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Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR
4.9
884 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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Jdunlany
Aug 31, 2024
Awesome falls - Amazing views and wonderful, knowledgeable guide. He gave us not only information about the falls and area, but gave us great info about the Portland area and what to do while we are here.
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M8502ipmariannep
Aug 31, 2024
Great tour! - I highly recommend the tour. David, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable about the area besides being personable and accommodating. Tour started and ended on time. There was adequate time to take short walks to see the falls up close.
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Todd_w
Aug 31, 2024
Awesome way to see many falls without having to drive - Mel was our tour guide. She was both funny and very knowledgeable. The waterfalls were beautiful and not that crowded when we went. Would recommend this tour to anyone.
PS., Mel thanks for the Freeland Spirits recommendation, I went out and found a nice bottle.
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Patrickpw3906mb
Aug 27, 2024
Great tour from Portland to the Gorge - Absolutely spectacular view. So many waterfalls. Our guide Daniel was great, very knowledgeable and accommodating. It was great that they picked you up at your hotel, We did an afternoon tour and everything was on time and efficient. Definitely worth it
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Renee_v
Aug 25, 2024
Awesome!! - We had an amazing time on this tour. Our guide Joe was the best!! The waterfalls and Gorge overlook were all so beautiful. We highly recommend it
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Jacob_b
Aug 25, 2024
Trip of a lifetime - Fantastic day! Mel was knowledgeable, pleasant, patient and a great driver. Vehicle was clean and comfortable. Every spot was gorgeous, we stayed on schedule, had time to get out and explore without feeling rushed. So glad we went!
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Laura_r
Aug 24, 2024
Incredible experiences - Spending time with the remarkable views and hearing the power of those falls. Our guide gave us great info about Portland and surrounding area on our way. I also met some wonderful travelers on the trip. So worth it!
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Yira_h
Aug 24, 2024
Beautiful Oregon. - Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and the views were breathtaking. We would do other tours with this company. Highly recommend.
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Nichole_c
Aug 23, 2024
Portland waterfall tour - What a great tour Joe our guide was amazing and so many story and information it was beautiful and informative!!!
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473vald
Aug 31, 2024
Beautiful waterfalls! - It was a wonderful experience. The waterfalls were very beautiful. It wasn't that much walking. You can choose to take pictures from a distance or walk down by the waterfall. Either way, you will still be able to get beautiful pictures. Some of the trails that lead to the waterfalls are narrow and steep, so be careful. Mel was our tour guide, she was very knowledgeable and fun. She did a head count before leaving each stop to make sure no one was left behind.
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