MV Safari Explorer The Rivers of the West, Washington and Oregon: Lewiston Portland

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Tour Length: 8 Days
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Tour Operator: Abercrombie and Kent
Tour Code: AK4798-2010
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Cruise through the beautiful canyons of the Snake and Clearrwater Rivers, the riveting Hells Canyon and the lovely Palouse Canyon. Search for cliff swallow, osprey, big horn sheep and hawk. As you pass by Sacajawea State Park, you head into the Washington wine country, where you pause for tours and tastings before you cruise the Columbia River.

 


PRICE PER PERSON
Mar 20, 27* Apr 10*, 17 Oct 2 Oct 16, 23*, 30 Nov 20*
Master $3,995 $4,295 $4,895 $4,295 $4,895
Commander $4,795 $5,095 $5,295 $5,095 $5,295
Captain $5,095 $5,395 $5,595 $5,395 $5,595
Admiral $5,795 $6,095 $6,295 $6,095 $6,295
Commodore Suite $6.895 $7,195 $7,395 $7,195 $7,395
Full Yacht Charter $168,995 $178,995 $193,395 $178,995 $193,395
Commodore Suite-Triple $5,895 $6,095 $6,295 $6,095 $6,295
Admiral-Triple $4,895 $5,195 $5,295 $5,195 $5,295
Single $4,795 $4,995 $5,595 $4,995 $5,595

* Starred Dates are in reverse direction (Portland to Lewiston).
Rates are shown in US dollars, per person, double occupancy.
Any stateroom (except single) may be sold as a single for 175% of double occupancy rate.

 
Day 1: Lewiston, Idaho:

You are met at the airport this afternoon and transferred to, 'Safari Explorer,' where your crew greets you with champagne. After a short dinner cruise along the canyons of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers, a local historian joins you in the salon for an informative presentation on the area.


Meals Served: D

Day 2: Hells Canyon:

After breakfast, board a jet boat for an invigorating ride into Hells Canyon. Watch as vertical cliffs carved by the river hem in the rushing waters as you jet upriver. Look for big horn sheep and hawks. Afterward, cruise the Snake River, passing through Lower Granite lock and dam. After dinner, join your expedition leader for a brief orientation on your journey.


Meals Served: B L D

Day 3: Palouse Canyon:

Pass through the Little Goose lock and dam first thing this morning and then anchor at the mouth of the Palouse River. The kayaks and skiff are lowered for an up-close exploration of the pristine and lovely Palouse Canyon. Watch for hundreds of cliff swallow that nest on the canyon walls and for northern harriers and osprey hovering above the still waters as they hunt.


Meals Served: B L D

Day 4: Birding, Rivers and Historical Confluence:

Transit the locks of McNary Dam, which encompasses an impressive wildlife region. Keep your eyes peeled and binoculars in hand to see some of the 212 species of migratory birds that rest here en route through the Pacific Fly-way: snow goose, tundra swan, canvasback, ring-necked duck, redhead and many others. Later, pass by Sacajawea State Park and learn about the Lewis and Clark Expedition's travails and triumphs through this river confluence area.


Meals Served: B L D

Day 5: Washington Wine Country:

The fastest wine-growing region in the U.S. is in eastern Washington, and today you see why. Visit North Star and L'Ecole No. 41 for tours and tastings. Then return to the yacht with time free to relax until dinner.


Meals Served: B L D

Day 6: Cruising the Columbia River:

The vast eastern plains give way to the flanks of the Cascade Mountain Range as 'Safari Explorer' cruises west. Watch as the banks of the river go from gentle and low-lying to cliffs rising hundreds of feet high. The wind and weather shift from arid to temperate as the yacht nears the Pacific Ocean. Stop in Hood River, the windsurfing capital of the world, this afternoon where you have time to browse the boutique shops or tour the local brewpub.


Meals Served: B L D

Day 7: Columbia Gorge and Bonneville Dam:

Head up to the outside desks for beautiful views as 'Safari Explorer' cruises through the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area. Step ashore at Bradford Island for a guided tour of Bonneville Lock and Dam. Visit the power station and fish ladders to learn more about how this engineering marvel fits into the local environment and community. This evening, enjoy a festive farewell dinner.


Meals Served: B L D

Day 8: Portland, Oregon/Depart:

After breakfast, transfer to the Portland airport for connections home.


Meals Served: B

 

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