North by Northwest

Travel:: By Train & Ocean Liner
Duration:: 14 Days
Priced From:: $2,395 per person
Special Feature:: Offered Only Once!

North by Northwest

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Join us on a special Spring Holiday from Southern California to Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest aboard the comfortable and beautifully equipped Norwegian Pearl on a one-time holiday that features not only some unusual ports of call like San Francisco, Astoria and Victoria but also a rare visit to Nanaimo, British Columbia followed by the great treat of two night hotel stays in three of our favorite cities: Vancouver, Seattle and Portland. In one leisurely holiday, we offer a relaxing Pacific Coastal cruise, great ports, train travel and a host of added features such as a visit to Butchart Gardens, afternoon tea in Vancouver, a cruise through the magnificent Columbia River Gorge, travel aboard the Coast Starlight train and much more. This holiday is a visual masterpiece: from sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge twice, to the rugged Oregon Coast at Astoria, to lovely Victoria and beautiful Vancouver, all at a leisurely pace with superb hotels, personalized attention and plenty of free time. Nicely, superb sightseeing tours are included in Vancouver, Seattle and Portland, allowing you to see all that this trio of remarkable cities has to offer.

We begin our cruise aboard one of the newest ships afloat with a stylish welcome luncheon aboard one of the oldest ships afloat, the famous QUEEN MARY in Long Beach before boarding the Norwegian Pearl for our seven-night coastal cruise. En route to Vancouver, we call at some of the best port cities on the West Coast including San Francisco, Astoria and Victoria as well as a rare visit to Nanaimo, British Columbia. Upon arrival in Vancouver, we enjoy two nights at the superbly located Hyatt Regency, in the heart of downtown along with a complete sightseeing tour of this stunningly beautiful city. We have also included a nice welcome dinner and afternoon tea overlooking English Bay one day before we travel south to Seattle along the Puget Sound aboard the Talgo Train. We then enjoy two nights at the classic Mayflower Park Hotel, a stylish hotel in the best location in town, near the famed monorail and Pikes Market. Here again, we have included a tour of the Emerald City along with plenty of free time. Saving the best for last, we then travel south to Portland for a two-night stay at the historic Embassy Suites-Hotel Multnomah where suite accommodations await along with not only a city tour featuring the famed Rose Gardens but a sightseeing tour and cruise through awesome Columbia River Gorge as well as a special Farewell Dinner. Guests then enjoy travel aboard the scenic Coast Starlight train to any California point. We invite you to join us.

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Free train travel from any California point to Los Angeles and the Norwegian Pearl with lunch aboard the famous Queen Mary in Long Beach before sailing! Guests living outside of California may enjoy train travel to California from ANY US city at the special fare of $99.00 when reserving early!
Seven-day Pacific Coastal cruise aboard the Norwegian Pearl from Los Angeles to Vancouver.
Special Butchart Gardens visit (included) during our visit to Nanaimo, British Columbia.
Two-night hotel stay in Vancouver at the Hyatt Regency including breakfast. We have included a complimentary city sightseeing tour in Vancouver with afternoon tea overlooking English Bay.
Two-nights in the heart of Seattle at the Warwick Hotel.
Two-night hotel stay in Portland at the historic Embassy Suites Hotel Multnomah.
Return travel to any California point aboard the highly-rated Coast Starlight train. Guests outside of California reserving early may take advantage of our special $99.00 return fare to any US city after the cruise, traveling aboard the Coast Starlight or Empire Builder trains.
Fully escorted by professional tour manager from start to finish. Unlike most tour programs, we leave huge blocks of time unscheduled in each city for you to spend, as you like, on your schedule.
Guests requiring pre-tour hotel accommodations in Los Angeles can take advantage of our special rate at the historic Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles beginning at $85 per person!

Day 1: April 29 - Depart Los Angeles

Guests arrive Los Angeles and transfer to Long Beach for a special welcome luncheon aboard the most famous ocean liner ever built, the Queen Mary. After lunch, a short ten minute drive brings us to the Norwegian Pearl and we set sail at 5pm this evening. (L, D)

Day 2: April 30 - At Sea

All day is spent cruising the waters of the Pacific. Tonight is our welcome aboard party. (B, L, D)

Day 3: May 1 - San Francisco

We steam under the Golden Gate Bridge this morning for a full day in charming, enchanting San Francisco, with plenty of time to ride the cable car, visit Chinatown or Union Square or take in Fisherman's Wharf and we are docked next to the best location in town, Pier 39. (B, L, D)

Day 4: May 2 - Cruising the Pacific

All day at sea off the coast of Oregon to enjoy the many amenities of this nice ship. (B, L, D)

Day 5: May 3 - Astoria, OR

Crossing the Columbia River Bar early this morning, we steam up the river to charming Astoria, Oregon a town of remarkable character and the oldest settlement west of the Mississippi River. Astoria was the terminus of the famed Lewis & Clark expedition. (B, L, D)

Day 6: May 4 - Victoria, BC

Charming very British Victoria is our port of call today with the famous Empress Hotel and the Royal British Columbia Museum. Year after year, Victoria is one of our most popular destinations and you will immediately see why. (B, L, D)

Day 7: May 5 - Nanaimo, BC

A very rare visit today to Nanaimo, B.C., never visited by large ships. Nanaimo is known for its nearby rainforest and we are offering a complimentary excursion today to renowned Butchart Gardens. (B, L, D)

Day 8: May 6 - Vancouver, BC

Vancouver greets us this morning and after breakfast, we disembark and enjoy a city sightseeing tour of Vancouver, including Queen Elizabeth Park and its lovely floral gardens, before arriving at the superb Hyatt Regency for our two-night stay. (B)

Day 9: May 7 - Vancouver, BC

All day to enjoy all that Vancouver has to offer, from Gastown and Robson Street, to the West End and Stanley Park. We have intentionally left all day free for you to sleep in, explore beautiful Stanley Park, Chinatown or colorful Robson St. (B)

Day 10: May 8 - Seattle, WA

A final free day to enjoy Vancouver with a 4pm departure from the hotel for afternoon tea overlooking English Bay after which we board the sleek Talgo train for the pretty ride south across the border and along the Puget Sound to Seattle. Upon arrival we transfer to the superbly located Mayflower Park Hotel for a two-night stay. (B)

Day 11: May 9 - Seattle, WA

We have included a sightseeing tour this morning to give you an overview of Seattle and have left all afternoon for you to enjoy the Emerald City at your own pace. Fabled Pikes Market and the monorail are near the hotel and historic Pioneer Square and the waterfront are close by as well. Another night is enjoyed at the excellent Mayflower Park Hotel. (L)

Day 12: May 10 - Portland, OR

Another scenic trip by train as we head south to Portland over the Burlington Northern Railroad. Arriving in the City of Roses, we have a sightseeing tour including a visit to the lovely Rose Gardens before arriving at the elegant Hotel Multnomah- Embassy Suites with the balance of the evening at leisure. (R)

Day 13: May 11 - Portland, OR

Saving the best for last, we depart the hotel this morning and head East, exploring the Columbia River Gorge, stopping at the Crown Point Mountain House and Multnomah Falls. Tonight is our special 'Farewell Dinner'. (B,R,D)

Day 14: May 12 - Journey Home

Guests depart for home today by rail or air. Welcome home!

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Listed fares are per person, based on Double Occupancy.
Suite Suites can accomodate up to four guests, including a sitting area, luxury bath and shower, two lower beds that can convert to a queen, with a private balcony.		$3,695. p.p.
Balcony Stateroom Balcony staterooms can accommodate up to three guests, and include a sitting area, two lower beds that convert to a queen, with private balcony.		$2,895. p.p.
Oceanview Stateroom Include a sitting area, luxury bath and shower, two lower beds that can convert to a queen, with private balcony.		$2,695. p.p.
Inside Twin Stateroom Two lower beds tht can convert to a queen.		$2,495. p.p.
Economy Inside Stateroom Two lower beds that can convert to a queen.		$2,395. p.p.
Port Taxes is $145 pp. Fares listed are per person based on double occupancy. Single inside fares begin at $3,695 and outside fares begin at $4,295.

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RESERVATION INFORMATION: Fares and Itineraries listed in this brochure are those in effect at time of printing. All prices listed are in US Dollars. Upon receipt of your deposit, either by phone or by mail, your reservation in confirmed. A 35% deposit of the Total Fare is required to confirm reservations aboard any tour or program. After 5 days, confirmed reservations without deposit will be automatically cancelled by our reservations system. Final Payment is due 90 days prior to the departure date and no later than 75 days prior to tour departure. Payment by American Express, VISA, MasterCard, Discover Card, or check is accepted. Your verbal authorization of the use of your credit card indicates your compliance with our booking terms and conditions and confirms your reservation whether or not you have actually signed the appropriate draft. Uncommon Journeys is not responsible for payment made to Travel Agents but not received by Uncommon Journeys. Bookings are subject to cancellation if deposit or final payment is not received by the due dates.

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			ITINERARY CHANGES: Changing your itinerary after reservations have been made can result in loss of advantages gained by early planning. In addition, the results of last minute changes may be disappointing. All changes to travel itinerary once deposit has been made are subject to a $75.00 per person, per change administrative and handling fee. This includes, but is not limited to, date and itinerary changes on airline and rail tickets, name changes on documents, reissue and refund of rail or air tickets, et. al. Changes are not assessed for stateroom upgrades or for the addition of services, unless air reservations are altered and/or travel documents must be reissued.

			ROOM SHARES: Uncommon Journeys/Train Holidays does not arrange for, nor accept room share requests.

			UPGRADE POLICY: Uncommon Journeys and Train Holidays reserves the right to upgrade a guest or guests to more expensive category accommodations at no additional cost.

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			NOTE ABOUT TRAIN TRAVEL: Some Amtrak or VIA Rail schedules may require an overnight stay in various cities before and/or after tours. Any overnight hotel stays required due to train schedules are the responsibility and expense of the client, not Uncommon Journeys or Train Holidays. Please be advised that all train schedules are subject to availability and unless all sleeping car accommodation charges are paid at the time of deposit, availability cannot be guaranteed. We reserve the right to pass on to tour members any expenditure occasioned by delays or events beyond our control. In the event of a marked increase in tariff rates, costs are subject to revision.

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			PARTICIPATION ON TOUR: We reserve the right to refuse, to accept, or retain as a member of any tour any person whose deportment or condition impedes the progress, enjoyment, or operations of at any program or tour. In the event we exercise this action, Uncommon Journeys responsibility is limited only to refunding the unused tour services if a person is required to leave the tour. 

			ALTERATION OF ITINERARIES: Because of the nature of the tour programs contained in this brochure, unplanned changes in allotted space may occur. In the unlikely event that this should happen, Uncommon Journeys reserves the right to make changes in routing, visits, and tour timings at any time. Whenever practical, we will advise guests of these changes before departure date. Uncommon Journeys shall not be liable to provide compensation of any type for such operational decisions.

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North by Northwest

North by Northwest

Highlights

Day 1: April 29 - Depart Los Angeles

Day 2: April 30 - At Sea

Day 3: May 1 - San Francisco

Day 4: May 2 - Cruising the Pacific

Day 5: May 3 - Astoria, OR

Day 6: May 4 - Victoria, BC

Day 7: May 5 - Nanaimo, BC

Day 8: May 6 - Vancouver, BC

Day 9: May 7 - Vancouver, BC

Day 10: May 8 - Seattle, WA

Day 11: May 9 - Seattle, WA

Day 12: May 10 - Portland, OR

Day 13: May 11 - Portland, OR

Day 14: May 12 - Journey Home

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