Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR
Reviews Summary
Highly positive experiences seeing waterfalls and the Gorge. Memorable, fun, and informative, often exceeding expectations. Some mentioned weather preparation and van temperature as minor issues.
Features
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
4 hours
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Knowledgeable, local and friendly guide
- Transportation in a premium, high-roofed passenger van
- Live commentary throughout the tour
- Gratuities- If you enjoy the tour and would like to tip your guide, a 20% gratuity is suggested
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
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...
- Duration 4 Hours
- Group Tour
- Max 12 people in the group
- 1
Director Park
Our central meeting location and pick up point! A beautiful, urban park in the middle of Downtown Portland.
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 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.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 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...
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 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...
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 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...
- Duration 40 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 6
Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge
We will spend about 10 minutes enjoying this overlooked gem right off of the historic highway!
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 7
Director Park
We end our tour back at Director Park, our central drop off location in the heart of Downtown Portland.
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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