A Summer Adventure on the Oregon Coast With Your Grandchild!

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Small Group Tour
Discover coastal Oregon with your grandchild as you explore tidal pools, fish for smallmouth bass, build a bonfire and learn about geology and the region’s Native American history.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Spend time on the beach touching marine life at tide pools, playing on the beach and toasting marshmallows around a bonfire
    • Fish on a wild and remote section of the Umpqua River, where you will catch and release Smallmouth Bass
    • Feel the spray of the Rogue River on your face as you race up 32 miles to Lucas Lodge, and then down 32 miles back to Gold Beach
    • Be sure to keep a lookout for osprey, sea lions, bald eagles, black bears, and other wildlife

What's this trip about?

    Discover coastal Oregon with your grandchild as you explore tidal pools, fish for smallmouth bass, build a bonfire and learn about geology and the region’s Native American history.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

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Itinerary

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1 Arrival and Check-in. Program Orientation Coos Bay, OR D Southwestern Oregon Community College Residence Halls Dinner: Dinner is a buffet in the Empire Cafe (dining hall) with a variety of choices. Grandparents are responsible for supervising their grandchildren ...
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2 Learn about the Oregon Coast, explore marine life, and more. Coos Bay, OR B,L,D Southwestern Oregon Community College Residence Halls Breakfast: Empire Cafe, on campus Morning: Lecture: Marty Giles will impart a wealth of knowledge as she talks about the for...
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3 Guided Deep Sea fishing trip. Coos Bay, OR B,L,D Southwestern Oregon Community College Residence Halls Breakfast: Breakfast on the go. Morning: FISHING FIELD TRIP: Fishing Along the Beautiful Oregon Coast. We will board a 20-person capacity fishing boat with...
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4 Dune buggy tour through the Oregon dunes. Coos Bay, OR B,L,D Southwestern Oregon Community College Residence Halls Breakfast: Empire Cafe, on Campus Morning: We travel north to spend time in the most extensive coastal sand dunes in North America. The group w...
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5 Cape Blanco Lighthouse, and jet boating on the Rogue River. Coos Bay, OR B,L,D Southwestern Oregon Community College Residence Halls Breakfast: Empire Cafe, on campus Morning: Field Trip: Enjoy the morning by exploring the Cape Blanco Lighthouse with a guide...
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6 Parting activities and Farewell Dinner. Coos Bay, OR B,L,D Southwestern Oregon Community College Residence Halls Breakfast: Empire Cafe, on campus. Morning: Field Trip: Hike the John Dellenback Trail with naturalist Marty Giles. Learn about sand, sand format...
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7 Departure Day. Safe Travels! Coos Bay, OR B Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the Empire Cafe between 7:30-9:00am. Morning: For your convenience, check-out at the Lighthouse Depot will be after breakfast from 9:00am-11:00am. The staff hopes you have enjoyed this...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,449
Price per day$207
Last Updated: 1/7/2022

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Meals Included
  • 17 Meals
  • 6 Breakfasts
  • 5 Lunches
  • 6 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt
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