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Green Car Tour


To sign up for a Tour, please contact us.
        This is your chance to find out what is available, in Washington State, in the way of electric, bio-diesel, and hybrid cars. It’s one thing to go to a show and see someone else’s green car, but to see one that you could actually own is a whole other thing.
     This is a great Tour for everyone, but especially for graduates who will be receiving a car in the near future, and for the parents who will be giving them that car. If you’re going to buy a car, why not make it a green car?
     We offer several different versions of this EcoTour – 1/2 day and full day in Olympia; 1/2 day in Seattle; 1 day Olympia & Seattle; MotorScooter Class in Tacoma; 5 day version Olympia, Spokane, Seattle.
     We also offer a Non-Car version of this Tour where we explore transportation alternatives other than cars.
     Not in Washington State? Want to set up a Green Car Tour in your state? Contact us for help.
Olympia, Spokane, Seattle, Vancouver
Electric, Biodiesel, Hybrids
Tango, Prius, Zap, Smart, Dynasty, ZENN

The 5 day Green Car EcoTour can be scheduled from May through September. Other versions can be scheduled year round, weather permitting.

Green Car Journey – 5 day version:
     On the first day of the Green Car EcoTour, we travel from Olympia to Spokane where the Tango is made. The Tango is owned by George Clooney, Sergey Brin (Google co-founder), and others.
     From Spokane, we head to Seattle to visit the Green Car Company and MC Electric Vehicles. At the Green Car Company, owner Greg Rock will teach "Transportation 101". The Green Car Company has Volvos and Mercedes that run on biodiesel. They also have ultra-efficient Smart Cars, and Zap Cars and Bikes. MC Electric Vehicles, sells various brands of neighborhood electric vehicles, including IT by Dynasty, ZENN, and EXV.
     Depending on our time, we may visit other Green Car Dealers in Seattle.
     From Seattle, we head back to Olympia.

     Yellow Bear Journeys is also now offering a one-day version of the Green Car Tour. We’ll visit Green Transportation Companies in Olympia, WA, then head on up to Seattle to visit a few more. On the way to Seattle, we’ll discuss your Green Transportation choices. The cost for this one-day version is $100/person. We’ll carpool to save costs, gas, and the planet. You can drive and I’ll give you hypermiling tips.
     1/2 day versions of the Green Car EcoTour in either Olympia or Seattle are also available. We also offer a MotorScooter class in Tacoma. And, we offer a Non-Car version of the Green Car Tour. Green Car Concierge Service is available, as is Green Car Consulting. Contact us for more information on these and prices.

     This Tour is open to all ages. Children must be accompanied, supervised, and entertained by adults. The most strenuous activity we’ll be doing is walking and spending long hours on a bus. This Tour is limited to 30 people.
     What to Bring: Comfortable clothes for 5 days, including walking shoes (Remember, it’s the Pacific Northwest – not too chilly, but not too warm.) Something to take notes with. Something to take notes on. Unscented personal care products – soap, shampoo, etc. You may want to bring a pillow, headphones and other entertainment for the bus rides, though some of that time will be filled by speakers, and you may want to spend the rest of that time talking with others on the bus. Bring money to cover your suppers, souvenirs, and other extras you may want to purchase. Don’t forget medications and nutritional supplements. Water Bottle, Snacks, Cell phone (please limit usage while on the Tour). Click here for More information on What to Bring.

     For area weather, visit Weather Bonk


Cost per person for the 5-day version, includes $200 deposit: $1000.
In order to secure the best lodging, it is best to book the 5-day version of this Tour months in advance.
Please see our EcoTour Conditions Agreement.
What is included in the purchase cost:
Transportation.
Lodging for the 5-day version – Double Occupancy for four nights.
Breakfast and Lunch for five days.
Group Picture.

Optional costs:
Lodging – Single Occupancy: $200
Carbon Advantage
DVD of the Tour – $10.