33 reviews
Jul 19 - 28, 2025
Group size: 20 - 29
FGCCT presents: Pacific NW Gardens with Kathy Lindroth
Washington
33 reviews
$NaN
Jul 19 - 28, 2025
Group size: 20 - 29
About this trip
What’s included
- 9 nights accommodationCedarbrook Lodge & Spa (1), Earthbox Inn & Spa (2), Chateau Victoria Hotel (2), Marshall Suites (1), Hyatt House Space Needle (3) All hotels have been carefully vetted and include private bathrooms
- 19 meals9 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 1 Tea, 3 Dinners
- Airport transfersShuttles from and to Seattle airport SEA.
- TransportationMotorcoach and professional driver plus multiple ferries. The area is surrounded by waterways and ferries are a main means of getting around. The tour includes 7 ferries
- All entrance feesThe tour includes entrance fees and tickets for everything listing in the itinerary. At many of the venues, we will have a guided tour by a local expert or the garden owner.
- Taxes, fees and tipsGratuities for the driver, guides and other staff are included in the tour price
- Expert tour managerThe tour will be hosted and managed by Lois Moss, owner of Tour 2 Explore More LLC. Lois has been orchestrating horticulture-themed tours for many years. She lives in Portland, Oregon
- $100 Donation to FGCCTYour donation to FGCCT may be tax-deductible
What’s not included
- Airfare
- Travel insuranceMedical and evacuation travel insurance is required. If you are unfamiliar with travel insurance, we can help you determine what is best for your circumstances
- Meals not listedWe value your time and individual preferences, so any meals not listed in the itinerary are your choice. We will provide a curated list and map of restaurants, markets and shops to help you decide
- Personal expenses
- Optional excursions
Available Packages
Available Add-Ons
Pre-tour hotel night in a Shared room
$175
Deposit: $0
Pre-tour hotel night in a Solo room
$350
Deposit: $0
Mt Rainier extension in a Shared room
$850
Available until February 1, 2025Sold Out
Deposit: $0
Mt Rainier extension in a Solo room
$1,220
Sold Out
Deposit: $0
Your Organizer
Tour 2 Explore More
33 reviews
Lois Moss, the owner of Tour 2 Explore More, is a former CPA and co-founder of a chain of bicycle stores. She also created a non-profit that focused on advocacy for pedestrians and cyclists. After moving from Ohio to Oregon, she jumped into gardening. She has been organizing tours for garden clubs and horticulture groups since 2015, primarily to California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, England, the Philadelphia-area and Japan.
Reviews
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We had a great time. Lois put together a great group of people. Great food and wonderful accommodations. We would definitely travel with Lois again and recommend to friends.
By Marceen M for Japan: Culture, Gardens and More on Nov 27, 2025
This was a well planned trip with flexibility to explore on your own in your free time. Care was taken in the planning to spend a few days at each of our destinations. Our accommodations were well chosen as they were quiet, authentically Japanese and in locations that were in walking distance to public transport (train stations) that allowed for easy exploration of the city or area and their gardens that we were visiting.
By Jane W for Japan: Culture, Gardens and More on Nov 11, 2025
This trip was so much more than we could have experienced on our own. We were pampered and guided by professionals, who truly cared for us. Lois is an amazing planner who goes above and beyond to craft a culturally immersive and magical experience!
By Lauri M for Japan: Culture, Gardens and More on Nov 11, 2025
Wonderful trip, that was expertly organized. We saw and experienced Japan in a deep way. We traveled lightly as a group and had many opportunities to learn and explore the Japanese culture. The gardens and temples we saw were treasures. The people that we experienced them with were likewise.
By Wendy W for Japan: Culture, Gardens and More on Nov 11, 2025
This gave me a good introduction to Japan, from the history to the habits. I would have appreciated more insight into garden design and more exposure to the extraordinary art of these highly civilised people, but the tour organiser was relaxed about me taking off to pursue my own interests. The range of hotels chosen was good, from budget to quirky to luxury. And my fellow travellers were a pleasant bunch.
By Candi M for Japan: Culture, Gardens and More on Nov 05, 2025