Experience Oregon Tours
La Conner & the San Juan Islands
September 24 - 27, 2017
A Mark Gardner photo
This four-day adventure is a must for all
those who love yachting, wildlife,
railroading and quaint waterside villages.
La Conner and the San Juan Islands are
at the top of the Pacific Northwest’s most
stunning attractions and people from all
over the world come to savor their beauty
and charm.
A cracked crab and chicken sunset
dinner cruise through Washington's
beautiful Deception Pass is one of the
many highlights you'll enjoy as is a
nostalgic ride on an historic railroad
accompanied by stories of yesteryear and live banjo music. A private full-day cruise with breakfast and lunch
takes us through Puget Sound where we search for cormorants, seals, eagles, orca whales and other wildlife
along the way, stopping for an included lunch at Orcas Island's beautiful 5-star Rosario Resort. With a total of
nine meals, sightseeing and three nights at La Conner's homey Country Inn, this trip is a perfect late summer
getaway.
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Day 1: Sunday, September 24
La Conner & Sunset Dinner Cruise
8:00 am
11:30 am
1:00 pm
4:30 pm
5:15 pm
8:00 pm
Depart Eugene’s final pick-up point at Shopko.
All other pick-up points accommodate this time.
Arrive for lunch in Centralia
Depart
Arrive La Conner; check into hotel
Depart hotel for our sunset dinner cruise
Return to hotel
Hotel: La Conner Country Inn
Phone: 360-466-3101
Dinner included. Added cost: lunch
Permission Washington State Parks
Depart Eugene, travel north and, weather permitting, view the snow laden peaks of Mount Hood, Mount Saint
Helens and Mount Rainier along the way. Stop for lunch in Centralia, then continue on to the historic and artsy
waterside village of La Conner. Quaint, friendly and unique, this town is a perfect home away from home and a
great location for our three-night stay. After settling into our hotel, tonight we board San Juan Cruises' Chinook
for a Dungeness crab and chicken dinner sightseeing cruise where the food is delicious and the scenery is
stunning. The captain leads us through Deception Pass telling us about the many species of birds and wildlife
that make this area home. Keep a look-out for Harlequin ducks, as
they are often seen in this area. As we make our way back to
La Conner, the sun sets over the islands and our potential for
gorgeous photos is top notch.
The stunning Deception Pass
Day 2: Monday, September 25
Orcas Island's renowned Rosario Resort
8:15 am
12:30 pm
2:30 pm
5:00 pm
6:00 pm
Full-day private San Juan Islands cruise
Today the Chinook takes us cruising in the pristine water and
narrow passageways of the San Juan Islands. As we enjoy a
hearty hot breakfast, we follow the migration of the orca
whales while our captain talks to us about the biology,
geology, history and vast wildlife of the area. Past Lopez, San
Juan and other remote islands, our cruise is steeped in
interest and variation. Lunch is served at the luxurious
Rosario Resort where we also have an opportunity to tour the
century-old former mansion of shipbuilder Robert Moran.
Don't miss the gift shop, the spa, the museum and the
stunning landscaped views in and around this world-famous
resort. A private soup and salad dinner tonight
awaits us at our hotel.
Board the Chinook for a full breakfast and private cruise through the San Juan Islands
Stop for lunch at Rosario Resort
Depart
Arrive back at La Conner
Dinner at the hotel
Full breakfast, lunch and dinner included. No added cost.
Day 3: Tuesday, September 26
Historic Railway, Pizza Lunch, La Conner at leisure
We're off to Wickersham this morning to board the historic
Lake Whatcom Railway for a private scenic journey
through the woods. Learn the history of the railroad from
Frank, the owner while live banjo music fills the air. At a
mid-way stopping place, take a short walk to a
picturesque waterfall or a ride on an antique hand car.
Returning to the depot, re-board our coach and make our
way to lunch where a pizza buffet awaits us, then return to
La Conner for an afternoon at leisure. Stroll the historic
streets or boardwalk along the Swinomish Channel,
peruse the boutiques and galleries or visit the Museum of
Northwest Art. Perhaps an ice cream cone would be just
the thing to satisfy, but do save room for tonight's special
dinner at a local favorite restaurant. Located directly on the
channel, enjoy either terrace or indoor dining. (pre-select)
7:00 am
8:30 am
9:45 am
11:30 am
1:30 pm
5:20 pm
7:00 pm
La Conner Country Inn
Continental breakfast service begins
Depart hotel for railroad adventure
Railroad journey begins
Depart for lunch
Return to hotel; afternoon at leisure
Depart for dinner at La Conner Seafood & Prime Rib House (pre-select)
Return to hotel
Continental breakfast, lunch and dinner included. No added cost.
Dinner requires pre-selection: 1) Pacific Rockfish w/ onion, mushroom, shrimp, cream sauce over rice
2) Bay Shrimp Fettuccini Alfredo 3) Chicken Marsala w/ mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes, veggies
4) Beef Medallions w/ mushroom, garlic mashed potatoes, veggies 5) Veggie Pasta w/ cheese
Day 4: Wednesday, September 27
Falls Terrace Restaurant, Eugene
After our tasty continental breakfast at our hotel, we begin our journey southward. Our route takes us past
Seattle, Tacoma and Olympia and into Tumwater, WA where we stop for lunch at one of our favorites: Falls
Terrace Restaurant. Sitting near viewing windows alongside the picturesque Deschutes River Tumwater Falls,
our lunch is tasty and abundant. Feeling satisfied, we then continue our journey into Oregon and to the end of
our 4-day adventure. To one and all...thank you for joining us!
7:00 am
7:45 am
8:30 am
11:30 am
1:30 pm
5:00 pm
5:35 pm
6:20 pm
Continental breakfast service begins
Bags outside the door
Depart hotel
Arrive Falls Terrace for lunch
Depart
Arrive Salem Airport
Arrive Albany
Arrive SP
Continental breakfast and lunch included. No added cost.
Tumwater Falls
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The total cost for this trip is only: $1169 per person double occupancy; $1397 single occupancy; $1119
per person triple occupancy. Tour includes the following: Three (3) night’s hotel accommodations, nine (9)
meals including three (3) breakfasts, three (3) lunches, three (3) dinners, passage on the Lake Whatcom
Railway and hand car, a day cruise on the Chinook including full breakfast on the boat and lunch at Rosario
Resort, Crab and Chicken sunset dinner cruise, all gratuities for the captain and crew on both boat voyages, all
transportation and sightseeing as described, taxes and gratuities for hotels and included meals.
Deposit: $250 per person due at time of confirming your tour reservation.
Not Included: Hotel room maid gratuity, items of a personal nature including phone calls and pay-per-view
movies in hotel rooms, alcoholic beverages with included meals, and end-of-tour customary gratuity for
Experience Oregon tour director and driver which can be paid at your own discretion.
Payment/Cancellation Policy: Payment is required in full sixty (60) days prior to tour departure (no later than
July 24) or at time of booking if reservation is made within 60 days of departure. If payment is not received by
this time, reservations may be cancelled and any waitlisted passenger could be added to the trip. Cancellations
received after final payment date (July 24, 2017) are charged $100 per person cancellation fee plus any
irretrievable payments made to vendors. Cancellations made less than seven (7) days prior to departure,
including no-shows, are non-refundable. Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended. Call for details.
Walking: Some walking is an essential part of this tour. Be sure to bring along suitable rubber-soled shoes.
Our hotel does not have an elevator and negotiation of some stairs may be required. You will need to be able
to walk a distance of about three (3) short blocks in La Conner. Experience Oregon is not a handicap
accessible company.
Menu Pre-selection: Where you see pre-selected meal options, please register your choice with Experience
Oregon Tours when you make your tour reservation.
Hotel:
La Conner Country Inn: Rooms are equipped with hair dryers, small fridge, coffee maker, free wi-fi, no
elevator. Upstairs rooms have 20 steps up with a landing mid-way. Breakfast is a hearty Continental with fresh
fruit, hard boiled eggs, cereal, yogurt and pastries. There is a cozy family-style sitting room just off the main
lobby. The Inn is very well located downtown with a short walk to shops, restaurants and waterfront.
Pick-up Points for this tour: Eugene's three (3) locations: Willamette Christian, Peterson Barn, Shopko;
Albany one (1) location at the Highway Patrol on Spicer Drive; Salem one (1) location at the Salem Airport.
Occasionally we pick up at other locations, when deemed suitable. Ask for details.
Puget Sound Orca Whale
San Juan Cruises yacht
Cormorants & 1 Seagull
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Trip cancellation/protection insurance is recommended. Call for more details.
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Alcoholic beverages are not included in the cost of the meals unless otherwise stated, but can, in many
cases, be ordered separately.
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If travel will require more than two (2) hours, we plan a rest stop.
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While a nametag will be provided to you, wearing the nametag is always optional.
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To insure proper portage, your name must be securely attached to the outside of your suitcase. Please
limit yourself to one (1) suitcase per person. There is no limit to the number of hand-carry items you
may bring.
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Please note all times are approximate and subject to change depending on circumstances of the day.
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Seat rotation on the tour coach will take place.
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We try to accommodate room preferences, but cannot guarantee the hotel will honor those requests.
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Walking is an essential part of this tour.
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Experience Oregon is not a handicap accessible company.
Experience Oregon
PO Box 338, Junction City, OR 97448
phone: 541-342-2662 ext 1
website: www.experienceoregon.com
email: [email protected]