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45 Day Rivers West-Path of Lewis & Clark

 

Start Date May 29, 2023
End Date Jul 12, 2023
2 Other Dates
Offering interest-free, monthly payment plans!
 

Starts: St. Charles, MO Ends: Warrenton, OR

Step back in time on this guided RV caravan as we follow the path of Lewis and Clark through nine states, from Missouri to Oregon. Historical reenactors give life to this epic journey of expansion, helping us to see through the eyes of common settlers, trappers and natives who roamed these once unmarked territories. Visit national monuments and interpretive centers, the St. Louis Arch and Glacier National Park.
  • 44 Camping Nights
  • 88 Events & Meals
Traveler Reviews

TOUR MAP

DEPARTURE DATES

TRIP EXTENSIONS

  • Daily Itinerary
  • What's Included
  • Enhance Your Trip
  • Pricing & Offers
  • Activity Level
  • Travel Insurance
  • Traveler Reviews

Daily Itinerary

  • 2995 Driving Miles
  • 176 Avg Miles Per Travel Day
 

DAY 1-3
St. Charles, MO
WELCOME
  • Orientation and Get Acquainted Social
  • Welcome Dinner
  • Private Motorcoach Transportation
  • Daniel Boone Home and Village
  • Defiance Ridge Vineyard Gourmet Lunch
  • St Louis Motorcoach Tour: Gateway Tram Ride & Movie, William Clark Gravesite, Lewis and Clark Boat House and Museum
  • Bellefontaine Cemetery & Arboretum

DAY 4
Arrow Rock, MO
DRIVING MILES 146
  • Explore Arrow Rock Park

DAY 5-7
Lawrence, KS
DRIVING MILES 140
  • Motorcoach transportation to include:Case Park/Clark's Point, Lewis & Clark Statue
  • National World War I Museum
  • Arabia Steamboat Museum Guided Tour

DAY 8-9
Greenwood, NE
DRIVING MILES 191
  • ENROUTE--Missouri River Basin Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center
  • Melodrama at Eugene Mahoney State Park
  • Lewis & Clark Monument at Council Bluffs
  • Picnic Lunch
  • Father Flanagan Boys Town Tour

DAY 10
North Sioux City, SD
DRIVING MILES 154
  • EN-ROUTE - Fort Atkinson Tour
  • EN-ROUTE - Lewis & Clark State Park Museum
  • EN-ROUTE - Sioux City L&C Discovery Center

DAY 11
Oacoma, SD
DRIVING MILES 216
  • Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center

DAY 12
Pierre, SD
DRIVING MILES 95
  • Pierre Motorcoach Transportation
  • South Dakota State Capitol Tour
  • South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center
  • Cattleman's Club Steakhouse Dinner

DAY 13-16
Bismarck, ND
DRIVING MILES 243
  • Bismarck Motorcoach Transportation
  • North Dakota Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center
  • Fort Mandan Tour and Lunch
  • Fort Abraham Lincoln, On-a-Slant Indian Village & George Custer's Home
  • Local Lunch
  • North Dakota Heritage Center & State Capitol Tour

DAY 17-18
Medora, ND
DRIVING MILES 204
  • Pitchfork Fondue Dinner
  • Medora Musical Live Theater
  • Explore Theodore Roosevelt National Park

DAY 19-20
Havre, MT
DRIVING MILES 359
  • Campground Cookout
  • Optional Activities: Tour Havre Beneath the Streets, visit Fort Assiniboine Historic Site, or walk through the Blaine County Museum

DAY 21-23
East Glacier, MT
DRIVING MILES 211
  • Glacier National Park Old North Trail Red Bus Tour
  • Glacier Park Lodge Lunch

DAY 24-26
Great Falls, MT
DRIVING MILES 169
  • Local Buffet Dinner
  • Lewis & Clark Honor Guard Living History Performance
  • Great Falls Guided Bus Tour: Lewis & Clark sites, Ryan Dam, Black Eagle Falls
  • Picnic Box Lunch
  • CM Russell Museum

DAY 27-30
Helena, MT
DRIVING MILES 99
  • Last Chance Ranch Wagon Ride & Dinner
  • Gates of the Mountains Boat Cruise
  • Guided Trolley Tour: Historical Society Museum, Mansion Row, St Helena Cathedral, Downtown Helena
  • Montana Historical Society
  • OPTIONAL - Virginia City and Missouri Headwaters State Park
  • Guided Motorcoach Tour: Lemhi Pass, Camp Fortunate, Bannack State Park, Bannack Ghost Town
  • OPTIONAL--Bannack State Park and Ghost Town

DAY 31-33
Missoula, MT
DRIVING MILES 195
  • EN-ROUTE - Big Hole Battlefield
  • Lewis & Clark Living History Performance
  • Travelers' Rest State Park Tour
  • Free Day in Missoula

DAY 34-36
Clarkston,WA
DRIVING MILES 231
  • Nez Perce National Historical Park and Presentation
  • Local Dinner
  • Hells Canyon Jet Boat Ride

DAY 37
Boardman, OR
DRIVING MILES 171
  • OPTIONAL - EN-ROUTE: Marcus Whitman Mission
  • Campground Cookout

DAY 38-41
Cascade Locks, OR
DRIVING MILES 125
  • EN-ROUTE - Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum
  • Columbia Gorge Guided Motorcoach Tour: Scenic Columbia Gorge Highway, Vista Points, Cascade Locks, Multnomah Falls, Bonneville Dam, Fish Ladder
  • Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler Ride
  • Bonneville Fish Hatchery
  • Mt St Helens Guided Motorcoach Tour: Mount St Helens Volcanic Monument, Johnston Ridge Observatory
  • Fire Mountain Grill at 19 Mile House

DAY 42-45
Warrenton, OR
DRIVING MILES 136
  • Warrenton Guided Motorcoach Tour: Knappton Heritage Cove, Dismal Nitch, Fort Clatsop
  • Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center
  • Farewell Dinner
  • Goodbye Continental Breakfast


What's Included

Featured Activities & Tour Map


Historical Expedition Sites

River Boat and Lock Trips

Glacier National Park Guided Tour

Mount St. Helens Observatory

St. Louis Arch Tram Ride

National WWI Museum and Memorial

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Hells Canyon Jet Boat Ride

Medora Musical Live Theater

Guided Area Bus Tours

Artwork of C.M. Russell

Big Hole Battlefield

Nez Perce National Historical Park

Columbia Gorge Guided Bus Tour




45 Day Rivers West-Path of Lewis & Clark (45URWG-052923) Map
  • 2995 Driving Miles
  • 176 Avg Miles Per Travel Day

 

We want to make your RV Vacation as stress-free and as enjoyable as possible, so we take care of all the planning and reservations for you. Once your vacation is booked, all you need to do is show up in your RV and enjoy these inclusive benefits:

  • 44 Nights of RV Camping Fees
  • 88 Events & Meals
  • Professionally Planned Route and Itinerary specifically prepared for 45 Day Rivers West-Path of Lewis & Clark
  • Transportation Provided for Most Included Activities
  • Expert Guides – WagonMasters and TailGunners*
  • 45 Day Rivers West-Path of Lewis & Clark's Detailed Trip Log with Turn-by-Turn Directions, Fuel Stops & Popular Landmarks
  • Regular Briefings and Travel Tips Report from WagonMasters
  • Pre-Trip Information Packet & Vehicle Checklist
  • Special Socials & Get-Togethers
  • Gratuities for Included Meals, Bus Drivers & Special Guides
  • Customer Appreciation Gift: Tote, Hat, and Tour Pin
  • Frequent Traveler Rewards Program includes $100.00 in Future Travel Credits

 

Even though there’s an itinerary and planned route, we want you to enjoy your vacation to the greatest extent. We’ll give you time to independently explore and have the freedom to choose the stops along the route that interest you. Additionally, our Travel Ambassadors are there to assist you with optional activities in the area that are not included in the itinerary to make the most of your vacation.

*TailGunners only on Caravans with 14 or more guest rigs

Enhance Your Trip

Freedom to Personalize Your Experience

More than ever, our guests are spending more time on the road and are excited to make the most out of their vacation. By choosing from the 145 pre- and post-trip extensions that we offer, or adding on optional activities to the itinerary, there are many ways you can personalize your experience to make it the vacation of your dreams.

Many Guests Choose Pre- or Post-Trip Extensions

Chances are, you’re traveling quite far to join us on one of our tours. Why not make the most of it with pre- and post-trip extensions? By adding on another tour, it will give you the opportunity to extend your vacation and maximize your time in the geographical region. On this 45 Day Rivers West-Path of Lewis & Clark trip, you will have 1 extension to choose from: Premier Alaska.

Maximize Your Time in the Area

Consider building in extra time for yourself in St. Charles, MO (Rally Point) or Warrenton, OR (End Place) to relax and get adjusted or give yourself time to explore on your own before or after your 45 Day Rivers West-Path of Lewis & Clark trip. Extending the length of your stay can truly make your trip everything you’ve ever dreamed about and give you the opportunity to enjoy more of what each destination has to offer.

Post-trip: Premier Alaska Jul 18, 2023 to Sep 15, 2023Starts: Liberty Lake, WA Ends: Blaine, WA

Let’s travel to Alaska! Join us on our guided Premier Alaska tour and discover impressive glaciers, abundant wildlife, native villages, and quaint mining camps. This is the only tour of its kind that begins and ends in the Lower 48. The best part is we take care of everything for you, just show up and enjoy your stress-free RV vacation to Alaska.

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Even though there’s an itinerary and planned route, we want you to enjoy your vacation to the greatest extent. With their unmatched understanding of the area and commitment to enriching your travel experiences, your WagonMasters will be there to help you choose and schedule the best optional activities that aren’t included in the itinerary. Here’s a sampling of the optional activities offered on the 45 Day Rivers West-Path of Lewis & Clark. Here’s a sampling of the optional activities offered on the 45 Day Rivers West-Path of Lewis & Clark trip:


    • On Day 20 Activities: Tour Havre Beneath the Streets, visit Fort Assiniboine Historic Site, or walk through the Blaine County Museum

    • On Day 30--Bannack State Park and Ghost Town

    • On Day 30 - Virginia City and Missouri Headwaters State Park

    • On Day 37 - EN-ROUTE: Marcus Whitman Mission


Pricing & Payment Offers

Price includes all items listed in daily itinerary
  • 44 Camping Nights
  • 88 Events & Meals

Included Highlights


Historical Expedition Sites

River Boat and Lock Trips

Glacier National Park Guided Tour

Mount St. Helens Observatory

St. Louis Arch Tram Ride

National WWI Museum and Memorial

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Hells Canyon Jet Boat Ride

Medora Musical Live Theater

Guided Area Bus Tours

Artwork of C.M. Russell

Big Hole Battlefield

Nez Perce National Historical Park

Columbia Gorge Guided Bus Tour




Pricing & Payment Options

2 Guests in RV

$11,895

$10,995.00

$5,295.00

FULL PAYMENT is required for 45 Day Rivers West-Path of Lewis & Clark - May 29, 2023 due to the departure date being 90 days or less away. Your payment is $11,984.00 USD* to secure your reservation.

Our exclusive, interest-free, monthly payment plan to budget your vacation. Your first monthly payment secures your reservation.

  • Monthly Payment*
  • 0 Monthly Payments
  • Balance Due
  • Monthly Payments are NOT available at this time.

A tour deposit of 15% and the $89.00 non-refundable processing fee confirms your reservation. Final balance due 90 days prior to departure.

  • No 15% Deposit*
  • $11,984.00 USD Final Payment*
  • 02/28/2023 Payment Due
  • Full Payment Required and the ONLY Option.

If your original tour cost is more than $1,500 and choose to pay your final balance by check, you will receive a discount according to the schedule below:

Original Tour Cost

  • $1,500 - $5,000
  • $5,001 - $7,500
  • $7,501 - $10,000
  • $10,001 - $15,000
  • $15,001 - $20,000
  • $20,001 - $25,000
  • $25,001 and up

Discount

  • $50
  • $100
  • $200
  • $250
  • $300
  • $400
  • $500

Ways to Save

Take advantage of these special offers to maximize the value of your next RV adventure!

Payment Options
We have various payment options, some of which offer deep discounts. Plus, we offer an interest-free, monthly payment plan to help you budget your vacation. Read More>>
Exclusive Travel Partners
We’re proud to be the official travel partner of some of the largest RV clubs and manufacturers in the world, which allow us to offer discounts to their members and customers. Read More>>
Frequent Traveler Credits
We appreciate you traveling with us, so we want to reward you with instant credit back on every tour you take. The more you travel, the greater the rewards! Read More>>
Refer & Earn
Receive future travel credits for each new customer you refer to us. Plus, learn how referrals can also increase your Lifetime Loyalty Rewards! Read More>>
Special Offers
By joining our email list, you’ll stay up to date on the latest tours and offers. Be in the know for any additional discounts to help you save even more! Read More>>
Exclusive Price Guarantee
Once you make your deposit, we guarantee the price! If our suppliers increase their prices, you won’t be stuck with any additional costs for your trip. Read More>>

Activity Level - ACTIVE

Group Size

  • This trip has a group size up to 22 rigs plus WagonMasters and TailGunners* exclusive to 45 Day Rivers West-Path of Lewis & Clark

Pacing

  • 2995 Driving Miles
  • 176 Average Daily Miles
  • 45 days, with 44 camping nights including 88 events & meals

Physical Requirements

  • Activity of 1 to 3 hours of low impact, physical movement (walking, stairs, paths while on excursions). May include walking on uneven or unpaved surfaces. Stairs are likely – good health is recommended.



    Tours require that you are responsible for yourself and your ability to get on and off all Transportation Services.



    Activity Ratings are intended to provide information for those who do not use mobility devices.



    If you require a mobility device, please be aware that guests must travel with a companion that is responsible for loading, unloading and securing their device on all excursions.



    Guests with mobility challenges and walking limitations may not be able to participate in all activities.

*TailGunners only on Caravans with 14 or more guest rigs

Protect Your Travel Investment with Trip Cancellation Insurance

 

RV travel is fun and exciting, but the unexpected can happen. Losing the cost of a trip due to cancellation or an unexpected medical emergency during your trip can add the expense of physicians, hospitalization, or a medical evacuation, all of which can be overwhelming.

Travelers want to move about with confidence and peace of mind that comes from protecting both their health and finances. There are NO infectious disease exclusions - meaning that COVID-19 is covered as any other illness.

TME Travel Insurance provides a suite of insurance options for all styles of travel. Additional benefits are available when you purchase COMPREHENSIVE TRIP CANCELLATION, such as optional Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) coverage on the TME Elite Plan when purchased within 14 days of booking your tour. Plans cover both domestic and international travel.

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Traveler Reviews

There’s no better way to learn what a trip is like than from the firsthand experiences of your fellow travelers. Our Traveler Reviews are the real deal—unbiased and unedited—giving you an honest appraisal of the experiences that await you on this trip.