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San Francisco to Seattle

9 Days | From rainforests and redwoods to waterfalls and wineries

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Take a scenic, nature-focused road trip from San Francisco to bustling Seattle on this nine-day adventure. Kick off your journey with a drive up the coast to see the Avenue of the Giants and Redwood National Park. After exploring these ancient wonders, discover Crater Lake, one of the most pristine lakes on Earth, formed thousands of years ago. Take a breather in the popular wine region of Willamette Valley, then hit the groovy arts scene in Portland. Visit Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, home to the stunning Multnomah Falls, then discover Olympic National Park with its Hoh Rainforest and beaches with a forest of dead trees on the sand.

Trip overview

Map of San Francisco To Seattle including United States Of America
Start
San Francisco, United States
Finish
Seattle, United States
Theme
Explorer
Destinations
United States
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Style
Original
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Trip code
SSSO
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Why you'll love this trip
  • Explore Redwoods National Park – home to some of the tallest and most ancient trees in the world – and discover gorgeous parklands, oak woodlands, condors and the Avenue of the Giants drive.
  • Walk along the rim of Crater Lake National Park – this natural wonder was formed 7700 years ago from the collapse of a mountain peak and is now the deepest lake in the USA fed by rain and snow.
  • Get a feel for what makes the Pacific Northwest’s beaches so special with a visit to Kalaloch, famous for its ‘Tree of Life’ – its roots holding onto nothing but air!
  • Head to the USA’s best wine region for Pinot Noir – Willamette Valley – and enjoy a wine tasting at a local winery in the valley, with gorgeous views of sprawling vineyards, hills and forest.
  • Wander around natural areas that will inspire awe – like the cascades of Multnomah Falls near Portland and the peaceful Hoh Rainforest in Olympic National Park.

Is this trip right for you?
  • This trip includes time spent travelling in a private vehicle with your group. Extra space can be tight, and conditions may feel a little cramped. It’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers. Please read the itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.
  • From the redwoods to the rainforest, this trip can involve a lot of walking. Please ensure you bring sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes. To make the most of the trip, it's best if you have at least a moderate level of fitness.
  • Crater Lake National Park can get quite cold during the winter months, and it’s not uncommon for snow to still be on the ground in June. Make sure you pack appropriate layers for this, including wet weather gear.

Itinerary

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024

Map of San Francisco To Seattle including United States Of America

Inclusions

Meals

1 lunch, 2 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle

Accommodation

Hotels (6 nights), Motel (1 night), Lodge (1 night)

Activities
  • Redway - Avenue of the Giants
  • Redwood National Park
  • Crater Lake National Park - Entrance Fee
  • Willamette Valley - wine tasting and vineyard visit
  • Portland - leader led walking tour
  • Columbia River Gorge visit
  • Columbia River Gorge - Multnomah Falls
  • Kalaloch Beach Walk
  • Seattle - Leader-led orientation
  • Hoh Rainforest - Olympic National Park

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Important notes

1. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6pm on Day 1 in San Francisco. Please make your own way to the Joining Point Hotel listed in the Essential Trip Information for this itinerary.

2. Check out of the hotel is at 10am on Day 9 in Seattle. If you would like to spend more time in Seattle we can happily request additional nights - please speak to your booking agent.

3. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

Essential Trip Information

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Reviews

5 out of 5 based on 3 reviews submitted.
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Sabrina · Traveled August 2024
Our guide Ron went out of his way and was a great leader. I really liked the international group (between 30 and 45 years old) and had a great time! I particularly liked the variety from nature, coastal road and cities on this trip.
Review submitted 07 Sep 2024

Lyndsay · Traveled July 2024
A beautiful, fairly relaxed trip in a really special part of the country. The itinerary is well paced and well organised so super enjoyable. The scenery is beautiful in both sunshine and mist so don’t worry about the weather- just embrace it.
Review submitted 23 Jul 2024

Sandra · Traveled July 2024
As a mature, single woman, I was afraid to travel alone even though I longed to travel. Then I heard about Intrepid and took an amazing tour into the Pacific Northwest. It has opened up the world to me!
Review submitted 23 Jul 2024
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