6-Day West Coast: Florence Beach, Mt. Rainier National Park, Olympic National Park&outlet shopping

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We will offer free airport pick-up service during 9:00AM-10:00PM. Please wait for our tour guide at number 1 Baggage Claim area, and then guests will be taken to the hotel to catch a rest. Guests are able to arrange the rest of day by their own, or join our optional Morning Tour or Night Tour. (*To arrange the tour, it requires at least 4 guests enrolled.)
Morning tour: Flight arrivals before 12:00PM
Microsoft Corporate Headquarters - University of Washington
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services, devices and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Guests will have a chance to visit the famous Building 92(Microsoft Corporate Headquarters) to learn Microsoft’s fascinating history and everything about one of the world’s largest and most influential company. (Inside tour; tours are subject to closures for private events.) Also, we will go to University of Washington, commonly referred to as UW, a public flagship research university based in Seattle. Founded in 1861, UW is one of the oldest universities on the west coast and features one of the most highly regarded medical schools in the world. A new model for learning, collaborating and problem solving - the Global Innovation Exchange (GIX) has been launched here between two leading research universities, the University of Washington and Tsinghua University, with foundational support from Microsoft. It should also be reminded that the campus is famous for appreciating Cherry blossom.
Night tour: Flight arrivals before 6:00PM
Seattle Fisherman Wharf - Kerry Park - Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting
We will firstly travel to Seattle Great Wheel, which is a giant Ferris wheel at Pier 57 on Elliott Bay in Seattle, Washington. With an overall height of 175 feet, it was the tallest Ferris wheel on the West Coast of the United States when it opened on June 29, 2012. Next stop is Kerry Park where visitors can have a panoramic city view of the entire Seattle. It is a perfect location for photography and if you see Space Needle with a backdrop of Mount Rainier in any marketing photos of Seattle, this is exactly where to take the pictures. In addition, the park was one of the many stops on the finale episode of the third season of Amazing Race. At the same time, we will visit Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room. It is more like a modern coffee factory. You will witness the machines roasting the freshest coffee beans and grinding the most concentrated coffee powder. You can also open your mind up, order a cup of the most creative coffee, or enjoy the latest Starbucks products. Here you can also see the whole process of unsealing and baking the original coffee beans.

To reserve the seats of Morning or/and Night Tour:
1. Guests can pay the Morning or/and Night tour fee in advance, thus we will guarantee and save the seats for the guests.
2. If guest intends to join the tour but is not willing to pre-pay the tour fee, we will arrange the seats according to the availability of the arrival date. First come, first serve.
3. To arrange the Morning Tour or/and Night Tour, it requires at least 4 guests enrolled. If less than 4 passengers on the departure day, we will cancel the tour and issue a full refund to the guest.

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Visit Olympia, the capital city of the State of Washington, to see the state house. Travel north to Columbia River Gorge in 40 miles to the east of Portland. The Columbia River is the 4th largest river by volume in the nation, flows inside the Rocky Mountains. It coves and runs for 1000 miles along the border of two states, Oregon and Washington. The magnificent view of the valley includes Multnomah, a famous 620 feet falls. Our next stop is to see salmon fish migration. Ballard locks fish ladder (21 steps) is the biggest fish ladder among Northwestern America. Visitors will see the amazing moment of life. Next stop is Portland where we will visit the International Rose Test Garden, which was built in 1917 for the worldwide rose experiment. You can always see new types of roses growing here. Later we will visit The Grotto. With 62-acre green space of fir trees, colorful rhododendrons and other native plants, The Grotto is an inviting destination for all as an internationally-renowned Catholic shrine and botanical garden. A circular path which is called Stations of the Cross near the parking area leads visitors to the 14 bronze bas-relief sculptures. The heart of the shrine is Our Lady’s Grotto, a rock cave carved into the base of a 110-foot cliff.

1.According to the relevant local laws and regulations of Seattle, children under the age of 8 need to take a safety seat, for rent ($ 8 / person / day) please inform the customer service, in order to prepare in advance. Please feel free to accept the violation and penalty caused by the guests without prior notice.
2.This tour does not accept any City Pass or your own tickets for the attraction. Guests need to purchase admission tickets from tour guides.

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Crater Lake National Park (Summer: Mid-April - Early October)
After breakfast, we will travel to the 5th oldest national park in the United States. It is also the world’s largest “crater lake”-（mandatory admission）. 7700 years ago, the Mazama volcano erupted in the original peak. The top place left a basin. Thousands of rain and snow filled the basin and formed a lake. Every year, the amount of snowfall is more than ten meters, and the pure deep blue color of Qi Li Lake cannot be compared with other lakes. It is the deepest lake in the United States, and is nearly 600 meters deep. There is not a place in the world. At the same time, such a deep, pure and blue lake is purely immortal.

Interior Tour of Portland (Winter: Early October - Mid-April)
After breakfast, go to Pioneer Square. The square is named after the vanguard court opposite. It covers an area of  about 3,000 square meters. The red bricks on the ground are engraved with the names of people who once contributed to the construction and maintenance of the square. In addition, there are many high-end shopping centers near the square that integrate catering, entertainment and shopping. After that, we will also head to Portland’s Cherry Blossom National Memorial, where we can see the spectacular “Portland Steel Bridge” before heading to the Riverfront Park for a stroll alongside the river in addition to seeing Portland. The Classic Welcome Arch can also admire another majestic Hawthorne Bridge.The “Rose Garden Arena” (outside) Northwest Area is the only basketball team NBA Trail Blazers home stadium, ranking sixth in the league. In addition to the basketball game, it also held many concerts, expositions, and so on. Cathedral Open-air Cathedral This is not a true church but a Catholic religious site surrounded by 62 acres of greenery. It is a theme park with natural beauty as an element. It is more like a quiet botanical garden. Established in 1923. The open-air cathedral shows a different kind of temperament in which religious elements and natural beauty are harmoniously blended. Thousands of big trees embrace and flowers flourish and the beauty is beautiful. There is a tree-lined path called the Way of the Cross in the garden. There are many bronze statues on the roadside to tell the story of Jesus' full suffering from suffering. The grottoes in the garden are dedicated to the icons of the Virgin Mary and Jesus. Then return to the hotel.

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Portland Outlet(Woodburn) shopping, located in Oregon's largest Outlets, casually selected more than 100 brand-name shops, it is worth mentioning that the state is a duty-free state, all consumption is not subject to consumption tax A great place to return home to give gifts.

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Mt. Rainier is the tallest volcano of the Continental United States, the 5th tallest mountain of the entire US territory. The mountain top is covered by snow all year round. When snow melts, snow water flows down in a large volume, which creates beautiful waterfalls and vast lakes meanwhile irrigates the forest land. Mount Rainier is circled by the 93-mile-long Wonderland Trail and is covered by several glaciers and snowfields totaling some 35 square miles. Carbon Glacier is the largest glacier by volume in the contiguous United States, while Emmons Glacier is the largest glacier by area. About 1.8 million people visit Mount Rainier National Park each year. Mount Rainier is a popular peak for mountaineering with some 10,000 attempts per year with approximately 50% making it to the summit. We will go along the Wonderland Trail by stopping at 2-3 scenic spots.（According to the situation of the day）. In the summer, we will lead you traverse the Volcano mountains.

1. According to relevant local laws and regulations in Seattle, children under the age of 8 must take the safety seat. If you need to rent ($8/person/day), please inform customer service at the time of booking to facilitate preparation in advance. If the violations and fines caused by the guests not informed in advance are borne by the guests themselves, please understand.
2. The delegation does not accept tickets for the CITY PASS or other attractions. All attractions should be purchased directly with the tour guide on the day of admission. Visitors are required to bring their own tickets. Please be informed.
3. Mount Rainier National Park is a tourist attraction on the mountain. Therefore: (Mt. Rainier National Park: adults $35/person, children $25/person) on this itinerary is a “must pay item”.

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Olympic National Park is a national park located in the Olympic Peninsula, WA. The park consists of four regions: the Pacific coastline, alpine areas, the west side temperate rainforest and the forests of the drier east side. With nearly one million acres, Olympic national park encompasses several distinctly different ecosystems and protects a rich mosaic of natural and cultural history. It protects 73 miles of wild Pacific coast. Tide pools, sandy beaches and rocky cliffs can all be found here. At the center of the peninsula are the majestic glacier capped Olympic Mountains. Hurricane Ridge, over a mile high, offers spectacular views of mountains, wildflowers, deer, black bear, and other wildlife. （If we can’t drive to the Hurricane due to the bad weather, we will go to the other attractions in Olympic National Park.）The 10-acre natural lake, Lake Crescent, located at an elevation of 600 feet is a pristine area that provides visitors with an extraordinary place for recreation and relaxation. Only a few places of interest allow the automobiles to enter the natural beauty. There is a wealth of outdoor activities with over 900 miles of trails traversing the vast interior of the recognized wildness. When going back to Seattle, you can take the Bainbridge Island ferry to enjoy the breathtaking views of Seattle’s coastline.

TIPS：Leaving group information:
After your trip, you will be sent to Seattle SEA Airport free of charge. It is recommended that you schedule a flight after 20:00 to leave Seattle SEA Airport. You can also choose to get off at Chinatown in Seattle. The itinerary may be adjusted depending on the departure date. The departure time may be adjusted accordingly. Please check whether there is a comment in the “special instructions” before the tour.

1. In case of inclement weather, you cannot climb Fengfeng Cliff. We will go to other scenic spots in the Olympic National Park.
2. If the ferry is closed or delayed for any special reason, we will drive back to Seattle and refund the ferry fee of USD 10 per person.
3. Because the Olympic National Park is a tourist attraction on the mountain, the Olympic National Park (Adults $35/person, Children $25/person) is a “must pay item”.