Adult Trips & Travel

Love to travel near and far? The Juanita Pohl Center offers one-day, lunchtime and overnight trips throughout the year, from whitewater rafting and covered bridge tours to boat cruises in the Gorge. Bring along a friend or make a new one! We have a friendly group who always welcomes a new traveler. Trips are for Ages 21 & Up.

Pre-registration is required for ALL Active Adult Day Trips.
Call: 503.691.3061.

Active Adult Day Trips

Beginner Archery Lesson
Learn something new and have fun doing it! Archery is a blend of both skill and sport that anyone can learn and enjoy. Join us for a private lesson followed by range time. No experience necessary. Fee includes lesson, gear, escort and transportation.
Friday, February 14 | 1:45-3:45pm
CLICK HERE to Register
$46 resident/$58 non-resident

Dinner at AKADI PDX
Delight in traditional African cuisine right here in the Pacific Northwest! Enjoy a menu of appetizers, unique entrees, stews, sauces and desserts carefully curated by renown chef, Fatou Ouattara. Fee includes dinner, gratuity, escort and transportation.
Wednesday, February 26 | 3:30-7:30pm
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$50 resident/$63 non-resident

Lunch at The Cove
Located on the Columbia River, enjoy fresh seafood, NW cuisine, craft drinks and stunning views at this riverfront restaurant. Fee includes lunch, gratuity, escort and transportation.
Tuesday, March 11 | 11:15am-4pm
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$49 resident/$61 non-resident

Butterfly Effect Pottery
Explore your creative side at this pottery painting studio in Multnomah Village where each sale contributes toward an organization making change in the local community. Fee includes a pottery piece to paint, art supplies and glazes, kiln firing, escort and transportation.
Thursday, March 27 | 1-4pm
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$43 resident/$54 non-resident

Intro to Perfume Making
Learn the art of composing a scent! Explore 16 basic essences, learn how to structure top, middle and base notes to create a fragrance, and leave with a bottle of bespoke perfume! Fee includes professional instruction, supplies, escort and transportation.
Wednesday, April 9 | 1-3pm
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$71 resident/$89 non-resident

Hale Pele Tiki Bar
Join us at the house of the Volcano Goddess, Hale Pele! Featuring exotic cocktails, island-inspired small plates and atmospheric tiki bar theme. Fee includes appetizers, escort and transportation. Beverages will be on your own.
Tuesday, April 15 | 3-7pm
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$35 resident/$44 non-resident

Birding at Smith & Bybee Wetlands
Learn the basics of birding or practice your skills with an expert birding guide at this wetlands nature preserve near the Columbia River followed by lunch at local food carts. Fee includes birding guide, escort and transportation.
Thursday, May 1 | 9:30am-2:30pm
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$35 resident/$44 non-resident

The Heist Food Cart Pod
Visit one of Portland’s newest food cart pods! Featuring a variety of food and refreshing drink options, soak up the local atmosphere and enjoy a meal with friends. Fee includes escort and transportation.
Saturday, May 17 | 11:30am-2:30pm
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$19 resident/$24 non-resident

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Domestic & International Travel Program (Collette Tours)
The trips listed below are being highlighted by the Juanita Pohl Center through Collette Tours. Collette has more trip offerings all over the US and the world, with more dates available. Click HERE to browse their website! Anyone can travel anywhere through the Pohl Center & Collette Tours! If you are interested in traveling to a destination that isn't highlighted here, please call 503.691.3061.

What does Seat Reduction Date Mean?? Collette holds 10 seats for all travelers through the Juanita Pohl Center - once the seat reduction date passes, those seats are let go and it is first come, first serve for all travelers.

Greece Island Hopper
Trip Dates: September 6-16, 2025
In Greece, discover a place where age-old legends and monuments intertwine with warm sunshine and island-style living. Tour Athens with a local guide. Explore the Acropolis, home to the famous Parthenon and the city’s best lookout. Enjoy three days at leisure on the island of Mykonos, an Aegean paradise of sandy beaches and bustling energy. Uncover the past at the excavation site of Akrotiri. Make the most of a free day on the picture-perfect island of Santorini. From to the ruins of Athens to the bright rooftops of Mykonos and Santorini – embrace the country at its best. 
Seat Reduction Date: 3/7/25
Domestic and international trips led by Collette staff. For more information, please click HERE or call 503.691.3061.

Roaming Coastal Maine
Trip Dates: October 3-9, 2025
This is Maine, where rocky shores, infinite nature, and endless lobster forge a coastal New England classic. Dig in to local delicacies with an oyster shucking demonstration and tasting. Immerse yourself in dramatic nature at Acadia National Park. See how lobster traps are retrieved from the ocean. Admire the picturesque Portland Head Light, Maine’s oldest lighthouse. Enjoy free time in the vibrant city of Portland. Towering mountains, delectable cuisine, and bustling harbors await you in this maritime treasure. 
Seat Reduction Date: 3/3/25
Domestic and international trips led by Collette staff. For more information, please click HERE or call 503.691.3061.

Southern Charm Holiday
Trip Dates: December 2-8, 2025
Embrace the leisurely pace and charming allure of America’s southeast as you explore cobblestone streets, historic homes, and unspoiled coastline during the holiday season. Discover antebellum Charleston and the history of Savannah with 2-night stays in each city. Drive through James Island County Park illuminated with over 500,000 lights. Spend two nights at the exclusive Jekyll Island Club, once described as “the richest, most exclusive club in the world.” Experience the unique charm and singular hospitality of America’s “Low Country” in South Carolina and Georgia.
Seat Reduction Date: 6/2/25
Domestic and international trips led by Collette staff. For more information, please click HERE or call 503.691.3061.

NEW!! Wonders of Thailand
Trip Dates: February 26-March 13, 2026
Delve into a land where bustling modern cities, ornate ancient temples, and stunning jungle beaches coexist. Discover the busy metropolitan roads of Bangkok by tuk tuk. Nosh on perfectly balanced street food. See intricate colored tiles and golden statues at Buddhist shrines. Explore the melting pot of culture and bright, eccentric Sino-Portuguese architecture in Phuket’s Old Town. Relax at pure white sandy beaches overlooking turquoise waters beside verdant green jungles. Uncover the beautifully balanced mosaic of old and new, metropolitan, rural, and coastal in Thailand.
Seat Reduction Date: 7/27/25
Domestic and international trips led by Collette staff. An informational presentation for this trip will be held on Tuesday, March 25 @ 12pm at the center. Pre-registration for the info session is encouraged. For more information, please click HERE or call 503.691.3061.

NEW!! Japan & South Korea: From Tokyo to Seoul
Trip Dates: April 11-26, 2026
From neon-lit streets filled with people to quiet shines filled only with silence, come face-to-face with a culture thousands of years in the making. Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Explore the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, traveling between them on the famous shinkansen bullet train. Meet the incredible ama divers and dine with them while hearing tales of their lives and traditions. Meet the bowing deer of Nara Park. Explore the historic geisha district of Kyoto, Gion. See the beauty of the Arashiyama bamboo forest and the Golden Pavilion. Dive deep into the culture of Japan with the Women’s Association of Kyoto. Visit the Peace Park and Memorial Museum of Hiroshima and hear first-hand accounts of the atomic bomb’s devastation. See the famous O-torii Gate of Miyajima Island. Discover the thousand facets of culture, art, and life that make up the incredible spirit of Japan.
Seat Reduction Date: 9/11/25
Domestic and international trips led by Collette staff. An informational presentation for this trip will be held on Tuesday, March 25 @ 12pm at the center. Pre-registration for the info session is encouraged. For more information, please click HERE or call 503.691.3061.

NEW!!! Discover Painted Canyons of the West
Trip Dates: May 17-25, 2026
Trek across the Southwest as you take in the sienna-colored canyons, towering spires, and desert landscapes found in Utah’s five national parks. The backdrop of Denver’s Rocky Mountains is the starting point of your journey. In Colorado’s wine country, dine with new friends and enjoy a tasting at a family-run winery. Among vistas that evoke the spirit of the Old West, marvel at the unspoiled beauty of Utah’s five national parks. Make your way from Arches and Canyonlands to Capitol Reef, Zion, and Bryce National Park. Discover the bright lights and glitz of Vegas. Explore the kaleidoscope of colors found in America’s rocky western landscapes.
Seat Reduction Date: 11/17/25
Domestic and international trips led by Collette staff. An informational presentation for this trip will be held on Tuesday, March 25 @ 12pm at the center. Pre-registration for the info session is encouraged. For more information, please click HERE or call 503.691.3061.

Domestic & International Travel Program (Premier World Discovery)
Premier has trip offerings all over the US and the world. Click HERE to browse their website! If you are interested in traveling to a destination, please call 503.691.3061.