Oregon Countryside
Savor the best of Oregon with My Chauffeur
2 Days, 1 Night
Best of Oregon from Portlandia or the Willamette Valley to the Pacific Ocean, Tillamook, Cannon Beach & Astoria.
Price from
$687*
*Per person INTRODUCTORY PRICE* based on double occupancy. With 3-4 PPL. in your group, the cost is $1630. A "Dead-Head" fee may apply. Lodging, meals and tasting fees are additional cost. You may have up to 21 people. The more people you have, the less it costs. Contact for quote*
2 Days, 1 Night
Best of Oregon from Portlandia or the Willamette Valley to the Pacific Ocean, Tillamook, Cannon Beach & Astoria.
Price from
$687*
*Per person INTRODUCTORY PRICE* based on double occupancy. With 3-4 PPL. in your group, the cost is $1630. A "Dead-Head" fee may apply. Lodging, meals and tasting fees are additional cost. You may have up to 21 people. The more people you have, the less it costs. Contact for quote*
Speak with our adventure agent:
+1 (503) 969-4370
*Multi-day and Tour Introduction coupons have already been applied. This introductory price is not eligible for any other coupons, discounts or special rates. Inquire about cost for more than 4 people. All Pricing On This Website Is Subject to Change Until Confirmed.
+1 (503) 969-4370
*Multi-day and Tour Introduction coupons have already been applied. This introductory price is not eligible for any other coupons, discounts or special rates. Inquire about cost for more than 4 people. All Pricing On This Website Is Subject to Change Until Confirmed.
Charming Oregon villages 2-Day Small or Lg. Group Tour
My Chauffeur
Charming Coastal villages 2-Day Private Tour
Personally hosted by Phil Colby, Manager of My Chauffeur. Phil has lived in Oregon for over 30 years, knows this region really well and loves to show guests some of his favorite spots.
This 2 day Oregon itinerary is at a different location almost every hour, to maximize your time in the region.
The tour starts by going along the Willamette Valley route through charming towns with historic architecture and renowned vineyards and chateaux, on to Tillamook, Cannon Beach and Astoria, small towns on the seashore of the Pacific ocean (the Oregon Coast in a nutshell).
Gastronomic delights await you in Oregon where you can enjoy wonderful Michelin star restaurants and stylish accommodation.
These charming towns are great places to stay and visit local areas. Visits to capes, historic 'old towns', historic forts and historic piers and sites of interest are included in the tour.
Your tour finishes near the small city of Astoria which sits on the banks of the Columbia river.
Included in your cost for this Willamette Valley and Coastal Tour:
NOT included in your cost for this Coastal Tour:
Travel is in a comfortable luxury vehicle - Maximum 21 guests. The per person price goes down the more people you add.
...Sometimes we imagine early Oregon Country as a sort of lost paradise; a place of boundless forest and riverscape, where farms carved from the wild had room for both wolf and lamb; and men lived in peace with nature--and each other. Things may no longer be that good; yet we've found an echo of that peaceful kingdom in a small piece of Oregon Country, the Oregon Coast*...
*My Chauffeur offers a number of other Small to Large Group Tours of Oregon, please inquire.
2-Days Oregon Coast:
Meet winemakers and artisans, feast on local flavors and get acquainted with a communities of pioneering Oregonians. Explore Oregon, the adventure maker’s way, to the glorious Oregon coast.
Oregon Heritage:
Sip and savor the best of Oregon. Admire the stunning views of the Coastal mountain range. See Oregon's Coastal Country. The picturesque villages of the Oregon coast are revealed one by one along those legendary routes. A welcome break to Route 99W toward Salem and route 18 to the coast. Travel privately in a luxury vehicle with an Oregon expert in our multi-day event with complete concierge service. Experience these legendary spots. You will gradually grasp the essence of the North Oregon Coast: the notion of 'pirates & shipwrecks', so dear to the heart of adventure maker's, will soon no longer hold any secrets for you...
The Oregon coast is world-famous, justly so. Join us for an exclusive adventure.
This exclusive trip has limited availability at the current rate–reserve your spot today!
2 Days, 1 Night
Best of Oregon from the Willamette Valley to the Pacific Ocean, Tillamook, Cannon Beach & Astoria.
Day 1 - From Portlandia country to the coast.
After breakfast, we're off to the coast at about 9am, from Portland or McMinnville to Roads End. The Roads End beach near Lincoln City marks the end of the Old Elk Trail. Indians used this trail along the Salmon River as an inland route for hundreds of years. The area’s first tourists, two couples on their honeymoon, followed this route in 1837. Much of it is now Highway 18.
Coastal expeditions from Fort Vancouver began is 1826.
Imagine this as we arrive at the Coast--Early visitors came 1st on the Oregon Trail to the Willamette Valley, then by buckboard and horseback from the Willamette Valley to the ocean; so excited at the prospect of the beach that they were willing to travel 2 days over a mountain pass to achieve a glimpse of the ocean and hold sand in their own hands. Many of these early settlers came from the Midwest on the Oregon trail, and had never seen the ocean. Imagine their reaction as they crested the last hill.
Campgrounds and lodging to accommodate these vacationers were some of the Coast's 1st business endeavors. The other focus was fish. Salmon swam thick as seaweed in the inlet bays along the entire coastline. In the 1800s, commercial canneries thrived for many decades, canning and shipping millions of cans a year. Fishing, logging and eventually dairy farming were the primary occupations back then." Click here for a Geologic History and Culture of the Oregon Coast
Once at the coast, at Road's End, we’ll head north to Cannon Beach, our home for the night. The village is incredibly picturesque and is listed as one of ‘Les Plus Beaux Villages of Oregon’ – the most beautiful villages in Oregon. In fact, it’s so beautiful, it was chosen as the filming location for The Goonies, at Haystack Rock and Indian Beach, Point Break, at Indian Beach, and Twilight, at Indian Beach.
On our way to Cannon Beach, we'll take in 2 stops for a wonderful introduction to the Oregon Coast. First, is Cape Meares (The sightseeing route, after 10 years, is re-opened! Yahooo). Then Garibaldi. Tucked into a wooded curve of the coastline, Garibaldi sits against the mountains with its face to the harbor and sea... Garibaldi's history is steeped in timber and maritime tradition, and like many Oregon coast communities, geography has played an important role in shaping the city and port that exist here today. Up through the early 1900s, Tillamook, Garibaldi and the surrounding villages relied on ship and rail to support commerce. This dependence on the sea to transport goods and passengers lead to increased concern in the safety and viability of crossing the Tillamook Bay bar. The treacherous waters have claimed several ships and lives over the years, as well as a whole city. More on that later**. Once in Garibaldi, we'll visit the historic Coast Guard Boathouse out at the end of the longest pier in Oregon. If we hit the timing right (early afternoons Saturday and Sunday Memorial Day to Labor Day), we can go inside the boathouse. There’s plenty more to explore in the fishing village of Garibaldi. The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad travels past the pier and picks up riders nearby at 306 American Ave. Garibaldi for excursions north to Rockaway Beach. The Garibaldi Museum, within walking distance at 112 Garibaldi Ave., features exhibits on the area’s maritime history. The railroad and museum are by advance special request. And there's 2 prime seafood markets here we can stop at for fresh seafood to bring home.
The Tillamook Cheese Factory is also a 'must-stop', with many exhibits and things to see and taste.
You’ll get the afternoon to check out Cannon Beach a bit: explore the pristine beach and marine life around Haystack Rock, or just stroll along the shops and galleries. We’ll check into your hotel, just steps away from the ocean, then take the evening and dinner (but not dessert*) for ourselves, and meet up for a beach bonfire after dark, at Haystack Rock, with champagne and *s'mores, just steps away from your oceanfront home base.
Charming Coastal villages 2-Day Private Tour
Personally hosted by Phil Colby, Manager of My Chauffeur. Phil has lived in Oregon for over 30 years, knows this region really well and loves to show guests some of his favorite spots.
This 2 day Oregon itinerary is at a different location almost every hour, to maximize your time in the region.
The tour starts by going along the Willamette Valley route through charming towns with historic architecture and renowned vineyards and chateaux, on to Tillamook, Cannon Beach and Astoria, small towns on the seashore of the Pacific ocean (the Oregon Coast in a nutshell).
Gastronomic delights await you in Oregon where you can enjoy wonderful Michelin star restaurants and stylish accommodation.
These charming towns are great places to stay and visit local areas. Visits to capes, historic 'old towns', historic forts and historic piers and sites of interest are included in the tour.
Your tour finishes near the small city of Astoria which sits on the banks of the Columbia river.
Included in your cost for this Willamette Valley and Coastal Tour:
- Luxurious transportation
Planning/ Preparation
Private tour, dedicated driver/host
Transfer to PDX airport or PDX train station or Portland at the end of the trip.
Transfer from Portland to McMinnville* the day of or night before tour departure, on request and additional cost. Call for quote.
Entry Fees at scheduled stops, if applicable
NOT included in your cost for this Coastal Tour:
- Lodging
Meals & Beverages
Tasting and Non-Scheduled Stop Fees (contact us for an estimate of what these fees might be)
Gratuities
Travel is in a comfortable luxury vehicle - Maximum 21 guests. The per person price goes down the more people you add.
...Sometimes we imagine early Oregon Country as a sort of lost paradise; a place of boundless forest and riverscape, where farms carved from the wild had room for both wolf and lamb; and men lived in peace with nature--and each other. Things may no longer be that good; yet we've found an echo of that peaceful kingdom in a small piece of Oregon Country, the Oregon Coast*...
*My Chauffeur offers a number of other Small to Large Group Tours of Oregon, please inquire.
2-Days Oregon Coast:
Meet winemakers and artisans, feast on local flavors and get acquainted with a communities of pioneering Oregonians. Explore Oregon, the adventure maker’s way, to the glorious Oregon coast.
Oregon Heritage:
Sip and savor the best of Oregon. Admire the stunning views of the Coastal mountain range. See Oregon's Coastal Country. The picturesque villages of the Oregon coast are revealed one by one along those legendary routes. A welcome break to Route 99W toward Salem and route 18 to the coast. Travel privately in a luxury vehicle with an Oregon expert in our multi-day event with complete concierge service. Experience these legendary spots. You will gradually grasp the essence of the North Oregon Coast: the notion of 'pirates & shipwrecks', so dear to the heart of adventure maker's, will soon no longer hold any secrets for you...
The Oregon coast is world-famous, justly so. Join us for an exclusive adventure.
This exclusive trip has limited availability at the current rate–reserve your spot today!
2 Days, 1 Night
Best of Oregon from the Willamette Valley to the Pacific Ocean, Tillamook, Cannon Beach & Astoria.
Day 1 - From Portlandia country to the coast.
After breakfast, we're off to the coast at about 9am, from Portland or McMinnville to Roads End. The Roads End beach near Lincoln City marks the end of the Old Elk Trail. Indians used this trail along the Salmon River as an inland route for hundreds of years. The area’s first tourists, two couples on their honeymoon, followed this route in 1837. Much of it is now Highway 18.
Coastal expeditions from Fort Vancouver began is 1826.
Imagine this as we arrive at the Coast--Early visitors came 1st on the Oregon Trail to the Willamette Valley, then by buckboard and horseback from the Willamette Valley to the ocean; so excited at the prospect of the beach that they were willing to travel 2 days over a mountain pass to achieve a glimpse of the ocean and hold sand in their own hands. Many of these early settlers came from the Midwest on the Oregon trail, and had never seen the ocean. Imagine their reaction as they crested the last hill.
Campgrounds and lodging to accommodate these vacationers were some of the Coast's 1st business endeavors. The other focus was fish. Salmon swam thick as seaweed in the inlet bays along the entire coastline. In the 1800s, commercial canneries thrived for many decades, canning and shipping millions of cans a year. Fishing, logging and eventually dairy farming were the primary occupations back then." Click here for a Geologic History and Culture of the Oregon Coast
Once at the coast, at Road's End, we’ll head north to Cannon Beach, our home for the night. The village is incredibly picturesque and is listed as one of ‘Les Plus Beaux Villages of Oregon’ – the most beautiful villages in Oregon. In fact, it’s so beautiful, it was chosen as the filming location for The Goonies, at Haystack Rock and Indian Beach, Point Break, at Indian Beach, and Twilight, at Indian Beach.
On our way to Cannon Beach, we'll take in 2 stops for a wonderful introduction to the Oregon Coast. First, is Cape Meares (The sightseeing route, after 10 years, is re-opened! Yahooo). Then Garibaldi. Tucked into a wooded curve of the coastline, Garibaldi sits against the mountains with its face to the harbor and sea... Garibaldi's history is steeped in timber and maritime tradition, and like many Oregon coast communities, geography has played an important role in shaping the city and port that exist here today. Up through the early 1900s, Tillamook, Garibaldi and the surrounding villages relied on ship and rail to support commerce. This dependence on the sea to transport goods and passengers lead to increased concern in the safety and viability of crossing the Tillamook Bay bar. The treacherous waters have claimed several ships and lives over the years, as well as a whole city. More on that later**. Once in Garibaldi, we'll visit the historic Coast Guard Boathouse out at the end of the longest pier in Oregon. If we hit the timing right (early afternoons Saturday and Sunday Memorial Day to Labor Day), we can go inside the boathouse. There’s plenty more to explore in the fishing village of Garibaldi. The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad travels past the pier and picks up riders nearby at 306 American Ave. Garibaldi for excursions north to Rockaway Beach. The Garibaldi Museum, within walking distance at 112 Garibaldi Ave., features exhibits on the area’s maritime history. The railroad and museum are by advance special request. And there's 2 prime seafood markets here we can stop at for fresh seafood to bring home.
The Tillamook Cheese Factory is also a 'must-stop', with many exhibits and things to see and taste.
You’ll get the afternoon to check out Cannon Beach a bit: explore the pristine beach and marine life around Haystack Rock, or just stroll along the shops and galleries. We’ll check into your hotel, just steps away from the ocean, then take the evening and dinner (but not dessert*) for ourselves, and meet up for a beach bonfire after dark, at Haystack Rock, with champagne and *s'mores, just steps away from your oceanfront home base.
**some of the podcasts we may listen to while heading to Tillamook and Cannon Beach include:
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Day 2
Start off the day with coffee and stunning ocean views. After breakfast, we’ll head out on an easy 2 3/4- mile Rt hike to Indian Beach from Ecola Point. This trail weaves its way through a forest of western hemlock and Sitka spruce, is rugged and wild with evergreen topped sea cliffs. Hiking time as about 1.5 hours. Learn more about this fabulous area, following the steps of Lewis & Clark. This hike is not on the standard itinerary, but is available on request.
Or alternatively, a 4.8-mile RT hike up to Cape Falcon, where a towering forest of huge Sitka Spruce and lava headland gives way to a sprawling dramatic coastline high above the crashing waves. This hike is not on the standard itinerary, but is available on request. Bring your hiking boots if either of these hikes is your choice. Otherwise, we will drive to (with no hikes or short hikes) to such WOW sights as Devil's Cauldron, Pirate's (Smuggler's) Cove, Neahkanie Mtn, Hug Point (all within the Oswald West SP), and Indian Beach and Ecola SP.
For lunch, we’ll pack a lunch or stop for some spectacular local craft brews with a meal at Public Coast Brewing Co., with ingredients sourced from Public Coast’s farms.
Day 2
After a farewell breakfast, we’ll head briefly to see Seaside, then learn about* and see areas around Astoria like the 'Graveyard of the Pacific' from Fort Stevens Observation Tower and Wildlife Viewing Bunker, Fort Astoria, the 'Old 300' Trolley, Pier 39 and Astoria Column, as time permits. Then say goodbye to this Pacific Wonderland to Portland.
*some of the podcasts we may listen to while heading to Astoria include:
People flock to the Pacific Northwest for a reason. Immerse yourself in the land, from the lush hills of the Willamette Valley to a seaside tour up the Pacific Coast.
Start off the day with coffee and stunning ocean views. After breakfast, we’ll head out on an easy 2 3/4- mile Rt hike to Indian Beach from Ecola Point. This trail weaves its way through a forest of western hemlock and Sitka spruce, is rugged and wild with evergreen topped sea cliffs. Hiking time as about 1.5 hours. Learn more about this fabulous area, following the steps of Lewis & Clark. This hike is not on the standard itinerary, but is available on request.
Or alternatively, a 4.8-mile RT hike up to Cape Falcon, where a towering forest of huge Sitka Spruce and lava headland gives way to a sprawling dramatic coastline high above the crashing waves. This hike is not on the standard itinerary, but is available on request. Bring your hiking boots if either of these hikes is your choice. Otherwise, we will drive to (with no hikes or short hikes) to such WOW sights as Devil's Cauldron, Pirate's (Smuggler's) Cove, Neahkanie Mtn, Hug Point (all within the Oswald West SP), and Indian Beach and Ecola SP.
For lunch, we’ll pack a lunch or stop for some spectacular local craft brews with a meal at Public Coast Brewing Co., with ingredients sourced from Public Coast’s farms.
Day 2
After a farewell breakfast, we’ll head briefly to see Seaside, then learn about* and see areas around Astoria like the 'Graveyard of the Pacific' from Fort Stevens Observation Tower and Wildlife Viewing Bunker, Fort Astoria, the 'Old 300' Trolley, Pier 39 and Astoria Column, as time permits. Then say goodbye to this Pacific Wonderland to Portland.
*some of the podcasts we may listen to while heading to Astoria include:
- Astoria - Coast Guard’s worst Columbia disaster started as routine rescue
- Astoria - Summer shipwreck adventure couldn’t happen today
- Astoria - Caught rescuing shipwrecked sailors, rumrunners sent to prison anyway
- Astoria - How Oregon almost became part of Canada, eh?
- Astoria - Shanghaied in Astoria: Port city was once a perilous place-"The Most Wicked Place On Earth"
- Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery – Part 5 – To the Pacific - 35 minutes
People flock to the Pacific Northwest for a reason. Immerse yourself in the land, from the lush hills of the Willamette Valley to a seaside tour up the Pacific Coast.
2 Days, 1 Night
Best of Oregon from Portlandia or the Willamette Valley to the Pacific Ocean, Tillamook, Cannon Beach & Astoria.
Price from
$687*
*Per person INTRODUCTORY PRICE* based on double occupancy. With 3-4 PPL. in your group, the cost is $1630. A "Dead-Head" fee may apply. Lodging, meals and tasting fees are additional cost. You may have up to 21 people. The more people you have, the less it costs. Contact for quote*
Best of Oregon from Portlandia or the Willamette Valley to the Pacific Ocean, Tillamook, Cannon Beach & Astoria.
Price from
$687*
*Per person INTRODUCTORY PRICE* based on double occupancy. With 3-4 PPL. in your group, the cost is $1630. A "Dead-Head" fee may apply. Lodging, meals and tasting fees are additional cost. You may have up to 21 people. The more people you have, the less it costs. Contact for quote*
Speak with our adventure agent:
+1 (503) 969-4370
*Multi-day and Tour Introduction coupons have already been applied. This introductory price is not eligible for any other coupons, discounts or special rates. Inquire about cost for more than 4 people. All Pricing On This Website Is Subject to Change Until Confirmed.
+1 (503) 969-4370
*Multi-day and Tour Introduction coupons have already been applied. This introductory price is not eligible for any other coupons, discounts or special rates. Inquire about cost for more than 4 people. All Pricing On This Website Is Subject to Change Until Confirmed.
Where We Sleep:
The heart and soul of wine country and a cozy beachfront resort: Our boutique hotels reflect the beauty and spirit of Oregon. Other hotels or motels are available, on request.
Portlandia, or the Atticus Hotel* (from $285/night) McMinnville
Featuring local artists, craftsmen and designers, each one of their 36 luxury rooms is different, reflecting the creative and independent spirit of the community they call home. Every angle is carefully curated—down to their Pendleton wool bathrobes. Enjoy Oregon luxury in its purest form.
Surfsand Resort* (from $239/night) Cannon Beach**
With the Pacific Ocean at your doorstep and extraordinary views of Haystack Rock, the Surfsand makes space for you to choose how you want to unwind and explore Cannon Beach. From a deep tissue massage to s’mores around a bonfire; from a sound sleep in a luxurious bed to fresh, mouthwatering PNW cuisine, they create unforgettable experiences. At the Surfsand, you’re steps away from the beach and the local shops and restaurants. If the beach somehow isn’t relaxing enough, the on-site massages, pool and sauna will be.
Or for the truly adventurous, we will book a Yurt* for you (from $75). Many are available in this area. Customized lodging locations are available on request.
*subject to availability and group size
The heart and soul of wine country and a cozy beachfront resort: Our boutique hotels reflect the beauty and spirit of Oregon. Other hotels or motels are available, on request.
Portlandia, or the Atticus Hotel* (from $285/night) McMinnville
Featuring local artists, craftsmen and designers, each one of their 36 luxury rooms is different, reflecting the creative and independent spirit of the community they call home. Every angle is carefully curated—down to their Pendleton wool bathrobes. Enjoy Oregon luxury in its purest form.
Surfsand Resort* (from $239/night) Cannon Beach**
With the Pacific Ocean at your doorstep and extraordinary views of Haystack Rock, the Surfsand makes space for you to choose how you want to unwind and explore Cannon Beach. From a deep tissue massage to s’mores around a bonfire; from a sound sleep in a luxurious bed to fresh, mouthwatering PNW cuisine, they create unforgettable experiences. At the Surfsand, you’re steps away from the beach and the local shops and restaurants. If the beach somehow isn’t relaxing enough, the on-site massages, pool and sauna will be.
Or for the truly adventurous, we will book a Yurt* for you (from $75). Many are available in this area. Customized lodging locations are available on request.
*subject to availability and group size