Day 1 - Wednesday - Aug 7, 2024
| Jackson, Wyoming, United States |
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| Grand Teton National Park, United States |
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Upon arrival at the Jackson Hole Airport, you will be welcomed by your Adventure Guides to begin your Grand Teton National Park exploration. Visit the National Museum of Wildlife Art which holds a collection of over 5,000 artworks representing wild animals from around the world. In the evening, enjoy a special welcome dinner and get to know your Adventure Guides and fellow explorers.
Day 2 - Thursday - Aug 8, 2024
| Grand Teton National Park, United States |
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After breakfast, your Adventure Guide will lead you through the highlights of Grand Teton National Park, which boasts 310,000 acres of lush valley, mountain meadows, alpine lakes, and majestic mountains. Nomadic Indians, Native American tribes, early American explorers, and permanent settlers once called this national park home. Along the way, explore the Craig Thomas Discovery Center, Jenny Lake Visitor Center, and Jackson Lake Lodge. Depart for Yellowstone and visit Old Faithful Geyser, the most well-known geyser in the country and perhaps the most reliable.
Day 3 - Friday - Aug 9, 2024
Continue your adventures in Yellowstone, exploring the lower section of the Grand Loop, Upper Falls of Yellowstone, West Thumb, and Yellowstone Lake. From the Canyon of Yellowstone to the largest lakes in the park, discover sections of the Yellowstone Caldera that were created 640,000 years ago and the West Thumb Caldera that erupted 174,000 years ago. Throughout the day, you will experience the natural diversified beauty of the area and the wildlife who call it home.
Day 4 - Saturday - Aug 10, 2024
Led by your Adventure Guide, explore the upper portion of the Grand Loop in Yellowstone National Park. Discover the colorful Norris Geyser Basin which provides the opportunity to see the largest area of geysers and hot springs of the park. View Tower Fall where you may catch a glimpse of park wildlife such as the black bear. Visit Mammoth Hot Springs, one of the main attractions of the park. In the evening, enjoy dinner before retiring at the hotel in Island Park, Idaho.
Day 5 - Sunday - Aug 11, 2024
| Glacier National Park, United States |
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Delight in a stunning drive through the beautiful landscapes of Montana. Travel from a land of high mountains, deep valleys, and green forests to the plains, a vast horizontal sweep of yellow rangeland, golden grain fields, and brown harrowed strips. Along the way, your Adventure Guide will provide narration and fun national park activities. Enjoy lunch in Butte, MT, as well as a rest stop in the quaint town of Ennis, MT.
Day 6 - Monday - Aug 12, 2024
| Glacier National Park, United States |
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Today, we will spend a full day at Glacier National Park. Established as a national park in 1910, the park features the unspoiled beauty of alpine meadows, deep forests, waterfalls, glistening glaciers, and sparkling lakes. Whether enjoying colorful Lake McDonald or enjoying driving along Going-to-the-Sun Road, there is natural beauty around every turn. Experts from Glacier Institute explain the history and geology of the park.
Day 7 - Tuesday - Aug 13, 2024
| Glacier National Park, United States |
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| Coeur d'Alene, United States |
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Along your way, enjoy a stop Coeur d'Alene featuring a special lunch on a cruise around the lake. Savor a delightful meal as you take in the spectacular panoramic views. Next, travel to Clarkston, WA, to settle into your pre-cruise hotel.
Day 8 - Wednesday - Aug 14, 2024
Travel to Clarkston and board the ship to begin your cruise along the Columbia & Snake rivers. Nestled in a handsome valley surrounded by steep hillsides, Clarkston embellishes the shoreline along the Snake River at the river's confluence with the Clearwater River. Named for William Clark of the historic Lewis and Clark Expedition, Clarkston's origin dates back to the late 1890s, tracing its roots to the Nez Perce, the Native American tribe that originally inhabited the valley. Venture to Hells Canyon for a boat ride or aerial flightseeing adventure, through the deepest canyon in North America, and let your senses run as wild as the landscapes of grand mountain peaks and vast reaches of remote wilderness.
Day 9 - Thursday - Aug 15, 2024
Best known for its beautiful countryside, legendary rodeo, fine woolens, and leather craftsmanship, Pendleton is a place where the heyday of the American Cowboy, as well as the best of western tradition and heritage lives on. Join the local guides on a lively look into Pendleton's infamous and entertaining past. Explore the network of underground tunnels created a century ago for illicit activities and learn about the rich culture of the area's indigenous tribes at the Tamastslikt Cultural Institute.
Day 10 - Friday - Aug 16, 2024
| Columbia River Gorge, United States |
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From the comfort of your private balcony, admire the magnificent bluffs of the Columbia River Gorge, covered in deep green forest and framed by picturesque hillsides that quickly ascend toward the sky. Windsurfers and kiteboarders adorn the landscape as they drift across the broad, shining river.
Day 11 - Saturday - Aug 17, 2024
| The Dalles, United States |
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Nearby attractions offer a day of diverse options. Stand in awe of the glorious Multnomah Falls as it tumbles 620 feet off mountains and down into the river. Visit the Bonneville Dam visitor's center to ponder the wonders of hydroelectricity and explore the intriguing exhibits of the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum. Discover the village of Stevenson, easily accessible from the ship, offering small town charm and a unique Northwest flair. Or simply, sit on deck with a beverage and admire the grandeur of nature.
Day 12 - Sunday - Aug 18, 2024
| Kalama, Washington, United States |
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From our convenient new dock at Kalama, Washington, we will enjoy the grand landscape of the Cascade Mountains on a scenic drive to view the remnants of nearby Mount St. Helens. A local guide enhances your understanding and shares the story of the volcano's 1980 eruption and its impact on the environment and the lives of those in the area. Just off the ship dock, enjoy an expansive city park, unique local artwork throughout an impressive adjacent hotel, and an interesting interpretive center. Or venture out to a nearby family vineyard for an afternoon of wine tasting.
Day 13 - Monday - Aug 19, 2024
Astoria is the oldest American settlement west of the Rockies. Colorful Victorian homes adorn the hillside that climbs steeply up from the river, earning it the nickname "The Little San Francisco". Explore this remarkable town on your own or choose from a collection of well-curated excursions. Step into history on a guided exploration to the National Park Service replica of Fort Clatsop, the 1805-06 winter camp of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Board a local red trolley to ride along the picturesque waterfront or savor the perspective from a bluff high above the city at the picturesque Astoria Column. Peruse the town's quaint shops, galleries, wineries, and brew pubs. Or simply stroll off the ship to the nearby acclaimed Columbia River Maritime Museum.
Day 14 - Tuesday - Aug 20, 2024
Continue your journey in this vibrant region with majestic Mount Hood serving as a stunning backdrop. Situated between the waters of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, the area's history is forever entwined with the fortunes of these great rivers. In the golden age of riverboats, sternwheelers crossed the waterfront while steam whistles and calliopes rang out across the water.
Day 15 - Wednesday - Aug 21, 2024
Enjoy breakfast on board. As we transport you to the airport to begin your journey home, reflect upon your amazing adventure and the memories and friendships made along the way.
