The Great Northwest
Washington State and British Columbia, Canada
From the American Great Plains, Mountain States or from Western Canada
Origin We arrange pickup from your school or city by motor coach and arrange all motor coach transportation to the state of Washington. Alternatively we can arrange air transportation.

OPTION ONE

Day 1 Arrive in beautiful Washington State. Continue to the "Emerald City" of Seattle. Seattle is surrounded by the waters of Lake Washington and Puget Sound and stands in the shadows of the Cascade and Olympic Mountains. A walking tour of the city is included depending on arrival times. Unpack for the remainder of our stay.

Day 2 We visit the massive Boeing aircraft assembly plant near Everett. We’ll see many stages of construction of Boeing 747 (and other) aircraft. Return to Seattle. Visit Pioneer Square, a 17 block national historic district and enjoy dinner in the city that is home to Starbuck’s Coffee.

Day 3 This morning we’ll see the "Seattle Underground". This is a unique tour of abandoned underground sections of the city. We’ll learn of its colorful history. This afternoon will find us at the Pacific Science Center, Space Needle and Pike Place Market, just above the waterfront. Step out in the evening for Chinese Dinner in Chinatown.

Day 4 Today we visit Mount St. Helens. See the destruction this incredible explosion caused and also see how nature is reclaiming the area. The relentless cycle of life begins with the seeding of volcanic ash. We visit the volcanic center and hike nearby trails. This is a truly remarkable day!

Day 5 Another great day finds us at Tillicum Village, Woodland Park Zoo and the Seattle Aquarium.

Day 6 Depart for Spokane Washington. We see the Grand Coulee Dam, one the largest hydroelectric projects on earth. We tour a television studio and the Cataldo Mission of the Sacred Heart. Overnight in Spokane area.

Day 7 Depart from Spokane by motor coach for the journey home or to Spokane or SeaTAC airport for the flight home.

OPTION TWO

Day 1 Arrive in beautiful Washington State. Continue to the "Emerald City", Seattle. Seattle is surrounded by the waters of Lake Washington and Puget Sound and stands in the shadows of the Cascade and Olympic Mountains. Our walking tour of the city is included, depending on arrival times. Unpack for the next four nights.

Day 2 We visit the massive Boeing aircraft assembly plant near Everett. We’ll see many stages of construction of Boeing 747 aircraft. Return to Seattle, named after a native American Chief. Visit Pioneer Square, a 17 block national historic district and enjoy dinner in the city that is home to Starbuck’s Coffee. See Pioneer Square Historic District where 30 square blocks of the city burnt down 1889. The luckless Pioneer Building was later hit by an earthquake.

Day 3 This morning we’ll see the "Seattle Underground". This is a unique tour of abandoned underground sections of the city. We’ll learn of its colorful history. This afternoon will find us at the Pacific Science Center, Space Needle and Pike Place Market, just above the waterfront. Step out in the evening for Chinese Dinner in Chinatown.

Day 4 Today we visit Mount St. Helens. See the destruction this incredible explosion caused and also see how nature is reclaiming the area. Visit Coldwater Ridge Visitor Center and see the crater, lava dome and other features.

Day 5 Check out of the hotel after breakfast and head north to Canada. We drive through Olympic National Park to Port Angeles. The pristine forests and lakes are quite breathtaking. We board our ferry for Victoria, British Columbia.

Day 6 Visit the breathtaking Butchart Gardens, a former rock quarry turned into one of the worlds most beautiful sights. See the Empress hotel, the Legislature, stately homes with their English Gardens and the picturesque harborfront.

Day 7 Transfer by ferry through the Gulf Islands to Vancouver. Disembark and we tour the city including the Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain and Stanley Park. Shop for souvenirs in Gastown.