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Columbia River Gorge Photo: Corbis

In the Wake of Lewis & ClarkA Voyage along the Columbia and Snake Rivers

Sep 20 - 26, 2013
Trace the route of Lewis and Clark and discover the Pacific Northwest’s landscapes and culinary delights aboard National Geographic Sea Bird
Starting at $4,390
Call 855-330-1542
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Special Offer
  • Expedition Exclusive: To further enhance your understanding of the unique food culture of the region, our hotel staff will offer nightly complimentary beer and wine tastings and food pairings during the evening Recap and dinner.

    BRING THE KIDS: We believe sharing an expedition with your kids or grandkids is a life-enhancing experience. So, take $500 off the double occupancy price for each person under 18.
    • Overview
  • Enjoy autumn colors and clear blue skies while exploring one of America’s great waterways along the Columbia and Snake rivers. Follow the route of Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery expedition, which carved a pathway to the West, accompanied by our team of experts, including a historian, expedition leader, naturalist/geologist, and photo instructor. Enjoy active adventures featuring kayaks, Zodiacs, and biking as you focus on the region's natural history; visit sites such as the campsites used by the Corps of Discovery and the eclectic Maryhill Museum with its collection of Native American basketry and beadwork. And all along the way, you'll discover the region's culinary delights, aboard ship as we’re underway, and at a family farm and winery. Our expedition ship is perfectly suited to river travel and fosters an incredible spirit of shared adventure. You'll also pass through the series of eight locks that raise or lower the ship over 700 feet—a monumental triumph of engineering that deserves to be
    observed up close.
    • Smithsonian Expert
  • Throughout this cruise, travel in the company of an exceptional historian. Junius Rochester, a lifelong resident of Seattle, has traveled and studied the Columbia River Gorge, the Snake River, and surrounding country for over 40 years.
    • Special Highlights
  • Travel by comfortable speed boat up the Snake River into spectacular Hells Canyon, watching for wildlife along the shores and soaring golden eagles overhead.
  • Cruise past the spectacular Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge and visit the Discovery Center.
  • Visit Fort Clatsop, the full-scale replica of the final destination of Lewis and Clark in the winter of 1805.
  • New program features include waterfall hikes; more stops at Columbia River Gorge; highlights such as Rooster Rock, Crown Point and Phoca Rock; striking views of Mt. Hood amidst dahlias at a 102-year-old working farm; a visit to the Maryhill Museum featuring native baskets, beadwork, sculptures and more.
  • Enjoy a new onboard menu of local, seasonal, and sustainable food and award-winning wines, and visit local producers.
    • Top 10 Reasons
  • See our Top 10 Reasons to Travel — Along the Columbia and Snake Rivers with Smithsonian.
    • Video
  • Watch a Columbia and Snake River Journey video.


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