Visit Portland, Cannon Beach, The Oregon Coast, Redwoods NP, Crater Lake NP, Mt Hood & The Columbia River Gorge.
It’s not the most visited or well-known State in the Union, and Oregon’s all the better for it. Vast and breathtaking landscapes when you explore Oregon, so if you want to get away from the crowds and visit one stunning destination after another, Discover Oregon could be the road trip for you. Just keep it to yourself; we don’t want the masses to find out.
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All of our American road trips can be tailored to meet your requirements. Do you have more or less than 10 days for your road trip? No problem, we can bolt on extra nights to allow more time to explore or shorten the number of destinations as required.
In recent years, Portland has become one of the coolest places to visit in the US. Hipster vibes, outstanding coffee joints and tax-free shopping make an enticing offer for people looking for the next big thing. Pioneer Square, in the heart of the city, is a great place to start your Portland city break.
Did we mention the tax-free shopping yet? Downtown Portland offers major brands and department stores like Nordstrom. In Pioneer Place, you’ll find top brands like Apple, Louis Vuitton and many more. Be sure to visit the Pearl District too, for art galleries, interior design stores and trendy boutiques. If shopping is not your thing, then Portland is home to numerous appealing outdoor spaces like the Rose Test Garden, Washington Park and the Portland Japanese Garden.
Finish off any remaining Portland sightseeing before collecting your car and taking the short drive to lovely Cannon Beach along The Sunset Highway. Cannon Beach is a charming small town that sits in a prime location next to Haystack Rock on the incredible Oregon Coastline.
Rent a bike, stroll around the adorable shops and homes, or enjoy quality relaxation on the beach. If you’re feeling more active, then nearby Ecola State Park offers excellent hikes and fantastic vista points to enjoy. Some of the classic 1980’s film “The Goonies” was filmed within this wonderful State Park, and if you hang around long enough, resident Elk may join you to appreciate the outstanding views on offer.
Next, you’ll drive south along the undeveloped Oregon Coastline for two days, stopping at some or all of the points of interest listed in your personalised Road Trip Pack. Along the route, you’ll find an assortment of lighthouses, beauty spots and massive sandstone boulders which look like they’ve dropped from the heavens along the coastline. Rugged, wild and wind-swept, Oregon’s magnificence is up with the best of them.
Continue to cruise south down the awe-inspiring Route 101 and explore nature’s artistry at work, driving through and past lush forests, amazing state parks and endless coastal views often decorated with mist.
Giant Redwoods were once common throughout North America. However, today, they’re only found in Oregon and California. To enjoy the ultimate Sequoia experience, you’ll head to the Redwood National Park in northern California. These are true giants at up to 100m high and 11m in diameter. Once you’ve stood amongst these trees, work and home life stresses will melt away.
There are seven separate parks to visit in this area, so a second full day in Redwood National Park is a must. As always, your Road Trip Pack will give you loads of detail to help you decide how to prioritise your time. Our favourite location is Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, where many of the Ewok scenes from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi were filmed.
Our recommended route takes you via the historic town of Jacksonville en route. Stop by for a lovely lunch and take advantage of the numerous photo opportunities this charming town offers. After lunch, you’ll cruise north along scenic OR-62 towards one of America’s true wonders – Crater Lake National Park. Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States. Rising from a dormant volcano, the lake is the primary draw to this wonderful National Park.
You’re nearing the end of this epic Oregon road trip now, with just a few incredible sights remaining. Start by cruising north to find the imposing Mount Hood and its neighbour – The Columbia River Gorge. Along the way, you’ll pass more stunning scenery, including Newberry National Volcanic Monument and Smith Rock State Park. Tomorrow morning, you’ll leave Mount Hood to navigate the gorgeous Columbia River Gorge, stopping at points like Multnomah Falls before catching your flight home.
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Not a problem. If you are lucky enough to have extra time to explore more places or add more rest days, then just let us know and we’ll adjust your trip to match your preferred timescale.
We strongly advise that you purchase travel insurance for your holiday to cover you against medical expenses, theft and other financial costs. Should you need to cancel before travelling, some insurance policies may pay out for any loss of funds that have been paid to us and which cannot be refunded under our cancellation policy.
Many of our trips have a different end destination than the starting point, so this is not a problem. Please note a fee sometimes applies for one-way rentals between other regions or states, which will be paid to the supplier directly when collecting the vehicle. We’ll endeavour to inform you of this charge within your quote.
No, far from it. We work with a range of properties from 3* to 5*, so we can adapt the trip to match most budgets. We have access to rooms in more than 800 hotels, motels, lodges and B&Bs across North America.
The minimum age to rent a car is 21 in the United States or Canada, although, in addition, any drivers under 25 years of age will generally incur a surcharge.
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