12 days in Pacific Northwest & Vancouver Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 31st (Wed): get a dose of the wild on Volcano Lands - Private Tours, admire the sheer force of Latourell Falls, and then admire the majestic nature at Bridal Veil Falls. Keep things going the next day: stroll through Angels Rest Trail, admire the sheer force of Multnomah Falls, then take in the dramatic scenery at Wahkeena Falls, then identify plant and animal life at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Officers' Row.

For reviews, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read Portland online sightseeing planner.

Durham to Portland is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from Durham to Portland, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. In May, Portland is little chillier than Durham - with highs of 70°F and lows of 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Astoria.

On the 2nd (Fri), enjoy the sea views from Lightship Columbia.

To see ratings, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Astoria online road trip planner.

Getting from Portland to Astoria by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Portland in June, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Astoria: temperatures range from 66°F by day to 52°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can go by car to Seattle.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Chihuly Garden and Glass and The Museum of Flight. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and Fishing Charters & Tours. And it doesn't end there: take a stroll through Pike Place Market, enjoy the sand and surf at Alki Beach, explore the different monuments and memorials at Bruce Lee Grave Site, and walk around Kerry Park.

To find maps, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Seattle holiday planner.

Drive from Astoria to Seattle in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. When traveling from Astoria in June, plan for a bit warmer days in Seattle, with highs around 74°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can ride a ferry to Olympic National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Wed): take in the dramatic scenery at Murhut Falls and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Kalaloch Beach Trail 4.

For where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read our Olympic National Park attractions planning website.

Explore your travel options from Seattle to Olympic National Park with the Route module. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Seattle in June; daily highs in Olympic National Park reach 66°F and lows reach 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Vancouver.

Keep things going the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, take in the dramatic natural features at Vancouver Seawall, snap pictures at Lions Gate Bridge, then contemplate the long history of Deep Cove, and finally trek along West Vancouver Seawall.

To see more things to do, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Vancouver tour itinerary maker site.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Olympic National Park to Vancouver in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and flight; or ride a ferry. In June in Vancouver, expect temperatures between 69°F during the day and 55°F at night. On the 10th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.