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Columbia River – Harvests, History, and Landscapes of The Pacific Northwest

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Venture · 7 days

Columbia River – Harvests, History, and Landscapes of The Pacific Northwest

Day 1: Arrive in the early afternoon in Portland, located in the shadow of snow-capped Mount Hood. Embark in the early evening and enjoy wine and champagne as the ship sails along the Willamette River under eight of Portland's 12 eclectic bridges. Day 2: Witness natural and man-made marvels as you navigate the scenic Columbia River Gorge and pass through the Bonneville Lock and Dam. Enjoy a fresh-brewed coffee on the bow, where your naturalists offer insightful perspectives on the controversial history of dams along the river. Later, enjoy an onboard tasting with your wine specialist while learning about the local terroirs. Day 3: Drive through some of the most fertile agricultural areas in…

The sailing, in facts

OperatorNational Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions
ShipNational Geographic Venture
Length7 days
RegionUS Rivers & Coast
Departures6 listed · 2027-10-11 to 2028-10-21

Day by day

The route as the supplier files it. Ports and stops without a coordinate are still listed — they are calls, not gaps.
DayWhere
Day 1Portland, OR, United States
Day 2Columbia River Gorge, OR, United States
Day 3Burbank, WA, United States
Day 3Walla Walla, WA, United States
Day 3Burbank, WA, United States
Day 4Columbia River Gorge, OR, United States
Day 5The Dalles, OR, United States
Days 6–7Astoria, OR, United States
Day 8Portland, OR, United States

Every departure

6 departures of this itinerary in the atlas. Dates come from the supplier feed and are refreshed nightly.
DepartsReturnsDaysShipOffer
2027-10-112027-10-187National Geographic Venture Yes
2027-10-182027-10-257National Geographic Venture Yes
2027-10-252027-11-017National Geographic Venture Yes
2028-10-072028-10-147National Geographic Venture Yes
2028-10-142028-10-217National Geographic Venture Yes
2028-10-212028-10-287National Geographic Venture Yes

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