Arrive at Seattle and transfer to your hotel in Tacoma. Tonight, meet your Tour Manager in the lobby at 6:00 p.m. for a welcome dinner. Meal: D
Today starts with a “hands on” session in a Tacoma “glass hot shop,” where you’ll design and make your own glass art pieces. Then, visit the renowned Museum of Glass and cross the Chihuly Bridge of Glass filled with the artist’s glass works. See the collection of classic vehicles at the LeMay-America’s Car Museum. Meal: B
Mount Rainier stands at 14,410 feet and is the focal point of the park. Fields of wildflowers, forests of giant Douglas fir, icy glaciers and valleys teeming with wildlife are found here. At Crystal Mountain, take a gondola to the summit where you will find expansive views of Mount Rainier. Meals: B, D
A guided tour of Seattle includes Pioneer Square Historic District, Waterfront Park and the Lake Washington Ship Canal and Locks. Following free time at Pike Place Market, you’ll visit the numerous displays and historic aircraft, Space Gallery and Boeing’s original Red Barn factory at Seattle’s outstanding Museum of Flight. Meals: B, D
Cross the Tacoma Narrow Bridge to the Olympic Peninsula and stop in Bremerton for a visit to the Puget Sound Navy Museum. Here, learn about the naval heritage of the region. Then, stop for lunch in the charming village of Port Gamble. In Port Townsend, a local guide conducts a narrated tour to learn the history and see the handsome Victorian-era homes. Meals: B, D
Have your passports handy as you ferry across the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Vancouver Island. Here, Victoria maintains a delightful English flavor, spiced with red double-decker buses, Tudor-style buildings and immaculate gardens. See the Parliament Buildings and the impressive Empress Hotel. Discover why Butchart Gardens are world-famous for ornate landscaping and superb Italian, Japanese and rose gardens. Dinner tonight is included at the Victoria Harbour House Restaurant. Meals: B, D
Today, embark on a scenic drive into extraordinary Olympic National Park. See the beautiful panoramic vistas of the towering Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca from the mile-high Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center. This afternoon, tour the colorful lavender farm in the Sequim area. Return to Port Angeles for a farewell dinner. Meals: B, D
Crossing Puget Sound via the Washington State Ferry from Bainbridge Island, arrive at Seattle’s Sea-Tac Airport for flights out after 1:00 p.m. Meal: B
