On the Road: Following In the Footsteps of Lewis & Clark from Missouri to Oregon
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Small Group Tour
Immerse yourself in the world of Lewis and Clark as you learn from historians and explore expedition sites on this voyage from Missouri to Oregon.
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- Historic sites, artifacts, lectures and living-history presentations bring this epic story to life
- Examine a full-size replica of the party’s keelboat and study the relationships between the explorers and Native Americans
- Cross the Bitteroot Mountains and see the camp where the expedition built five canoes
What's this trip about?
Immerse yourself in the world of Lewis and Clark as you learn from historians and explore expedition sites on this voyage from Missouri to Oregon.
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Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
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Meals Included
- 49 Meals
- 17 Breakfasts
- 16 Lunches
- 16 Dinners
- The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Low Fat, Low Salt
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