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Vineyards at Fox Farm Vineyards, Dundee, Oregon
Guests explore the Palouse River by zodiac, Washington, US
Guests enjoying wine from the the sundeck on the ship National Geographic Sea Bird.
A plate of steak dinner aboard the ship National Geographic Quest
Food and Wine invites you on an immersive new journey along the Columbia & Snake Rivers aboard National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion
Vineyards at Fox Farm Vineyards, Dundee, Oregon
ExpeditionsColumbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine, and History 6-Day

Columbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine, and History 6-Day

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Experience the bounty of the Pacific Northwest in less than a week with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions and wines curated by Food & Wine Executive Wine Editor Ray Isle. Delve deep into the history, harvests, and landscapes of the Columbia and Snake rivers, while indulging your senses with the region’s culinary splendors and world-class wines. Actively explore the region on hikes, kayaking excursions, and visits to museums and wineries. Our nimble, intimately scaled ship offers an unmatched vantage for taking in the rolling valleys and soaring canyons, and a top team of naturalists—including experts on history, geology, and wine—illuminates all we see and savor. 

Highlights

Crew staff apple picking at Draper Girls Country Farm, Oregon, USA.
  • Indulge in gourmet, seasonal menus featuring sustainable ingredients primarily sourced from the Pacific Northwest region we explore

  • Join nightly tastings of the region’s best wines, personally selected by Food & Wine magazine’s Executive Wine Editor Ray Isle

  • Explore art galleries, sweets shops, and tasting rooms in delightful downtown Walla Walla

  • Witness the region’s geological wonders—from Multnomah Falls to the Palouse River—and explore up close by foot, kayak, and Zodiac

  • Gain exclusive access including a private reception at the Columbia Gorge Museum, as well as private tours and tastings with local winemakers

  • Enjoy cocktails, canapes, and spectacular scenery while transiting towering locks in the evening

From

$4,165

/ per person

Does not include any flights

duration
6 Days

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Wild Pacific Coast 2024-27

Talk to an Expedition Specialist1.800.397.3348

From

$4,165

/ per person

duration
6 Days

View our brochure for more details

Wild Pacific Coast 2024-27

From

$4,165

/ per person

duration
6 Days

View our brochure for more details

Wild Pacific Coast 2024-27

Video

In Good Company - Food, Wine & History with Ray Isle

  • Nov 2023

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions and Food & Wine have collaborated to deliver an immersive small-ship journey along the Columbia and Snake Rivers, a fertile region known for its exceptional culinary scene. Ray Isle, Food & Wine's Executive Wine Editor, has handpicked more than 40 local wines for guests to taste throughout the voyage. In this episode of In Good Company, Isle shares more about his wine selections and how great wine is a “way to travel the world in a glass.

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A view of the ship National Geographic Sea Lion in Alaska, USA.

National Geographic Sea Lion

GUESTS 62

CABINS 31

DECKS 3

National Geographic Sea Lion accommodates just 62 guests in 31 outside cabins. With a shallow draft and small size, she can easily reach places inaccessible to larger ships.

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Expedition Team

Over 50+ years of exploring, Lindblad Expeditions’ veteran staff and the quality companionship they provide has established the company’s reputation. From expedition leaders to naturalists, most hold advanced degrees and are established authorities in their fields. Some join a few expeditions each year to explore the same sites, some of them spending some time in the field away from rigorous academic work. And others lead expeditions all around the world—with many guests saying, “Where you’re going, we’re going,” and returning time after time to travel with them. Browse our team directory to discover the full cast of expedition staff.

Captain Andrew Cook with guests and Staff on the Bridge of National Geographic Venture, Baja California, Mexico

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