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Oregon Coast & Willemette Valley

Summary

Join us on an incredible biking tour through Oregon’s iconic Northern coastline and scenic Willamette Valley. You’ll visit historic Astoria, breathtaking Cannon Beach, Nature’s Playground on the Oregon Coast: Tillamook, along with rides through the Willamette Valley’s rolling hills and vineyards. The journey will be capped off with a visit to Oregon’s state capital, Salem, and an opportunity to bike out to a hidden gem in Oregon, Silver Falls State Park hiking by ten breathtaking waterfalls.

Road bike

7 days

482 km / 300 mi

$ 3,195.-

Start in Astoria at the mouth of the Columbia River where Lewis & Clark ended their journey
Ride along the rugged Oregon Pacific Coast
Stop in Tillamook famous for their cheese
Enjoy rides and wine tasting among the Willamette Valley vineyards
Visit to Silver Falls State Park.

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Details

Type

Road bike

Duration

7 days

Level

Moderate

Support

Guided

Daily distance

80-100 km / 50-62 mi

Total distance

482 km / 300 mi

Lodging

Deluxe, full board

Luggage transport

Daily luggage transfers

Bicycle

Included

Dates

01 Jun 2023 - 31 Oct 2023

Between June and October you can choose any date you like for a private tour for

a minimum of four participants in one booking

Price mention is a starting price, please ask for a quote.

Start

Portland

Finish

Portland

Airport at start

Portland Int.Airport

Airport at finish

Portland Int.Airport

Prices Please note the prices are subject to change depending availability

Price per person / please note the prices are subject to change depending availability

The tour price per person

$ 3,195.-

Single supplement

If you travel alone a single supplement is charged. With some group tours you can avoid a single supplement by sharing a room with another rider.

$ 595.-

Itinerary

Included / Not included

Day 1: Welcome to Oregon

We’ll transfer from Portland to Astoria, sitting at the mouth of the Columbia River this small town is where Lewis & Clark spent the last winter of their expedition west before returning home. We’ll set out on a beautiful ride along the banks of the Columbia River to Fort Stevens State Park where you can see the mighty Columbia River meet the Pacific Ocean and explore the bike trails within the park. After our ride we will discuss logistics and raise a toast towards a great week ahead at our dinner in downtown Astoria.
Miles 30 - 35, Meals included: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Astoria to Cannon Beach to Tillamook

This morning we will visit Lewis & Clark National Historical Park to get insight into this epic expedition and their home at Fort Clatsop during the winter of 1805. Afterwards we will continue along the Lewis & Clark River on a beautifully forested road to Seaside, Oregon for lunch. Our ride this afternoon will take us along the coast to Cannon Beach and through a number of state parks with stops along the way to take in the amazing scenery and snap some photos before arriving in Tillamook. Depending on what time we arrive we may be able to visit the famous Tillamook Cheese Factory.
Miles: 60- 65, Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Tillamook to Lincoln City

As we continue down the coast we will ride on the Three Capes Scenic Route full of spectacular vistas and Oregon’s shortest lighthouse at Cape Meares. You are free to grab lunch on the go in Pacific City and ride out to Bob Straub State Park to enjoy your lunch on the beach. In the afternoon we will ride through a National Wildlife Refuge and National Forest before arriving in Lincoln City for two nights. Later tonight we’ll gather for another group dinner.
Miles 55- 60, Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 4: Take a Hike

Set aside the bikes and explore both the coastal and interior sections of Siuslaw National Forest. In the morning the group will head to Drift Creek Falls for a three-mile round-trip hike to a 65-foot waterfall including a 240- foot suspension bridge. After lunch in Lincoln City we will head to the coast for the Hart’s Cove trail to enjoy breathtaking views along this five-mile round-trip hike to this seaside cove featuring a waterfall falling into the Pacific Ocean.
Optional hikes miles: 8, Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Lincoln City through Willamette Valley to Salem

We will make our way from the coast through the Willamette Valley into Oregon’s state capital, Salem. We will stop along the way for a lunch at Left Coast Cellars, sitting on 1000 acres of beautiful vineyards and ancient oaks, followed by a ride and possible short hike in Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge. After we arrive take the afternoon to relax and wander the historic streets of Salem including the gorgeous grounds around the state capitol building and stop by one of the many tasty restaurants for dinner independently.
Miles: 60 -65, Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 6: Silver Falls State Park

One of the hidden secrets of Northern Oregon is Silver Falls State Park. Our ride this morning is about 25 miles out to the park through rolling hills as you head east from Salem. Once we reach the park you will have the option enjoying your packed lunch on a 3, 5, or 7-mile hike passing by up to 10 waterfalls. After our exploration in Silver Falls State Park we will return to Salem for a farewell dinner and share the highlights and memories made.
Miles: 50 - 55, Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Ride around the Vineyards

We will hop on our bikes one last time to ride through the valley to Willamette Mission State Park and back to Salem. We will have an opportunity to shower and pack up before we grab lunch together we will drive north to catch evening flights from Portland.
Miles: 25, Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch

* This is a general itinerary. Tour itineraries are subject to change based on the group, available accommodations and other unforeseen circumstances such as the weather, local conditions, government intervention, that may affect the quality of the trip and/or safety of the participants. Please view this itinerary as an outline as to what to expect on this tour.

Included:

6 nights hotels
6 x Breakfast, 6 x Lunch and 5 x Dinners,
Ride-friendly snacks and beverages throughout each day
Hybrid or alloy road bike rental – carbon road bike or E-bike available for an upgrade fee
Services of professional trip leader(s)
Van support during the trip & porterage service
Tour operators T-shirt, wool socks, water bottles & luggage tags.

Not Included:

Pre & post tour travel
Alcoholic beverages
Optional activities such as spa treatments
Gratuities for your guides

Map & Routes

Map

Satellite

Bicycle

Hybrid or alloy road bike rental ( carbon road bike or

E-bikes

available for an upgrade fee)
Road Bikes: Alloy or carbon
While we often use other brands we prefer to use our fleet of Cannondale Synapse bikes. Our bikes come in Alloy and Carbon with a range of components always outfitted with quality Shimano parts.
Hybrid bikes: Flat handlebars
We have a fantastic fleet of Cannondale Quick 3 Hybrid Bikes. All bikes have flat handlebars, disc brakes, and a more relaxed fit. If you don’t feel you’re a “serious” bike rider this is often best option for you.
E-bikes: pedal assisted
Our fleet of Cannondale Quick Neo E-Bikes can’t be beat. With a Shimano pedal-assisted drive train this bike a great option for someone who feels they might have trouble keeping up or just wants to sweat less.

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