June 29, 2009 – Airport Arrival – Port Angeles – Quileute Tribal Nation

Your adventure begins at SeaTac Airport (Seattle) where our guide will greet guests for our journey to Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. Plan to arrive by 12:00 noon as we will be departing at 1:00pm.

Before arriving at the Quileute Oceanside Resort, we’ll stop for an early dinner in Port Angeles at Bella Italia, the book location where Edward and Bella have their first heart-felt conversation and where any serious shopping is done by Forks teens.

Fan Trips.travel has received special permission from the Quileute Tribal Council to partner with them in creating this special Twilight adventure.

Accommodations : Quileute Oceanside Resort. Located right on the beach in the tribal village of La Push, the resort offers Washington’s most pristine coastal destination.
Meals Included : Dinner

June 30 – La Push Beach – Hoh Rainforest – Quileute Salmon Bake

After breakfast, grab your tennis shoes and a raincoat as we’ll be heading to the Hoh Rainforest. Mild winters, cool summers and up to 12 feet of annual precipitation produce the giant conifers that dominate this rain forest, one of the most spectacular examples of temperate rain forests in the world. This easy trail leads us to the Hall of Mosses, the most atmospheric location in the rainforest where any vampire would feel right at home.

Back at the Quileute Oceanside Resort we’ll break up into smaller groups for an exploration of First Beach with our Quileute guides. Enjoy an easy walk along unspoiled Pacific beaches to ancient national parklands.

Late afternoon is a time to relax at the resort or gather with friends. Other activities you can enjoy in your free time include kayaking, biking, fishing, surfing and whale watching.

We’ve planned a special dinner tonight – a traditional Salmon Bake just like Jacob, Billy, Sam and all their friends would share with their families and friends. This promises to be an evening to remember.

Accommodations : Quileute Oceanside Resort
Meals Included : Breakfast, Dinner

July 1 – Forks – Quileute Bonfire and Stories

Today is Forks day! We’ll head off after breakfast to Forks, WA where Stephenie Meyer’s story takes place. This small and charming town was chosen as the Cullen’s home as it receives the most rainfall of any city in the United States. You’ll enjoy private guided tours of Forks locations which are reminiscent of fictional sites mentioned in the Twilight Series and have plenty of time to explore on your own. Grab those photos of the town sign, enjoy lunch on Main Street, shop for Twilight merchandise at the Outfitters and other stores in town. Have fun!

On our last night with our hosts, we’ll gather round a bonfire while a Quileute elder shares the ancient legends of the Quileute people. It was during one evening just like this when Bella heard the tales of the wolf legends for the first time from Billy and other members of the tribe on the beach at La Push.

Accommodations : Quileute Oceanside Resort
Meals Included : Breakfast, Dinner

July 2 - Journey to Portland – Portland Film Locations – Pub Dinner

Our journey from the Olympic Peninsula to Portland, Oregon, where the majority of Twilight filming took place, begins right after breakfast. A lunch stop is planned along the way.

After settling into your hotel you’ll be treated to a whirlwind tour of film locations in the Portland, Oregon area. Plenty of time for photos of these accessible film locations. There will also be opportunities to stop and purchase a treat at some of the locations along the way.

We’ll end our day with dinner at a fun and casual pub in downtown Portland.

Accommodations : The Hilton Portland & Executive Tower hotel is located in the heart of Portland’s city center and it’s only a block away from the MAX Light Rail system which provides access to many of Portland's premier attractions.
Meals Included : Breakfast, Dinner

July 3 – Columbia River Gorge - Multnomah Falls – View Point - St Helens

After breakfast, get ready for a lovely day out in the Columbia River Gorge. We have organized a fantastic day of easy walking into the Gorge and visiting film locations guided by a member of the Friends of the Gorge who assisted with pre-shoot organizing of the Twilight movie. While walking in “Edward’s footsteps”, our guide will share stories of the difficult conditions the crew had to undergo when filming in ice, snow and rain! The Columbia Gorge is a spectacular river canyon 85 miles long and up to 4,000 feet deep. This wild and beautiful place has also served as a human corridor for tens of thousands of years, and was visited by Lewis and Clark and traversed by thousands of Oregon Trail pioneers. How fortunate we are that Summit Entertainment chose to film in this breathtaking location!

Spend the day seeing the trees, the cliffs, the water from Edward’s eyes. Don’t forget to bring your cameras for some of the most amazing photos you’ll ever take! After crossing the river back to the Oregon side, we’ll have a rest at the cozy Multnomah Falls Lodge built in 1925. Plummeting 620 feet from its origins on Larch Mountain, Multnomah Falls, another Twilight film location on your tour, is the second highest year-round waterfall in the nation. After a short walk with a naturalist who assisted with pre-shoot organizing of the movie, we’ll settle down to enjoy authentic northwestern cuisine for lunch, served in a rustic, romantic setting. But save room for dessert…..

A special afternoon treat has been planned at yet another film location, the romantic View Point Inn, where Bella and Edward share a few moments on the verandah after the prom. The Inn has created a special dessert reception just for Twilight Fan Trips including a slide show of photos taken of the cast and crew while filming at the View Point Inn, you’ll see props used in the movie and enjoy treats created just for us by their renowned chef. Relax, walk about the property and take plenty of photos and enjoy!

Our evening will be spent in St. Helens, Oregon, an inviting small town near the riverfront where Summit Entertainment chose to film a number of scenes for Twilight. The Olde Towne portion of St. Helens features a Nationally Registered Historic District which includes residences and civic buildings dating back nearly a century.

After a guided walking tour of downtown St Helens and free time for photos and shopping, another exclusive opportunity awaits. We have very special permission to visit the privately owned location used as the “Bloated Toad” - the restaurant in the movie where Edward and Bella have their first heart-felt conversation. During this extraordinary visit you will have a unique opportunity to hear a film location scout describe just how film locations are chosen. A fascinating discussion you don’t want to miss!

We’ll also be enjoying dinner today at the “Bloated Toad”. Feel free to chat with the owner and get a first-person perspective of what it is like to have your property transformed for Hollywood!

Evening return to Portland.

Accommodations : Hilton Portland and Executive Tower
Meals Included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert Reception

July 4 – Vampire Baseball™ and Make-A-Wish Day More details are available here

Enjoy a hearty breakfast this morning to get you ready for Vampire Baseball™! Portland’s PGE Park, the professional baseball stadium home to the minor league Portland Beavers, is ours exclusively this morning to kick some serious vampire butt! Teams will compete in this fun and friendly competition – prizes will be awarded!

You will have a few hours on your own before the July 4th evening celebrations at the ballpark.

Rachelle Lefevre throws in the
first ball at the July 4th game

In the evening we’ll watch Rachelle Lefevre throw in the first ball to start the game. What could be more American and more enjoyable than watching the Portland Beavers play on July 4th while indulging in a holiday cook-out at the Park!

Fireworks after the game provide the perfect end to a fabulous trip!

Accommodations : Hilton Portland and Executive Tower
Meals Included : Breakfast, Dinner

July 5 – Return home

Enjoy buffet at your leisure. Individual return transfers on your own.

TRIP INCLUDES

• 6-nights Lodging – Quileute Oceanside Resort (3-nights) and Hilton Portland (3-nights)
• Vampire Baseball™ Premium Package on July 4th
• July 4th evening of baseball and fireworks
• Private Guided tours of Forks, WA, Hoh Rainforest, La Push and First Beach, Quileute Reservation
• Private bonfire on the beach and stories with Quileute elder
• Traditional Salmon Bake
• Access to privately owned film locations as noted in itinerary
• Exclusive discussions with film location scout and other presenters
• Private Guided Tour of Columbia River Gorge
• Private Guided Tour of St Helen’s and other film locations
• Professional guide for duration of tour
• Private coach transfers as noted in itinerary
• Meals Included : 12 meals (6 breakfast, 1 lunch, 5 dinners) plus dessert reception

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