I am looking for a well established tour coumpany that I can work with to put together a bus tour to the Pacific Northwest. I'd like to create a two week tour that starts in Seattle and ends in San Francisco.
I'd also love to hear ideas for a great itinerary. I'd like at least two nights at each stop. We'd like to see the highlights and great "hidden" places along the way. I'd appreciate any help or ideas for this trip!

Barb

My husband and I just returned from driving the entire Oregon Coast and all I can say is, "Wow"! I'm posting my trip review in 3 parts (hotels, food, sights) as it was way to much to post at once.

Some of the places we stayed were very small and the highlight was the scenery. If you are looking for locations where your group can get out and "stretch their legs" and have a couple of choices for meals, here are some suggestions. Astoria (they have a nice paved Riverwalk and quaint shops), Seaside, Cannon Beach, and Bandon (loved this little town although we only passed thru).

Have you through of consulting a travel agent?

If I understand you correctly, the tour bus would deadhead back to Seattle after dropping the tour group in SFO? Good luck with that.

Unless you're planning for a busload-sized group, I don't think you're going to find a tour company that offers what you're looking for.

Here's a 12-day tour that barely hits the highlights.

http://www.tours4fun.com/globus-aqe-...extension.html

I've never heard of an organized tour company in this area (i'm in Seattle) offering the kind of trip you seem to be after.

You could put something together yourself using plane, train &/or bus. But renting a car is what most people do for this itinerary, especially if you want to see 'hidden' places.

Assuming you have a group, there are definitely companies that could put together a custom trip for you. As noted, the cost would have to cover the bus traveling back to Seattle.

Best place to start would be Seattle Convention & Visitors Bureau site, www.seeseattle.org