18 days in United States Itinerary

A big city with a small-town feel, Portland is home to the country's biggest rose test garden, perched on a hill overlooking downtown.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum and Willamette Valley. Venture out of the city with trips to Mount Hood (in Hood River) and The Oregon World War II Memorial (in Salem). There's still lots to do: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, steep yourself in history at McLean House, indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area, and admire the natural beauty at Lan Su Chinese Garden.

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Jakarta, Indonesia to Portland is an approximately 21.5-hour combination of bus and flight. You can also do a combination of bus, flight, and train; or do a combination of bus and flight. Traveling from Jakarta to Portland, you'll gain 15 hours due to the time zone difference. In November, Portland is colder than Jakarta - with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Rochester.

Rochester is a census-designated place (CDP) in Thurston County, Washington, United States. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Mount St. Helens and The Lewis And Clark National And State Historical Parks. Get out of town with these interesting Rochester side-trips: Astoria (Astoria-Megler Bridge, Columbia River Maritime Museum, & more) and Claquato Church (in Chehalis).

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You can drive from Portland to Rochester in 2 hours. In December, daytime highs in Rochester are 8°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Coeur d'Alene.

Coeur d'Alene is the largest city and county seat of Kootenai County, Idaho, United States. Kick off your visit on the 9th (Mon): contemplate the waterfront views at Coeur d'Alene Lake, browse the collection at Coeur d'Alene Public Library, then contemplate the long history of Treaty Rock Park, and finally wander the wide-open spaces of Seven Stars Alpaca Ranch. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Tue): tour the pleasant surroundings at Lookout Pass, identify plant and animal life at Tubbs Hill Nature Trails, and then see the interesting displays at Northwest Tattoo Museum & Tattooing.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Rochester to Coeur d'Alene. Traveling from Rochester in December, expect Coeur d'Alene to be slightly colder, temps between 0°C and -5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) so you can go by car to Leavenworth.

Leavenworth is a city in Chelan County, Washington, United States. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Wed): stroll through Front Street Park, then walk around Waterfront Park, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Leavenworth Reindeer Farm, and finally fly down the slopes at Leavenworth Ski Hill. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: tee off at Kahler Glen Golf & Ski Resort, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Plain Valley Nordic Trails, then examine the collection at Upper Valley Museum, and finally sample the fine beverages at Blue Spirits Distilling.

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Traveling by car from Coeur d'Alene to Leavenworth takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. December in Leavenworth sees daily highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Seattle.

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Step off the beaten path and head to Sky View Observatory and Seattle Great Wheel. When in Seattle, make a side trip to see Snoqualmie Falls in Snoqualmie, approximately 58 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, see the interesting displays at The Museum of Flight, stroll around Kerry Park, and observe the fascinating underwater world at Seattle Aquarium.

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Traveling by car from Leavenworth to Seattle takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Leavenworth in December, expect Seattle to be somewhat warmer, temps between 9°C and 3°C. You'll set off for home on the 16th (Mon).