You probably already have ideas for your holiday to the United States and Canada. Nature tours through the Rocky Mountains, spotting orcas near the San Juan Islands, or exploring the streets of San Francisco on the iconic cable car?
For the best local tips and advice, visit one of our online presentations. Meet our travel specialists and have all of your questions answered.
Be enchanted by the United States's iconic sights such as the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, or Las Vegas. But also visit the local gems, the places that you may never have heard of, far away from the masses. You will have the opportunity to visit the places where American nature is at its most beautiful, the locals a super friendly and the wine is abundant.
The best travel is between May - September
A relaxed travel pace
The average driving distance is 200 to 350 kilometres per day
Type accommodations: bed & breakfasts and farm stays
Stay with locals at 9 different locations
During your trip, your kilometres (and flights) are fully CO2 compensated
Below, you can discover our suggested locations. Feel free to adjust your comfort level, add activity packages along the route, and indicate whether you would like us to arrange your flights. The price indication is based on travel in the high season, so shoulder season travel will often give you a price advantage.
Route and Impressions
Portland
3 nights
Portland, Oregon's largest city, is known for its quirky, avant-garde culture and is home to iconic coffee shops, boutiques, and microbreweries.
Columbia River Gorge
2 nights
The Columbia River Gorge is a kind of green Grand Canyon that stretches along the Columbia River on the border between Washington and Oregon. This spectacular gorge is lined with forests, fruit orchards, and basalt cliffs.
High Desert
3 nights
The Oregon High Desert covers about a quarter of Oregon and has an average elevation of 1,200 metres, which explains why it is called the "High" Desert. The desert area is home to all kinds of wonderful geological peculiarities such as the Painted Hills, where the hills turn yellow, gold, black and red.
Willamette Valley
1 night
Willamette Valley is a world-renowned wine-growing region. This bountiful valley runs from Portland to Eugene and is bisected by the Willamette River, which is almost as important to the region as the Nile is to Egypt.
Umpqua National Forest
2 nights
This forest is characterised by numerous waterfalls, rivers, and quiet mountain lakes. You can go kayaking, hiking, and mountain biking here. Compared to the other big parks, it is nice and quiet here.
South Oregon Coast
4 nights
Oregon's southern coastal region is home to long stretches of beach and charming small towns. The most famous of these is Newport, located halfway along the coastline.
Long Beach
3 nights
Long Beach Peninsula is located in Washington State. This narrow peninsula is characterised by a beach that is 45 kilometres long. In the towns of Long Beach, Seaview, and Willapa Bay, you will find fun family attractions and quirky museums.
Olympic National Park
2 nights
Olympic National Park is located in the northwest corner of Washington State. This is a mosaic of mountainous areas, temperate rainforests, and forests that stretch all the way to the rugged coastline.
San Juan Islands
2 nights
On the San Juan Islands, off the coast of Washington, it seems as if time has stood still for a while. The islands can only be reached by ferry. There are no McDonalds or Starbucks here, just wonderful views, an authentic atmosphere, and a few quirky locals.
You probably already have ideas for your holiday to the United States and Canada. Nature tours through the Rocky Mountains, spotting orcas near the San Juan Islands, or exploring the streets of San Francisco on the iconic cable car?
For the best local tips and advice, visit one of our online presentations. Meet our travel specialists and have all of your questions answered.
Questions? Speak to one of our specialists by phone Mon - Sat 0900 until 2100. You can discuss your travel plans in detail where and when it suits you, also in the evenings and on weekends on a no obligation basis.