Wilderness, Wine & Coast Adventure

Depart the UK on your chosen scheduled flight to Portland. Upon arrival, proceed to the The Nines, a prestigious hotel located in the centre of downtown, surrounded by a wide selection of restaurants, bars and entertainment.

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The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland

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The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland

Designed with relaxation in mind, each guestroom features sleek, contemporary furnishings and all the comforts expected of a Luxury Collection hotel. Enjoy flat-screen televisions, iPod docking stations, indulgent Gilchrist & Soames bath amenities, rainforest showers, and cosy bathrobes and slippers—all thoughtfully included to enhance your stay.

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From your central location, the many attractions of Portland are right on your doorstep. This is a wonderfully walkable city, however there is also a very strong bike culture. Perhaps take a bike tour down to the waterfront or to see the city’s many attractions, before savouring dinner and sampling a beverage from one of Oregon’s urban wineries or one of the 50 craft breweries. If you are joyed by the outdoors, visit one of the many gardens; Washington Park, International Rose Test Garden, Forest Park, Portland Japanese Garden or Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden. If attractions and museums are more your ruse, visit Oregon Zoo, Portland Art Museum, Oregon Historical Centre, Oregon Museum of Science and History or Pittock Mansion.

Sightseeing in Portland

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The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland

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The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland

Designed with relaxation in mind, each guestroom features sleek, contemporary furnishings and all the comforts expected of a Luxury Collection hotel. Enjoy flat-screen televisions, iPod docking stations, indulgent Gilchrist & Soames bath amenities, rainforest showers, and cosy bathrobes and slippers—all thoughtfully included to enhance your stay.

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This morning collect your rental car. It is a short but wonderfully pretty drive out of the city and into the wild terrain for which Oregon is primarily known. Driving east you arrive at the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, where verdant mountain-sides and waterfalls meet the Columbia River, one of the west’s largest rivers flowing into the Pacific Ocean. The area is filled with scenic hiking trails, picnic spots and viewpoints to discover. Thirty miles south of the Columbia River, Mt Hood at 3,428 meters boasts five ski areas and is the most visited snow-covered peak in America. Why not take a visit to Timberline Lodge to enjoy a hot chocolate on the patio overlooking the wonderful scenery? Don’t miss the galleries, restaurants and breweries in Hood River’s historic downtown. Your accommodation is located in the small town of Welches, close to Mt Hood. The resort offers a golf course, a spa, tennis courts and an outdoor pool, with access to bountiful outdoor opportunities including hiking and mountain biking trails, river rafting, fly-fishing, skiing and snowboarding.

Sightseeing in Mount Hood

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Mount Hood Oregon Resort

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Mount Hood Oregon Resort

Sit back and relax in one of the 157 guest rooms and suites, each offers a warm, rustic retreat among 300 acres of the exhilarating natural beauty of Mt. Hood, Oregon. All accommodations are appointed with modern comforts and amenities. Enjoy premium Simmons® Beautyrest memory foam beds, luxury linens and deluxe bath amenities. Stay connected and entertained with complimentary Wi-Fi and wall-mounted flat screen televisions. Step out onto your private patio or deck and take in views of the resort’s pool or forested courtyard, or if you’ve chosen a suite you’ll enjoy the golf course’s lush, rolling fairways.

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It is such a short drive to Willamette Valley that we would suggest taking a longer loop route. You may choose to visit the John Day Fossil Beds, a three site paleontology site where fossils such as mollusks, which lived on what was a beach 100 million years ago, are found in abundance. The Painted Hills site showcases barren hillsides which looked brushed in hues of reds and yellows, creating a dramatic vista. Here you can take one of the five short hiking trails. Smith Rock State Park is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. Those not brave enough to clib the rocks can take a short meander around the base of the 800ft cliffs. Once in Willamette Valley, you’ll see the scenery change to rolling vineyards and food-to-table farmlands. Oregon’s wine industry has moved from unknown to world-renowned. Award-winning pinot noirs placed Oregon on the global wine map, but the diverse geo-climate has enabled both warm and cool weather varieties to thrive. There are now 17 winegrowing regions within Oregon’s state lines. The naturally welcoming trait of the Oregonians ensures tours and tastings at the plentiful wineries are more reflective of drinking with friends than a sightseeing tour

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Black Walnut Inn and Vineyard, Dundee

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Black Walnut Inn and Vineyard, Dundee

Offering just nine exquisite studio-style suites, each is individual in design, but all have a private bathroom and sitting area and many have balconies or patios from where breath taking views across the Willamette Valley to Mount Hood and Mount Jefferson can be enjoyed. With so few guests, personalised service is assured.

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Once again the drive to your next base is short, but wonderfully scenic as you join the coastal route and head south past pretty coves and fishing villages. From your base in Gleneden Beach there are many places to explore. Before checking in, we suggest visiting Newport; a small town with a big personality. Newport offers a scenic waterfront where many small galleries, gift shops and cafes can be found and from where many boat tours depart. The dock is also home to a noisy sea lion population. Also visit Yaquina Head Lighthouse, standing 93 feet tall at the westernmost point of the basalt headland. This lighthouse has been guiding ships along the west coast since 1873. On your second day, why not visit Florence – gateway to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area; a 50 acre expanse of oceanfront sand dunes. The southern half is open to off-highway vehicles – including dune buggies – so why not give it a try? The northern half is reserved for wildlife which makes it a wonderful hiking opportunity. Please note, alternatively you may choose to stay in Florence at Driftwood Shores Resort.

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Salishan Coastal Lodge

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Salishan Coastal Lodge

The 205 thoughtfully appointed guestrooms at Salishan Coastal Lodge are designed with comfort, relaxation, and modern convenience in mind. Each room features a warm, rustic elegance that reflects the natural beauty of the Oregon coast, complemented by contemporary touches to elevate your stay. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including a refrigerator, MP3-compatible clock radio, a Keurig coffee maker stocked with local roasts, and spa-inspired bathroom essentials. Many rooms also feature private balconies or patios that invite the fresh coastal breeze and offer stunning views of the surrounding forest, bay, or golf course

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You may choose to venture inland en route back to Portland International Airport, visiting Eugene and Salem. Once back at the airport, return your car to the depot and check in for your flight back to the UK.