Fly to Portland for the start of a journey through some of the most dramatic scenery in North America. Upon arrival, board a deluxe motorcoach and visit the famous Rose Test Gardens with over 10,000 individual rose bushes in bloom. After checking into our hotel, join your fellow tour members for a get-acquainted dinner and anticipate good times ahead. Meals: D

This morning we’ll take a city tour of Portland with a local guide. Our afternoon journey will lead us over the Coastal Mountain Range to the Tillamook Creamery to get a behind-the-scenes tour of the cheese making process and sample Tillamook’s world famous cheese. We travel south along Oregon’s rugged coast bound for Newport where we’ll check into our hotel, our home for the next two nights. Meals: B, L

Wake up to breathtaking views from your hotel balcony and enjoy a relaxing walk along the beach. Dive into adventure at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, home to some of Oregon’s most unique wildlife and experiences. Visit the playful sea otters, shake hands with a moon jelly, hug an urchin, and get splashed by a puffin. Browse the bayfront shops and museums of Newport and enjoy lunch on your own. We’ll visit the majestic Yaquina Head Lighthouse watching over offshore fishing boats, surfers, and nesting sea birds. This beacon of light has guided ships along the coast since 1873 and stands a whopping 93-feet tall, the tallest lighthouse in Oregon. On your own, explore historic Nye Beach’s agate and salt water taffy shops, stunning beach with great sunset views, and delectable seafood restaurants. Meals: B

Today we’ll drive down the Oregon coast where each bend in the road offers spectacular landscape views. Visit Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, where the mist-shrouded dunes, forest, and ocean create a rare and hauntingly beautiful view. Adventure awaits as we ride the specially built off-road vehicle to climb to the top of these golden dunes. We’ll enjoy a seafood lunch in the fishing port of Florence before continuing our drive along the striking beach loop in historic Bandon to see the Bandon Rocks and Face Rock, famous for their American Indian legends. We’ll cross the Rogue River and check into our hotel in Gold Beach. Meals: B, L, D

After breakfast, we’ll visit the Rogue Valley Myrtlewood Gallery where local woodworkers use the wood of the Oregon Myrtlewood tree, found only in Southwestern Oregon and Northwestern California, to create beautiful gifts and handmade works of art. Take in the views of the dramatic and rugged coast as we travel to Del Norte Coast Redwoods. Marvel at the sight of these true giants of the forest at Trees of Mystery. We’ll continue our travels to Grants Pass, Oregon, where we’ll enjoy a two-night stay. Meals: B, D

Travel through the Umpqua National Forest to discover the beauty of Crater Lake National Park. Widely known for its intense blue color and spectacular views, Crater Lake is a sight to behold. As we break for lunch, marvel at the panoramic views and natural formations found in the park. In the evening, we’ll depart by jetboat to cruise the wild and scenic Rogue River to experience the native wildlife. Meals: B, L, D

We travel to Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport where a morning flight will whisk us back home along with our special memories of the many beautiful places we visited and the new friendships we created. Meals: B