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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
Guests explore the Palouse River by zodiac, Washington, US
ExpeditionsColumbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine and History 8-Day

Columbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine and History 8-Day

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Lindblad Expeditions and Food & Wine magazine combine their expertise to deliver an unforgettable Pacific Northwest experience. Delve into the history, harvests, and landscapes of the Columbia and Snake rivers while indulging in culinary splendors and world-class wines. Follow storied waterways traveled by explorers, settlers, and indigenous peoples as we tour museums, historic sites, and explore by foot, kayak, Zodiac, and jet boat. Expert naturalists will illuminate all we see, while local winemakers and an onboard expert guide you through the region’s terroirs with daily tastings.

NEW IN 2025: Due to popular demand, a new 6-day voyage will launch Spring 2025—witness the beauty and bounty in less than a week, plus save up to $750 on airfare on select departures.

Highlights

Crew mate apple picking at Draper Girls Country Farm, Oregon, USA
  • Indulge in gourmet menus guided by the rhythms of the season, featuring sustainable ingredients primarily sourced from the Pacific Northwest

  • Witness the region’s geological wonders—from the Columbia River Gorge to Multnomah Falls and Beacon Rock—and explore up close and at water level while hiking, kayaking, or Zodiac cruising

  • Taste more than 40 of the region’s best wines, sampling bottles personally selected by Food & Wine magazine’s Executive Wine Editor Ray Isle

  • Explore places brimming with history and local charm, from the museums and vineyards of Walla Walla to historic Cape Disappointment and the offbeat seaside town of Astoria

  • 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

$5,827

/ per person

Does not include any flights

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From

$5,827

/ per person

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Wild Pacific Coast 2024-27

From

$5,827

/ per person

View our brochure for more details

Wild Pacific Coast 2024-27

Video

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

  • Nov 2023

In 2024, Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic and Food & Wine are collaborating 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. He will also join the inaugural departure on March 31, 2024. 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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Ships

Guests explore by zodiac from the ship National Geographic Sea Bird, Tongass National Forest, Southeast Alaska, USA

National Geographic Sea Bird

GUESTS 62

CABINS 31

DECKS 3

National Geographic Sea Bird 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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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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