DAY 1: PORTLAND
Arrive in Portland the "City of Roses". Despite Portland's humble beginnings as a lumbering center in 1845, the city has developed into a sophisticated metropolis of well over 1.5 million today. The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy Portland.

DAY 2: PORTLAND – OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK – PORT ANGELES (306m / 489km)
Travel north on scenic US Highway101 into one of the wettest places in North America, the Olympic Peninsula. The abundance of rain provides for an unbelievably green environment of old growth hemlocks, firs and spruce. Olympic National Park provides a striking background to the Port Angeles skyline.

DAY 3: PORT ANGELES – RAIN FOREST/OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK – SEATTLE (182m / 291km)
Take time to explore the rainforests of Olympic National Park in more detail this morning. Then cross the peninsula east via Olympia, the state’s quaint capital, to Seattle. Washington's largest city is also known as the "Emerald City," due to its frequent rains and mist. Seattle's "Space Needle," the most visible landmark, was built as the centerpiece for the 1962 World's Fair.

DAY 4: SEATTLE
Spend this day visiting Seattle's many sights. Take a scenic cruise along the downtown waterfront past shipyards with the glittering city skyline as backdrop. The Pioneer Square restored Historic District offers entertainment, restaurants and many sights to see. A visit to Pike Street market on the waterfront provides a rare look at local lifestyles. The city offers an abundance of art galleries, culture and popular nightlife.

DAY 5: SEATTLE – VANCOUVER (140m / 224km)
This morning travel north to Vancouver, the crown jewel and largest city in western Canada. The city is considered Canada's gateway to the Orient as is very evident on a visit to Chinatown. Idyllic Vancouver is surrounded by the ragged peaks of the Blue Coast Range and sparkling Pacific waters.

DAY 6: VANCOUVER
Today you are free to explore Vancouver. You can choose to take a day excursion across to Vancouver Island for an afternoon at Butchart Gardens. Stanley Park is one of the finest natural parks on the continent, and activities at the park are varied. Vandusen Botanical Gardens is a sight worth seeing. A possible day trip to Victoria Island is convenient and offers a scenic diversion.

DAY 7: VANCOUVER – OKANOGAN VALLEY – SHUSWAP LAKE (250m / 400km)
Travel northeast through British Columbia and into the Canadian Rockies. The Thompson River is a favorite with whitewater river runners. Fishing is also one of the most popular pastimes on the area's lakes. En route, visit the magnificent scenery of Fraser River Valley.

DAY 8: SHUSWAP LAKE – GLACIER NATIONAL PARK – BANFF NATIONAL PARK/CANMORE (380m / 611km)
Today travel east on a scenic route to pass through Glacier National Park, one of Canada's most scenic parks. The mountain peaks, glaciers and ice fields make this one of the world's most unique natural formations. Return to Canmore, just outside of Banff.

DAY 9: CANMORE – BANFF NATIONAL PARK – LAKE LOUISE – JASPER NATIONAL PARK – CANMORE (430m / 688km)
Banff National Park is Canada's oldest National Park, with peaks and valleys formed 75 million years ago. A visit to Banff Springs Hotel brings back the golden era of the Canadian Railway. Visit Lake Louise with its turquoise waters. Then continue north through scenic Canadian wilderness to reach Jasper National Park. It is possible to view the magnificence of this park via the Jasper Tramway.

DAY 10: CANMORE – CALGARY – KALISPELL (386m /617km)
Travel east to towards the Canadian western town of Calgary. Nestled in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, this town’s history is wedged deep in Cowboy legend. Then cross the U.S. border and take the winding roads that lead to Kalispell, the U.S. gateway to the American side of Glacier National Park.

DAY 11: KALISPELL – FLATHEAD LAKE – CLARKSTON (235m / 376km)
Leave the spectacular Rockies region behind and visit Flathead Lake. Tucked into the northwest corner of Montana, the Flathead Valley lies next to the rugged grandeur of Glacier National Park and the western edge of several million acres of designated wilderness. The centerpiece is Flathead Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake west of
the Mississippi. Pass through Missoula, home to the "smoke jumpers" forest firemen school and end the day at Hells Canyon.

DAY 12: CLARKSTON – HELLS CANYON / BAKER CITY (232m / 592km)
This will truly be an inspiring day of adventure as you enter Oregon and visit the various viewpoints of one of the most remarkable sites in North America: Hells Canyon. Enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the 8043-foot (2980 m) gorge considered the deepest on the continent. Baker City with over its over 100 Victorian era buildings is today's destination.

DAY 13: BAKER CITY – OREGON TRAIL – PORTLAND (303m / 485km)
Another spectacular drive along the Columbian River Gorge as you return to the lush forests of Western Oregon. Make sure to plan a stop at the Gorge, a popular area for wind surfing. The historic Oregon Trail will take you past Grande Ronde Valley, a great green bowl surrounded by mountains. Continue on to Portland.

DAY 14: PORTLAND
Last chance to savor the serene tranquility of this unique Northwestern city. Depart for your journey home.