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Portland, Oregon (13 days/12 nights) ** = one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon ** = off-the-beaten track highlights ** = Oregon Scenic Byways Day 1: arrival in Portland, Oregon (PDX) Meet and greet at the hotel lobby in Portland at 4pm. Short exploration of Portland downtown including the International Rose Test Garden. We get to know each other at dinner, refreshments provided by Travel Dream West. Your tour guide shares some important information and hands out a tour documentation. Night in downtown arrival in Portland (PDX) Portland Rosegarden Portland. Day 2: Portland – Columbia River Gorge – Mt. Hood Travel on the scenic Historic Columbia River Highway. Explore highlights on walks and short hikes to waterfalls within the Columbia River Gorge. Visit Bonneville Dam and observe Salmon climbing the fish ladder. Enjoy a picnic lunch along the mighty Columbia. Drive on Mt. Hood Scenic Byway through beautiful Hood River Columbia River Gorge Valley with views of majestic snowcapped Mt. Hood, Mt. Hood Scenic Byway Oregon’s highest volcano. Stay one night near the Multnomah Falls foothills of Mt. Hood. Day 3: Mt. Hood – Columbia Gorge - Boardman In the morning, take a short hike over scenic footbridges to an inspiring 100-feet waterfall. Visit highlights including historic Timberline Lodge on the flank of Mt. Hood. Hike a short hike along the famous Pacific Crest Trail with magnificent views of Mount Hood and other Cascade volcanoes depending on snow. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a Trillium Lake Columbia River beautiful mountain lake. Drive down to the Columbia River Gorge on the “fruit loop” along many fruit farms and wineries with a stop. Stay one night at a wonderful lodge on the banks of the Columbia River. Day 4: Boardman – Pendleton - Wallowa Lake Explore western town of Pendleton with a stop at famous Pendleton Wool company with a history of more than 100 years. This is Native Country, home of the Nez Perce and Chief Joseph. Visit a Native Cultural Center and get to know their history and culture. On to the beautiful alpine region of the Wallowa Mountains, named little Switzerland of Oregon. Spend two nights at a rustic Native American Cultural Wallowa Lake resort in walking distance to Wallowa Lake. Institute Day 5: Wallowa Mountains Ride the Wallowa Lake Tramway high up to 8300 feet and start your day with a short hike on top of the world with views of Wallowa Lake and the valley. In the afternoon relax on the lake, go for a swim, optional boat or canoe rental, or horseback rides. Alternatively, go on a hike along Wallowa River Trail and then up on the Chief Joseph Mountain Trail as you like. Evening in Wallowa Wallowa Mountains Glass bottom kayaking Lake. Rent an optional glass bottom boat with illumination for a special evening adventure. Day 6: Wallowa Lake – Baker City - Sumpter Explore the Oregon Trail History at the National Historic Interpretive Center and go on a short hike along the original Oregon trail. Immerse yourself in the gold rush days by visiting on of Oregon’s major gold rush towns, walk at a Sumpter Valley Dredge State Park and see a huge historic gold dredge still sitting where it Oregon Trail Center Gold Dredge Sumpter stopped its noisy work. Evening and night in a small western town. Day 7: Sumpter – Painted Hills NM – Smith Rock SP – Sisters/Bend Today, explore John Day Fossil Beds National Monument which includes the famous much photographed Painted Hills of Oregon. Short hikes through colorful landscapes including the Blue Basin overlook, a paradise for photographers. Drive on to Smith Rock State Park with its scenic views of a deep Painted Hills Smith Rock State Park river canyon and sheer cliffs, enjoyed by climbers from around the world. Go for a fantastic late afternoon short hike along the Crooked River. Check-in at a lodge near Bend for 2 nights. Day 8: Cascade Volcanoes Day Tour Explore the Cascade volcanoes on a day trip with hikes along a rushing, turquoise river with impressive waterfalls and around a blue lake. Optional canoe or rowboat rental. Drive up the McKenzie-Pass-Santiam Pass Scenic Byway on a winding mountain road through rugged lava fields. Enjoy fantastic views of Newberry Volcano McKenzie River Sahalie snow-covered Cascade mountain peaks. Evening back National Monument Falls at the resort near Bend. Day 9: Sisters/Bend – Newberry Volcano National Monument – Crater Lake Walk through molten land of lava, around a Lava Butte, along lava lakes and on an Obsidian flow at Newberry National Volcanic Monument. This is one of the many off-the-beaten tracks highlights with spectacular views. On to Crater Lake National Park, another breath-taking Newberry Volcano NM. Crater Lake National Park Wonder of Oregon. Drive along the rim with several viewpoints and walks. Night at a nearby resort. Day 10: Crater Lake – Central Pacific Coast Short walk at a nearby State Park along a crystal clear, pristine river. Experience the Umpqua River Scenic Byway, a beautiful road along a wild river with many waterfalls to explore. Stop at a preserve for wild Roosevelt elk and watch them grazing. Reach the Oregon Pacific Coast for a magic sunset (weather permitting) and stay for two nights. Waterfalls Highway Wild Roosevelt Elk Day 11: Explore the Southern Oregon Coast A day trip to explore the hidden treasures of the Southern Oregon Coast. Visit a unique botanical estate along the coast at Shore Acres State Park, watch sealions out on rocky shores and hike on the Oregon coast trail with magnificent views of the scenic beach. Visit one of the Wild Oregon Coast Bandon Beach most photographed beaches near Bandon for a stroll along the sandy beach. At low tide, do some tide pooling to watch many aquatic rarities living in these clean, cold waters. Enjoy another beautiful sunset on the Pacific. 2nd night on the Central Coast. Day 12: Central Oregon Coast – Sand Dunes National Recreation Area – Silver Falls State Park Travel along the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway and take in some of the most beautiful coastal views, sheer cliffs and lonely sandy beaches and lighthouses. Explore the Oregon Sand Dunes National Recreation Area on a hike. An optional whale watching boat tour can be reserved ahead of time. Evening and night near Silver Central Oregon Coast Sand Dunes National Falls State Park. Trail Recreation Area Day 13: Silver Falls SP – Portland PDX Explore Oregon’s largest state park In the morning. Go on a fabulous hike that leads to volcanic coves behind tall waterfalls – a unique site you will not find anywhere else. After lunch picnic drive back to Portland airport PDX, arrival approximately at 2pm. Your tour ends here. Silver Falls State Park .