COAST, COWBOYS AND CASCADES OF OREGON

Oregon is surprisingly undiscovered, and yet where could be better for an unforgettable road trip than a state which boasts some of western USA's most scenic byways? Night skies for stargazing in the wilderness look down on painted hills, volcanic crater lakes, sandy beaches, roaring rivers and an abundance of great food and wine. In the winter, scenic roads surrender to snow drifts and flower-strewn hills become thrilling pistes or snow shoeing trails. In the summer the melted snow fills fast-flowing rivers to raft down, fruit farms harvest bumper crops, local wine flows, and cowboys strut their stuff at the rodeo.

On this two week adventure you will delve into the rich diversity of Oregon, both on land and in the water. Your scenic roadtrip through the state's magnificent national parks and lively towns is complimented by an exhilarating three-day rafting adventure, making memories that will last a lifetime.

Photography credits: Joni Kabana (images 4 & 8), Christian Heeb (12), Satoshi Eto (10), Kenji Sugahara (7), Oregon Tourism Commission.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Columbia River Gorge and Crater Lake.
• Watersports on the Columbia River; the kite surfing capital of the USA.
• Hiking through the Painted Hills.
• White water rafting on the Rogue River.
• Whale pods and sea lion caves on the Pacific Coast.