National Parks & Legendary Rivers

Pre-Cruise

On our Columbia & Snake Rivers itineraries, we offer of Pre-Cruise options, providing you with a seamless way to board the ship and explore the local area. Choose from our 2-Night Hells Canyon Pre-Cruise Package, available on cruises departing from Clarkston, WA, or our 1-Night Complimentary Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay, available for cruises departing from Hayden, OR and Clarkston, WA. 

Pre-Cruise Packages and Hotel Stays must be reserved at least 30 days before your cruise date.

Excursions & Entertainment

• 1-Night Complimentary Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay
  1-Night Complimentary Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay

  Each Columbia and Snake Rivers itinerary comes complete with a Complimentary Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay, providing you with a seamless way to board the ship and explore the local area. Arrive the day before your scheduled cruise date and American Cruise Lines will handle the rest.

  The package includes a premium hotel stay, where you can enjoy the city at your leisure. On the morning of the cruise, meet in the hotel lobby after breakfast and we will transport you to the ship to begin your cruise. All luggage will be brought directly from the hotel and placed in your stateroom aboard the ship.

  Guests have the option of purchasing our Hells Canyon Flightseeing Adventure which takes place the morning of embarkation.

  Pre-Cruise Hotel Stays must be reserved at least 30 days before your cruise date. Please call (800) 460-4518 to reserve your space.

   

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• Hells Canyon Flightseeing Adventure (Brand New)
  Hells Canyon Flightseeing Adventure (Brand New)

  Enjoy our Hells Canyon Flightseeing Adventure over, through, and around the Nez Perce's "land of the winding rivers." On this unforgettable narrated experience, soar over scenic rolling hills, crystal clear rivers, and abounding timbered wilderness as you learn about the region’s spectacular ecology, geology, and history.

  On cruises departing from Clarkston, WA, this excursion is available on embarkation day for those participating in the Hells Canyon Jet Boat Pre-Cruise Package and Complimentary Hotel Stay. Also available on disembarkation day for those beginning the cruise in Hayden Island, OR.

  This is a Signature shore excursion and should be reserved in advance. Please call (800) 894-8570 for information.

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Day 1 - Portland, OR

Begin your journey in this vibrant region with majestic Mount Hood serving as a stunning backdrop. Situated between the waters of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, the area's history is forever entwined with the fortunes of these great rivers. In the golden age of riverboats, sternwheelers crossed the waterfront while steam whistles and calliopes rang out across the water. With its sparkling rivers, stately evergreens, and mild climate, you will understand why this area was noted as exceptional by explorer Meriwether Lewis.

Excursions & Entertainment

• Welcome Aboard
  Welcome Aboard

  As you embark upon your journey, enjoy a Welcome Aboard Reception with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment. Meet the crew, your onboard experts, and fellow guests. Learn more about the wonderful adventure ahead of you.

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Day 2 - Astoria, OR

Astoria is the oldest American settlement west of the Rockies. Colorful Victorian homes adorn the hillside that climbs steeply up from the river, earning it the nickname “The Little San Francisco.”  Explore this remarkable town on your own or choose from a collection of well-curated excursions. 

Step into history on a guided exploration to the National Park Service replica of Fort Clatsop, the 1805-06 winter camp of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Board a local red trolley to ride along the picturesque waterfront or savor the perspective from a bluff high above the city at the picturesque Astoria Column. Peruse the town’s quaint shops, galleries, wineries, and brew pubs. Or simply stroll off the ship to the nearby acclaimed Columbia River Maritime Museum.
 

Excursions & Entertainment

• Columbia River Maritime Museum - Complimentary Excursion
  Columbia River Maritime Museum - Complimentary Excursion

  Experience the Columbia River Maritime Museum on a self-guided excursion. The Columbia River Maritime Museum is the official maritime museum of the state of Oregon and also prides itself as being one of the finest maritime museums on the West Coast. 

  Activity Level: Low | ADA ACCESSIBLE: Yes

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• Fort Clatsop Experience
  Fort Clatsop Experience

  On this excursion, you will learn the history of the area while visiting Fort Clatsop, the site where the Lewis and Clark Expedition wintered in 1806.  Explore the Visitor Center and take a walk outside to view the Fort that was built during this famous expedition. 

  Activity Level: Low | ADA ACCESSIBLE: Yes

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• Cape Disappointment State Park
  Cape Disappointment State Park

  Enjoy a scenic journey to Cape Disappointment State Park and visit the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, situated high on the cliffs 200 feet above the pounding Pacific surf.  A series of mural-sized “timeline” panels guide visitors through the westward journey of the Lewis and Clark Expedition using sketches, paintings, photographs, and the words of Corps members themselves. 

  Activity Level: Low | ADA ACCESSIBLE: Yes

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• Astoria Local Loop - Complimentary Excursion
  Astoria Local Loop - Complimentary Excursion

  Explore downtown Astoria on your own aboard this convenient shuttle which makes several stops on a continuous loop throughout the day including:

  - Downtown Astoria - for shopping and exploring

  - Heritage Museum - featuring Clatsop County’s rich and exciting history in permanent and changing exhibit galleries

  - Astoria Column - a tower overlooking the mouth of the Columbia River, from which you can enjoy the majestic views of the countryside from land

  - Flavel House Museum - once the home of Captain George Flavel, this 1885 Queen Anne home features original Eastlake influenced woodwork, period furnishings, and exotic hardwood

  Activity Level: Low | ADA ACCESSIBLE: Yes

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• Astoria Walking Exploration
  Astoria Walking Exploration

  Your knowledgeable guide will greet you at the dock to begin your exploration along Astoria's Riverwalk. Enjoy views of the majestic Columbia River with cargo ships at anchor and constant river traffic. Continue along the main downtown street and view several excellent examples of early 20th-century commercial architecture, including the towering Astor Hotel and the highly ornate, terra-cotta clad Liberty Theater. Stroll along city sidewalks to the Garden of the Surging Waves, which celebrates the town’s Chinese history. Enjoy the Beaux Arts-style Clatsop County Courthouse and the former Clatsop County Jail, which is now the Oregon Film Museum. The jail, used from 1914 to 1976 is not only noted for being the longest used, freestanding jail in Oregon, but also seen in the many movies filmed here, most famously, The Goonies. Your excursion will end at the well-known Flavel House. Completed in 1886, it is considered one of the finest examples of Queen Anne Stick style architecture in the Pacific Northwest.

  Activity Level: Moderate | ADA ACCESSIBLE: Yes

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Day 3 - Kalama, WA

From our convenient new dock at Kalama, Washington, enjoy the grand landscape of the Cascade Mountains scenic drive to view the remnants of nearby Mount St. Helens. A local guide enhances your understanding and shares the story of the volcano’s 1980 eruption and its impact on the environment and the lives of those in the area. Just off the ship dock, enjoy an expansive city park, unique local artwork throughout an impressive adjacent hotel, and an interesting interpretive center. Or venture out to a nearby family vineyard for an afternoon of wine tasting.

Excursions & Entertainment

• Mount St. Helens Experience - Complimentary Excursion
  Mount St. Helens Experience - Complimentary Excursion

  May 18, 1980 is a day etched into the history of the United States, as the powerful eruption of Mount St. Helens drastically changed the landscape of what is now referred to as the National Volcanic Monument. On your scenic journey to the Mount St. Helens Johnston Ridge Observatory, learn about the eruption, how it affected the landscape and surrounding communities, and how the environment has responded naturally to the disturbance. The Observatory itself sits on a bluff near the crater, offering spectacular views of the pumice plain and blast site.

  Activity Level: Moderate | ADA ACCESSIBLE: Yes

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• Port of Kalama Interpretive Center- Complimentary Excursion
  Port of Kalama Interpretive Center- Complimentary Excursion

  Just a short walk from the ship, explore this new facility that celebrates Kalama’s unique place in Pacific Northwest history as a transportation and commercial hub, and is designed to replicate a traditional waterfront warehouse of the 1800s. Exhibits track Kalama’s first inhabitants, the Cowlitz Tribe, and the settlers that followed over the next hundred years, including renowned Oregon Trail writer Ezra Meeker. Displays illustrate how Kalama’s particular landscape gave birth to a booming transportation system, impacting the area both culturally and economically.

  Activity Level: Low | ADA ACCESSIBLE: Yes

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Day 4 - Cruising the Columbia River Gorge / Stevenson, WA

From the comfort of your private balcony, admire the magnificent bluffs of the Columbia River Gorge, covered in deep green forest and framed by picturesque hillsides that quickly ascend toward the sky. Windsurfers and kiteboarders adorn the landscape as they drift across the broad, shining river. 

Nearby attractions offer a day of diverse options. Stand in awe of the glorious Multnomah Falls as it tumbles 620-feet off mountains and down into the river. Visit the Bonneville Dam visitor’s center to ponder the wonders of hydroelectricity and explore the intriguing exhibits of the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum. Discover the village of Stevenson, easily accessible from our dock, offering small town charm and a unique Northwest flair. Or simply, sit on deck with a beverage and admire the grandeur of nature.

Excursions & Entertainment

• Multnomah Falls - Complimentary Excursion
  Multnomah Falls - Complimentary Excursion

  Plummeting 620 feet, Multnomah Falls is the second highest year-round waterfall in the nation. Experience the sights and sounds of this magnificent waterfall, fed by rain, snow-melt, and underground springs on Larch Mountain.

  Admire the falls from the Visitor Center or take a short hike to Benson Bridge, one of the most photographed pieces of architecture in Oregon, to feel its misty spray and get a great photo.

  Multnomah Falls also offers one of the best places in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area to view the basalt rock formations exposed by Ice Age Floods.

  Activity Level: Moderate | ADA ACCESSIBLE: Yes

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• Bonneville Dam - Complimentary Excursion
  Bonneville Dam - Complimentary Excursion

  Throughout your journey on the Columbia River, you will transit 8 locks, lifting the ship more than 700 feet vertically. Building upon the lectures of our onboard experts throughout the week, this excursion provides guests with an in-depth understanding of and appreciation for the engineering that enables the Dam to generate enough hydroelectric power to provide nearly 500,000 homes with electricity.

  Activity Level: Low | ADA ACCESSIBLE: Yes

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• Columbia River Gorge Interpretive Center - Complimentary Excursion
  Columbia River Gorge Interpretive Center - Complimentary Excursion

  Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Columbia River Gorge Interpretive Center, which showcases the area's unique history and cultural diversity. From the Native American tribes that inhabited the gorge to the expedition of Lewis and Clark and 19th-century loggers, learn of the bountiful life on the gorge as you explore this amazing museum.

  Activity Level: Low | ADA ACCESSIBLE: Yes

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Day 5 - The Dalles, Hood River, OR

The Dalles, the last stop on the historic Oregon Trail, nestles along the Columbia River with a beautiful view of both Mount Hood and Mount Adams, each towering more than 11,000 feet above your cruise ship. Venture ashore on your own to explore the historic downtown, steps from the ship, featuring fascinating museums, intimate cafes, local pubs, and a collection of historic murals which embellish the streetscape. Or enjoy guided excursions to learn about the area’s rich history and spend an afternoon with expert sommeliers enjoying the bounty of the fertile Columbia Valley.

Located in the center of the Columbia River Gorge, the beautiful town of Hood River draws its name from the river that drains from Mount Hood into the Columbia River. Today, this charming community offers blocks of delights from shops featuring local artisan products to some of the Pacific Northwest's best wineries and breweries. During your stay here, enjoy a guided kayaking excursion through the Gorge, visit a local winery or explore The Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum.

Excursions & Entertainment

• The Dalles Art Workshop
  The Dalles Art Workshop

  Come join us in one of the most historic buildings in downtown The Dalles to create your very own piece of artwork led by a professional artist. Sip the best wines of the region as you create your masterpiece. Bring home your creation as a memento of your voyage along the Columbia and Snake Rivers.

  Activity Level: Low | ADA ACCESSIBLE: Yes

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• Maryhill Museum of Art
  Maryhill Museum of Art

  Overlooking the gorge sits the Maryhill Museum of Art. Here, Native American artifacts, royal memorabilia from Queen Marie of Romania, outdoor sculptures, and a permanent collection of international chess sets adorn the museum halls. You will not only be treated to one-of-a-kind permanent collection, but also a variety of featured exhibitions.

  Activity Level: Low | ADA ACCESSIBLE: Yes

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• Columbia Gorge Discovery Center - Complimentary Excursion
  Columbia Gorge Discovery Center - Complimentary Excursion

  As you step off the ship, you will be greeted by members of the local visitor’s center who are dressed in period clothing from the pinnacle days of riverboating. Our guide will meet us at the ship for a short narrated tour of the town before arriving at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center.

  Explore the various exhibits that describe the volcanic upheaval and raging floods that helped to create the gorge. The highlight of the center visit includes a unique raptor exhibition where we watch birds of prey put on an aerobatic display and learn about the protected eagles that call the gorge home.

  Activity Level: Moderate | ADA ACCESSIBLE: Yes

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• Maryhill Winery Exploration & Tasting
  Maryhill Winery Exploration & Tasting

  Enjoy an exploration and tasting at the renowned Maryhill Winery, one of the largest wineries in Washington State. Begin on the terrace overlooking vineyard and the Columbia River, with the majestic Mt. Hood serving as a stunning backdrop. On a guided walk to the vineyard, learn about the history of the winery, the grapes that are used to make Maryhill varietals, as well as the fermentation process.

  Activity Level: Low | ADA ACCESSIBLE: Yes

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• Neon Sign Museum - Complimentary Excursion
  Neon Sign Museum - Complimentary Excursion

  Imagine a simpler time. From streets that were fan faired with smaltz and glass beaded signs to windows dazzled from the glow of full storefront neon, America was booming. The National Neon Sign Museum captures the vibrant history, craftsmanship, and culture that shaped America as seen through the evolution of pre-electric vintage signage and advertising. From the turn of the century through the 1960s, The National Neon Sign Museum displays early ephemera, scientific equipment, industry machinery and spectacular examples of pre-electric and full store front neon signs. View, explore, and engage with signage and advertising from the turn of the century through the 1960s.

  Activity Level: Moderate | ADA ACCESSIBLE: Yes

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Day 6 - Richland, WA

Best known for its beautiful countryside, legendary rodeo, fine woolens, and leather craftsmanship, Pendleton is a place where the heyday of the American Cowboy, as well as the best of western tradition and heritage lives on. Join our local guides on a lively look into Pendleton's infamous and entertaining past. Explore the network of underground tunnels created a century ago for illicit activities and learn about the rich culture of the area’s indigenous tribes at the Tamastslikt Cultural Institute.   

Excursions & Entertainment

• The REACH Museum
  The REACH Museum

  Visit the REACH Museum and discover Eastern Washington’s rich landscape and history, from the Ice Age to the Atomic Age. Explore the featured galleries and rotating exhibits inside, as well as the amazing outdoor area with breathtaking views of the majestic Columbia River and surrounding scenery. Discover the geological impact of the Ice Age floods and basalt lava flows to the area. Learn about the Manhattan Project at Hanford and its continuous influence on the region. Continue to the 9-11 Memorial in Kennewick which is home to a 30 foot 6,000 pound steel column recovered from the World Trade Center Twin Towers, a sobering reminder of the tragic events of the day.

  Activity Level: Low | ADA ACCESSIBLE: Yes

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• Sacajawea Interpretive Center - Complimentary Excursion
  Sacajawea Interpretive Center - Complimentary Excursion

  Explore this fascinating destination, located at the very place where Lewis and Clark Expedition camped for two nights, amidst a thriving community of Native Americans. Learn about the activities that took place at the site through interactive exhibits about the Corps of Discovery and Sacagawea, woman known for her helping the Lewis and Clark Expedition Team. Stroll the green, tree-shaded grounds, and read the seven story circle installations by internationally known artist Maya Lin.

  Activity Level: Low | ADA ACCESSIBLE: Yes

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Day 7 - Cruising the Snake River/Clarkston, WA

On your way to Clarkston, cruise the legendary Snake River. Watch the remote wilderness and canyon hillsides glide by in ever-changing scenic panoramas. Admire the steep hillsides, dotted with white pelicans, osprey, bald eagles, cormorants, blue herons, and more. 

Nestled in a handsome valley surrounded by steep hillsides, Clarkston embellishes the shoreline along the Snake River at the river’s confluence with the Clearwater River. Named for William Clark of the historic Lewis and Clark Expedition, Clarkston’s origin dates back to the late 1890s, tracing its roots to the Nez Perce, the Native American tribe that originally inhabited the valley. Venture to Hells Canyon for a boat ride or aerial flightseeing adventure, through the deepest canyon in North America, and let your senses run as wild as the landscapes of grand mountain peaks and vast reaches of remote wilderness.

Excursions & Entertainment

• Hells Canyon Flightseeing Adventure (Brand New)
  Hells Canyon Flightseeing Adventure (Brand New)

  Enjoy our Hells Canyon Flightseeing Adventure over, through, and around the Nez Perce's "land of the winding rivers." On this unforgettable narrated experience, soar over scenic rolling hills, crystal clear rivers, and abounding timbered wilderness as you learn about the region’s spectacular ecology, geology, and history.

  On cruises departing from Clarkston, WA, this excursion is available on embarkation day for those participating in the Hells Canyon Jet Boat Pre-Cruise Package and Complimentary Hotel Stay. Also available on disembarkation day for those beginning the cruise in Hayden Island, OR.

  This is a Signature shore excursion and should be reserved in advance. Please call (800) 894-8570 for information.

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• Hells Canyon Boat Adventure
  Hells Canyon Boat Adventure

  Explore the deepest canyon in North America and admire breathtaking scenery, including bighorn sheep, ancient rock formations, and Native American pictographs. Along the way, be treated to lunch at a private ranch within the canyon. 

  Activity Level: Moderate | ADA ACCESSIBLE: No

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Day 8 - National Parks Adventure Begins

After breakfast and disembarking the ship, travel north for an overnight stay in Coeur d’Alene in Idaho, located on the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene, in the heart of a vibrant, beautiful downtown. Check in and relax in your hotel, before dinner at popular local establishment.

Excursions & Entertainment

• Hells Canyon Jet boat Adventure
  Hells Canyon Jet boat Adventure

  Explore the deepest canyon in North America and admire breathtaking scenery, including bighorn sheep, ancient rock formations, and Native American pictographs. Enjoy lunch at a ranch deep within Hells Canyon.

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Day 9 - Glacier National Park

After a complimentary breakfast, we will depart for West Glacier. On your travels, stop at St. Regis Travel Center to stretch your legs and check out the small onsite trout aquarium. Next stop at Famous Dave’s BBQ for a delicious lunch. Before arriving at the hotel, explore the Apgar Visitor Center in Glacier National Park. In the evening, enjoy dinner, featuring Montana-inspired fare. Enjoy a 2-night stay in a hotel, conveniently located near the west entrance to Glacier National Park.

Excursions & Entertainment

• Famous Dave’s BBQ
  Famous Dave’s BBQ

  Savor some of the best BBQ in the country at this popular establishment. The champion Pitmaster, “Famous” Dave Anderson has won some of the most coveted BBQ awards in the nation. Over the years, he has read nearly every book written on BBQ and honed his craft on every pit, grill, and smoker imaginable. Dave has traveled all over the country, learning everything there is to know about BBQ, on a lifelong quest for the best.

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• Apgar Visitor Center
  Apgar Visitor Center

  Upon arrival at Apgar Visitor Center, check out the onsite bookstore and enjoy a short “ranger talk.” Stop at Apgar Amphitheatre for a chance to go down to the lake and view the famous colored rocks.

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Day 10 - Glacier National Park

Today we will spend a full day at Glacier National Park. Established as a National Park in 1910, the park features the unspoiled beauty of alpine meadows, deep forests, waterfalls, glistening glaciers and sparkling lakes.

Stop at Avalanche Creek Campground, one of the most popular sections of the park, to explore the Trail of Cedars and enjoy a narrated boat ride around Lake McDonald. After lunch, your Adventure Guide will take you to the Avalanche Campground look out for some great photo opportunities. Later, enjoy free time at Apgar Village, where you can shop for the perfect souvenir at one of the gift shops. In the evening, dine at the renowned Kobe Steakhouse and Sushi restaurant, before returning to your hotel for an evening of relaxation.

Excursions & Entertainment

• Trail of Cedars
  Trail of Cedars

  Explore this easily accessible raised boardwalk which passes through a forest of western hemlocks and ancient western red cedars, estimated to be more than 500 years old with some as tall as 100 feet. Plaques provided along your walk provide information about the different tree species.

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• Lake McDonald
  Lake McDonald

  Relax and enjoy a narrated boat ride around Lake McDonald, a lake that is a stunning 1.5 miles wide by 10-miles long, with an average depth is 458 feet. As you watch for wildlife and admire the sweeping mountain views and crystal clear waters, learn about the history of the area from the local expert on board.

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Day 11 - Travel to West Yellowstone

Drive through Montana from West Glacier to West Yellowstone, where you will spend 2 nights at a hotel conveniently located near to Yellowstone National Park. Stop for lunch in Great Falls at a restaurant with a menu to please any palate. Relax and admire the scenery as you continue your ride to Yellowstone. Enjoy dinner, before arriving at your hotel.

Excursions & Entertainment

• A Scenic Drive through Montana
  A Scenic Drive through Montana

  Delight in a stunning drive through the beautiful landscapes of Montana. Travel from a land of high mountains, deep valleys, and green forests to the plains, a vast horizontal sweep of yellow rangeland, golden grain fields, and brown harrowed strips.

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Day 12 - Experience Yellowstone National Park

After breakfast at the hotel, spend a full day at Yellowstone National Park, the World's First National Park, known for its unique hydrothermal and geologic features. This nearly 3,500-sq.-mile wilderness recreation area is set atop a volcanic hot spot and is bigger than the states of Rhode Island and Delaware combined. It has one of the world's largest petrified forests and also has over 290 waterfalls, including the impressive 308' Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River.

Led by your Adventure Guide, visit the Mammoth Hot Springs and Artist Point. Enjoy lunch in Canyon Village, where you can admire some of the parks most incredible views, including the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. Depart for Upper Yellowstone Park, enjoying breathtaking vistas along the way, as well as a visit to Mud Volcano. In the evening, enjoy dinner a local establishment, before returning to the hotel.

Excursions & Entertainment

• Mammoth Hot Springs
  Mammoth Hot Springs

  Terrace Mountain at Mammoth Hot Springs is the largest known carbonate-depositing spring in the world. From an easily walkable boardwalk trail, view this large complex of approximately 50 hot springs on a hill of travertine. Colors range from a pristine white to pink to dark red.

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• Artist Point
  Artist Point

  One of the parks most breathtaking sights, this marquee overlook showcases an exceptional perspective of canyon’s most famous feature, the 308-foot Lower Falls. Artist Point was originally named by Frank Jay Haynes in 1883, who mistakenly believed that the point was the place where painter Thomas Moran sketched his depictions of the falls in 1872. It was later determined that the sketches were actually made from the north rim, but the name Artist Point stuck.

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• Mud Volcano
  Mud Volcano

  Learn about the thermoacidophiles that live in this extreme environment. Mud Volcano, is one of the resurgent domes, where the land moves up or down with the fluctuation of the magma chamber below. Scientists monitor these domes closely for information about ongoing volcanic activity.

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Day 13 - Explore Yellowstone and Travel to Jackson, WY

After breakfast, spend more time exploring the lower loop of Yellowstone National Park. Stop at Fountain Paint Pot Trail and visit the world’s most famous geyser, Old Faithful. Later, enjoy lunch and free time to explore this area.

Depart for Jackson, WY and Grand Teton National Park, admiring the scenic views along the way. Enjoy a 2-night stay in Jackson, WY, famous for having the atmosphere of the Old West and located in Jackson Hole Valley. Relax in the hotel before dining out on the town.

Excursions & Entertainment

• Fountain Paint Pot Trail
  Fountain Paint Pot Trail

  As you follow this half-mile long boardwalk loop, witness all four of the hydrothermal features found in the park, including, mudpots, geysers, hot springs, and fumaroles. The many Fountain Paint Pot Area geysers erupt so frequently that you are almost guaranteed a great show on your short hike.

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• Old Faithful
  Old Faithful

  Sixty-percent of the world’s geysers are found in Yellowstone National Park, but none more famous than Old Faithful. With soaring bursts that erupt about every 90 minutes, it is one of the parks most predictable geysers. In 1870, members of an expedition team led by General Washburn were so amazed by its predictability they named it Old Faithful.

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Day 14 - Grand Teton National Park

After breakfast, your Adventure Guide will lead you through the highlights of Grand Teton National Park, which boasts 310,000 acres of lush valley, mountain meadows, alpine lakes, and majestic mountains. Nomadic Indians, Native American tribes, early American explorers, and permanent settlers once called this national park home.

Explore the Craig Thomas Discovery Center, followed by lunch and a visit to the scenic Jenny Lake, the centerpiece of the park, tucked away at the base of the Teton Range. In the evening, celebrate your amazing journey with fellow travelers during a farewell dinner.

Excursions & Entertainment

• Craig Thomas Discovery Center
  Craig Thomas Discovery Center

  Stop at this visitor center, with the Teton Mountain Range providing a beautiful backdrop. Enjoy a variety of exhibits and artwork with the interwoven themes of place, people, preservation, and mountaineering, including a collection of Native American Indian artifacts. A raised relief map of the park provides a birds-eye-view of the valley, canyons, lakes and peaks. Attend a Ranger Talk, during which you can learn more about the region and even get some stargazing tips.

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• Taggart Lake Trail
  Taggart Lake Trail

  On this easy to navigate trail, delight in stunning views of Grand Teton, the highest mountain in the range, towering 13,770 feet above the sagebrush flat. Continue on towards Taggart Lake, where you'll cross a footbridge over Taggart Creek. Admire a cascading waterfall just upstream, while traveling through a mixed forest of spruce, fir, pine, and long stretches of aspen groves.

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Day 15 - Jackson, WY

After breakfast, American Cruise Lines will transfer you to the airport to begin your travels home.

Excursions & Entertainment

• Continue the Journey
  Continue the Journey

  Why not stay an extra night or two to immerse yourself in the spirit of this vibrant city? Ask your onboard Hotel Manager for recommendations on area hotels, attractions, and more.

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