rugged Pacific coastline en route to Newport, one of Oregon’s most popular seaside resorts. Along the way, visit the EVERGREEN AVIATION MUSEUM, home to the famous Spruce Goose. Later, take in the fresh ocean breezes at your hotel, the distinguished Salishan Spa & Golf Resort at Gleneden Beach. Two night’s accommodation.

 

Day 5 Gleneden Beach

This morning, visit the OREGON COAST AQUARIUM as you explore their indoor exhibits and a vast outdoor marine habitat. After time for lunch in Newport you may opt for a behind-the-scenes look at the fishing and crabbing industry on a harbour cruise aboard the Discovery. Onboard activities include opportunities as volunteer deckhands blended with a lively narration from a team of marine Naturalists. Or, enjoy a free afternoon to explore your lodge.

 

Day 6 Gleneden Beach–Gold Beach

Continue south and visit Yaquina Head Lighthouse before time in Bandon-by-the-Sea with its unique offshore rock formations. Also see popular sites such as Heceta Head Lighthouse and Florence Old Town before arriving at Gold Beach. One night stay.

 

Day 7 Gold Beach–Redwood National Park–Eureka

One of Oregon’s great natural treasures is the scenic Rogue River. Experience a thrilling ride through this wild and remote region by glass-enclosed JETBOAT—have your cameras ready for glimpses of the American Bald Eagle. Also enjoy a light brunch en route. Travel south along the Pacific Coastline and stop in REDWOOD NATIONAL PARK, home to the world’s tallest trees. Then, enter Eureka, California’s lumber center, where you will see the grand Carson Mansion, the most photographed example of Victorian architecture in the world and once the home of a West Coast lumber baron. One night stay.

 

Day 8 Eureka–San Francisco

This morning, travel along the spectacular Avenue of the Giants, a quiet two-lane road that winds through some of the world’s most spectacular scenery with ancient redwood trees. You will have the chance to see an 1,800-year-old redwood here! The group will be staying in San Francisco for  2 nights.

Day 9 San Francisco

At leisure in San Francisco. Optional extra tours to Alcatraz and Golden Gate Bridge available.

 

Day 10 San Francisco—Dublin

The holiday ends today with the group departing to San Francisco International Airport. Overnight en route arrive Dublin on Day 11.

 

 

 

For more information please contact Ulster Travel

 

This Tour is operated by Ulster Travel and will depart in September 2009. Please call today  to book your places or email us at info@ulstertravel.com

 

Price: Eur 1,999pp

 

Departing 2 September 2009

The Oregon Trail Tour - 2009