Columbia vacation package includes tour of Portland,Hells Canyon,Walla Walla,The Dalles And Maryhill Museum, Astoria And Fort Clatsop and sightseeing of ,Bonneville Dam,Lake Wallula

Renowned Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Your ship slips through the locks of Bonneville Dam at the entrance to the Columbia River Gorge. Stop at the DamÕs Visitor Center, then tour by motorcoach to breathtaking Multnomah Falls, the tallest falls in Oregon. Visit the Hood River Valley to take in some local flavor. Return to the ship to continue cruising upriver, passing through The Dalles and John Day Lock and Dam. This dam was completed in 1968 and includes a fish ladder. BLD

Transfer independently to the airport for your flight to Argentina ($35). Arrive in Buenos Aires and transfer independently to your hotel ($21). Balance of the day at leisure (B): BUENOS AIRES

Today, relive history at the Fort Walla Walla Museum with a collection of over 35,000 catalogued artifacts. Enjoy a delicious lunch at Walla Walla's 26Brix restaurant, located in the 130-year-old Dacres Hotel, on the National Register of Historic Places. You will have time to explore the town, taste local wine, or take a walking tour and enjoy the sculptures you'll find throughout town. Return to the ship for some relaxing late afternoon cruising. BLD

The Maryhill Museum is your morning treat, a historic mansion sitting in solitary splendor on a bluff over the Columbia River. You'll discover an eclectic collection of Native arts, European paintings, and the Queen of Romania's personal effects. Then explore the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center in The Dalles and see plants like Lewis & Clark saw on the nature trails, with spectacular dioramas and displays of the region's geography and history. Enjoy lunch in this impressive setting. Return to the ship by way of Rowena Crest, one of America's Scenic Byways. Continue cruising into the dramatically beautiful Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. BLD

Stand in Lewis & Clark's footsteps at Fort Clatsop National Historic Park. See the fascinating Columbia River Maritime Museum, the site of Lewis & Clark's fort. Step off the beaten path to Astoria and return to the ship for lunch. Later, you can see the best of downtown Astoria on your own, equipped with a city map and recommendations from the crew. You're free to discover the hidden treasures of this Victorian seaport. BLD

Return to Portland's attractive riverfront where your week-long voyage into history ends. A transfer is included to the Portland Airport. B