KITSAP PENINSULA CHIEF SEATTLE DAYS SMALL GROUP TOUR
Introduction
August 19–23, 2027 / 5 Days 4 Nights
Kitsap Peninsula Chief Seattle Days Small Group Tour
Discover the scenic Kitsap Peninsula on a late-summer journey through tranquil gardens, Native heritage sites, and historic waterfront towns. Enjoy guided visits, two local festivals, and regional cuisine as you explore Bremerton, Suquamish, Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island, and Gig Harbor, all set against the beautiful backdrop of Puget Sound.
Pricing:
Double Occupancy: $3099 per person
Single Occupancy: $3699 per person
$500 deposit due at booking
Final Payment due May 20, 2027
Trip Insurance is Highly Recommended
Journey Highlights
At a glance
Thursday, August 19, 2027
Friday, August 20, 2027
Saturday, August 21, 2027
Sunday, August 22, 2027
Monday, August 23, 2027
Thursday, August 19, 2027
Day 1 - South Sound to Bremerton
Begin Journey North to Bremerton Waterfront
Executive Van: Guest Pickups
DepartureThursday, Aug 19, 2027
Pickups at Willamette Valley Locations. Travel north into Washington in the comfort of our executive van, with our Tour Director at the wheel.
Lunch in Olympia
We pause in Olympia for lunch together, then follow the quiet back roads along the southern reaches of Puget Sound toward the Kitsap Peninsula.
Visit to Elandan Gardens
Our first visit is Elandan Gardens, a remarkable collection of bonsai, some of them centuries old, set in a peaceful garden along the edge of Sinclair Inlet. Gentle paths lead us past sculpted trees, stone and water in one of the most serene settings in the region.
Hampton Inn & Suites Bremerton
Bremerton, Washington
We arrive in Bremerton and check in to our hotel on the waterfront, our home for the next two nights, with time to settle in and rest.
Welcome Dinner Overlooking Sinclair Inlet
A short walk along the waterfront brings us to our welcome dinner together overlooking Sinclair Inlet, the perfect start to our shared adventure.
Friday, August 20, 2027
Day 2 - Suquamish Heritage, Navy History & Port Orchard
Suquamish Museum, Navy History, Port Orchard Ferry
Breakfast at Hotel
After breakfast we travel to Suquamish, home of the Suquamish people for thousands of years.
Guided Visit to Suquamish Museum
A guided visit to the Suquamish Museum introduces us to the history, art and living culture of the tribe of Chief Seattle, for whom the city across the Sound is named.
Visit to Chief Seattle’s Gravesite
We then pause quietly at Chief Seattle’s gravesite overlooking the water.
Lunch on Your Own in Downtown Bremerton
Lunch is on your own in downtown Bremerton, where our Tour Director is happy to suggest favorite spots.
Visit to Puget Sound Navy Museum
Bremerton has been a Navy town for more than a century, and the Puget Sound Navy Museum tells the story of the shipyard and the sailors who served here.
Optional Visit to USS Turner Joy
Those who wish may continue aboard the USS Turner Joy, a Vietnam-era destroyer moored on the waterfront, while others relax along the boardwalk or return to the hotel for a rest.
Foot Ferry to Port Orchard
In the late afternoon we walk to the waterfront and board the little foot ferry for a short crossing of Sinclair Inlet to Port Orchard.
Stroll Bay Street and Boardwalk in Port Orchard
We stroll the waterfront boardwalk and the antique shops of Bay Street before dinner together.
Dinner in Port Orchard
Dinner together in Port Orchard, then ride the ferry back to Bremerton as the evening light settles over the water.
Hampton Inn & Suites Bremerton
Overnight at Hampton Inn & Suites Bremerton, Bremerton, Washington.
Saturday, August 21, 2027
Day 3 - Chief Seattle Days & Little Norway
Chief Seattle Days Festival and Poulsbo
Breakfast
After breakfast we bid farewell to Bremerton and return to Suquamish for Chief Seattle Days, the annual celebration the Suquamish Tribe has hosted for generations.
Chief Seattle Days Parade
We find our places for the festival parade, a joyful procession of tribal families and community groups through the heart of the village.
Lunch
The group enjoys lunch together before seeing the Grand Entry.
Powwow Grand Entry
Gather for the Grand Entry of the powwow, when dancers in regalia enter the arena to the sound of the drums.
Explore Poulsbo (Little Norway)
Afterward we travel a few minutes north to Poulsbo, the town known as Little Norway, where the afternoon is yours to explore at your own pace. Stroll the Liberty Bay waterfront, admire the Scandinavian murals and storefronts, and do not miss a cardamom roll from the town’s beloved Norwegian bakery.
Dinner at Molly Ward Gardens
This evening we enjoy dinner together at a one-of-a-kind country restaurant set among its own gardens, where the menu follows what is growing on the property.
Sunday, August 22, 2027
Day 4 - Bloedel Reserve & Historic Port Gamble
Gardens of Bloedel Reserve and Port Gamble
Breakfast
After breakfast we cross the Agate Pass Bridge to Bainbridge Island and the Bloedel Reserve, 150 acres of gardens and forest once home to the Bloedel family.
Visit to Bloedel Reserve
Paths wind past a reflection pool, a Japanese garden, a moss garden and the gracious former residence overlooking Puget Sound. A paved garden route and a cart ride back from the residence make the visit easy to enjoy at a relaxed pace.
Explore Port Gamble
We continue to Port Gamble, a nineteenth-century lumber company town whose New England–style homes and church still line the bluff above the water.
Lunch at Farmhouse Restaurant and Bakery
We enjoy lunch together at a farmhouse restaurant and bakery in the historic district.
Visit to Port Gamble Historic Museum
Visit the Port Gamble Historic Museum and stroll the tree-lined streets before returning to our resort for a restful late afternoon.
Farewell Dinner on Poulsbo Waterfront
We gather for a farewell dinner together on the Poulsbo waterfront, with views across Liberty Bay, sharing favorite moments from our days on the Kitsap Peninsula.
Monday, August 23, 2027
Day 5 - Keyport, Gig Harbor & Homeward
Naval Undersea Museum and Gig Harbor Farewell
Breakfast
After breakfast we say goodbye to Agate Passage and begin our journey south.
Visit to Naval Undersea Museum
We stop at the Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport, where diving suits, deep-sea submersibles and a full-size submarine sail tell the story of the Navy beneath the waves.
Lunch in Gig Harbor
We enjoy a final lunch together in the charming fishing village of Gig Harbor before crossing the Tacoma Narrows Bridge toward home.
Return Journey to Oregon
Departure
Gig Harbor
Destination
Oregon
We arrive back in Oregon with drop-offs, carrying home unforgettable memories of the Kitsap Peninsula.