Experience the diverse beauty of the Pacific Northwest on this 8-day journey. Travel from the Blue Mountains and historic Walla Walla to the dramatic depths of Hells Canyon, through Oregon’s high desert, the Painted Hills, and the iconic Crater Lake. Enjoy scenic landscapes, rich history, and memorable adventures each day.

We begin our journey with morning pickups across the Willamette Valley before heading east through the beautiful Blue Mountains.

A lunch stop in Pendleton gives us time to stretch and relax before arriving in historic Walla Walla mid-afternoon.

After checking into the elegant Marcus Whitman Hotel, enjoy time to unwind or explore the charming downtown area.

This evening, we gather for a welcome dinner at The Marc, located right in the hotel — the perfect start to our adventure.

After breakfast, we dive into the rich frontier history of southeastern Washington with a visit to the Fort Walla Walla Museum.

We dive into the rich frontier history of southeastern Washington with a visit to the Fort Walla Walla Museum.

Following a group lunch in town, we continue our scenic drive along the Snake River to Clarkston.

We continue our scenic drive along the Snake River to Clarkston.

We check in for a relaxing two-night stay and enjoy dinner nearby this evening.

We enjoy dinner nearby this evening.

We board Beamer’s jet boats for a thrilling yet comfortable ride into Hells Canyon, the deepest river gorge in North America. Along the way, learn about the region’s geology, wildlife, and Nez Perce history while enjoying spectacular canyon scenery.

Lunch is included during the excursion.

We return to Clarkston in the afternoon and enjoy a relaxed group dinner this evening.

This morning we head south into Oregon, traveling through changing landscapes of river valleys and high desert. After a lunch stop along the way, we arrive in Baker City and check into the beautifully restored Geiser Grand Hotel. Dinner is included at the hotel’s classic dining room, followed by a free evening to enjoy this historic downtown.

After a lunch stop along the way, we arrive in Baker City.

Check into the beautifully restored Geiser Grand Hotel.

Dinner is included at the hotel’s classic dining room.

We depart Baker City with boxed lunches in hand and journey into Oregon’s geologic past.

Our first stop is the Thomas Condon Paleontology Center.

Photo stops and short walks at the stunning Painted Hills.

This afternoon we continue west to Bend, checking into the Riverhouse on the Deschutes.

Check into the Riverhouse on the Deschutes in Bend.

Dinner is included at the hotel this evening.

This morning we visit the High Desert Museum, one of the region’s premier cultural attractions, blending natural history, wildlife, and Western heritage.

Lunch and free time follow in Bend’s Old Mill District before returning to the hotel for rest.

This evening, we head to Sunriver for dinner.

Enjoy a memorable nighttime experience at the Sunriver Observatory, where powerful telescopes and expert guides bring the night sky to life.

We depart Bend this morning for one of Oregon’s most iconic landscapes: Crater Lake National Park.

Spend time at Rim Village and scenic overlooks, taking in the incredible views of the deepest lake in the United States.

This afternoon, we continue south to Grants Pass, where we check into The Lodge at Riverside.

Check into The Lodge at Riverside in Grants Pass.

A farewell dinner this evening brings our journey together.

After breakfast, we begin our return trip north with lunch and comfort stops along the way.

After breakfast, we begin our return trip north with lunch and comfort stops along the way. We arrive back at our original pickup locations in the evening, bringing home wonderful memories of river canyons, high desert landscapes, and Oregon icons.