Portland Mission Trip 2026

Daily Itinerary

A six-day mission journey from El Monte, California to Portland, Oregon, with worship, fellowship, national parks, and the one-year anniversary celebration of the Portland Vietnamese Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Trip Dates September 23–28, 2026
Duration 6 Days / 5 Nights
Departure El Monte Vietnamese SDA Church
Route Overview

California to Oregon and Back Home

The route begins in El Monte, travels through Sequoia, Sacramento, Arcata, Redwood, Portland, Multnomah Falls, Crater Lake, Willows, Sacramento, and returns to El Monte.

El Monte Sequoia Sacramento Arcata Redwood Portland Multnomah Falls Crater Lake
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Schedule Notice

This itinerary is based on the current bus schedule. Final times, hotels, meals, and activities may be adjusted by the organizing team.

Day-by-Day Plan

Updated Travel Schedule

Each day below is connected as one journey, from departure to the final return home.

01
El Monte to Sequoia and Turlock
Wednesday · September 23, 2026
Day 1 Opening Journey

El Monte to Sequoia and Turlock

The trip begins at El Monte Vietnamese Church, continues to Sequoia National Park, and ends the evening in Turlock.

Main Stop Sequoia National Park
Dinner Golden Corral, Fresno
Overnight Turlock, California
8:00 AM

Depart from El Monte

From El Monte Vietnamese Church, 11601 Bryant Rd, CA to Sequoia National Park. Distance: 216 miles, about 4 hours.

12:00 PM

Arrive at Sequoia National Park

Visit the towering beauty of Sequoia National Park.

6:30 PM

Dinner in Fresno

Golden Corral, 3617 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, CA.

9:00 PM

Hotel Check-In

Fairfield by Marriott, 3301 Countryside Dr., Turlock, CA.

02
Turlock to Sacramento and Arcata
Thursday · September 24, 2026
Day 2 Northbound Travel

Turlock to Sacramento and Arcata

The group travels through Sacramento for passenger pickup, then continues north to Arcata.

Pickup Sacramento, CA
Dinner Oriental Buffet, Arcata
Overnight Arcata, California
8:00 AM

Depart from Turlock

Travel from Turlock to Sacramento. Distance: 85 miles, about 1.5 hours.

9:30 AM

Sacramento Passenger Pickup

Pick up passengers in Sacramento, CA.

10:00 AM

Continue to Arcata

From Sacramento to Arcata. Distance: 298 miles, about 6 hours.

6:00 PM

Hotel Check-In

Comfort Inn, 4700 Valley W Blvd., Arcata, CA.

03
Redwood National Park to Portland
Friday · September 25, 2026
Day 3 Redwood to Portland

Redwood National Park to Portland

The morning begins among the redwoods, then the group continues to Portland for dinner and hotel check-in.

Main Stop Redwood National Park
Dinner Portland Vietnamese Church
Overnight Portland, Oregon
8:00 AM

Depart for Redwood National Park

From Arcata to Redwood National Park. Distance: 32 miles, about 30 minutes.

8:30 AM

Arrive at Redwood National Park

Visit the ancient forests and majestic beauty of the redwoods.

11:00 AM

Travel to Portland

From Redwood National Park to Portland, OR. Distance: 378 miles, about 7 hours.

7:30 PM

Hotel Check-In

Fairfield, 11929 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR.

04
Portland church anniversary and Multnomah Falls
Saturday · September 26, 2026
Day 4 Anniversary Sabbath

Portland Church and Multnomah Falls

A special Sabbath with church service, lunch, Multnomah Falls, dinner, evangelistic meeting, and musical concert.

Mission Focus Church Anniversary
Visit Multnomah Falls
Evening Concert and Meeting
9:30 AM

Church Service and Lunch

Worship service and lunch at Portland Vietnamese Church.

2:00 PM

Visit Multnomah Falls

From Portland Vietnamese Church to Multnomah Falls. Distance: 30 miles, about 30 minutes.

6:00 PM

Dinner and Evangelistic Meeting

Dinner and evening meeting at Portland Church.

7:00 PM

Musical Concert

Musical concert and evangelistic meeting at the church.

05
Crater Lake National Park to Willows
Sunday · September 27, 2026
Day 5 Crater Lake

Crater Lake to Redding and Willows

The return journey begins with the breathtaking blue waters of Crater Lake, then continues south to California.

Main Stop Crater Lake National Park
Dinner Grand Buffet, Redding
Overnight Willows, California
8:00 AM

Depart for Crater Lake

From hotel to Crater Lake National Park. Distance: 279 miles, about 4.5 hours.

12:30 PM

Arrive at Crater Lake

Enjoy the breathtaking blue waters of Crater Lake National Park.

5:00 PM

Dinner in Redding

Grand Buffet, 2650 Hilltop Dr., Redding, CA.

7:30 PM

Hotel Check-In

Holiday Inn Express, 545 N. Humboldt Ave., Willows, CA.

06
Return from Sacramento to El Monte
Monday · September 28, 2026
Day 6 Return Home

Willows to Sacramento and El Monte

The final day returns through Sacramento, then continues home to El Monte with memories of God’s faithfulness.

Drop-Off Sacramento, CA
Return El Monte, CA
Arrival 6:00 PM
8:00 AM

Depart from Willows

Travel from Willows, CA to Sacramento, CA. Distance: 86 miles, about 1.5 hours.

9:30 AM

Sacramento Passenger Drop-Off

Drop off passengers in Sacramento, CA.

10:00 AM

Return to El Monte

From Sacramento, CA to El Monte, CA. Distance: 397 miles, about 7 hours.

6:00 PM

Arrive at El Monte

Return home to El Monte, California.

Registration

Ready to Join the Journey?

Submit your registration form and payment receipt. A $300 deposit is required to reserve your seat.

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Need Help?

Contact the Organizing Team

Contact us for questions about registration, payment, family registration, pickup locations, or itinerary updates.

Registration Contact Mrs. My Le (714) 349-1459
Registration Contact Mrs. Tuy Hoa (951) 733-7460
Pastoral Contact Pastor Vinh (626) 422-6841

General questions and payment assistance

contact@tnhv.org
Portland Mission Trip 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers about registration, payment, family participation, pickup locations, itinerary updates, and trip expectations.

Can I register with my family?

Yes. Families may register together. Please include the number of participants and the names of additional family members in the registration form.

Is there a discount for families or more than two people?

The current trip price is calculated per person based on the total number of confirmed participants. A family or group discount has not been officially announced. Please contact the organizing team if your family needs special consideration.

How much is the deposit?

The deposit is $300 per participant. This deposit will be applied toward the final trip cost.

When is the deposit deadline?

The deposit deadline is July 15, 2026. A seat is reserved only after registration and payment have been received and verified.

When is the final payment due?

The final registration and remaining payment deadline is August 15, 2026.

What is the estimated final price?

The estimated price is $650 per person with 50 participants or $750 per person with 40 participants. The final balance will be confirmed by the organizing team.

What is included in the trip cost?

The package is expected to include bus transportation, hotel accommodation, national park admissions, breakfast, and dinner. Lunches and personal expenses are not included unless announced by the organizing team.

Can I join from Sacramento instead of El Monte?

The current itinerary includes a Sacramento passenger pickup on Thursday, September 24, and a Sacramento drop-off on Monday, September 28. Please contact the team before registering if you plan to join from Sacramento.

Can I pay in full instead of paying only the deposit?

Yes, participants may choose to pay in full. However, because the final price depends on the number of confirmed participants, please confirm the final amount with the organizing team before paying in full.

How do I submit my payment?

Payment may be submitted through Zelle to donate@tnhv.org. Please include your full name and Portland Trip 2026 in the payment memo.

Do I need to upload a payment receipt?

Yes. Please keep a screenshot or image of your payment confirmation and upload it through the registration form so the organizing team can verify your payment.

Can the itinerary change?

Yes. Times, hotels, meals, stop durations, and activities may change depending on traffic, weather, park access, group needs, or final arrangements.

How do I confirm my seat?

Your seat is confirmed after you submit the registration form and the organizing team verifies your payment.

Who should I contact if I have questions?

You may contact Mrs. My Le, Mrs. Tuy Hoa, Pastor Vinh, or email contact@tnhv.org for assistance.

Please note: These answers are based on the current trip plan. Final instructions will be shared with confirmed participants as the trip date approaches.