California Wine Country San Francisco and Oregon Coast

DEPARTURE: Edmonton 7:00 am | Red Deer 9:00 am | Calgary 12:00 pm | Fort Macleod 2:00 pm | No pick-up in Lethbridge

This tour takes you to the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest with visits to the Oregon Coast Aquarium and Redwood National Park.

Travel south across the legendary Golden Gate Bridge to the “City by the Bay”, San Francisco, for more fantastic sightseeing. The highlight of your visit to Wine Country will be the spectacular views and gourmet lunch served onboard the Napa Valley Wine Train. Includes a visit to the resort of Lake Tahoe, the old-west town of Virginia City and the unique town of Jackpot.

2023 Departure Dates
13 days | September 12, 2023
Prices To Be Announced
- USA West
- Motorcoach
- Passport Required

1

Edmonton to Calgary to Cranbrook

Tuesday. All aboard for a scenic tour to the Pacific Northwest and California. Depart Edmonton, meeting additional travel companions as you travel south via Red Deer to Calgary. Lethbridge passengers board the coach in Fort Macleod but will be dropped off in Lethbridge on the return trip. Continue to Cranbrook, BC for overnight.

2

Cranbrook to The Dalles

Wednesday. Cross the Canadian/American border and travel through three American states: Idaho, Washington and Oregon. Your destination is The Dalles for your overnight.

3

The Dalles to Newport

Thursday. Today experience the soul of the Columbia, the grand river of the American West. Large dams and fish ladders add to the scenic route. Continue to Portland where you swing west to the spectacular Oregon coast. Enjoy the scenery as you travel south on Highway #101, ending your day in Newport, home of Oregon’s largest fishing fleet. Prior to arrival at your hotel visit the OREGON COAST AQUARIUM – a 30-acre site that provides a close-up glimpse of the fascinating marine and bird life inhabiting nearby waters.

4

Newport to North Bend

Friday. Enjoy the scenery today as you travel the coastal route marked by endless bays and jagged rocks pounded by ocean surf. After a leisurely lunch in OLD TOWN FLORENCE enter the unusual landscape of the OREGON DUNES NATIONAL RECREATION AREA. This extremely scenic area contains huge hills and deep valleys of sand, several lakes and numerous “Ghost” forests created by the timeless action of the wind moving the massive sand dunes. Conclude your day in North Bend.

5

North Bend to Eureka

Saturday. Begin your day with a visit to the MYRTLEWOOD FACTORY where intricately grained rare hardwood is turned into a surprising array of beautiful and useful products. Continuing south, enter the redwood country of California and stop in the famous REDWOOD NATIONAL PARK, a place where the trees are so tall the sun seldom hits the ground! Arrive in Eureka for overnight.

6

Eureka to San Francisco

(2 nights) Sunday. Enjoy a tour through Eureka and marvel at the beautiful Victorian architecture. Journey through more redwood forest including the AVENUE OF THE GIANTS, a scenic highway loaded with towering trees. Visit the HUMBOLDT REDWOODS STATE PARK headquarters. Then enjoy a delicious PICNIC LUNCH in the heart of the redwoods before continuing south to the legendary Golden Gate Bridge and into the “City by the Bay”. Arrive in San Francisco for a two-night stay at the Sheraton Fisherman’s Wharf. Your hotel is conveniently located within walking distance to Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39 and the Cable Car Lines.

7

San Francisco

Monday. This morning enjoy a GUIDED TOUR of one of the most exciting and best-loved cities in the world. Your sightseeing excursion includes a ride on a world-famous CABLE CAR to Union Square and a panoramic view of San Francisco and the bay area from the top of Twin Peaks. Arrive PIER 39 in time for lunch, browsing time and a spectacular San Francisco BAY CRUISE. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy in this beautiful city. Return to your hotel for overnight.

8

San Francisco to Napa

(2 nights) Tuesday. Travel to Napa, north of San Francisco Bay, for a two-night stay. This 17 mile-long valley, the birthplace of the California wine industry is lined with hundreds of acres of vineyards where many of the state’s world-class wines are created. Enjoy a WINERY TOUR and TASTING prior to arriving at your hotel.

9

Napa

Wednesday. An exciting day is in store for you today – a relaxing three-hour excursion on the NAPA VALLEY WINE TRAIN from Napa through the world’s most famous wine valley to the quaint village of St. Helena and back! Enjoy the spectacular views from a vintage dining car while being served a delicious four-course GOURMET LUNCH. The rest of the day is yours to explore this beautiful area.

10

Napa to Lake Tahoe to Virginia City to Reno

Thursday. Today journey over the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the beautiful resort and gambling town of SOUTH LAKE TAHOE for a brief stop. Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America. Then it’s off to the famous old-west mining town of VIRGINIA CITY to explore and wander on the wooden sidewalks of this 19^th century gold and silver-mining town. Continue to Reno for overnight.

11

Reno to Jackpot

Friday. Bid farewell to Reno. Make a stop in Winnemucca and continue to Twin Falls, gateway to Snake River Canyon, for overnight.

12

Jackpot to Great Falls

Saturday. Travel north across the state of Idaho, enter the state of Montana and arrive in Great Falls for your last night. Join your fellow travellers for a HOSTED FAREWELL DINNER.

13

Great Falls to Calgary to Edmonton

Sunday. Stop at the duty free store and then re-enter Canada. Return home with fond memories of your Oregon/California Holiday.

tour route map for oregon coast and california wine country

Included in Your Holiday

First class transportation on an air‑conditioned, washroom-equipped motorcoach
Quality accommodation and tax
Services of an experienced Tour Director and Driver
Baggage handling, one average piece per person
Travel Bag
Traveller’s Handbook
Admission for all attractions and sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary
Oregon Coast Aquarium
Old Town Florence
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area

Myrtlewood Factory
Redwood National Park
Avenue of the Giants
Humboldt Redwoods State Park
Picnic Lunch
Guided tour of San Francisco
Cable Car Ride
Pier 39
Bay Cruise
Winery Tour and Tasting
Napa Valley Wine Train including a Gourmet Lunch
South Lake Tahoe
Virginia City
Farewell Dinner
Meals Include: 3 Continental Breakfasts, 1 Picnic Lunch, 1 Gourmet Lunch, Farewell Dinner

2023 Pricing-To Be Announced

Cost per person | Prices in Canadian Dollars | GST on Canadian portion

Vineyard from Napa Valley Wine Train

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf, San Fransisco

Oregon Coast

Downtown Reno Nevada

September 2018 Group at Napa Valley Wine Train