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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

Fri 08 Nov

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Starting at $79.00

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Fri 08 Nov

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)

831nderm

Jun 2022

Our guide was knowledgeable and kind! It poured rain for our entire tour, but Dave kept us upbeat by providing fun commentary, umbrellas, and a cozy van. Both of us are prone to motion sickness, but Dave was such a great driver we never felt queasy once! This half day tour is a great way to introduce yourself to the Gorge area!

TBTDVM

Jun 2022

The tour was great. Great views, excellent tour guide. Gives you a taste of a few waterfalls to make you want to come back for more. Zeke was friendly and talked to each guest throughout to keep everyone engaged. Two negatives - 1. i booked through tripadvisor and went to the meetup spot, only to find they had done Hotel pickups. Not sure how this was arranged... 2. The website and tripadvisor both said water and refreshments available (local nuts). There were absolutely NO snacks. There was water. There were gift shops along the way to purchase food; however, it would have been nice to know beforehand to plan accordingly. Looks like they've since changed this on their webpage and tripadvisor, but viator still has it listed. Zeke said they hadn't had snacks since before covid...

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Hello! We are so happy that you had a wonderful time out on tour with Zeke! Our guides are great at what they do, and each and every one of them strives to make their guests' experiences memorable. If ever you find yourself back in Portland, we hope that we have the chance to explore with you again! We also wanted to very much apologize for any confusion concerning snacks and to touch on your other points above to hopefully help future travelers. We used to be able to provide locally sourced hazelnuts on board our tours, but due to the pandemic, we are no longer able to include these at this time. Also, we are definitely able to offer hotel pick ups from some select, downtown Portland hotels. Unfortunately, some third party booking agencies (like TripAdvisor/Viator) do not allow a good mechanism for our guests to choose this as an option and for us to, in turn, communicate with these particular guests about their various pick ups. Anybody that books direct from our website or gives us a call after booking with a third party agency can easily get this set up! We regret that this is not possible to set up outside of these options. Again, thank you so much for your feedback and for taking time out of your day to submit a review! We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to Zeke, as well! :) Wildwood Adventures

Megan H

Jun 2022

Great tour! Well planned with the perfect amount of time at all stops. Tour guide Andy was perfect! Very personable and nice to tour with! Beautiful stops!