8 Days Amtrak Coast Starlight Crater Lake Redwood Tour from Los Angeles

8 Days Amtrak Coast Starlight Crater Lake Redwood Tour from Los Angeles

Guided 8 day experience exploring 3 famous national parks, wine tasting in Napa Valley and a scenic train ride.

☆ Experience an unforgettable Coast Starlight Ride by Amtrak

☆ Visit 3 famous national parks: Mt. Rainier, Redwood & Crater Lake

☆ Los Angeles in, San Francisco Out

☆ Napa Valley wine tasting

Itinerary

Day 1: Los Angeles - 17-Mile Drive - San Francisco

Stop At: 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove, Monterey, CA 93953
We depart from Los Angeles this morning and travel to the picturesque Monterey Peninsula.

We arrive in Bay Area (Greater San Francisco) in the evening.
Duration: 13 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at San Francisco. Oakland Airport Executive Hotel, OR Similar.

Day 2: San Francisco – Napa Valley – Redwood National Forest – Founders Grove – Blue Lake

Stop At: Avenue of the Giants, CA 95571
Depart from San Francisco Bay Area this morning, and head to the most famous wine country – Napa Valley.

Enjoy the exclusive wine tasting tour! Arrive at Redwood National Forest in the afternoon and sightsee the tallest creature on the planet – Coastal Redwood, large enough for a car to go through the tunnel in its trunk! Arrive at Founders Grove and hike in the magnificent Forest of Giants! Stay overnight in Blue Lake.
Duration: 13 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Blue Lake. Blue Lake Casino Hotel , OR Similar.

Day 3: Mystery Coastline – Redwood National Park – Crater Lake National Park – Eugene

Stop At: Crater Lake National Park, OR
Today we will drive through Redwood National Park, the undeveloped 37-mile coastline within it is home to surging waves, bizarre rocks, wildlife, and surrounded by Giant Redwoods!

Then we will arrive at Crater Lake National Park in the afternoon, the Deepest Lake in America! The crater was formed by a volcanic eruption 7000 years ago, and filled in with melting snow and rain water. The sapphire blue lake is simply magical and breathtaking, it's one of the things you must see in your life!

At night, we will stay overnight in the second largest City in State of Oregon, Eugene.
Duration: 13 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Eugene. Hilton Garden Inn Eugene, Red lion, OR Similar.

Day 4: The Oregon Garden – Woodburn Outlets – Columbia River Gorge – Multnomah Falls – Portland

Stop At: Multnomah Falls, 53000 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Bridal Veil, OR 97010
In the morning we will leave for the 80-acre Oregon Garden (Own expense), known as "the Garden in the Sky", home to rare flowers and plants, and the Gordon House by famous American Architect Wright.

We will then drive to Woodburn Outlets and enjoy tax-free shopping! This world's renowned outlet center has over 100 signature stores, more than 4 million annual visitors, and initially cost twenty million dollars to build!

In the afternoon, we will arrive at Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, the view is so charming and romantic, and one of a kind! Second tallest waterfall in the country, Multnomah Falls is our next stop, a drop of 620 feet! Stay overnight at the Red Lion Hotel Portland, located on the Hayden Island in the Columbia River!
Duration: 13 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Portland. Red Lion Hotel Portland, OR Similar.

Day 5: International Rose Test Center – Olympia State House – Mt. Rainier National Park – Seattle

Stop At: Mount Rainier National Park, WA 98304
Portland is known as world's Capital of Roses, over 50 new species are sent to International Rose Test Center to nurture and grow each year, the most prestigious international rose experimental center!

Visit the State House of Oregon in Olympia next, and drive to Mt. Rainier National Park. Mt. Rainier has endowed Seattle with elegance and beauty, a mountain out of fairytale and floating in the clouds. Everyone who has seen the beauty of it falls in love with it. Glaciers, waterfalls, lakes, rivers scatter throughout the rainforest. Paradise Valley, Martha Falls, Narada Falls, Skyline Trail, Panorama Point… The rapids of streams and pouring waters echo through the valley! Stay overnight in Seattle.
Duration: 13 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Seattle. Red Lion, OR Similar.

Day 6: University of Washington – Boeing Factory – Microsoft Visitor Center – Seattle City Tour

Stop At: University of Washington, 4014 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105-6203
Enjoy the Capital of Romance, City of Seattle today! Modern architectures, historic buildings, snow-covered mountain ranges and rainforest, lakes and straits, fragrance of coffee, cultural heritage and artistic atmosphere call Seattle home! Visit University of Washington in the morning, home to the most beautiful campus in America.

Drive to Boeing Factory – Future of Flight Aviation Center (Own Expense) next, to learn the assembly process of Boeing Aircrafts and company history.

Arrive at the Microsoft Global Headquarter next, enjoy a tour inside the visitor center.

In the afternoon, you can enjoy a panoramic view of city and bay from the top of Space Needle (Own Expense).

In evening, you can enjoy he optional Seattle Night Tour at your own expense. Famous Pike Place Market, fisherman's Wharf, World's First Starbucks and Starbucks Reserve Roastery, Gum Wall, night view of the city from Gas Park… wonders come one after another! Stay overnight in Seattle.
Duration: 13 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Seattle. Red Lion, OR Similar.

Day 7: Amtrak Coast Starlight –Train Tour (across Seattle, Olympia, Portland) - Medford

Stop At: King Street Station, 303 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104-2824
Today we will enjoy an unforgettable Coast Starlight Ride by Amtrack, widely regarded the most spectacular ride of all train routes! Sightseeing train rides are becoming more and more popular in America, a great way to experience the beauty of the country. Seats are very spacious and comfortable, the Coast Starlight links the greatest cities on the West Coast. The scenery along the route is unsurpassed. The dramatic snow-covered peaks of the Cascade Range and Mountains, lush forests, fertile valleys provide a stunning backdrop for your journey!

We will arrive in Portland in the evening, and stay overnight in Medford.
**The train departs from Kings Street Station at 9:30am. The whole ride lasts approx. 8 hours. Guests can purchase lunch on the train.
Duration: 13 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Medford. Inn at the Commons Medford, OR Similar.

Day 8: Burney Falls – Sundial Bridge – San Francisco

Stop At: Sundial Bridge, Turtle Bay Exploration Park, Redding, CA
We will drive to Burney Falls in the morning, the most beautiful waterfall in California! It will certainly bring you an unexpected big surprise! Even President Roosevelt describes Burney Falls as "The 8th Wonder of the World!"

Then we will visit the Sundial Bridge.

We will then return to Bay Area in the evening and finish our pleasant and unforgettable Ring of Fire National Parks and Amtrak Coast Starlight Trip.

Notes:

Complimentary SFO airport drop-off service is available. Please schedule your flight departure from SFO Airport after 10:30pm.
Duration: 13 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.