5-night Columbia And Snake Rivers: Food, Wine And History Eastbound

National Geographic - Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Sea Lion · 5 nights · Portland–Clarkston

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National Geographic Sea Lion

From $5,670 per person

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Portland/Clarkston

What's Included

  • 5-nights accommodations
  • All meals aboard ship
  • And more

Available Add-Ons

Optional roundtrip airfare
Optional pre or post cruise nights

Itinerary

Sep 19 Portland

Portland is well known for its cutting edge rock'n'roll, though Shakespeare, Broadway shows, ballerinas, chamber music ensembles and full blown classical orchestrations exist here. Try one of many outdoor activities available year round with views of some of the country's best scenery. Portland has historical and cultural monuments, museums, and historic sites. According to a recent CNN survey, Portland is one of the five most "kid-friendly" cities in the United States. Portland has OMSI (the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry), the nations fifth largest science museum, the Oregon Zoo, and the Children's Museum with a strict "please touch" policy. For adventure, head for the indoor North Clackamas Aquatic Park, with its four foot waves and water slides, or visit an old fashioned Oaks Amusement Park, featuring roller coasters, thrill rides, a train, go carts, and bumper cars.

Destination Guide

Sep 20 The Dalles

Located at the northern border of Oregon, on the banks of the Columbian River, The Dalles was a major Native American trading center for thousands of years.  The Fort Dalles Museum, housed in the only remaining building from the mid-19th century military outpost, features a collection of military artifacts, household goods and old medical equipment from the early days of the city. Recreational activities in The Dalles include river rafting, fishing and camping.  Windsurfing is also a very popular pastime in The Dalles and the area has gained a reputation as one of the best places to learn and practice the sport. 
 
 

Sep 20 Hood River

There is plenty to do around the Port of Hood River Marina in Hood River, Oregon. The waterfront around Hood River offers many activities, including watersports, fishing, dog walking, windsurfing, kiteboarding, kayaking, sailing, and Hood River Yacht Club activities. There is also a grassy landscape and sand for visitors to enjoy, as well as a picnic shelter and the Marina Green, which provides space for larger events.

Destination Guide

Sep 21 Columbia River Gorge

The Columbia River Gorge is a spectacular river canyon cutting the only sea-level route through the Cascade Mountain Range. It's 80 miles long and up to 4,000 feet deep with the north canyon walls in Washington State and the south canyon walls in Oregon State.

Destination Guide

Sep 22 Walla Walla

Westward expansion and the gold rush shaped the Washington Territory, and modern Walla Walla's sites offer a perfect sampling of the renown regional wines, art and history of the Pacific Northwest. Visit an old pioneer's settlement at Fort Walla Walla's museum, the Heritage Station Museum for rotating exhibitions, or the Tamastslikt Cultural Institute in nearby Pendleton to learn about the regional native tribes of Washington and Northern Oregon. Lovers of art and theatre will find much to do in Walla Walla, with a local foundry, numerous galleries, and annual summer outdoor symphonies. Other annual festival highlights include the Walla Walla Sweet Onion Blues Fest and the annual Balloon Stampede in May. With 1,500 acres of vineyards in the surrounding countryside, wine-tasting waits as a reprieve from the site-seeing, as does the hiking of nearby trails, exploring the many rivers and lakes, or horseback riding.

Destination Guide

Sep 23 Palouse River

River Cruising

Sep 24 Clarkston

Clarkston is the gateway to Hells Canyon. Take a professionally guided jet boat tour of Hells Canyon, raft the Snake River, paddle a canoe down the Clearwater River on the historic Lewis & Clark Trail, rent your own jetboat, or try your hand at some of the best fishing in the Northwest! Follow the footsteps of Lewis and Clark, learn about the history of the Nez Perce Native American Indians, explore museums full of pioneering history and exhibits, or view bronze sculptures and paintings at local galleries. It is located within easy reach of Lewis-Clark Valley - which offers a wide variety of activities.

Cabin Categories

Category 1
Category 1

Oceanview

From $5,670 per person

Cat 1 #301-306 - These well-located cabins include two lower single beds and a window. Cabin doors open to the outside. Note: Sole occupancy cabins are available in Categories 1 and 2 only.
Category 2
Category 2

Oceanview

From $6,726 per person

Cat 2 #200-212, 215 - These well-located cabins include two lower single beds and a window. Cabin doors open to the outside. Note: Sole occupancy cabins are available in Categories 1 and 2 only.
Category 3
Category 3

Oceanview

From $7,576 per person

Cat 3 #214, 216, 217, 219 - These cabins include two lower single beds that can convert to a double bed and a pullout single bed for a third person, plus a small table, two chairs, and two window. Cabin doors open to the outside. Third person rates are available in certain categories at one-half the double occupancy rate.
Terms & Additional Information

Prices are per person and include cabin fare, taxes, fees, excursions and all meals while onboard.  Airfare is available at an additional charge unless otherwise stated.

Price is per person, double occupancy.

Cost Includes: All accommodations aboard ships or in hotels per itinerary or similar, all meals and nonalcoholic beverages aboard ship, meals on land as indicated, air transportation where indicated as included, shore excursions, sightseeing and entrance fees, special access permits, transfers to and from group flights, use of snorkeling equipment and wet suits, use of kayaks (where available), tips (except to ship’s crew), taxes and service charges, services of a ship physician on most voyages, and services of our expedition staff.

Not Included: Air transportation (except where shown as included), extensions, passport, visa, immigration fees, scuba diving (where available), meals not indicated, baggage/accident/travel protection plan, items of a personal nature, such as alcoholic beverages, e-mail, laundry. Gratuities to ship’s crew at your discretion.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

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