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Explore the diverse cultural tapestry of the Pacific Northwest with Adventure Life's 18 intriguing cultural tours for 2027. Delve into the rich heritage of this region and immerse yourself in the artistic and culinary delights it has to offer. From the vibrant city life to the serene beauty of the outdoors, the Pacific Northwest is a treasure trove waiting to be discovered. Participate in wine tasting at local wineries, enjoy biking and kayaking excursions, and witness the abundant wildlife that calls this region home. Whether you choose to cruise along the rivers or explore the coastal cities, every moment promises a new adventure. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of the Pacific Northwest - contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Columbia River Gorge
from $5,555
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Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise

Portland, OR to Clarkston, WA - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Pride
  • Explore Astoria's maritime history
  • Discover Kalama's Cowlitz heritage
  • Explore Mount St. Helens
  • Experience Hells Canyon's landscape
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Portland / Clarkston
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Sail on a 9-day Columbia River cruise from Portland to Clarkston aboard American Pride. Visit Astoria, Kalama, The Dalles, Richland, Lewiston, and Clarkston while exploring Indigenous history, Lewis and Clark, Mount St. Helens, Oregon Trail heritage, maritime culture, Cold War history, frontier communities, and Pacific Northwest agriculture.
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Columbia River
from $4,125
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Columbia River Gorge Cruise

Roundtrip Portland - 7 Day Itinerary aboard American Pride
  • Discover Hood River’s museums
  • Walk through The Dalles
  • Visit Mount St. Helens
  • Taste local wines from Hood River
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Portland / Portland
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Set sail on a 7-day Columbia River Gorge cruise aboard American Pride. Explore Portland, Hood River, The Dalles, and Kalama. Discover the pioneers at the Oregon Trail’s end and learn about the region’s history at museums like the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and the Fort Dalles Museum.
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Sunrise at Crown Point, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
from $5,555
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Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise

Clarkston, WA - Portland, OR - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Pride
  • Tour Clarkston’s Historic Heritage
  • See Richland’s Regional History
  • Visit Multnomah Falls today
  • Explore Astoria’s Maritime Heritage
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Clarkston / Portland
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Archaeological Site Visits, Wine Tasting, Wildlife Viewing, Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration
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Explore the Pacific Northwest on a 9-day river cruise from Clarkston to Portland aboard American Pride. Cruise the Snake and Columbia Rivers, visit Richland, Hood River, Kalama, and Astoria, and discover Nez Perce history, Lewis and Clark sites, Ice Age geology, Mount St. Helens, Columbia River landscapes, local museums, and historic communities.
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Explore beautiful Portland
from $14,060
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National Parks & Legendary Rivers

Portland,OR - Jackson,WY - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Song
  • Explore Astoria and The Dalles town
  • Visit Mount St. Helens volcano site
  • Jet boat through Hells Canyon gorge
  • Discover Glacier & Yellowstone Park
  • Explore Grand Teton lakes and peaks
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Portland / Jackson Hole
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Discover national parks and legendary rivers on a 16-day land and river cruise from Portland to Jackson. Cruise the Columbia and Snake Rivers, visit Astoria and The Dalles, see Mount St. Helens, and explore Hells Canyon. Continue to Glacier, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton National Parks with guided tours, meals, and select stays.
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Grinnell Valley in Glacier National Park
from $14,395
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National Parks & Legendary Rivers

Portland, OR to Jackson, WY - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Jazz
  • Cruise Columbia River Gorge
  • Visit Mount St. Helens
  • Enjoy Richland wine tastings
  • Discover Yellowstone’s geysers
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Portland / Grand Teton National Park
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Embark on a 16-day combined Columbia and Snake Rivers cruise aboard American Jazz and land tour through iconic national parks, Glacier, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton National Parks. Explore vibrant towns, hike scenic trails, visit historic landmarks, and enjoy wine tastings, nature tours, and enriching excursions.
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Explore the landscape of the Pacific northwest
from $5,425
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Puget Sound & San Juan Islands Cruise

Tacoma Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
  • Discover Tacoma Museum District
  • Cruise at Puget Sound
  • Spot Orcas near Friday Harbor
  • Explore Port Townsend museums
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Friday Harbor / Port Townsend
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Embark on a 9-day Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands cruise aboard American Constellation. Experience whale watching, national parks, maritime museums, and charming coastal towns while enjoying guided excursions and cultural discoveries along the Pacific Northwest coastline.
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A pair of spyhopping orcas
from $5,425
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Puget Sound & San Juan Islands Cruise

Tacoma Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Constitution
  • Visit the Tacoma museum district
  • Explore Victoria's Butchart Garden
  • Experience Scandinavian heritage
  • Explore Olympic National Park
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Friday Harbor / Port Townsend
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Embark on a 9-day Puget Sound and San Juan Islands aboard American Constitution through Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands. Discover Tacoma’s museums, Anacortes’ harbor, Friday Harbor’s orcas, Victoria’s gardens, Port Angeles’ Olympic scenery, Port Townsend’s history, and Poulsbo’s Norwegian charm.
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Near Haines, Alaska
from $9,065
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Alaska's Inside Passage and Tracy Arm

Sitka to Vancouver - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Learn Sitka cultural heritage
  • Search for Inian Islands wildlife
  • Explore Southeast Alaska fjords
  • Explore Prince Rupert museums
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Sitka / Vancouver, BC
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Embark and explore through Alaska’s Inside Passage on an 8-day cruise aboard Greg Mortimer, from Sitka to Vancouver. Navigate fjords, islands, and wild coastlines by expedition ship and Zodiac. Kayak near glaciers, spot whales and sea lions, and explore Tlingit and First Nations heritage in remote communities.
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Breaching Orca Whale
from $16,317
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Epic Alaska and British Columbia

Vancouver Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Learn First Nations history
  • Search for Icy Strait mammals
  • See Chichagof Island wildlife
  • Search for humpback and orca whales
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Vancouver, BC / Vancouver, BC
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Embark on a 15-day cruise through Alaska and British Columbia aboard Greg Mortimer. Sail the Inside Passage, explore fjords and islands by Zodiac and kayak, encounter whales and bears, and reach glaciers and remote wilderness.
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The quiet green forests of the Pacific Northwest
from $13,310
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Northwest National Parks

Tacoma Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
  • Explore Mount Rainier National Park
  • Discover Olympic National Park
  • Experience San Juan Islands
  • Explore Pacific Northwest History
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Olympic National Park / Port Townsend
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Land & Sea Exploration, Hiking, Rainforest Exploration
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Experience a 15-day journey from Tacoma to Tacoma aboard American Constellation, exploring Mount Rainier, Olympic National Park, San Juan Islands, Victoria, and Puget Sound. Discover local landscapes, Indigenous heritage, maritime history, wildlife, and coastal communities through guided hikes, museum visits, scenic drives, and cultural excursions.
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Explore the massive glaciers of Icy Bay, Alaska, on an exclusive zodiac boat
from $6,152
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Fjords of the Great Land

Vancouver to Anchorage - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MS Roald Amundsen
  • Sail the Inside Passage
  • Explore Misty Fjords
  • View Klawock's totem poles
  • Cruise Prince William Sound
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Vancouver, BC / Anchorage
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Embark on a 10-day Alaska cruise aboard MS Roald Amundsen from Vancouver to Anchorage . Sail through the Inside Passage, Misty Fjords, Klawock, Icy Bay, Valdez, and Prince William Sound, with opportunities to see tidewater glaciers, mountains, wildlife, and Indigenous cultures along the way.
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Observe a magnificent brown bear family roaming their natural habitat during a Katmai National Park expedition, Alaska Geographic Harbor
from $11,115
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Inside Passage, Bears and Aleutian Islands

Southbound - 18 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen
  • Explore historic Nome
  • Uncover Dutch Harbor history
  • Scout for brown bears in Katmai
  • Cruise icy glacier waters
  • Navigate the Inside Passage
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Seattle / Vancouver, BC
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Kayaking, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Citizen Science, Snorkeling
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Experience an 18-day Alaska & British Columbia expedition cruise aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen, traveling from Seattle to Vancouver via Nome, the Aleutian Islands, Katmai, Kodiak, Icy Bay, Sitka, Wrangell, Misty Fjords and the Inside Passage.
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