Carolina Alumni Travel
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- Overview
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- Physical Needs
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Delve deep into the history, harvests and landscapes of the Columbia and Snake rivers, while also indulging your senses with culinary splendors and world-class wines of the region, curated by the executive wine editor of Food & Wine magazine. Travel as early explorers, settlers and indigenous peoples did — by waterways that stretch far inland from the Pacific Ocean.
Enjoy spectacular scenery including views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams. Tour museums and historic sites, taste local produce, meet celebrated winemakers and explore by foot, kayak, Zodiac and jet boat. Our top team — including naturalists, a historian and a geologist — will illuminate all we see, and a food and wine expert will guide us through the region’s bounty. Take it all in from the unmatched perspective of our nimble, intimately scaled small ship.
Day 2 - Clarkston
Day 3 - Palouse River
Day 4 - Walla Walla
Day 5 - Cruising the Gorge
Day 6 - Cruising | The Dalles | Hood River
Day 7 - Astoria
Day 8 - Portland | Disembark | Depart for home city
Below are physical expectations required to fully enjoy the journey. We, and the tour operator, are happy to discuss the physical needs of this trip to ensure the best fit. Should you reserve space, be sure to share with the tour operator physical accommodations you may need i.e. cpap machine, hearing aid for listening device, special medicine, etc.
- National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions offer a range of activities with varied activity levels, allowing guests to choose the level of engagement that suits them. This includes options like photography walks, hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, and snorkeling (where applicable)
- Tar Heel Travel is a member exclusive perk.
- There must be one Carolina Alumni member in a room. Membership is open to anyone. Learn more.
- By reserving on this tour, you agree to the terms and conditions specific to this tour which are set by the tour operator. This information can be found in the tour brochure.
- The Carolina Alumni Travel Office and tour operator reserve the right to to decline or accept a reservation should a person's health, mental condition, physical infirmity or attitude jeopardize the operation of the tour or the rights, welfare, or enjoyment of other participants. Refunds will be made in accordance with the cancellation policy listed in the tour brochure.