Columbia & Snake Rivers Journey II

Amanda Baird (Lindblad Expeditions)

October 26 - November 02, 2024

Length: 8 days

Region(s): U.S. & Canada

Activity Level: Activity indicator paw

Type: Cruise, River Cruise, Special Savings

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Follow the Pacific Northwest's storied waterways traveled by early explorers, settlers, and indigenous peoples as we take in spectacular scenery, tour museums and historic sites, and indulge our senses with the region’s culinary splendors and world-class wines.

Operated by Lindblad Expeditions

Tour Highlights

Sail in the wake of Lewis and Clark with expert insight from the onboard historian, and learn about the indigenous peoples they encountered from a Nez Perce storyteller.
Witness the region’s geological wonders—from the Columbia River Gorge to Multnomah Falls and Beacon Rock—and explore up close and at water level while hiking, kayaking, or Zodiac cruising.
Transit a series of eight locks that lift the ship 700 feet—10 times the elevation of the Panama Canal.
Indulge in gourmet meals influenced by the rhythms of the season, featuring sustainable ingredients sourced exclusively within 250 miles of our route.
Taste more than 40 of the region’s best wines, sampling bottles personally selected by Food & Wine magazine’s Executive Wine Editor, Ray Isle.
Explore places brimming with history and local charm, from the museums and vineyards of Walla Walla to historic Cape Disappointment and the offbeat seaside town of Astoria.
Savor spectacular backdrops, enjoying canapes and cocktails as you transit towering locks by moonlight, taste local wines at a private museum gathering, and more.
Voyage alongside a team of experts with deep knowledge of the Pacific Northwest’s history and geology, as well as a food and wine expert to guide you through the region’s various terroirs.
Extend your expedition in Portland on a city wine tour, or in Lewiston, Idaho for a wine and history experience.
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* Cal lecturer’s participation cannot be guaranteed and is contingent upon a minimum number of paying travelers.

Activity Level 2

What to expect: These trips often travel by motor coach, ship, or train. Touring days may include full-day motor coach excursions or extended periods of standing and walking during city tours, museum visits, and/or outdoor activities. Travelers should be able to board transportation, walk over sometimes-uneven terrain, and climb a few flights of stairs, occasionally without handrails or assistance. Elevators are not always available. Outings last 2–4 hours most days.

Suitable for: Travelers who are able to comfortably walk two to four miles, or 4,600–6,900 steps, each day.