Pacific Northwest
Columbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine and History
Columbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine and History
Experience the bounty of the Pacific Northwest with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions and wines curated by *Food & Wine* Executive Wine Editor Ray Isle. Choose a 6- or 8-day journey to delve deep into the history, harvests, and landscapes of the Columbia and Snake rivers, while indulging your senses with the region’s culinary splendors and world-class wines. Actively explore the region on hikes, kayaking excursions, and visits to museums and wineries. Our nimble, intimately scaled ship offers an unmatched vantage for taking in the rolling valleys and soaring canyons, and a top team of naturalists—including experts on history, geology, and wine—illuminates all we see and savor.
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Voyage Overview
Experience the bounty of the Pacific Northwest with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions and wines curated by *Food & Wine* Executive Wine Editor Ray Isle. Choose a 6- or 8-day journey to delve deep into the history, harvests, and landscapes of the Columbia and Snake rivers, while indulging your senses with the region’s culinary splendors and world-class wines. Actively explore the region on hikes, kayaking excursions, and visits to museums and wineries. Our nimble, intimately scaled ship offers an unmatched vantage for taking in the rolling valleys and soaring canyons, and a top team of naturalists—including experts on history, geology, and wine—illuminates all we see and savor.
Highlight
- Indulge in gourmet, seasonal menus featuring sustainable ingredients sourced primarily from the surrounding Pacific Northwest region
- Enjoy nightly tastings of the region’s best wines, personally selected by _Food & Wine_ magazine’s Executive Wine Editor, Ray Isle
- Witness the region’s geological wonders—from Beacon Rock to Multnomah and Palouse Falls—and explore up close and at water level aboard kayaks and Zodiacs
- Explore art galleries, sweets shops and tasting rooms in delightful downtown Walla Walla
- Gain exclusive access, including a private reception at the Columbia Gorge Museum as well as private tours and tastings with local winemakers
- In Astoria, visit scenic Cape Disappointment where Lewis and Clark first saw the Pacific Ocean (8-day itinerary only)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Before the cruise
