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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 15 Nov
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Starting at $79.00
Fri 15 Nov
Starting at $79.00
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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
1
Director Park
Our central meeting location and pick up point! A beautiful, urban park in the middle of Downtown Portland.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.
6
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!
7
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)
Marcus_G
Mar 2022
Knowledgeable guide and a fun time. Very accessible despite bad weather. Made covering the distance between the sites enjoyable.
Marissa M
Mar 2022
My boyfriend and I took this tour just last week on our trip to Portland. Every waterfall we saw was breathtakingly beautiful and so was all the scenery we got to see as we drove up to the locations of the waterfalls along the Columbia river and some state parks. Dominique was our tour guide and she was so bubbly, kind, knowledgeable, and overall a wonderful guide to have on this experience. She answered all our questions and made the trip extra fun with her kind energy towards everyone in the group. You can tell she loves what she does and that she’s generally enthusiastic about showing everyone the beauties of Oregon. Our favorite was seeing Multnomah Falls and also the Fish Hatchery where we learned about Herman the Sturgeon! Definitely recommend this tour!!!
Steve_H
Mar 2022
Excellent trip for sampling the falls along the river. We were first timers to the PNW and 4 hour tour was the perfect way to get out to the gorge and experience the protected areas outside of Portland.

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