The Oregon Trail North Pass (Self Drive)
❮The Oregon Trail North Pass (Self Drive)
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This 18 night sample itinerary includes:
- Rental Car for 19 days
- Hotel for 2 nights in Kansas City, MO
- Hotel for 2 nights in Lincoln, NE
- Hotel for 1 night in Grand Island, NE
- Hotel for 1 nights in Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock, NE
- Hotel for 2 nights in Casper, WY
- Hotel for 2 nights in Jackson, WY
- Hotel for 2 nights in Indian Rocks Park, ID
- Hotel for 2 nights in Boise, ID
- Hotel for 2 nights in Umatilla National Forest, OR
- Hotel for 2 nights in Portland, OR
Driving Time
Kansas City, MO - Lincoln, NE: 3 hrs. 15 mins. approx.
Lincoln, NE - Grand Island, NE: 1 hrs. 31 mins. approx.
Grand Island - Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock, NE: 4 hrs. 50 mins. approx.
Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock, NE- Casper, WY: 2 hrs. 44 mins. approx.
Casper, WY- Jackson, WY: 4 hrs. 33 min approx.
Jackson, WY- Indian Rocks Park, ID: 5 hrs. 57 mins. approx.
Indian Rocks Park, ID- Boise, ID:. 19 mins. approx.
Boise, ID - Umatilla National Forest, OR: 3 hrs. 23 mins. approx.
Umatilla National Forest, OR- Portland, OR: 4 hrs. 29 mins. approx.
Explore Oregon Trail the route that once served as the gateway to the American West. With this Self-Drive Package visit the cities located on the south of this historic pass. Start in Missouri, visiting Kansas City. Then, continue through Nebraska, spending nice moments in Lincoln, Grand Island and Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock. Continue to Wyoming with stays in Casper and Jackson. In Idaho, explore: Indian Rocks Park, Boise (the state capital city). Finally, visit Oregon and cities like; Umatilla Natl. Park (in the Blue Mountains, one of the best places in Oregon, for nature lovers with diverse trails for hiking, running, mountain bikes, camping and rafting) and Portland. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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Kansas City, MO
Day 1Arrive to Kansas City, MO
Overnight in Kansas City, MODay 2Overnight in Kansas City, MODay 3Departing from Kansas City, MO
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Lincoln, NE
Day 3Arrive to Lincoln, NE
Overnight in Lincoln, NEDay 4Overnight in Lincoln, NEDay 5Departing from Lincoln, NE
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Grand Island, NE
Day 5Arrive to Grand Island, NE
Overnight in Grand Island, NEDay 6Departing from Grand Island, NE
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Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock, NE
Day 6Arrive to Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock, NE
Overnight in Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock, NEDay 7Departing from Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock, NE
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Casper, WY
Day 7Arrive to Casper, WY
Overnight in Casper, WYDay 8Overnight in Casper, WYDay 9Departing from Casper, WY
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Jackson, WY
Day 9Arrive to Jackson, WY
Overnight in Jackson, WYDay 10Overnight in Jackson, WYDay 11Departing from Jackson, WY
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Indian Rocks State Park, ID
Day 11Arrive to Indian Rocks State Park, ID
Overnight in Indian Rocks State Park, IDDay 12Overnight in Indian Rocks State Park, IDDay 13Departing from Indian Rocks State Park, ID
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Boise, ID
Day 13Arrive to Boise, ID
Overnight in Boise, IDDay 14Overnight in Boise, IDDay 15Departing from Boise, ID
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Umatilla National Forest, OR
Day 15Arrive to Umatilla National Forest, OR
Overnight in Umatilla National Forest, ORDay 16Overnight in Umatilla National Forest, ORDay 17Departing from Umatilla National Forest, OR
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Portland, OR
Day 17Arrive to Portland, OR
Overnight in Portland, ORDay 18Overnight in Portland, ORDay 19Departing from Portland, OR
USA
Hot dogs, Hollywood, Historical Personalities, Baseball, Mount Rushmore, The Grand Canyon, American Football, and the Golden Gate Bridge are just a few of the iconic landmarks, foods, and sports that the United States of American is known for. The USA is the most dominant economic and military powerhouse in the entire world, the most famous country in the world. The US is known for its sports, good culture, music, movies, technological innovations, and historical personalities. From the glitz and glam of Hollywood filled with movie stars and celebrities to the stunning coastlines of the Gulf of Mexico and the wild shores of Maine, the US offers 50 states to visit boasting a variety of landscapes and stunning attractions.
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Kansas City, MO
Kansas City sits on Missouri's western edge, straddling the border with Kansas. It's known for its barbecue, jazz heritage and fountains. Downtown, the American Jazz Museum shares a building with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, with giant shuttlecocks out front, houses nearly 40,000 works of art, from ancient to contemporary collections.
Explore The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Worlds of Fun, Kansas City Zoo, National WWI Museum and Memorial, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, American Jazz Museum and much more. -
Lincoln, NE
Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska, one of the great capitals of the American plains. The city boasts the iconic buildings and landmarks such as the domed tower of the Nebraska State Capitol, the Lincoln station, and the University of Nebraska stand. Visitors will enjoy strolling through the compact Historic Haymarket District boasting an upbeat vibe brimming with fantastic restaurants, a vibrant farmers`s market, and beautifully restored authentic warehouses and brick streets. Explore several fascinating museums like the Sheldon Museum of Art and the Lincoln Children`s Museum.
Explore the Historic Haymarket District, Nebraska State Capitol, University of Nebraska State Museum, Sunken Gardens, Museum of American Speed, Pioneers Park Nature Center, and so much more! -
Grand Island, NE
Grand Island is located in central Nebraska, also known as La Grand Isle it is the largest inland island in the entire world. The fourth-largest city in Nebraska boasts wide-open golden prairies, colorful wildflowers spread throughout the verdant meadows and farmlands. A sophisticated town featuring noteworthy museums such as the Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer, and the Tri-City Model Railroad Association filled with fascinating exhibits. See the fascinating sights of the `Nebraska Flyway` with over 500,000 sandhill cranes that settle on a sandbar near the island.
Explore the Saint Paul Historical Village, Museum of Nebraska Major League Baseball, Edgerton Explorit Center, Morman Island State Recreation Area, Children`s Museum of Central Nebraska, and so much more! -
Scottsbluff-Chimney Rock, NE
Scottsbluff is a stop along a number of pioneer trails in the 19th century, such as the Oregon Trail, the California Trail, the Mormon Trail, and the Pony Express mail service. Many sights associated with this era are located within an hour`s drive of town, the most notable of these being two dramatic rock formations: Scotts Bluff, from which the town was named, and Chimney Rock, which are both national monuments and historic sites.
Explore the Scotts Bluff National Monument, Chimney Rock National Historic Site, Riverside Discovery Center, Legacy of the Plains Museum, North Overlook, Fort Mitchell, Mitchell Pass, Dome Rock, South Bluff, Robidoux Pass, Courthouse and Jail Rocks, Ash Hollow, Windlass Hill, and so much more! -
Casper, WY
Located in the heart of the Cowboy State, Casper is a hub of fun and adventure. With amazing landscapes to explore like Casper Mountain, the legendary North Platte River, Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park, Fremont Canyon’s stunning rock walls and miles upon miles of multi-use trails, you can get your fill of the great outdoors in Casper. Visit the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center, featuring dioramas and hands-on displays that evoke the journeys of 1800s pioneers, enjoy contemporary art at the Nicolaysen Art Museum, visit Fort Casper - a reconstructed 1865 military post, or drive south to Casper Mountain with its scenic views and ski slopes.
Explore the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center, Fort Caspar, Casper Mountain, Rotary Park, and more. -
Jackson, WY
Jacksonfeatures the ski areas of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Snow King Mountain Resort and Grand Targhee Resort. With a marked old west character, the Town Square boasts arches made of shed antlers from the nearby National Elk Refuge. You cannot miss the National Museum of Wildlife Art, the peaks of Grand Teton National Park, and Yellowstone National Park.
Explore the National Museum of Wildlife Art National Elk Refuge, Teton National Park, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Snow King Mountain Resort, Grand Targhee Resort, Yellowstone National Park, and more. -
Indian Rocks State Park, ID
The Oregon Trail enters Idaho on the high desert in the extreme southeastern corner of the state. The Indian Rocks State Park is 16 miles south of Pocatello, near the town of McCammon. This is also where you`ll find Soda Springs, one of the most welcomed locations on the trail.
Explore the Towns: Soda Springs, Hot Lave Springs, McCammon; Fantastic Outdoor Adventures, and so much more! -
Boise, ID
Boise is the vibrant capital of Idaho, home to the Boise River Greenbelt decorated with walking trails and verdant parks along the water's edge. Downtown is the location of the hip epicenter of 8th Street lined with craft breweries, upscale bars, fun restaurants, and quirky cafes with vibrant murals and art deco buildings housing Boise`s Art Museum. Don't forget to admire the grand, sandstone Idaho State Capitol Building, a classical architectural form prominent among the city’s modern multi-story buildings and the landscape’s rolling foothills, and the Old Idaho Penitentiary, containing 19th-century prison cells and gallows, plus historic military weaponry.
Explore the Oregon Trail, Old Idaho Penitentiary Site, Bogus Basin, Boise River Greenbelt, Barber Park, Boise Art Museum, Idaho Botanical Gardens, and so much more! -
Umatilla National Forest, OR
Straddling the states of Oregon and Washington, the Umatilla National Forest looks like the Appalachian Mountain range in eastern United States. It is a place where stunning rolling valleys are surrounded by gentle sloping mountains covered with dark green or thick conifer forests. It is also where you’ll find the Oregon Trail that includes a vast amount of varied recreational opportunities. Few places offer better fishing, more varied hiking trails, more off-Highway Vehicle trails, nicer campgrounds, and more photogenic scenery. And it all awaits you!
Explore the Historic Oregon Trail, Outdoor Recreations Galore, See artifacts From Everyday Pioneer Life, Visit Forts That Once Guarded Pioneers From Feared Native American Attacks, Discover Historic Sites of the Most Important Chapters in America’s History, and so much more. -
Portland, OR
Portland has a wide variety of parks, bridges and bicycle paths as well as art, theaters and a vivid music scene. Its eco-friendliness, its microbreweries and coffeehouses are enchanting and the Iconic Washington Park encompasses sites from the formal Japanese Garden to Oregon Zoo and its railway. A little bit creative, a little bit counter-culture, Portland is a year-round, always-evolving city that`s home to a mindful community dedicated to keeping its city sustainable, innovative and accessible.
Visit and discover the Portland Japanese Garden, Oregon Zoo, International Rose Test Garden, Washington Park, Portland Art Museum, and so much more!
Explore The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Worlds of Fun, Kansas City Zoo, National WWI Museum and Memorial, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, American Jazz Museum and much more.
Explore the Historic Haymarket District, Nebraska State Capitol, University of Nebraska State Museum, Sunken Gardens, Museum of American Speed, Pioneers Park Nature Center, and so much more!
Explore the Saint Paul Historical Village, Museum of Nebraska Major League Baseball, Edgerton Explorit Center, Morman Island State Recreation Area, Children`s Museum of Central Nebraska, and so much more!
Explore the Scotts Bluff National Monument, Chimney Rock National Historic Site, Riverside Discovery Center, Legacy of the Plains Museum, North Overlook, Fort Mitchell, Mitchell Pass, Dome Rock, South Bluff, Robidoux Pass, Courthouse and Jail Rocks, Ash Hollow, Windlass Hill, and so much more!
Explore the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center, Fort Caspar, Casper Mountain, Rotary Park, and more.
Explore the National Museum of Wildlife Art National Elk Refuge, Teton National Park, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Snow King Mountain Resort, Grand Targhee Resort, Yellowstone National Park, and more.
Explore the Towns: Soda Springs, Hot Lave Springs, McCammon; Fantastic Outdoor Adventures, and so much more!
Explore the Oregon Trail, Old Idaho Penitentiary Site, Bogus Basin, Boise River Greenbelt, Barber Park, Boise Art Museum, Idaho Botanical Gardens, and so much more!
Explore the Historic Oregon Trail, Outdoor Recreations Galore, See artifacts From Everyday Pioneer Life, Visit Forts That Once Guarded Pioneers From Feared Native American Attacks, Discover Historic Sites of the Most Important Chapters in America’s History, and so much more.
Visit and discover the Portland Japanese Garden, Oregon Zoo, International Rose Test Garden, Washington Park, Portland Art Museum, and so much more!