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Top Pacific Northwest Trips & Tours in May 2026

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Discover Pacific Northwest in May 2026 on one of these 10 tours hand-selected by the travel experts at Adventure Life. Explore the best of during May 2026 as you enjoy Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Kayaking, Wine Tasting, and Urban Exploration. Prices for trips in May 2026 range from $5,240 to $20,550 for a vacation of 5 to 13 days. Choose any of the below 10 itineraries in May 2026 and customize it when you contact one of Adventure Life's expert Pacific Northwest trip planners.
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Enjoy stunning views of Portland
from $6,715
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Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise

Portland - Clarkston - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Jazz
  • Astoria historic exploration
  • Learn Mount St. Helens eruption
  • Explore The Dalles museums
  • Richland heritage tour
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Portland / Clarkston
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Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard American Jazz, navigating the Columbia & Snake Rivers. Cruise past Mount Hood and Mount St. Helens, reliving the golden age of riverboats. Explore Astoria's Victorian charm and visit Fort Clatsop. Journey through history in The Dalles, Richland, and Pendleton, culminating in the majestic landscapes of Hells Canyon.
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Columbia River Gorge
from $6,400
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Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise

Portland - Clarkston - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Song
  • Explore Astoria's Victorian charm
  • Step ashore in Kalama
  • Discover Richland's scenic trails
  • Cruise the legendary Snake River
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Portland / Clarkston
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Variable
Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard American Song, navigating the Columbia & Snake Rivers. Cruise past Mount Hood, reliving the golden age of riverboats. Explore Astoria's Victorian charm and visit Fort Clatsop. Journey through history in The Dalles, Richland, and Pendleton, culminating in the majestic landscapes of Hells Canyon.
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Columbia River Gorge
from $5,240
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Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise

Portland to Clarkston - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American West
  • Explore Astoria's Victorian charm
  • Step ashore in Kalama
  • Discover Richland's scenic trails
  • Cruise the legendary Snake River
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Portland / Clarkston
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Local Market Visits
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Variable
Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard American West, navigating the Columbia & Snake Rivers. Cruise past Mount Hood and Mount St. Helens, reliving the golden age of riverboats. Explore Astoria's Victorian charm and visit Fort Clatsop. Journey through history in The Dalles, Richland, and Pendleton, culminating in the majestic landscapes of Hells Canyon.
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Explore the Snake River in the Pacific Northwest of the US
from $6,715
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Columbia & Snake Rivers Cruise

Clarkston to Portland - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Jazz
  • Visit Multnomah Falls
  • Explore vineyards and local artwork
  • Witness volcanic remains
  • Sail through Hells Canyon
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Clarkston / Portland
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Small Ship Sailing
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Variable
Embark on an unforgettable 9-day Columbia & Snake Rivers cruise aboard American Jazz. Experience scenic landscapes, historic towns, and diverse wildlife. Highlights include traveling through Hells Canyon, Columbia River Gorge, and Mount St. Helens.
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Explore the landscape of the Pacific northwest
from $6,075
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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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Variable
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 $6,075
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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
Activities
Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Wine Tasting, Urban Exploration
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Variable
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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The Chilko Experience
from $6,008
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Chilko Experience Wilderness Lodge

4-8 Day Itinerary
  • Relax in your wilderness hideaway
  • Cruise the Chilko River by jet boat
  • Explore backwoods trails by ATV
  • Horseback ride to mountain tops
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Horseback Riding, Wilderness Lodge Exploration
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Relaxed
Explore the wilderness of British Columbia from the luxurious Chilko Experience Wilderness Lodge on a flexible itinerary. This seven-home luxury estate offers active travelers an opportunity to get away from the noise of society and enjoy nature while you ride horses, hike, explore thousands of acres of woods on ATVs, and relax in the luxury and serenity of the resort.
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San Juan Islands
from $8,800
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Glacier Bay National Park with Inside Passage and San Juan Islands

Seattle - Juneau - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Quest
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
  • Experience wilderness kayaking
  • Watch for whales
  • Tour LeConte Bay iceberg gardens
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Seattle / Juneau
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Variable
Cruise Alaska’s and Canada’s Inside Passages and visit Glacier Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site during this 13-day adventure aboard Safari Quest. Explore Ketchikan, Thomas Bay, and Chichagof Island.
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Mendenhall Glacier
from $6,600
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Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska Coastal Cruise

Vancouver to Seward - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Moon
  • Witness Vancouver’s 360-degree view
  • Sail Alaska’s Inside Passage
  • Discover Ketchikan’s totem poles
  • Visit Juneau’s Mendenhall Glacier
  • Gold-rush history in Skagway town
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Vancouver, BC / Seward
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Hiking, Biking, Fishing, Whale Watching
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Variable
Join the Silver Moon for an 8-day Alaska cruise from Vancouver to Seward, exploring Vancouver, cruising the Inside Passage, spotting wildlife in Ketchikan, and enjoying glaciers and scenery in Juneau. Experience unforgettable nature, culture, and adventure throughout the journey.
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Look for whales in Alaska
from $6,600
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Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska Coastal Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Whisper
  • Explore the city of Vancouver
  • Gaze at glaciers and icebergs
  • Admire Ketchikan's totems
  • Explore the scenery of Seward
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Vancouver, BC / Seward
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Variable
Through the Inside Passage and its fjord-carved glaciers, discover Alaska's breathtaking coastline beauty. Silver Whisper takes you from Vancouver to Seward. This eight-day journey around Alaska's coast provides a breathtaking view of Alaska's incredible wildlife and scenery.
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