10 days in Portland, Seattle & Vancouver Itinerary

A big city with a small-town feel, Portland is home to the country's biggest rose test garden, perched on a hill overlooking downtown.

Take a break from Portland with a short trip to Multnomah Falls in Bridal Veil, about 38 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: take in nature's colorful creations at International Rose Test Garden, explore the engaging exhibits at Portland Children's Museum, look for gifts at Powell's City of Books, and walk around Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge.

To see where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Portland trip itinerary planner.

London, UK to Portland is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 8 hours. When traveling from London in June, plan for somewhat warmer days in Portland, with highs around 29°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Seattle.

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Step out of Seattle with an excursion to Discover Nature in Mount Rainier National Park--about 1h 5 min away. And it doesn't end there: take in panoramic vistas at Space Needle, observe the fascinating underwater world at Seattle Aquarium, wander the streets of Pike Place Market, and admire the masterpieces at Chihuly Garden and Glass.

For photos, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read Seattle attractions planner.

Traveling by flight from Portland to Seattle takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Seattle are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Vancouver.

Vancouver is a city on the north bank of the Columbia River in the U.S. State of Washington, and the largest suburb of Portland, Oregon. On the 12th (Mon), stroll through Waterfront Renaissance Trail and then contemplate the long history of Fort Vancouver | National Historic Site.

To find reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Vancouver road trip planning site.

You can fly from Seattle to Vancouver in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a train. In June in Vancouver, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.