ITINERARY: 7 DAYS
DAY 1: PORTLAND, OREGON
After boarding our ship, cruise the lower
reaches of the Willamette River through
downtown Portland, nicknamed the City of
Roses for its many rose gardens.
National Geographic Sea Bird/Sea Lion (D)DAY 2: ASTORIA, OREGON
Sail to the mouth of the Columbia River
at Astoria, Oregon. At Fort Clatsop, walk
through the full-scale replica of the fort where
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark hunkered
down for the wet winter of 1805-1806 before
their return journey to St. Louis. Visit the
Columbia River Maritime Museum, which
chronicles the history of river navigation
in this port town. In the afternoon, choose
between a visit to Cape Disappointment (the
headland where the Columbia River meets
the Pacifi c Ocean), or a trip to the Lewis and
Clark Wildlife Refuge by expedition landing
craft or kayak (weather permitting). (B, L, D)DAY 3: COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE AND HOOD
RIVER
Sail east on the Columbia River, which forms
the border between Washington and Oregon.
Deepening canyons signify the beginning
of the 85-mile stretch called the Columbia
River Gorge. Begin the exploration of the
gorge near Beacon Rock and pass through
Bonneville Lock and Dam. Hike within sight
of the gorge’s myriad waterfalls, including
Multnomah Falls, one of the highest in the
U.S. The ship continues on to Hood River,
where you will sample local fruit and tour a
family farm with spectacular views of MountTRIP DETAILS
DATES: 2014: Sep. 22–28, Sep. 23–29,
Sep. 28–Oct. 4*, Sep. 29–Oct. 5*, Oct. 4–10,
Oct. 5–11, Oct. 10–16* , Oct. 16–22,
Oct. 22– 28*
This departure is a photo expedition.
* These departures travel in the reverse order from
Clarkston to Portland, making all the same stops.
EXPEDITION COST:
Category 1 $4,
Located on main deck
Category 2 $5,
Located on upper and bridge decks
Category 3 $6,
Located on upper and bridge decks
See photo and deck plans for the National
Geographic Sea Bird/Sea Lion on page 62.
Prices are per person, double occupancy.
For a single cabin, add $2,250 in category
1 and $2,630 in category 2. Airfare is not
included in the expedition cost.
OPTIONAL EXTENSION
Add a one-day Portland, Oregon and/or
Willamette Valley boutique winery tour. See
our website for details.Hood and Mount Adams. End the day with a
tour of a local vineyard and a tasting of their
award-winning wines. (B, L, D)DAY 4: THE DALLES
Visit the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center to
learn about the region’s natural history. Hike
or bike among the cliff s and cascades along
Highway 30, one of the original east-west,
coast-to-coast U.S. highways. In the afternoon,
visit the Maryhill Museum of Art with its
eclectic collection of Native American artifacts,
Rodin sculptures, and chess sets. (B, L, D)DAY 5: PALOUSE RIVER
This tributary of the Snake River empties out from
a remote, narrow canyon, and its calm waters
are ideal for exploring with the ship’s expedition
landing craft and kayaks. Visit Palouse Falls,
where cascading waters plunge into pools below.
Afterward, sail up the Snake River, enjoying a
taste of local specialties. (B, L, D)DAY 6: CLARKSTON, WASHINGTON
Near the Idaho border, Clarkston, Washington,
sits at the confl uence of the Snake and
Clearwater Rivers. Guests can opt for a jet boat
ride up the Snake River over rapids and past
abandoned homesteads and gold mines to Hells
Canyon, the deepest gorge in North America.
Or, follow in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark
along the Clearwater River, visiting several of
their actual campsites. (B, L, D)DAY 7: CLARKSTON
Transfer through Lewiston, Idaho, or Spokane,
Washington for your fl ight home. (B)RESERVE ONLINE AT NATIONALGEOGRAPHICEXPEDITIONS.COM 17
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Multnomah FallsSail through a
series of eight
locks.Taste local wines from vineyards
in Oregon and Washington.