This 8-day excursion begins in the bustling city of Portland, full of beauty, nature, and welcoming neighborhoods. During your 2-night stay, you'll have a guided tour of Portland to visit the city's top landmarks. You then have plenty of free time to explore more on your own or opt to add another activity.
Then it's off to Seattle via a beautiful trip on Amtrak's Cascades. Your two-day stay in this waterfront city includes ample time to experience the best Seattle has to offer. Then enjoy an excursion to the foothills of the Cascade Mountains for a trip to the stunning Snoqualmie Falls.
Another scenic journey aboard the Cascades takes you into Canada. You'll have two days to explore Vancouver, with a mix of free time and Vancouver city tour Including Capilano Suspension Bridge.
Next is a day trip to Victoria, where you can view the scenic waterways on a ferry ride through the Gulf Islands. A guided tour of downtown, free time to explore on your own, and a trip to the lovely Butchart Gardens fills up this full-day excursion. Wrap up your journey to the Pacific Northwest with a final night in Vancouver.
Reminder: A valid passport is required to cross the U.S./Canada border.
*This tour can start or end in a variety of cities. Talk to your Rail Specialist about including the Empire Builder out of Chicago or the Coast Starlight out of San Francisco or Los Angeles to this tour.
What’s included
Arrive in Portland and spend the day touring this quirky city on your own. Overnight Portland.
*There's so much to see and do in this Pacific Northwest city. Speak to your rail specialist about adding additional nights or activities in Portland.
Spend the morning exploring Portland's eclectic neighborhoods, including the Pearl District, Nob Hill, and Pioneer Courthouse Square. Then head to Washington Park and the International Rose Test Gardens, full of 7,000 types of roses, and take in the view of Mount Hood. The rest of the day is yours to explore more of Portland on your own. Overnight Portland.
This morning, board Amtrak's Cascades in Portland for your trip to Seattle, which provides excellent views of the lush and rugged Northwest landscape. This afternoon you can experience the best of Seattle at your own pace. Stop at iconic sites like the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and Pioneer Square, and keep an eye out for the Fremont Troll.This evening you can continue to explore Seattle's restaurants and landmarks. Overnight Seattle.
Leave the city behind as you venture out into the Cascade foothills. Enjoy the views of rolling hills as you head to Snoqualmie Falls for a look at its rushing waters before returning to the city center. Overnight Seattle.
This morning watch the scenery roll by the mountainous backdrop as you travel aboard the Cascades to Vancouver. Once in Vancouver, you have the rest of the day to explore Canada's Pacific metropolis, which offers a variety of parks, museums, and fantastic dining for you to enjoy. Overnight Vancouver.
Spend the day exploring this coastal oasis with a Vancouver city tour, with highlights including Stanley Park and Canada Place. Stop at Capilano Suspension Bridge for a bit of adventure and stunning views. Continue to Granville Island to shop or grab a bite. Spend the rest the day exploring the city at your own pace. Overnight Vancouver.
Get out on the water with a ferry ride to Victoria through the picturesque Gulf Islands. Once in British Columbia's capital, enjoy a guided city tour to learn more about the people and history of the area followed by free time to explore. Continue your day with a visit to the breathtaking Butchart Gardens. The 55-acre grounds are filled with exotic floral displays from all over the world. Board the ferry back to Vancouver and capture the views as the sun begins to set. Overnight Vancouver.
Wrap up this tour of the Pacific Northwest with your last day in Vancouver.
*There's so much to see and do in this modern city. Speak to your rail specialist about adding additional nights or activities in Vancouver. Or opt to continue your vacation exploring more of Canada.
Hotel accommodations include The Duniway Portland (or similar), the Hyatt House Seattle Downtown (or similar), and Sheraton Wall Centre in Vancouver.
Amtrak Accommodations are in Coach and Business Class. Coach accommodations offer theater style seating, or family style that accommodates up to four people at a table. Coach amenities include free Wi-Fi, reclining seats with seat back trays, reading lights, and power outlets. Business Class offers the same amenities as Coach as well as complimentary newspapers, priority boarding and detraining, wider seats with more leg room, and fewer passengers in each car.
All prices are per person and assume full occupancy of the room.
Please always refer to the website for up-to-date prices and availability.
Experience the grandeur of the Pacific Northwest aboard Amtrak's Cascades. This international train ventures across the U.S./Canadian Border daily on its route between Eugene, OR, and Vancouver, BC. Distinctive cities dot the course, but they are only part of what makes this ride so memorable. The 467-mile journey ventures past farmlands, and the Columbia River Gorge, then crosses into Washington, where views of Mount St. Helen, the snow-capped Olympic Mountains, and the Salish Sea's cobalt waters hug the tracks. Further punctuated by rural landscapes and forests, this Amtrak route is nothing short of extraordinary.
We offer a selection of upgrades and 'add-ons' designed to help you make the most of your holiday - and make it even easier!
Many of our guests choose to spend additional nights before or after their trip. Great Rail Journeys would be happy to make hotel arrangements for you.
Great Rail Journeys can supply connecting rail from your closest Amtrak Station.