Washington Cascades Epic Bike Tour 8 Days
Highlights
- Duration: 8 Days
- Comfort: Luxury%
- Language: English
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- Style: Luxury Travel
- Trip ID: 130046
- Start Location: Seattle, United States
- End Location: Seattle, United States
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- Primary Activities: Hiking, Road Cycling
- Other Activities: Horseback rides, Local Culture & Cuisine, Swimming, sightseeing, Urban Exploration, national parks, winery tour, boating
- Activity Level: Advanced, Basic
- DAY 1: Meet in Seattle.
- Our eight-day tour begins with a Saturday morning pick-up in Seattle. We’ll whisk you away to the tiny Cascade Mountain town of Cle Elum, whose name means ‘swift water’ in the Kittitas tribe’s language. This day we’ll ride beneath forested peaks and along the crystal rivers of the region, finishing at the brand-new Suncadia Resort, a luxury mountain retreat tucked into the pine forests along the Cle Elum River on the cloudless eastern slopes of the Cascades.
- Lodging
- Suncadia Resort
- Description
Set on the sunny eastern slopes of the Cascades, alongside the sparkling waters of the Cle Elum River and surrounded by pristine pine forest, Suncadia offers the ultimate luxury mountain resort experience with a perfect combination of outdoor recreation and luxurious accommodations and amenities.
- DAY 2: Ride over Blewett Pass.
- On Sunday, a fun ride up and over 4,102-foot Blewett Pass offers magnificent views of the appropriately named Enchantment Range. An old highway leads us through forested woodlands to the charming Bavarian-style village of Leavenworth. Our lodging for the night is at Sleeping Lady Mountain Retreat, which Frommer’s Travel Guide hails as “one of the best-designed mountain retreats in the state.” We’ll spend two nights here, so you’ll have time to enjoy the beautifully landscaped grounds and Sleeping Lady’s memorable boulder-lined swimming pool.
- Lodging
- Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort
- Description
Nestled in the Cascade Mountains on the banks of the Icicle Creek, just outside Leavenworth, WA. Sleeping Lady offers a distinct Northwest experience accented by sustainable gourmet cuisine and cozy accommodations.
- DAY 3: Ride to secluded Lake Wenatchee.
- Monday a loop ride takes us along side roads and through apple orchards through the tiny town of Plain to Lake Wenatchee, a sparkling mountain gem set among stunning Cascade peaks. After a scenic lakeside lunch, we’ll loop back into Leavenworth for our second night at Sleeping Lady Mountain Retreat.
- Lodging
- Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort
- Description
Nestled in the Cascade Mountains on the banks of the Icicle Creek, just outside Leavenworth, WA. Sleeping Lady offers a distinct Northwest experience accented by sustainable gourmet cuisine and cozy accommodations.
- DAY 4: Ride over Badger Mountain to Lake Chelan.
- A challenging, 85-mile route greets us on Tuesday. From Leavenworth, side roads wind through apple orchard country to the town of Wenatchee, where we’ll cross the Columbia River and head over Badger Mountain – a scenic, fun and hilly ride. After lunch in the town of Waterville, we’ll continue north through lovely wheat fields in this remote high plains area, then drop down to Chelan Falls and climb up again to Lake Chelan, a pristine, 50-mile-long glacier fed lake. Our lodging for Tuesday night is at Campbell’s resort, a full service destination resort on eight acres of manicured lakefront. You’ll enjoy the hot tubs that evening!
- Lodging
- Campbell's Resort
- Description
Campbell's venue on Lake Chelan, where the eastern Washington desert meets the Cascade Mountains, is replete with natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. The summer warms the sparkling clean lake for water play…swimming, boating, sunbathing, beach combing.
- DAY 5: Ride from Chelan to the old-west town of Winthrop.
- On Wednesday we’ll ride from Lake Chelan, following the Columbia River north to Pateros, then take a side trip to Alta Lake State Park for one of Bicycle Adventures’ gourmet picnic lunches. Back on the road, we’ll follow the Methow River through Carlton and Twisp; here in the remote Okanagan region, you’ll probably catch a glimpse of bald eagles, white-tailed deer, possibly even the occasional elk or moose. We’ll finish in the historic Old West town of Winthrop (strap on those six shooters!) We’ll spend two nights here at Sun Mountain Lodge. Frommer’s Travel Guide says of Sun Mountain, “The setting is breathtaking, the views are awe-inspiring, and the amenities are first class.”
- Lodging
- Sun Mountain Lodge
- Description
Set on 3,000 acres, Sun Mountain's unique combination of privacy, tranquility and serenity balanced by the highest standard of excellence in service and guest amenities makes this an unmatched experience. Sun Mountain Lodge offers a wide range of activities. Over 100 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding lace the countryside.
- DAY 6: Ride Loup Loup Pass, go for a hike or choose from Winthrop’s herd of offerings.
- Thursday is a layover day, with plenty of options for both riders and ‘resters:’ there are options to cycle to the town of Omak at the foot of the Okanagan Highlands via 4,020-foot Loup Loup Pass, or to enjoy one of the activities at the lodge – anything from golf to whitewater rafting to a spa treatment. You’ll enjoy the hot pools here as well!
- Lodging
- Sun Mountain Lodge
- Description
Set on 3,000 acres, Sun Mountain's unique combination of privacy, tranquility and serenity balanced by the highest standard of excellence in service and guest amenities makes this an unmatched experience. Sun Mountain Lodge offers a wide range of activities. Over 100 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding lace the countryside.
- DAY 7: Ride over the Cascades via
- Friday is our longest day, offering a challenging route of 130 miles if you choose to cycle the whole way. We’ll be cycling from Sun Mountain Lodge through the beautiful Methow valley, over the breathtaking Cascade Mountains to the waterfront town of La Conner, on the western side of the state. We’ll ride over 5,477-foot Washington Pass, downhill and then uphill again to 4,875-foot Rainy Pass. We’ll lunch at Diablo Dam (once the world’s tallest dam at 389 feet) with Liberty Bell Mountain looming above. Once on the west side of the Cascades, we’ll be going down – all the way down to 100 feet of elevation. We’ll cycle part of famous Chuckanut Drive with its spectacular views of the San Juan Islands, and finish in La Conner, where we’ll spend the night at the deluxe La Conner Country Inn.
- Lodging
- La Conner Country Inn
- Description
The Inn's 28 deluxe guest rooms exude a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Spacious rooms feature high wooden beamed ceilings; Warm Autumn hues, flat screen TV's; DVD players; fireplaces; refrigerator; coffee maker with gourmet coffee & tea; wooden shutters; air conditioning; comfortable beds adorned with down bedding and fine linens; cozy sitting nook with high back chairs.
- DAY 8: Ride from La Conner to tranquil Camano Island, then head back to Seattle.
- Our final day, Saturday, we’ll cycle from La Conner on mostly flat roads along the peaceful reaches of Skagit Bay to Camano Island, reveling in views of pastoral Whidbey Island across the strait. Side roads along the island’s waterfront lead us to a state park where we’ll celebrate with a final gourmet picnic lunch before heading back to Seattle, a short van ride away.
Trip Includes
- All meals included except one dinner and one lunch.
Trip Excludes
Trip ID#: 130046
CANCELLATIONS: 20% cancellation fee applied if cancelled 60 days prior to departure. Cancellations within 60 days are 100% non-cancelable
Sherwood Thomas
About Sherwood
A recent graduate from Occidental College in Los Angeles, CA, I’m always looking forward to my next travel adventure. In the past several years I’ve taken a keen interest in traveling focused around outdoor activities: surf camp in Portugal, cross country skiing in the Italian Dolomites, and cycling through Ireland to name a few. I owe much of my outdoor experience to my parents, who have taken me on a wealth of adventurous endeavors. I love hearing about client’s formal travel experiences and interests in order to help them choose their next trip!
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