TWILIGHT ADVENTURE
12 days, from PORTLAND to SEATTLE
| Trek Type: | TrekAmerica (18-38's) |
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| Destination: | Northwest USA |
| Accommodation: | Camping |
| Trek Code: | TWL |
TREK IT OUT!!
- Twilight Film location tour
- Mt Rainier and Olympic National Parks
- Nocturnal Kayak Trip
TOUR OVERVIEW
The Pacific Northwest is famed for its volcanic peaks, rain forests and Vampires! Our Twilight Adventure begins on the full moon and visits some of the famous locations from the Twilight movie and book. Not only do you stand where Bella and Edward once stood, but you'll be introduced to the "Great Outdoors" visiting some of the most beautiful National Parks and scenic areas in the United States. This incredible route offers hiking and camping which are sure to get you in-tuned with nature, as you let your own inner Vampire come out.
INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS
- Forks and La Push Twilight Tour
- Sightseeing locations used in the Twilight Movie
- Nocturnal Kayak Tour
- Puget Sound Ferry Ride
- National Parks and Monuments: Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Olympic.
- Services of a TrekAmerica tour leader
- All transportation by private adventure vehicle
- 11 nights camping fees & equipment (except sleeping bag)
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES (paid locally)
- Bicycle Rental US$25
- Hiking US$FREE
- Horseback Riding on the Beach US$75-$145
- Tillamook Cheese Factory Tour US$FREE
- Hood River Train Ride US$45
- Swimming US$FREE
PRIVATE DEPARTURES
Why not arrange your own TrekAmerica departure? For groups of 8 or more, we can offer private departures on any of our published itineraries enabling friends, families or organizations to enjoy our classic "Trek" style of travel at special rates. Although tours will run as per our standard itinerary shown here, slight modifications may be considered and dates can be chosen to suit your needs. (Subject to seasonal/operational restrictions). So contact us today and start planning your own adventure.
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FLEXIBLE ITINERARY
Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local conditions and passenger requests vary, no two trips will ever be the same. With the guidance of your Trek Leader you may modify certain nightstops and highlights to give a truly unique experience!
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Day: 1
Portland & St Helens, Oregon
Leave the big city behind and dive right into the set of Twilight. The small town of St. Helens is where much of the movie Twilight was filmed. Check out "Petite Jolie" - the dress shop where Bella's friends shopped for dresses for the dance; "Bloated Toad" - the restaurant where Bella and Edward dined; "Thunderbird and Whale" - the bookstore where Bella wondered off and the Alley and Parking Lot where Edward comes to Bella's rescue by sniffing her out.
Tonight is the FULL MOON and it is also the night we will embark on our nocturnal tour of the Scappoose Bay. Venturing out into the waters, in an included kayak tour, to discover what lurks at night. Keep your eyes peeled for otters, beavers and much more!
Accommodation: Camping included
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Day: 2-3
Oregon's Coast & Beaches
We go off the beaten path through the small logging town of Vernonia, where Bella and Edward discover the death of Charlie's friend in the movie. Along the Nehalem River, we continue to travel until we reach the Oceanside town of Cannon Beach known for its famous Haystack Rock off the coastline. The next two days may be spent hiking, horseback riding, or relaxing on the beach where Jacob tells Bella about Edward and his family.
Accommodation: Camping Included
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Day: 4
Silver Falls State Park, Oregon
Did anyone say cheese? Today we move inland to the Majestic Silver Falls State Park. Along the way we have the option of touring the Tillamook Cheese Factory, but don't worry they have ice cream too. Then we head east to Silver Falls State Park just in time to hike on the Trail of Ten Falls, and yes, this trail visits 10 waterfalls! If you don't have the legs for all ten then that's okay because the first two falls are impressive, allowing you to walk behind the wall of water for a different perspective. Keep an eye out for deer, because this is the location of the famous scene when Edward kills the deer.
Accommodation: Camping Included
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Day: 5-6
Hood River, Oregon
Next, we are off to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area to the Town of Hood River, which claims to be the "Windsurfing Capital of the World." One can spend hours observing the wind surfers and kite boarders. Here you can also take an afternoon ride on the historic Mount Hood Railroad. This area is also home to award-winning wineries, maybe tasting will be in your agenda. Hood River also had a few cameos in the movie twilight: Multnomah Falls where Bella played baseball with the Cullen's; View Point Inn where the prom was held and The Carver Cafe where Bella often ate with her father.
Accommodation: Camping Included
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Day: 7
Mount St. Helen's, Washington
On May 18, 1980, this active volcano erupted after 123 years of lying dormant. The north side of this magnificent mountain slid away causing a massive landslide which made the record books of being the world's greatest landslide! Now you can visit the Visitor Center and do a small walk and see the crater that was left behind.
Accommodation: Camping Included
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Day: 8
Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
Today we travel to the park of fire and ice. Mount Rainier is the most prominent volcano within the Cascade Mountain range at 14,410 feet above sea level and it is covered in 26 named glaciers! We will travel to the highest drivable point of the mountain to the Paradise Visitor Center and hope to catch a glimpse of the summit of this shy mountain. Don't forget to bring your rain gear!
Accommodation: Camping Included
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Day: 9-10
Olympic National Park and Forks, Washington
Next we head up to Olympic National Park. Here you will find Pacific beaches, rain forests, glacier-capped peaks, and a wide array of flora and fauna. We will visit the Hoh Rain Forest first by getting out of the van and put on our hiking shoes. Our next day will be spent in the much anticipated Twilight Town! Bring your camera because you will be participating in an included private tour of the towns of Forks and La Push. The sites will include the Fork Welcome Sign, Fork Community Hospital, Police Department and High School, the Cullen and Swan homes, Second Beach and Quileute Indian Reservation.
Accommodation: Camping Included
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Day: 11
Olympic National Park and Port Angeles, Washington
Today is the day to relax and take in nature. We will be stopping at various attractions in the park and we will get out and stretch our legs and enjoy the scenery. Then we are off to the town of Port Angeles, which is known location from the book but was not used for the filming of the movie, for out final night camping.
Accommodation: Camping Included
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Day: 12
Seattle, Washington
We board our passenger ferry today and cross the Puget Sound to "Seatown" leaving the mountains and Twilight Land behind. Today may be the last day, but we will still have time for a quick visit to the city. Fancy going 500ft up the Space Needle in a glass elevator?
Tour ends in Seattle at approx 17:00 hours on Day 12.
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