Best of Washington State

13 days from £3,560pp

(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)

Pacific Northwest

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Places visited

Seattle, Olympic National Park, Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood

Overview & Highlights

A beacon of the Pacific Northwest, Washington state is known for its diverse geography, endless opportunities for outdoor recreation and iconic West Coast metropolis, Seattle. From high tech industry and outstanding natural beauty to award-winning agriculture and a wine country that is second only to California, Washington state is a progressive place with a lot to offer. You’ll start and end your journey in Seattle, seeing the very best of Washington at multiple stops along the way.

Arrive in Washington’s waterside city of Seattle. Home to world famous coffee and historic landmarks like Pike Place Market and the iconic Space Needle, you’ll get three days to explore this Pacific metropolis before heading out of the city to the glacier-tipped mountain peaks and old-growth rainforests of Olympic National Park.

You’ll spend three days on the Olympic Peninsula – first at Port Angeles, then at Lake Quinault – enjoying the majestic nature of the region. Then, you’ll start a road trip over to Washington’s world-class wine country, breaking up the journey with an overnight stay next to the beautiful Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument on your way there. The next two days will be in the heart of Washington’s burgeoning wine industry, Richland, on the banks of the tranquil Columbia River.

You’ll then drive to the Cascade Mountains for another two night stay – this time in the Bavarian-styled town of Leavenworth, where mountain splendour and delightful drinking and dining await. End your trip with a spa retreat in the Seattle suburbs before returning home. You’ll feel rested and relaxed after a stay in the wonderful state of Washington.

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Outline itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Seattle and start exploring.

Day 2Get a taste of Seattle with a chef-guided tour of Pike Place Market.

Day 3Discover the best of Seattle.

Day 4Head to stunning Olympic National Park.

Day 5Continue to Lake Quinault on the other side of the Olympic Peninsula.

Day 6Spend the day on Lake Quinault.

Day 7Drive to Kelso and Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument.

Day 8Continue to the heart of Washington’s wine country.

Day 9Spend a day wine tasting in the Tri-Cities.

Day 10Head to the unique town of Leavenworth in the heart of the Cascades.

Day 11Go wine tasting, take a bike tour or float down the Wenatchee River.

Day 12Continue to your final stop, just outside of Seattle, for a day of pampering.

Day 13Return rental car and fly home from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

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Things to Do

Chef-Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market

Seattle City Pass

Tasting Tour of Pike Place Market

Places to Stay

Seattle

Hotel Andra Seattle MGallery Hotel Collection

Olympic National Park

Olympic Lodge by Ayres

Olympic National Park

Lake Quinault Lodge

Pacific Northwest

Best Western Aladdin Inn

Pacific Northwest

The Lodge at Columbia Point

Pacific Northwest

Sleeping Lady Resort

Seattle

Cedarbrook Lodge

Our expert's opinion

“There’s no better way to experience the remarkable beauty and laid-back lifestyle of the Pacific Northwest than with a visit to Washington state. From the farm-direct food stalls in Pike Place Market to the tranquil majesty of the Olympic Peninsula, you’ll feel right at home by the time you leave!”

Rebecca Harley - Marketing Manager

Rebecca first visited North America as a child on a family holiday and has returned many times since over the years to experience the diverse culture, cuisine, and attractions that each state has to offer.

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