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Northern Exposure
Seven-day Amtrak Cascades rail trip through Portland, Seattle and Vancouver
Amtrak Vacations runs this 7-day, 6-night independent rail journey through the Pacific Northwest, connecting Portland, Oregon, Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, British Columbia on the Cascades route in Coach class. Each city gets a 2-night stay, with a choice of 18 hotel options across tiers. Days combine included sightseeing, such as a hop-on, hop-off tour of Portland, admission to the Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Exhibit in Seattle, and a multi-day hop-on, hop-off pass in Vancouver, with free time to explore neighborhoods like Pike Place Market on your own. Portland's stop takes in the city's parks, which the operator describes as ranging from forests to marshlands, while Vancouver is presented as one of Canada's most beloved coastal cities. It suits travelers who want to see three Pacific Northwest cities on one rail trip, mixing self-guided sightseeing passes with short train rides between stops.
What to know before you look closer
- The hotel is chosen from 18 accommodation options across tiers and cities rather than one fixed hotel, so comfort level depends on which option you pick.
- The evidence lists no current departure dates for this package.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Portland
Your Journey Begins in Portland
Welcome to Portland! Experience Portland on a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour. Explore at your own pace with stops at Pioneer Square, South Park, Old Town and Salmon Springs. You'll see it all!
- Day 2overnight: Portland
Portland, OR
Continue your sightseeing tour and explore the more than 200 parks within Portland's city limits, from forests to marshlands. Spend a leisurely day strolling through these sprawling landscapes in Rose City!
- Day 3railovernight: Seattle
Portland to Seattle
Travel to the Amtrak station and board the train to Seattle. Enjoy a short train ride, then travel to your hotel and settle in for the evening to refresh for a busy day tomorrow.
- Day 4overnight: Seattle
Seattle, WA
Today, explore the iconic Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Exhibit as you experience Seattle. Revel in the breathtaking views of the surrounding sea and mountains. Later, take a city tour of Seattle including Pike Place Market - one of the most famous farmers' markets. Buy fresh produce, banter with street performers, treasure hunt for antiques and watch the daily party at Pike Place Fish Market.
- Day 5railovernight: Vancouver
Seattle to Vancouver
This morning, board the train for your journey up to Vancouver. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and begin exploring the city with your multi-day hop-on hop-off sightseeing pass, giving you the flexibility to discover Vancouver’s top attractions at your own pace. Don’t forget to visit the Vancouver Lookout.
- Day 6overnight: Vancouver
Vancouver, BC
Begin your sightseeing tour and spend the day exploring one of Canada's most beloved coastal cities. The city known as "Hollywood North" is famous for its beautiful architecture, mountainous surroundings, and historical heritage.
- Day 7
Your Journey Ends in Vancouver
The moments this trip is built around
- Day 1A hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Portland stops at Pioneer Square, South Park, Old Town and Salmon Springs.
- Day 4In Seattle, the day covers the Space Needle, the Chihuly Garden and Glass Exhibit and a tour of Pike Place Market.
- Day 5The train travels from Seattle to Vancouver, where a multi-day hop-on, hop-off pass covers the city's top attractions.
- Day 6A full day of sightseeing explores Vancouver, which the operator describes as one of Canada's most beloved coastal cities.
Included
- One-way Amtrak in Coach accommodations® from Portland to Seattle and Seattle to Vancouver on the Cascades® route
- 6 nights' hotel accommodations
Questions travellers ask
- Is the train travel included?
- Yes. One-way Amtrak in Coach class on the Cascades route connects Portland to Seattle and Seattle to Vancouver.
- Is this trip escorted or independent?
- It is an independent rail vacation; sightseeing is mostly by hop-on, hop-off pass rather than a guided tour group.
- What hotels are used?
- The package offers a choice of 18 hotel options across Portland, Seattle and Vancouver, including properties such as the Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland and Hyatt Place Seattle Downtown; the exact hotel depends on which option you choose.
- How many nights are spent in each city?
- 2 nights each in Portland, Seattle and Vancouver.
- What sightseeing is included?
- A hop-on, hop-off tour of Portland, admission to the Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass Exhibit, a Seattle city tour, a Vancouver hop-on, hop-off tour and Vancouver Lookout admission.
