pacific northwest golf Cruise September 3 15, 2018 aboard Silversea s Silver Explorer

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1 pacific northwest golf Cruise September 3 15, 2018 aboard Silversea s Silver Explorer Whistler Vancouver victoria Tacoma Bandon Dunes portland

2 pacific northwest 2018 LEWIS AND CLARK S EXPEDITION TO THE Oregon coast set the stage for the settlement of the Pacific Northwest; naturally a destination for frontiersmen and explorers, the region remains ripe for discovery. Desert, mountain and seashore landscapes coupled with a mild climate and a cosmopolitan mix of cultures, make British Columbia, Washington and Oregon ideal settings for a variety of spectacular golf and touring. The launch of Bandon Dunes to the Oregon coast and subsequent addition of Pacific Dunes, Bandon Trails and finally Old MacDonald, may be the most influential golf development in U.S. history. A walking-only facility built on tight fescue grown over sandy dunes shaped by wind and weather; Bandon was the contemporary American birth of true links golf, making household names of designers like David McLay Kidd and Tom Doak, and cementing legendary designer status upon Coore and Crenshaw. Bandon shined awareness on the Pacific Northwest as a golf destination and that awareness was rewarded with hosting the 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay. Even now, almost 20 years after the opening of the first course at Bandon, there remain hidden gems to be discovered, and we are delighted to introduce you to a great sampling from the courses at Whistler, to Bear Mountain Resort in Victoria, Pumpkin Ridge in Portland and the Nicklaus and Fazio courses at Pronghorn Resort in Bend. Discover the pleasure and ease of traveling with Kalos Golf. Our attentive staff awaits at every course with your bag already prepped for your arrival. For each round, we accommodate pairing requests or match you with new friends who share your skill level and enthusiasm for the game. Victoria Astoria Bandon Dunes Portland Whistler Vancouver Tacoma Bend CANADA UNITED STATES For those interested in more than golf, we have designed exciting tours to meet the needs of discriminating travelers; exploring the natural wonders of Whistler Blackcomb, touring the gardens of Victoria and Seattle, discovering the majesty of coastal Oregon and the Columbia River Gorge, learning the history of winemaking in the Willamette Valley. Whether playing golf or learning about local history and natural wonders with our experienced guides, shopping or exploring on your own, you will experience unsurpassed personal attention, returning from your journey with new and enriched friendships and memories of a captivating experience.

3 Nicklaus North Golf Course september 3: VancouVEr whistler, british columbia plan to arrive in Vancouver, British columbia on september 3. You will be greeted at the airport and transferred to the four seasons resort in Whistler, centrally located in the heart of this outdoor adventure capital of western canada. settle in and relax until our welcome reception this evening. september 4: whistler GolF: NiCKlAUS NorTH GolF CoUrSe Winding along a gentle valley next to a glacier-fed lake, surrounded by snowcapped peaks and majestic firs, nicklaus north is a stunning introduction to pacific northwest golf. more parkland than mountain, the views and tumbling rivers set the stage for a round that tempts risk for reward on virtually every hole. Wider landing areas off the tees typically result in longer approaches to well-defended greens; while longer tee shots gamble with hazards avoiding fairway bunkers and hitting to narrower landing areas to earn a short-iron approach. there are five par-three holes at nicklaus north, and with water framing four of them, each could be a signature hole. a memorable game, along with some fresh mountain air, awaits. ToUr: GlACier ToUr BY FloATplANe We depart from green lake via floatplane and fly high over the mountains to marvel at ancient glaciers that formed and continue to shape the Whistler Blackcomb Valley. it is a breathtaking and unique journey over rugged peaks and crystal-blue alpine lakes to witness the capacity of these powerful ice rivers to carve the splendid vales of Whistler. september 5: whistler GolF: FAirMoNT CHATeAU WHiSTler GolF ClUB chateau Whistler golf club climbs over four hundred feet from the base of Blackcomb mountain. don t be surprised to see a variety of wildlife in the surrounding forests, from bear to eagles, beavers and grouse. nine holes out and back, framed by firs, rocky outcrops, lakes and streams, this is mountain golf at its finest. Whether it s the elevated tee looking down to the par three 8 th, or the steady climb up to the par four 3 rd, robert trent Jones, Jr. s design philosophy of fitting the course to the site is on spectacular display. elevation changes, forced carries over rivers, ravines and perfectly situated bunkers, will demand creative and accurate use of every club in the bag. ToUr: BeAr photo SAFAri AND peak 2 peak GoNDolA this morning, we set out in search of bears. Via a comfortable 4x4 vehicle, expert trackers take us into the backcountry and alpine areas to see bears in their natural habitat, with great opportunities to capture some wonderful photos. afterwards, we take the peak 2 peak gondola to lunch at the top of Blackcomb mountain. With breathtaking views during the ride and over lunch, we will be treated to a superb overview of Whistler Blackcomb.

4 Bear Mountain Resort september 6: whistler VancouVEr, british columbia EmbarK Silver explorer this morning, we transfer to Vancouver, where we will board Silver Explorer. two touring options are available. You may choose a Vancouver City Highlights Tour, a guided visit to historic gastown, chinatown, scenic english Bay, stanley park and along Vancouver harbour. or, join us for a Whale Watching Tour as we head out to sea for the morning aboard a private local vessel in search of whales in the pacific. afterwards, enjoy free time for lunch and exploring Vancouver before gathering at the ship for embarkation. september 7: Victoria, british columbia GolF: BeAr MoUNTAiN resort today, we split the field between two outstanding nicklaus courses at Bear mountain golf resort, host of the champions tour pacific links. though the mountain course boasts higher altitude and includes more extreme elevation changes than the Valley course, both are truly mountain layouts. the Valley s generous fairways lead to massive greens with tiers and swells that require an accurate approach to chance two-putts. the signature hole on the mountain course is a wonderful representation of mountain target golf: the par three 10 th, an island green set on a small lake. the views from both courses are spectacular, the conditioning is superb, and we will be treated to a wonderful day of golf. ToUr: BUTCHArT GArDeNS AND HiGH TeA our tour begins with a visit to Butchart gardens, a national historic site of canada. the 55-acre park is home to thousands of rare plants, arranged into distinct areas, including a formal italian garden, Japanese garden and a lovely rose garden. after exploring the gardens, we visit the heart of old town Victoria for a short walking tour, before enjoying high tea at the fairmont empress hotel. Butchart Gardens

5 september 8: tacoma, washington Chambers Bay GolF: CHAMBerS BAY (WAlKiNG only) -or- SAliSH CliFFS GolF ClUB (CArTS AvAilABle) Chambers Bay is a robert trent Jones, Jr. links design on the shores of puget sound, on the site of a former quarry. host of the 2015 u.s. open, the firm, fast and rolling fescue fairways lead to large, undulated greens. a lone fir tree on the par three 15 th, punctuates the starkly beautiful landscape, which was seemingly sculpted by nature. the greens were a hot topic of discussion in 2015, and after the u.s. open, it was decided to let the greens change over to poa annua, which they will have fully done by the time we play. the key at chambers Bay, as with all great links, is to account for the fairway and greenside mounding to best land your drives and approaches. Salish Cliffs opened in 2011 and is owned and operated by the squaxin island tribe. a hybrid mountain parkland layout with 600 feet of gradual elevation change and expansive views of the surrounding Kamilche Valley, the course s main defense is the tall fescue that frames most holes. salish cliffs is visually stunning and a true hidden gem on our pacific northwest journey. ToUr: CHiHUlY GArDeN AND GlASS set at the foot of the space needle, this unique garden museum showcases the life and career of american glass sculptor dale chihuly, widely considered a pioneer of american glass sculpture. the outdoor garden complex is filled with sculptures that blend with surrounding flora, but the highlight is an astounding 100-foot long sculpture of red, orange and yellow glass flowers that commands the main glasshouse. after our tour, there is free time to explore seattle s famous public market and enjoy lunch in one of many quaint restaurants. september 9: DaY at sea sit back and relax as we cruise the pacific coast from tacoma to coos Bay, oregon. today will be a fine day to relax and enjoy the comforts of Silver Explorer after a few days of golf and touring. Chihuly Garden and Glass

6 september 10: coos bay, oregon Bandon Dunes Golf Resort Pacif ic Dunes GolF: BANDoN DUNeS GolF resort home to four of the finest courses in the world, it s no wonder that a pilgrimage to Bandon is the definitive bucket-list conquest for passionate golfers. Whether you ve chosen to play david mclay Kidd s Bandon dunes, tom doak s pacific dunes or old macdonald, or coore and crenshaw s Bandon trails, each has earned its rank among the greats. shaped by the sweep of the pacific, set among dunes cast by prevailing winds, there is perhaps no finer venue for the game of golf. the resort s remote location gives cause for some of its mythology, and we are privileged to dock just thirty minutes north in coos Bay for our two days at Bandon dunes. ToUr: CrANBerrY FArM AND lighthouse ToUr Bandon is renowned for more than golf, it is well known for its cranberries and we are lucky to visit around traditional harvest time. We will visit a local cranberry bog, where we learn about cranberry production, and enjoy fresh farm-made cranberry treats. after our visit to the cranberry farm, we visit stalwarts of coastal oregon: a selection of historic lighthouses that have protected sailors along this craggy coast for centuries. september 11: coos bay, oregon GolF: BANDoN DUNeS GolF resort a second day at Bandon dunes is an opportunity to master a new course and likely a different wind direction. While Bandon trails is the most protected of the four main courses here, wind plays a significant factor in scoring on all; ride the current and take advantage of tight, fast fairways rolling to mammoth greens, or keep it low? much will depend on the bearing of the wind and executing on the advice of our expert caddies will be essential. ToUr: SHore ACreS STATe park formerly an estate atop ocean side bluffs outside coos Bay, the site of shore acres state park is a magnificent spot with formal gardens of rhododendrons and roses. an enclosed observatory offers stunning views of the ocean while our guide tells us of the history of the site. later, we visit cape arago state park where we will scan for seals and sea lions basking in the sun on offshore rocks.

7 september 12: astoria, oregon astoria sits at the meeting point of the columbia river and the pacific ocean, just east of where lewis and clark concluded their historic journey. spend some time strolling the quaint streets and shops of this riverfront town and explore the columbia river maritime museum, which chronicles the history of this major thoroughfare of pacific northwest shipping. september 13: PortlanD, oregon Columbia River Gorge GolF: pumpkin ridge GolF ClUB - WiTCH HolloW We are fortunate to gain an invitation to play Witch hollow at pumpkin ridge, where tiger Woods won his third consecutive u.s. amateur title in 1996 before turning pro. a parkland layout of deep green cut through dense forest of fir, maple and oak, pumpkin ridge feels like a quintessential course of the pacific northwest an ideal capstone to our journey. ToUr: WillAMeTTe valley WiNerY ToUr ever since early pioneers began farming the land of the Willamette Valley, it has yielded an impressive bounty. in the 1960s, the valley s soil was found to be ideal for growing grapes, especially pinot noir, pinot gris, and chardonnay varietals. Vineyards now populate these rolling hillsides, and the valley s output is arguably just as good as its betterknown california neighbor. today, we tour a selection of local vineyards and pair lunch with just the right vintages. september 14: PortlanD the columbia river scenic Byway is one of the most picturesque roads in north america. as we make our way to Bonneville dam from portland, we will pause at the Vista house for breathtaking views of the columbia river gorge and surrounding mountains. our penultimate stop will be multnomah falls, the fourth highest waterfall in the united states; the Benson Bridge, a footbridge that crosses the lower falls, is a perfect spot for an iconic pacific northwest photo opportunity. september 15: PortlanD home today, we bid farewell to our captain and crew and transfer to the portland airport for flights home. or, join us for an additional two rounds of golf at pronghorn resort outside of Bend, oregon.

8 Pronghorn Resort Pronghorn Golf Extension September 15 18, 2018 We board a short flight from Portland to Bend, Oregon, an outdoor adventure hub of the Pacific Northwest. Known for wonderful hiking, mountain biking, white water rafting and fly-fishing and a unique, high-desert climate, Bend has been a preferred outdoor vacation destination for Northwesterners for decades. Pronghorn Resort is on the outskirts of Bend and features two impeccable golf courses: a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course and a Tom Fazio Championship Course. Both are wonderfully maintained and offer unique challenges, including lava formations on the Fazio course. Generally, the layouts are a mix of parkland meets high-desert target golf, with lakes, streams and desert bush framing the second cut. Serenely stunning scenery is the backdrop for two memorable rounds at Pronghorn. The Pronghorn Golf Extension is limited to 24 guests based on availability of lodging and tee times. While there is plenty to explore on your own in Bend, this extension focuses on golf and relaxation at Pronghorn Resort. Tour price is $1,395 per person, double occupancy in a Junior Suite ($1,135 per person, double occupancy in a Deluxe Room; $1,695 for a Single Room). The price includes three nights accommodations at Pronghorn Resort, one round on the Fazio and one round on the Nicklaus course at Pronghorn Resort and airport transfers on standard arrival and departure dates. Airfare from Portland to Bend, Oregon is not included, but will be arranged by Kalos Golf.

9 silver explorer expedition lifestyle. SilverSeA ServiCe. silver explorer was designed specifi cally for navigating waters in some of the world s most remote destinations. A fl eet of Zodiac boats allows guests to visit even the most off-the-beaten path locations and an expert Expedition Team provides insight and understanding to each unforgettable silver explorer adventure. Her spacious decks and panoramic public rooms mean the drama of the unexpected is never far from view. On board, every comfort awaits: an ocean-view suite, in-suite bar and butler service; lounges where fellow travelers gather to swap tales about their day s adventures; and cuisine that meets Silversea s standards of culinary excellence. Imaginative menus in The Restaurant feature both regional offerings and dishes inspired by Relais & Châteaux. Additional amenities include a sun-catching pool deck, an Internet café, a fi tness center, and a beauty and massage center particularly appealing after a day on the links..

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