Columbia & Snake Rivers Journey

September 30 - October 07, 2023

Length: 8 days

Region(s): U.S. & Canada

Activity Level: Activity indicator paw

Type: Cruise, River Cruise, Solo-Traveler Friendly

Choose to experience the region up close at water level, on Zodiac and kayak forays on the Palouse River, or by hiking monumental Beacon Rock

Operated by Lindblad Expeditions

Tour Highlights

Sail in the wake of Lewis and Clark and their legendary Corps of Discovery expedition with expert insight from an onboard historian
Take a jet boat into stunning Hells Canyon and sail through the spectacular Columbia River Gorge, where waterfalls plunge from cliffs thousands of feet high
Taste the bounty of the region through their fresh, local, and delectable cuisine and award-winning wines
Choose to experience the region up close at water level, on Zodiac and kayak forays on the Palouse River, or by hiking monumental Beacon Rock
Transit a series of eight locks that lift the ship 700 feet—10 times the elevation of the Panama Canal
There is no single supplement for solo travelers in categories 1 & 2!

* 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.