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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

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $79.00

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Wed 25 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)

Cindy S

Jun 2017

This tour was spectacular. Our guid was amamzimg ,knowledgeable, funny and personable. We came away not only with a wonderful education of the beautiful landscape that is Oregon but with many little pearls and fun facts. Definitely worth the trip!

MaryBeth_J

May 2017

The vehicle was very comfortable, our tour guide was knowledgeable and engaging and the length at each stop was just right. It was an enjoyable scenic ride and great way to easily see the beautiful waterfalls and fish hatchery near Portland. They even had drinks and snacks for everyone between each stop. I left a bag behind and they dropped it off for me at our hotel- above and beyond excellent customer service! I highly recommend this tour.

Cesar_I

Feb 2017

This tour was worth every minute and the views were just amazing. Our driver Mischa was excellent! If you go with him then you will have a great tour. He was cordial, very informative, explained the history of the area, the city and threw in some fun facts that made the whole experience light and fun. The mini bus was comfortable an easy to get on and off, our tour guide was a great driver as well. If you do this tour in the winter you definitely want to cover with layers, preferably wear hiking shoes since some of the falls you access via trails, ladies don't bother spending hours doing your hair before going to see the majestic falls, it will all be gone after the first one you walk to. Make sure your phone is fully charged and you have room for photos, you'll want to take many of them. At first I was skeptical of this tour having nothing but five star reviews, but now that I've been on it I completely understand why. It was amazing. My fiancé and I talked about doing it again when we come visit in the summer.