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Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland

Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland

Overview

Species seen nowhere else in the world, dramatic basalt lava flows nearly a mile deep, and some of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls are a few of the sights that await you on this tour. Come experience the grandeur of the Columbia River Gorge, one of the United States’ most photographed Natural Scenic Reserves. We will drive along the oldest scenic highway in the US, stopping at sweeping viewpoints, flowing falls, a historic lodge, and the famed Bonneville Dam Sturgeon viewing center.

City: Portland

Mon 30 Dec

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Starting at $79.00

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Mon 30 Dec

Starting at $79.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Bottled water

Transportation in a luxury passenger van

Knowledgeable, local and friendly guide

Live commentary throughout the tour

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A maximum of 12 people per booking
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides

What To Expect

Director Park

Our central meeting location and pick up point! A beautiful, urban park in the middle of Downtown Portland.

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

We will depart downtown Portland and drive east alongside the Columbia River to Troutdale, known as the Gateway to the Gorge! We will join the beautiful Historic Columbia River Highway, the first planned scenic roadway in the United States.

Vista House

Typically, our first stop for the day is the Crown Point Vista House. This famous overlook sits 733 feet above the Columbia River, atop the remains of a lava flow that swept through the Gorge around 14 to 17 million years ago! Here, we will find amazing 180-degree views of the Columbia River Gorge and explore the Vista House. An intricately designed observatory and museum, the Vista House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Latourell Falls

From the Vista House, we will drive deeper into the Columbia River National Scenic Area. Our first waterfall for the day will be the dramatic Latourell Falls which plunges 249 feet over a massive wall of columnar basalt. Depending on the season, a short ¼-mile trail hike will be led to get a closer view of the falls.

Multnomah Falls

The next waterfall we will visit will be the famed Multnomah Falls. Plummeting 620 feet in two major steps, Multnomah Falls is the highest waterfall in Oregon and second highest in the nation! Here, we can explore the Multnomah Falls Historic Lodge (a Cascadian style stone and timber lodge built in 1925) as well as the beautiful Multnomah Falls itself. The easily accessible viewing platform offers a full view of the Benson Bridge and cascading falls beyond it.

Bonneville Hatchery

We will spend about 20 minutes on a short walking tour of this impressive Fish Hatchery (the largest in Oregon) and Sturgeon viewing center! At the viewing center we will visit local celebrity: “Herman” the sturgeon. Herman is over 70 years old, 10-feet long, and 450 pounds!

Director Park

We end our tour back at Director Park, our central drop off location in the heart of Downtown Portland.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (462)

SistuhMoon

May 2018

I am not a touristy kinda person but wanted to experience the natural beauty of Oregon and its renowned and historical Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls. I booked this trip for me and my daughter who connected in Portland from NJ and San Francisco for a fun Mother/Daughter weekend. I must say this adventure was a major highlight of our time together. We had the good fortune of having Aaron as our tour guide. In a word, Aaron is magnificent. His extraordinary depth of knowledge, fascinating perspectives, thoughtfulness and sense of humor combined to make this a most memorable and exhilarating experience. The sights, from beginning to end are simply breathtaking. Word to the wise: Do Not Miss!

LifeisTooShort69

May 2018

I was really looking forward to this waterfalls tour on the last day of my Portland trip. It was one of the things, in additional to my food tour the previous day, that I had as the highlights for my vacation. Unfortunately, the trip was cut short because of an injury. I was the first to be picked up by the van, and then we made the rounds to get the rest of the group. We had roughly a 30 minute drive up to the first stop, which was the gouge I believe. The views were incredible and post card worthy. The tour guide was very friendly and informative along the way, which helped time on the long drive pass fairly quickly. However, once we had gotten to the stop one of the guests was blown over by the wind or something to that effect, twisting and breaking her ankle or leg. I do not recall what was the actual injury, but the end result was the tour had to be cut short so we could get her to the hospital. They originally offered a discount on a reschedule for a future tour, then a full reschedule/refund (guide had to get permission from home office I guess?). I was leaving town the next day, so I could not do a reschedule sadly, but they did issue a quick refund to my credit card. I received it while we were still at the gouge before heading back to town. This is a very professional outfit with water, snacks, and a professional knowledgeable guide. I will look to reschedule my tour(s) upon returning trip to Portland.

Response from Host

May 2018

Hi LifeisTooShort69- Thank you for the honest review and that we still managed to earn a five star on such a limited tour! We wanted to let you know that the guest ended up with a dislocated ankle, rather than the originally feared broken ankle. Due to the inconvenience of the group, we did immediately offer full refunds AND a complimentary rescheduled tour for all those that were impacted on this tour. That means you have a credit for a free Half-Day Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour with us when you return! Safe travels and we hope to see you again soon! Thank You, Wildwood Adventures ** For anyone reading this review, the customer stepped down funny when unloading from the van. Please be super careful when getting into and out of the vehicles, as it is the most common time to slips. **

mmk48

May 2018

Outstanding! Aaron and Malloy were fantastic as they guided us for four hours of waterfalls, scenery, and a historic fish hatchery. Their love of Portland and its surrounding natural wonders came through with their deep knowledge of the sites. They were also very helpful in identifying local lunch and dinner spots for us to enjoy later during our weekend in Portland. We highly recommend this tour and if you're lucky you'll get one of these guides!