Day 1 Arrive to Vancouver, BC 
All passengers from outside Vancouver, BC arrive today. Transfer independently to our airport hotel in Richmond for the night.
Day 2 Vancouver to Portland, OR
Welcome aboard our luxury coach this morning. Sit back and enjoy the luxury of our deluxe motorcoach. Of course it is air conditioned and washroom-equipped for our comfort and enjoyment. We continue our journey south on the I-5 highway through Washington state and into the “Beaver State” of Oregon. Enjoy a very scenic drive as we make our way to Portland, our stop for the night.
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Day 3 Portland, OR to Coos Bay, OR B
This morning we travel south through the Willamette Valley, crossing the Coastal Mountain Range to Newport. Time will be allowed for lunch and shopping in this picturesque fishing village. Continuing south along the Oregon Coast, we pass mile after mile of spectacular rockbound coastline, rolling sand dunes, and crashing surf. We stop for pictures as we continue through Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area before arriving in Coos Bay.
Day 4 Coos Bay, OR to Eureka, CA B
We continue our incredibly scenic travels south along Oregon’s Coastal Highway this morning. We make stops for pictures and lunch as this beautiful drive turns from vast coastline into thick forest. We drive through Redwood National Park, where the trees are so tall they block the sun from the forest floor. Over the years the trees have evolved to grow even higher to reach the sunlight, some towering over 100 Meters. A further drive brings us to Eureka, where we spend the night.
Day 5 Eureka, CA to San Francisco, CA 2Nts, B
We briefly tour around Eureka this morning and take in some of the old Victorian architecture. We then proceed though more redwood forests, including the Avenue of the Giants. This stretch of road is home to the famous giant Sequoia and Redwood Trees, some large enough to have homes in, or drive cars through. Next we travel to the luscious farmlands of the Sonoma and Napa Valleys. These valleys are world famous for their vineyards as we view some wineries along the drive. A short drive then brings us into San Francisco, our home for the next two nights. Our hotel is conveniently located near exciting Fisherman’s Warf, a popular sight jammed with fishing boats, seafood stalls, gift shops and restaurants.
Day 6 San Francisco City Tour & Bay Cruise B
This morning we enjoy a half day with a local guide as we tour this exciting city. Included will be the Golden Gate Bridge, China Town, Japan Town, Union Square, Knob Hill and the famous Lombard Street. We learn the history of San Francisco, see its unique architecture, and get some amazing views of the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy an afternoon cruise on San Francisco Bay. See Alcatraz Island, the Golden Gate Bridge and the beautiful San Francisco skyline. The evening is at your leisure.
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Day 7 Napa Valley, CA 2Nts, B
After a leisurely breakfast, we head over the Golden Gate Bridge one more time and stop at its overlook area. It is the world’s most photographed bridge which is two miles long and has more 80,000 miles of wires. Later on our further travels brings us to California’s world famous Wine Country. We visit the historic Sonoma Mission on Sonoma Plaza. This afternoon we travel to Napa Valley and visit the vineyards of a popular winery. Here we enjoy a guided tour and an opportunity to sample some of their various selections. We check into our hotel in the Napa Valley for the next 2 nights.
Day 8 Wine Train of the Napa Valley, CA B, L
The early morning is free to relax or enjoy a stroll around the charming township of Napa and its natural beauty. Later on this morning, we board a fully restored Napa Valley Wine Train that takes us through the heart of the Wine Country. We enjoy a delicious lunch and some wine tasting during this relaxing train ride around the lush valley. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Day 9 Napa Valley, CA to Reno, NV B
After a short morning drive, we arrive in Sacramento, the capital of California. We enjoy a tour of this beautiful city with time for lunch and shopping in the unique “old quarters” with its rustic charm of “by gone days.” Afterwards we pass through the Sacramento Valley through the Sierra Nevada Mountains and arrive in the “Biggest Little City in the World,” Reno.
Day 10 Reno, NV to Jackpot, NV B
This morning we head northeast though the state of Nevada to the fittingly named town of Jackpot. We see if Lady Luck is still riding with us as we have the opportunity for some more Casino hopping tonight. We spend the night here. 
Day 11 Jackpot, NV to Boise, ID B
We enter into the “Potato State” of Idaho this morning. A further leisurely drive northwest brings us to the Capital city of Boise, Idaho. We enjoy the facilities of our hotel this evening.
Day 12 Boise, Id to Spokane, WA B, D
Our further travels north take us through the vast farm lands of Idaho. We continue on to Spokane, the site of Expo ’74. Tonight join your tour director, driver and fellow passengers for a PGT Traditional Farewell Dinner at the hotel.
Day 13 Spokane, WA to Kelowna BC / Calgary, AB B
This morning we cross the border back into Canada. Okanagan, Kootenay, and southern Alberta passengers finish their tour today in their respective cities. West Coast , Alberta, and Saskatchewan passengers spend the night in Kelowna.
Day 14 Kelowna BC, to Vancouver, Vancouver Island /
Calgary, AB to Regina/Saskatoon, SK
Vancouver, Victoria & Nanaimo passengers travel home from Kelowna today. Alberta passengers travel home and Saskatchewan passengers travel to Calgary via Greyhound coach line transportation.
Day 15 Calgary, AB to Regina/Saskatoon, SK
Saskatoon and Regina passengers travel home by Greyhound coach line from Calgary.
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