Unsure what time of year to take a Pacific Northwest trip? Which vineyards or breweries to visit? What hiking trails to take or islands to explore—and how to access them? Pacific Northwest tour packages with AdventureSmith Explorations streamline your trip planning and logistics.
Our small ship-based vacation packages offer a delightful blend of domestic history, flavors, wildlife, culture and activities, prepared by expert naturalists and historians who know the region and travel alongside you, enriching your experience.
What You’ll See & Do
The Pacific Northwest is home to an astounding diversity of landscapes, from inland high desert to coastal temperate rainforest along the Pacific Ocean. The region extends from the Columbia River north to the spectacular Olympic Mountains, Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands.
Small group tours in the Pacific Northwest get you out into the region’s lush coastal forests, biodiverse waters, rolling hillsides and charming towns, in a privileged manner, away from tourist crowds. Enjoy rugged coast, relaxing river canyons and rich wildlife on northwest tours—many of which conveniently depart from Portland and Seattle.
Small Ships Under 100 Guests
In order to travel beyond the reach of typical Pacific Northwest tours, we employ a fleet of small boats to explore rivers and coastline away from tourist crowds. From luxury yachts and historic vessels to active expedition cruise ships, expect just 8 to 100 guests traveling with you.
These small ships allow you to reach farther than the roads and rails of most Pacific Northwest trips, for an intimate up-close exploration. On Pacific Northwest guided tour packages from an expedition ship, the kayaks and paddleboards travel with you (and get launched and stowed by someone else). Onboard naturalists and historians are along with you each day too, plus the bartender knows your favorite drink and the chef remembers your preferences.
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Snake River Tours
Snake River tours are often a one- or half-day float trip. On our Pacific Northwest guided tours, experience the Snake River for more than one day and in an active and stimulating way. Think kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, swimming and birding by Zodiac, assisted by expert guides. Up the excitement even further by exploring the largely roadless Hells Canyon—North America’s deepest river gorge—via jet boat. Our multiday, overnight Snake River tours focus on the less-visited western end of this tributary, away from the day-tripper crowds.
Columbia River Tours
The best Columbia River tours are by small ship. Leave behind the limitations of roads and bridges and enjoy continuous access to both Washington and Oregon. Plus, transit the Cascade Locks to experience a marvel of engineering even larger than the Panama Canal! Follow the path of Lewis and Clark on these Pacific Northwest trips, exploring your own offshoots onto rivers only accessed by small tours, including the Willamette, Hood, Deschutes, Snake, Palouse and Clearwater.
Coastal Pacific Northwest Tours
Explore beyond the reach of Seattle’s day boats on our coastal Pacific Northwest vacations. Seek whales in Puget Sound during San Juan Island cruises, or along the Canadian Inside Passage. Select Pacific Northwest trips even include whale watching in Alaska. The unique benefits of our small group tours are many: wake up in secluded coves, enjoy exclusive tastings and cultural performances, appreciate daily opportunities to hike and paddle, explore away from tourist crowds and relax knowing that every detail has already been planned for you.
Why Book Pacific Northwest Tour Packages with AdventureSmith?
The best Pacific Northwest vacations are those that don’t require exhaustive research and planning. Let our experts do the work for you—finding, booking and helping you prepare for a Pacific Northwest cruise featuring the finest bites, sips, hikes, paddles, historic sites and vistas on offer in this diverse, close-to-home destination.
- Personalized: Work with one USA-based specialist to find & book your Pacific Northwest trip.
- Experience: Founded by a former guide, we match you with the best northwest tours.
- Active: Hike, bike, paddle, taste & more on our Pacific Northwest tours.
- Value: Take advantage of deals & perks that come from our years of small ship cruising.
