Willamette River Wine and Regeneration Tour

First Nature Tours

Custom sustainable winery tour + restoration project accompanied by river kayaking and modern accommodations.

Independence Hotel

Willamette River Regenerative Tour Series

The pandemic put travel into a new perspective and a new type of tourism was developed that shares the excitement of adventure with added service projects to leave the destination better than when they arrived. This is season 2 of the regenerative tours.

Join First Nature Tours for an overnight outing that includes guided kayaking on the magical Willamette River, vital service projects alongside a local nonprofit, cozy craft beverage tastings, and modern accommodations. You will leave the weekend with a deeper connection and understanding with nature and the local community.Day One:We have a shuttle service that will pick you up from Portland, OR , or meet us in the Salem-Independence Area. L﻿eft Coast Estates is our host for a full morning of wine! Their inspirational work in sustainability, restoration, and regeneration makes them perfect for our group starting with a custom, private tour of the property. We'll break bread with the famous wood-fired pizzas. Once energized, we'll get to opportunity to contribute to their noble work of restoring the native Oregon oaks. Before we depart, Left Coast will guide us in a private wine tasting and an opportunity to grab a bottle before you go! After lunch, we will enjoy the Willamette River on a guided kayak tour with eNRG kayaking. Our professional guides will share the rich ecology and history as you paddle. I﻿n the evening there's a chance to explore historic downtown Independence, OR and enjoy dinner at a local brewery. Day Two:Book the hot tub or take a walk along the river in our modern accommodations at The Independence Hotel. We'll enjoy a breakfast at the hotel before we'll depart back to Portland. The price of this booking includes all meals, transportation, activities, and hotel stay. This tour is available to be booked privately for groups or corporate events. Our service projects embraces the principles of <a href="https://firstnaturetours.com/2021/03/25/what-is-regenerative-tourism/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">regeneration</a>. For More Information Contact: info@firstnaturetours.comThis program is made possible with a grant from Travel Oregon

<h3>About Us and Our Partners: </h3><a href="https://firstnaturetours.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">First Nature Tours</a>: Based in Portland, Oregon, First Nature Tours is a custom private group tour operator that specializes in facilitating outdoor adventures and immersive experiences in the Pacific Northwest. Their professional naturalist guides aim to educate the intrepid traveler by exploring the beauty of the region through the lens of sustainable tourism and visit the naturally and culturally unique places that make the Pacific Northwest so special. Our foundation is built on increasing knowledge, appreciation, and understanding of the world around us through meaningful travel experiences.<a href="https://willamettevalley.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Willamette Valley:</a> The Willamette Valley Visitors Association’s (WVVA) mission is to build awareness for the Willamette Valley as a premier year-round travel destination through marketing, sales and destination development. Comprising six visitor associations, WVVA serves as the regional destination marketing organization for the Willamette Valley, driving visitor expenditures and economic impact to all parts of the region.<a href="https://theindependencehotel.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Independence Hotel</a>: At Trace Hotels; the pioneer spirit of Oregon runs deep in our veins. We offer adventure, but not just for adventure’s sake. We believe in strengthening our communities through involvement and volunteering. We also understand the importance of well-being, and the fact that sometimes you need an opportunity to hit the pause button, and just breathe. We understand that you’ve worked hard to take this adventure to our hotel and community, and we don’t take that honor lightly. <a href="https://enrgkayaking.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">eNRG</a>: eNRG Kayaking is one of the top paddling schools in the Northwest. We buy, sell, and rent canoes, kayaks, rafts, SUPs and associated equipment in Oregon. Founded by extreme kayak champion Sam Drevo, our staff consists of Olympic champions, river rescue experts, American Canoe Association (ACA) instructor trainers, and many dedicated and certified instructors.<a href="https://leftcoastwine.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Left Coast Estate:</a> Left Coast Estate is a sustainable winery, vineyard, and working farm. At their heart, they are stewards of the land. Left Coast is guided by two defining principles: a passion for making world-class wine from all Estate fruit and a deep connection to the land where we live and farm. <a href="https://traveloregon.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Travel Oregon:</a> The Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon, works to enhance visitors’ experiences by providing information, resources and trip planning tools that inspire travel and consistently convey the exceptional quality of Oregon. The commission aims to improve Oregonians’ quality of life by strengthening the economic impacts of the state’s tourism industry.

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