The perfect introduction to the Beaver State, this self-drive tour combines alternative, creative Portland with mesmerising drives down the Oregon coast and through the lakes and mountains of the volcanic interior, ending among the vineyards of the Willamette Valley.
Discover Portland’s eclectic neighbourhoods and wildly diverse food scene.
Follow Oregon’s portion of the Pacific Coast Highway for one of the most awe-inspiring road trips in America.
Soak up the views of America’s deepest lake, glistening blue within its six-mile-wide volcanic caldera.
Hike or bike among dramatic mountain peaks, or follow the Bend Ale Trail through the craft beer capital of America.
Savour Oregon’s acclaimed pinot noirs among the celebrated vineyards of the Willamette Valley.
Arrive and transfer to The Ritz-Carlton, Portland, your base for two nights. Visit in June and you’ll see why Portland is the ‘City of Roses’, its public gardens overflowing with blooms. But there’s much to enjoy whatever the time of year, from the booming coffee and microbrewery scenes to farmers markets, leafy parks and hipster cafes to rival San Francisco.
Collect your hire car from downtown Portland and head to Cannon Beach, one of northern Oregon’s most beautiful seaside villages. The sandy shore stretches for miles here, interrupted by massive basalt sea stacks like iconic Haystack Rock. Nowhere is the area’s charm better exemplified than at Stephanie Inn, arguably the coast’s most romantic retreat and your home for two nights.
Follow the legendary Highway 101 south to Pacific City and check in for two nights at Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa. A great side trip off the highway is the Three Capes Scenic Loop, which leads to stunning views at Cape Meares, Cape Lookout and Cape Kiwanda. Climb the sand dune at the latter, just north of the hotel, to witness the raw power of the crashing Pacific Ocean.
Continue down the coast to Newport, perhaps stopping for lunch at one of the bayfront’s seafood restaurants, then make your way inland to Crater Lake Lodge, which offers breathtaking views of the lake’s blue waters and steep cliff walls. The following day enjoy a narrated trolley tour around Rim Drive, stopping to take photos and to learn about the lake’s geology and history.
Enjoy fabulous mountain scenery on the drive north to Sisters, where you’ll stay for two nights at FinePine Lodge & Cabins. Take advantage of the area’s many excellent hiking trails or take time to explore Bend, famous for its craft beer breweries and outdoor pursuits.
Continue north to Newberg for a two-night stay at The Allison Inn & Spa in the heart of the Willamette Valley, one of two wine-producing regions that have helped make Oregon the envy of vintners from California to France. Why not enjoy a vineyard tour the following day before returning your hire car at Portland airport on day 13.