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Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls: Mt Hood Tour
4.9
403 Ratings
Portland
Explore Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls, cross the Bridge of the Gods, and summit Mt. Hood. Discover Oregon's natural wonders on this epic adventure.
Duration:
8 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 head east along 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 - Our first stop for the day: 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.
- Hood River - We will make our way to Hood River, known as the Windsurfing Capitol of the World, where we will pause for an hour for everybody to disperse for free time. This gives us a chance to explore the town and get lunch.
- Mount Hood National Forest - Following lunch, we will set out heading south, through the picturesque Fruit Loop orchards and lavender farms. If time permits, we may even make a brief stop at one of the farm stands before beginning our scenic drive through Mount Hood National Forest!
- Mount Hood - While enjoying a scenic drive through Mount Hood National Forest, we’ll have many opportunities to view Mount Hood before our final stop right on the mountain at Timberline Lodge.
- Timberline Lodge - For our last stop of the day, we will wind our way through Mount Hood National Forest, climbing to roughly 6,000 feet in elevation, to Timberline Lodge. This National Historic Landmark sits proudly against Oregon’s highest peak- Mt. Hood! Attracting over 10,000 climbers each year, Mt. Hood is a mammoth to behold. We’ll have the opportunity to explore inside the lodge and enjoy the surrounding Cascade Mountain Range views from the lodge’s outdoor patios. If time allows, a short hike to the Pacific Crest Trail crossing just behind the lodge can be led by your guide.
- Director Park - After a full day out on tour, we end back at Director Park, our drop off location in the heart of Downtown Portland.
What's Included
- Transportation in a luxury passenger van
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bottled water
- Knowledgeable, local and friendly guide
- Live commentary throughout the tour
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuity (we recommend 20% for your guide, if you enjoyed the tour)
Additional Information
Journey along an old river path, shaped by the final Ice Age, continuing past the God’s Bridge, and see the internationally acclaimed hub for windsurfing. Later, cross through Oregon’s abundant fruit valley en route to the peak of a volcano, recognized as the world’s second most climbed mountain. Join us on this action-packed adventure to discover some of Oregon’s remarkable sights.
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
- Dress in layers as you travel though varied climates
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
4.9
(403 Ratings)
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Meka_n
Apr 26, 2024
Enthusiastic guide, delicious food, hidden gems. - My Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood tour with Sam was an absolute delight! Sam is incredibly knowledgeable about the local area, sharing fascinating stories about the history and cultural significance of each place we visited. Sam kept the energy high with their infectious enthusiasm, made sure everyone felt comfortable asking questions as well as offering to take photos of us. I love the pictures! The tour itself was perfectly paced, allowing us to savor the delicious food while also exploring gems. I highly recommend this tour to anyone seeking a unique way to experience Portland!
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Carin_b
Apr 16, 2024
Great day! - Great guide and a lovely day! It was a great experience. I really enjoyed it and I can def recommend it.
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Allison_l
Apr 15, 2024
wonderful experience! - My best friend and I took this tour to celebrate my birthday and had a wonderful day! our tour guide Eric was super kind, patient, and knowledgable. He knew so much interesting information and history, we really enjoyed learning from him. Every place we stopped was spectacular! Only note would be the ability to stay in downtown Mt Hood a little longer to explore, but everything else was fantastic!
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Lindsey_g
Mar 31, 2024
Great experience! - Time well spent! Guide was knowledgeable and fun and we saw places we never would have known about on our own. Timing at each location was perfect!
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Fernanda_a
Mar 31, 2024
A worthwhile adventure! - David was our guide and he was wonderful! He was great at answering questions and he was informative and funny. He kept us engaged and we learned so much. We had an amazing time! I strongly recommend this tour over the other options because we stopped at multiple waterfalls and felt like the pacing was perfect. David was so good at keep us on schedule that we even got to take a few extra stops along the way. I strongly recommend booking this tour, it was the highlight of our trip!
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Elisa_d
Nov 6, 2023
Great tour experience - Eric, our tour guide and driver was exceptional. He gave us a lot of information about the history of the places we visited. He also gave us ideas about what to do while visiting Portland including restaurants. He’s very knowledgeable and friendly. We’re very happy with our tour. I think it was all worth it.
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Rebecca_l
Oct 19, 2023
Stunning Oregon - This trip was the cherry on the top of my cake. Hands down the best day I’ve had here in Oregon. A very informative guide and stunning scenery. Stunning waterfalls and epic views of mount hood.
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Jessica_b
Oct 30, 2023
Great! - Your guide Eric was great and very accommodating to personal requests. He’s also very knowledgeable. I would recommend skipping Mt. Hood and go for the half day tour instead. Can was very clean and comfortable.
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Sunshine53209525353
Oct 19, 2023
Our first experience in Portland - Great experience Good guide Wish had more of verity of places to see. Great information and photo opportunities. Would recommend
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Richard_g
Oct 19, 2023
Too many mediocre waterfalls - Visiting the Timberline Hotel and seeing Mt Hood up close…..The tour guide, Andy, was outstanding—informative, approachable, friendly. He taught us a lot about day-to-day life in the Portland metro area. The traffic jam at the end of the tour was even insightful—revealing the shortcomings of the MAX network—evidently not taking enough cars off the road.
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