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Columbia River Gorge Tour: Unique Species, Stunning Waterfalls
4.9
777 Ratings
Portland
Discover the Columbia River Gorge on a breathtaking tour featuring unique species, stunning waterfalls, and dramatic lava flows. Experience the grandeur of this iconic Natural Scenic Area!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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 “/4-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.
- Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge - We will spend about 10 minutes enjoying this overlooked gem right off of the historic highway!
- Director Park - We end our tour back at Director Park, our central drop off location in the heart of Downtown Portland.
What's Included
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Complimentary bottled water
- Luxury passenger van transportation
- Friendly and local guides with expert knowledge
- Engaging live commentary during the tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities- If you enjoy the tour and would like to tip your guide, a 20% gratuity is suggested
Additional Information
Encounter unique wildlife, explore deep lava flows of basalt, and marvel at some of the globe’s most captivating waterfalls on this journey. Discover the Columbia River Gorge’s majestic beauty, a highly-photographed region in America noted for its natural scenery. Enjoy a drive on America’s oldest picturesque highway, making stops at panoramic vistas, cascading waterfalls, and a heritage lodge.
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
Location
900 SW Taylor St
Southwest Taylor Street
We pick up at one of the corners of Director Park, located at the cross-streets of SW 9th Ave and SW Taylor St. The guide will aim to pull up in front of a restaurant called Pastini.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Briangm4756bh
Jun 22, 2024
Highly Suggested - A great introduction to Columbia River Gorge and the history surrounding the area.
The waterfalls were incredible to see up close.
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Elvira_p
Jun 22, 2024
Amazing - Driving through the forests , fresh air and wonderful Waterfalls. Great history for the area. Awesome views.
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Vinh_l
Jun 21, 2024
Awesome - Multnomah Falls, Horsetail Falls, Wahkeena falls and Vista House. Great friendly tour guys, he provided a lot of history information. We’re have a great time.
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Brenda_g
Jun 19, 2024
Stunning waterfalls - Our tour guide Zeke was knowledgeable and really engaged the group. The meeting location was easy to find. The van was clean and our guide provided water for the tour. The sites were breathtaking and we had time to enjoy each stop.
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Suzanne_c
Jun 18, 2024
Excellent tour - Despite the rain and mist it was still an amazing tour experience. Incredible scenery and very informative guide.
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155addisons
Jun 17, 2024
Short and sweet trip to the waterfalls - This was a fun little 4 hour trip to the waterfalls. Our tour guide, Zeke, was awesome and knew so much about the nature and history of NW Oregon.
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Rfkemp1946
Jun 16, 2024
Chuck is the Perfect Guide for This - Chuck did a wonderful job of sharing not only information about Portland and the Columbia Gorge, but his enthusiastic love for the area. He is a careful driver and an attentive and patient person.
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Matthew_h
Jun 16, 2024
Gorge tour. - Great tour with a well educated guide. Mel was a stand out. Would highly recommend. Timing was just right.
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Polly_t
Jun 16, 2024
Waterfalls - Cris was very nice and very informative. He gave food and drink advice and more.
High-quality tour even on the rain.
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Gyanendra_s
Jun 15, 2024
Great experience - Daniel is an excellent guide. He gave us lot of information about the area and falls.
Viator is a great company and I have used it before.
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