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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

Sat 09 Nov

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Starting at $79.00

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Sat 09 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)

B2723VUjanett

Apr 2022

Great tour! Lots of history, science and enough time to enjoy some close up walks to the waterfalls. Chuck was ( is ) a fun guide!!. Also 4 hours leaves a half day for other activities.

Erin74

Apr 2022

I booked a small group tour to see the waterfalls, and it was an absolute highlight of my trip to Portland. It was just me and a family of four in the van. I don't love tours with big groups, so this was perfect. The van was very comfortable and plenty spacious. Our guide, Sam, was the absolute best. She was so upbeat, filled with fun facts about the areas we were seeing, and showed such genuine enthusiasm for all the locations we visited. She offered to take pictures, she had umbrellas, water, and all manner of supplies on hand, and she had lots of recommendations for things to do locally. After our tour, I ordered a Yolko Ono from the Fried Egg I'm in Love food truck on her recommendation, and it was one of the best things I ate on my entire trip. Sam was awesome! The waterfalls were super impressive. I felt we had enough time at each stop to appreciate them, as well. We also went to a fish hatchery that was way more interesting than I'd imagined it would be. Halfway through the trip, it got rainy and windy, but it didn't dampen (ha ha) our enthusiasm at all. The falls are gorgeous in the rain, too! I do recommend bringing rain gear just in case. I might have enjoyed it less without a rain jacket and appropriate footwear. Overall, I'm so glad I booked this tour, and so glad Sam was the one to lead it. She's a gem. I will absolutely do another Wildwood tour the next time I'm in the Portland area.

Kristy m

Apr 2022

It was a very rainy Monday when our tour was scheduled. My family and I had a bit of dread until we met our tour guide Sam. Right from the beginning she was very positive, kind, helpful, fun and full of knowledge. The views were amazing and Sam tried to keep us as dry as possible with rain ponchos and umbrellas. She even gave us a few extra for another tour we had scheduled. She also helped in picture taking and let us wonder but kept on schedule. The van was comfortable and throughout the drive, there was always something interesting to look at. It was an amazing experience even with the rain. Definitely go on the bridge, drink out of the bubbler and enjoy the fresh smells. Also, where else can you use a million dollar bathroom surrounded by beauty. Thank Sam!!