Pacific Northwest Tours & Holidays
If you think the Pacific Northwest is all hiking, coffee and craft beer...
you'd be absolutely correct. But it's some of the best hiking, coffee and craft beer in North America. Encompassing Washington, Oregon and parts of Canada's British Columbia, the Pacific Northwest is known for its impressive glacier-laced mountain ranges, rugged coastlines, perpetually green forests and quirky cities. While the region does have a bit of a rainy reputation, you'll never be far from a hot cup of coffee; Seattle is the birthplace of Starbucks, after all. PNW locals cherish their outdoor activities, so lace up your hiking boots and grab your reusable mug... it's time to explore the best of the "Upper Left."
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See Seattle's famous market
Pike Place Market (the oldest farmers market in the US) is a rambling collection of local farmers, merchants and vendors selling their daily wares at an iconic waterfront location. You can wander stall to stall sampling smoked salmon, ogling at the mountains of fresh produce or chatting up those famously friendly fish-throwers. If you need a break from the chaos, the market has several quiet seating areas to enjoy a strong cup of coffee and some of the best views in the city.
Play "I spy" with Mount Rainier
"Is the mountain out?" is arguably Washington's most-asked question. Mount Rainier is the highest volcanic peak in the contiguous US and has become the PNW's most recognisable icon. But, sightings can be unpredictable at best. The visibility of 'The Mountain" has become a cheekily reliable source of weather information for locals, so if you hear "is the mountain out?" followed by a yes... it's pretty much scientifically proven that it'll be a great day.
Embrace Portland's weirdness
Since 2003, the affectionate motto "Keep Portland Weird" has encouraged visitors to embrace the city's grittiness and support local businesses. Portland has a number of soulful neighbourhoods that are home to a thriving food culture, so hop on a bike (the locals' preferred method of transport) and explore the quirky food cart scene. You can sample everything from funky-flavoured doughnuts to hand-pulled noodles and Korean-style tacos. Don't forget to wash it all down with a craft beer or two!
Count colors at Crater Lake
Over 7000 years ago, a massive volcanic eruption in Oregon created an impressively deep caldera that would later become Crater Lake. Crater Lake is America's deepest, with pristine waters exclusively fed by rain and snowmelt, giving the lake a striking cobalt-blue appearance. Standing on the caldera's tall cliffs is an awe-inspiring experience; watch how the lake changes from sapphire to indigo to navy as you hike to different viewpoints around the lake.
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Grand Canadian Rockies
Jayson · Traveled July 2024
If you want a trip that is full of stunning scenery and exposure to the amazing wildlife of Canada then this is the trip for you. I had high expectations and they were exceeded. Seeing a Grizzly in the wild was so cool.
Review submitted 23 Jul 2024San Francisco to Seattle
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 2024San Francisco to Seattle
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 2024Canadian Rockies
Ashlen · Traveled July 2024
I had an amazing time on this trip! Our guides Marguerite and Rosalie were so friendly, knowledgeable and competent, it made it easy to just have fun. Don't worry if you've got limited experience in canoeing- the canoe trip was very newbie-friendly on a calm and beautiful lake. This trip is a great way to see a lot of the Rockies in a short time, and there's such a great variety of hikes and activities for a range of physical levels. Every day we woke up surrounded by incredible landscapes, learned so much about the Canadian Rockies and got to see a variety of wildlife! This trip is a great way to experience the Rockies surrounded by nature.
Review submitted 27 Jul 2024Canadian Rockies
Victoria · Traveled July 2024
What an amazing itinerary; landscapes that are simply out of this world, hikes and activities that are exceptional and nice camping spots. If you are adventurous, a nature-lover and enjoy activity, book this trip!
Review submitted 25 Jul 2024Pacific Northwest travel FAQs
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