Pacific Rim

Self-drive tour

Discover the scenic wonders of Washington, Oregon and Northern California on this 15 day/14 night self-drive tour of the Pacific coast of the U.S.A.

The tour operates Saturdays between 25 May and 14 September (dates for other departure dates available on request).

Day 1. Arrive Seattle. Upon arrival at Seattle's International airport, make your own way to your hotel in the centre of the city. The remainder of the day is free to explore Seattle. Overnight: Hotel Max (Standard) or Hotel Andra (Superior)

Day 2. Seattle. The shops of Pioneer Square, Pike Place Market, the museums, aquarium, the fascinating Seattle Underground tour, Discovery Park and the Space Needle are just some of the many attractions. Aviation enthusiasts will certainly want to visit the Boeing factory where some of the world's largest passenger jets are made. Overnight: Hotel Max (Standard) or Hotel Andra (Superior)

Day 3. Seattle to Port Angeles (approx.80 miles plus ferry). Collect your rental car from the downtown Seattle depot this morning, then board the ferry from Seattle to Bremerton for the short crossing to the Olympic Peninsula. Take your time on this leisurely first day of driving and visit the pretty town of Port Townsend before arriving in Port Angeles. This afternoon.explore the Olympic Mountains with a trip to Hurricane Ridge, enjoy Crescent Lake or visit the San Juan Islands and do some whale-watching. Overnight: Red Lion (Standard) or Lake Crescent Lodge (Superior).

Day 4. Port Angeles to Lake Quinault/Kalaloch (approx.122 miles). A short drive around the peninsula via the Hoh Rain Forest brings you to the rugged Pacific coast. Your journey takes you through the small town of Forks - setting for the successful novel 'Twilight' and location for the movie New Moon. Take a walk on the beach at Kalaloch where huge tree trunks - escapees from the Oregon coast

logging industry - have been washed ashore by the mighty Pacific rollers and now form windbreaks for sunbathers. The nearby forest, lakes and beaches are ideal for walking. Overnight: Lake Quinault Lodge - (Standard) or Kalaloch Lodge (Superior).

Day 5. Lake Quinaul  t /Kalaloch to Portland (approx.190 miles). Leaving the coast, travel inland via Mount St.Helens to Portland. Mount St.Helens erupted violently in May 1980 and blew apart the mountain, scattering ash and lava over a huge area. Today, nature has mostly healed the scars and at the visitor centre you can learn more about the eruption and renewal of Mount St.Helens. Continue on to Portland this afternoon. Overnight: Hotel Fifty (Standard) or Benson Hotel Superior)

   Day 6. Portland. Portland is a delight to enjoy and you have a full day to discover for yourself the City of Roses. Excellent shopping, the river walk, Chinatown and the Old Town area provide a wide range of shopping, dining and sightseeing. Overnight: Hotel Fifty (Standard) or Benson Hotel (Superior)

Day 7. Portland to Florence (approx.168 miles). Leaving the city, your journey takes you to the Oregon coast near Lincoln City and south along the rugged Pacific coast via Newport - home of the Oregon Coast Aquarium - to Florence. Just north of Florence are the Sea Lion Caves - well worth a visit. Overnight: Best Western Pier Point - (Standard & Superior).

Day 8. Florence. A leisurely day of local sightseeing. Discover the rugged coastline, the many coastal state parks, the Siuslaw National Forest and the town of Florence. Overnight: Best Western Pier Point - (Standard & Superior).

Day 9. Florence to Crater Lake National Park (approx. 200 miles). Heading east from the coast you arrive at the spectacular

Crater Lake National Park - one of America's most beautiful locations. Take the rim drive and view the stunning lake from every angle, or enjoy a cruise and relax as you take in the scenery. Overnight: Mazama Village (Standard) or Crater Lake Lodge (Superior)

Day 10. Crater Lake National Park. A free day to discover the natural beauty and charm of this stunning national park. Overnight: Mazama Village (Standard) or Crater Lake Lodge (Superior)

Day 11. Crater Lake to Crescent City (approx.190 miles). The drive from Crater Lake follows the course of the Rogue River as it gouges its way through the Cascade Mountains to the Pacific. The short journey to Crescent City should allow you time to explore some of the small towns along the way and perhaps to enjoy a jetboat ride or raft trip on the Rogue River. Near Crescent City explore the Redwoods National Park - home of some of the largest and oldest trees on earth. Overnight: Best Western Northwoods Inn - (Standard & Superior).

Day 12. Crescent City to Fort Bragg (approx.230 miles). Take time to visit some of the small towns and coastal communities as you continue south along the Pacific coast to Fort Bragg. Overnight: Best Western Vista Manor - (Standard & Superior).

Day 13. Fort Bragg to San Francisco (approx. 218 miles). Enjoy a leisurely drive through the Napa Valley Wine Region, stopping to sample some of the local produce at one or two wineries before crossing the Golden Gate Bridge and arriving in San Francisco. After checking in to your city centre hotel we recommend that you return your rental car at the downtown depot. Overnight: Holiday Inn Golden Gateway (Standard) or Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf (Superior)

Day 14. San Francisco. No visit to San Francisco is long enough and we will be happy to extend your stay if your time permits. But in one busy day you can enjoy an optional city tour including a visit to Alcatraz (advance booking required), stroll Fisherman's Wharf, ride a cable car, cross the Golden Gate Bridge, dine in Chinatown and a lot more, allowing you to sample some of the city's many delights.

Extra days would give you time to drive to Monterey and Carmel, or add a night or two in Yosemite National Park. You can of course continue south to Los Angeles and San Diego and return home from there. Just America will be pleased to help you tailor your tour to your own interests and time constraints. Overnight: Holiday Inn Golden Gateway (Standard) or Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf (Superior)

Day 15. Depart San Francisco.
A final morning of sightseeing and last minute shopping before you make your way to San Francisco's International airport for your return flight to the UK.

Ferry prices are not included in the tour price. We can provide details, prices and make reservations for some of the optional sightseeing excursions mentioned in the itinerary.

Just America will also be pleased to design the itinerary to your own specifications should you wish to extend the tour or add extra nights in San Francisco.

All mileages are approximate. Hotels/lodges are subject to availability at the time of booking

Standard Hotels	Superior Hotels

2013 Prices per adult Sharing room type Prices in £'s	Single £	Double £	Triple £	Quad £	2013 Prices per adult Sharing room type Prices in £'s	Single £	Double £	Triple £	Quad £
25 May	1299	685	509	419	25 May	1709	892	665	549
01 & 08 Jun	1459	765	555	449	01 Jun	1742	909	672	555
15 Jun	1499	785	569	459	08 & 15 Jun	1809	942	695	572
22 Jun	1519	795	572	462	22 & 29 Jun & 06 Jul	1829	952	699	575
29 Jun	1595	832	595	479	13 & 20 Jul	1885	979	719	589
06, 13, 20 Jul	1539	805	579	465	27 Jul	2065	1069	779	635
27 Jul	1649	859	615	492	03 Aug-14 Sep	1885	979	719	589
03, 10, 17, 24 Aug	1535	805	579	465
31 Aug	1579	825	595	479
07 Sep	1469	772	555	449
14 Sep	1429	749	542	439

Prices include: Children under 12 years free when sharing a room with 2 adults
*14 nights hotel accommodation including local taxes. and using existing bedding at hotels (max. 2 children per room).
Maps, guides and itinerary.

Not included: Airfares, airport taxes, car rental, meals, national park admissions and personal expenses

Location	No.nights	Standard Hotels	Superior Hotels
Seattle	2	Hotel Max	Hotel Andra
Port Angeles	1	Red Lion Hotel	Lake Crescent Lodge
Lake Quinault	1	Lake Quinault Lodge	Kalaloch Lodge
Portland	2	Hotel Fifty	Benson Hotel
Florence	2	Best Western Pier Point (full bkfst)	Best Western Pier Point (full bkfst)
Crater Lake	2	Mazama Village	Crater Lake Lodge
Crescent City	1	Best Western Northwoods Inn	Best Western Northwoods Inn
Fort Bragg	1	Best Western Vista Manor (Cont.bkfst)	Best Western Vista Manor (Cont.bkfst)
San Francisco	2	Holiday Inn Golden Gateway	Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf