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Seattle & Western Canada Flydrive
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Explore some of the hidden treasures of North America and Canada as you embark on the 14-day, 13-night adventure. The Northwest is full of gorgeous nature, amazing architecture and delectable wines so your trip is sure to be full of new experiences and sights. Experience the might of Mount St. Helens or take a ferry ride across Port Angeles. Seattle is known as the 'Emerald City', and just like the home of the Wizard of Oz in the fairy tale, it is a magical place. Rated as one of the world's most liveable cities, after Melbourne and Montreal, it boasts among its citizens three out of the world's ten richest men, including Bill Gates, head of the mighty Microsoft Empire. The city's emergence as a trend-setting and fashionable metropolis with sky-high property prices has occurred in less than 200 years, since it was founded in 1869 Seattle is not a place that fosters couch potatoes. Visitors and locals alike revel in the outdoor activities the city's situation provides for. Seattle sits on the shores of two large lakes and Puget Sound, with remote wilderness less than an hour away, and it is flanked by two major mountain ranges (Olympics and Cascades), with Mount Rainier in full view from the city. It is also within easy reach of the San Juan Islands, Pacific Ocean beaches and major rivers.
This active city lends itself to walking tours, particularly around the two main tourist areas, the waterfront and Pike Place Market. In addition, 80 percent of the city limits are surrounded by water, so tour boats also abound. To fully enjoy Seattle be prepared to go boating, and bring a comfortable pair of shoes. Vancouver: With the Pacific at her feet and mountains as a backdrop, a holiday in Vancouver offers not only beautiful views but also a variety of activities and attractions to tempt all tastes. Culture and cuisine are world-class, and the nightlife is hot. There is an old quarter to stroll through, Chinatown to explore, art studios and markets to browse on Granville Island, trails to follow through Stanley Park and so much more to enjoy on a Vancouver holiday. Most people, of all ages, will find a holiday in Vancouver a pleasant, and scenic, experience, with plenty of diversions to keep everyone occupied, especially in the great outdoors.
Starts In Seattle, WA
CityNights Seattle 1Mt. Rainier1Kelso / Long View1Cascade Locks1Yakima1Wenatchee1Penticton1Vancouver2Victoria1Port Angeles1Seattle2
Ends In Seattle, WA
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Holiday Details
| Duration |
14 Days / 13 Nights |
From |
28-07-2008 to 31-10-2008 |
Accomodation
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3* Hotels or others available |
Depart
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Dublin
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Bedroom
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Twin |
Prices From
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€ 1,049 p.p sharing
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| Includes |
Your America Fldyrive Includes
- Guaranteed hotels as specified inc taxes.
- Drive America Tour Documents:
- Includes day by day driving instructions
- Economy Car rental for length of stay.
Flights are not included and will be quoted at time of booking.
For further information,please contact Celine on crooney@gohop.com or phone
+353 1 2412342 |
Itinerary
Day 1
Seattle Arrival
Arrive Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac), and proceed to your hotel in Tacoma. Overnight in Tacoma Hotel: Days Inn Town Center
Day 2
Tacoma – Mount Rainier
Tacoma has truly transformed its downtown with the emergence of a new Museum District, located in the heart of downtown, where the Tacoma Art Museum, the Museum of Glass and the Washington State History Museum are linked together by the spectacular Chihuly Bridge of Glass. From Tacoma, you’ll drive through the rolling foothills that lead to the base of the impressive 14,411 ft. Mount Rainier. Total Mileage: 60 miles Hotel: Best Western Park Plaza Puyallup
Day 3
Mount Rainier – Mt. St. Helens – Kelso
Travel towards Mt. St. Helens and tour the diverse visitor centers, each of which tells a different piece of the fascinating story surrounding her devastating 1980 eruption. Mt. St. Helens today is a testament to the power of nature, as the flora and fauna have slowly recovered and the wildlife has returned to thrive in areas that were completely decimated 25 years ago. Total Mileage: 125 miles Hotel: Oxford Suites
Day 4
Kelso – Skamania
Spend some time in Vancouver, Washington and experience living history demonstrations and presentations at historic Fort Vancouver. Enter the Columbia River Gorge that serves as the border between Washington and Oregon and follow the historic path to Skamania. Nearby, you’ll see the landmark Beacon Rock. Named by Lewis and Clark, this 800-foot high plug of an ancient volcano is the largest geologic formation of its kind in the United States. Total Mileage: 70 miles Hotel: Best Western Columbia River Inn
Day 5
Skamania – Yakima
As you follow the Columbia River, watch for the colorful sails of the throngs of wind surfers and kite-boarders who visit for this region’s world-class wind. Visit impressive Maryhill Museum and the Stonehenge replica, then climb up and over Satus Pass into the Yakima Valley – gateway to Washington’s famed wine country. Total Mileage: 152 miles Hotel: Comort Suites Yakima
Day 6
Yakima – Wenatchee
Your scenic drive today takes you to spectacular Lake Chelan – a 55-mile, glacially-carved lake with headwaters in the North Cascades National Park. At nearly 1,500 feet deep, Lake Chelan is the third deepest lake in the United States. Total Mileage: 140 miles Hotel: Coast Wenatchee Center Hotel
Day 7
Wenatchee – Penticton
Apple orchards and wheat fields parallel your route north into the Canadian Okanagan Valley. Cross into Canada at Osoyoos, and proceed through British Columbia’s wine country. The city of Penticton perches between the shores of Skaha and Okanagan Lakes. Total Mileage: 140 miles Hotel: Sandman Hotel, Penticton
Day 8
Penticton – Vancouver, BC
Cross over the Coast Mountain Range, which separates the dry, arid Okanagan Valley from Vancouver – British Columbia’s largest city. Vancouver is home to spectacular natural scenery and a culturally-diverse, bustling metropolitan core. Total Mileage: 250 miles Hotel: Sandman Hotel Downtown
Day 9
Explore Vancouver
A full day to explore Vancouver Hotel: Sandman Hotel Downtown
Day 10
Vancouver – Victoria
Take the Tsawwassen Ferry to Vancouver Island – Canada’s western most landmass in the Pacific Ocean. Experience the old world charm of Victoria, British Columbia’s provincial capital. Total Mileage: 40 miles Hotel: Accent Inns
Day 11
Victoria, BC – Port Angeles, WA
A daily ferry transits the waters of the Straits of Juan de Fuca between Victoria and Washington’s dramatic Olympic Peninsula. Hurricane Ridge, just outside Port Angeles, offers vistas of the snow-capped Olympic Mountains, as well as Vancouver Island and the San Juan Islands to the north and east. Hotel: Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles
Day 12
Port Angeles – Seattle
Take another segment of Washington’s impressive marine highway system from Bremerton and watch the dramatic Seattle skyline come into view as you approach. Seattle boasts the second largest number of performing arts theaters and the largest number of boats per capita in the United States. Total Mileage: 75 miles Hotel: Days Inn Town Center
Day 13
Explore Seattle
Explore Seattle, famous for its landmark Space Needle, lively waterfront, exciting downtown shopping and unique attractions, including the Pike Place Market, Experience Music Project, Seattle Art Museum and more. Hotel: Days Inn Town Center
Day 14
Departure Day
Depart from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac).
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