LEAVENWORTH “BAVARIAN MOUNTAIN GETAWAY”
FULL DAY TOUR

Tour Length: 12 Hours
Tour Code: EV11F
Pick Up: City Hotels & Cruise Terminals
Departing: 8:00a
Returns: 8:00p
Activities: Hiking, nature walks, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, birding, ecological & geological sightseeing with naturalist interpretation
Interests: Local & natural history, forest ecology, wildlife, sustainability, Bavarian culture
Difficulty: Easy
Carbon Offsetting: Please ask for a quote
Season: Fall
Tour Cost:
Adult: $195 per person plus tax
Child: $150 per person plus tax

Inclusions:
Hotel pick up and drop off, highly qualified and knowledgeable naturalist guide, travel in adventure outfitted luxury Mercedes or Jeep, morning & afternoon tea, northwest style lunch or picnic, selected Washington wines and refreshments, all park entry fees and comprehensive naturalist commentary.

Escape Plan:
Our escape route follows the roaring Skykomish River as it ascends the west slope of the Cascades to 4,061’ Stevens Pass. We stop for morning tea and scones to enjoy one of the many trails or waterfalls located just off the road. Several small towns along the route have logging heritages with nature still at their doorsteps. This region is noted for river rafting, hiking and fly-fishing. The mountain township of Index nestles at the foot of spectacular 5,979’ Mount Index and is a favorite of rock climbers. At the crest of Stevens Pass, we take in dramatic panoramas of the dense evergreen forest to the west. The terrain changes rapidly as we descend upon the town of Plain we witness the change from a wet, lush, maritime climate to the drier open woodlands and rolling hills of sagebrush. The vast natural surroundings of Leavenworth and Plain include the Wenatchee National Forest, Alpine Lakes and Glacier Peaks Wilderness. For us, these surroundings provide four seasons of activity and adventure. We will stretch our legs a bit with a couple of short nature hikes while keeping an eye out for birds. There are seven sites listed in the area, selected by Audubon as some of the best birding hotspots in the state! We savor a mountain BBQ at Mountain Springs Lodge before going horseback riding through Beaver Valley! Next we transport into Bavarian-inspired Leavenworth. We grab an ice cream and stroll this unique village before heading down to Waterfront Park on the Icicle River. Surrounded by tall cottonwoods and other important streamside vegetation your naturalist guide will interpret the dry climate flora and fauna spot for wildlife and many bird species. A burgeoning winery scene has brought a Pinot-and-brie refinement to the brats-and-brews style and we stop for an exclusive tasting at a local winery. What a day! Next we jump back into the Escape Vehicle, wind down, relax and continue the mountain loop adventure crossing over Snoqualmie Pass before arriving back home.

This tour can be customized as a private tour or corporate retreat, call or email for a quote.