Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland
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Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland
By Wildwood Adventures
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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.
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C$110.90
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C$110.90
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Ages 0-99, max of 12 per group
Duration: 4h
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English
- Transportation in a luxury passenger van
- Knowledgeable, local and friendly guide
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Live commentary throughout the tour
What's not included- Gratuities (optional). If you enjoy the tour and would like to tip your guide, a 15-20% gratuity is suggested
- This is a half day tour. Please note, the tour route and sights may vary depending on the time of year and weather conditions. It is always our goal to provide you with the most interesting adventure possible. Departing downtown Portland, we drive east alongside the Columbia River towards the quaint town of 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, and wind our way along the Sandy River to our first stop for the day: Crown Point. 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! There, we will find 180-degree amazing views of the Columbia River Gorge and have time to explore the Vista House. This intricately designed observatory and museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. From there, we will again join the historic highway as we 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 .25 mile paved trail hike will be led to get a closer view of the falls. The grand Multnomah Falls will be the next stop in our journey. Plummeting 620 feet in two major steps, Multnomah Falls is the highest waterfall in Oregon and second highest in the nation! There, we will explore the Multnomah Falls Historic Lodge (a Cascadian style stone and timber lodge built in 1925) as well as the beautiful Multnomah Falls itself. During the gorge fire of 2017, the wildland fire crew fought tirelessly and ultimately saved this historic landmark. The easily accessible viewing platform offers a full view of the Benson Bridge and cascading falls beyond it. Onward to Bonneville Fish Hatchery. There, 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! Our journey will return us to Portland via the Columbia River scenic route (approximately 45 mins).
- Departure details
- 900 SW Taylor St, Portland, OR 97205, USA 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.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9634P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
- Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
- Face masks provided for travellers
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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- What is the Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland cancellation policy?
- Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland on Tripadvisor
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- Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland is hosted by Wildwood Adventures. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Wildwood Adventures on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9634P2
Itinerary
- You'll start at900 SW Taylor St900 SW Taylor St, Portland, OR 97205, USAWe 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.See address & details
- 1Director ParkStop: 5 minutesSee detailsPass byColumbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
- 2Vista HouseStop: 15 minutesSee details
- 3Latourell FallsStop: 20 minutesSee details
- 4Multnomah FallsStop: 25 minutesSee details
- 5Bonneville HatcheryStop: 20 minutesSee details
- 6Director ParkStop: 5 minutesSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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real-dimikagi
00Last minute addition ... Glad we did it!
We found Monday afternoon wide open and looked around for a last minute tour. This was a terrific addition to our t…
mithilap2023
00Multonmah falls tour
We had a great time with them on our Multonmah tour. Mr. Chuck was our guide for the day and he was one of the best…
chelseanicole436
00Great experience - would highly recommend!
David was such a fantastic guide, sharing tons of really interesting information about oregon and its history. The …
Naynay1111
00Highly Recommend
A rare beautiful day of sunshine and an amazing tour guide made the trip exceptional. Sam was thoughtful and funny …
booklady318
00Breathtaking Scenery with Excellent Tour Guide!
Absolutely wonderful, well organized and so much fun! Our guide, Sam, was great. She was interesting and knowledge…
jesslbarfield
00Amazing tour with an incredible guide
What an amazing, informative tour - Chuck was FABULOUS! The coast is absolutely beautiful and the spots we visited …
ahburch
00Our favorite part of our first trip to Oregon!
This tour was our favorite part of our 1st trip to Oregon. We had no idea that the Oregon coastline was so beautif…
Richard R
00Outstanding adventure
What a beautiful state and tour guide was awesome very informational. We really enjoyed our self on this adventure …
timbo144
00Fantastic experience
Fantastic tour of some of the most beautiful countryside I’ve seen. The drive/guide (Deez I think they called him a…
dianesh76
00Simply breathtaking!
Beautiful trip to the Oregon coast, friendly and knowledgeable guide! Gorgeous views despite the cloudy weather.. t…
742marianw
00Good but would have been better on a clearer day.
The Oregon Coast Tour is very much dependent on the weather conditions along the coast. Since there was a lot of fo…
jennifergray29
00absolutely incredible and worth the money!
Booking this tour was by far the best idea, the places we saw were absolutely stunning and the guide, Zeke, was so …
Tom K
00Great Trip! Time flew by.
The trip was well planned, entertaining and offered loads of great sites. Plenty of information was presented in a …
mtcun13
00Coasting through the Oregon Coast
The Oregon Coast Tour with Wildwood Adventures was absolutely amazing! What a great way to see so many beautiful pl…
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00Hell of fun!
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RyanRoi D
1 contribution
Taking this tour with Chuck was the best decision I made for my visit here in Portland. He was suck an articulate guide and I learned a lot from him.
Written March 20, 2023
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Helena C
Kansas City, MO2 contributions
Really beautiful, guided tour. Chuck was awesome and made the four hours in the van fly by with his humor and wonderful storytelling. Views could not be more breathtaking. Would highly recommend!
Written March 11, 2023
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Allie
4 contributions
Mar. 2023 • Friends
David and Daniel were our tour guides. They provided us with an incredible experience! For anyone that has difficulty walking long distances (I have plantar fasciitis), this tour is very accommodating. You will not have to walk much at all to see all of the beautiful sights. I do recommend wear good hiking boots/shoes as they will help. Our tour guides were extremely knowledgeable and provided us with a lot of historical facts. I would recommend this to anyone! We had an amazing time.
Written March 5, 2023
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Jennie Angell
California3 contributions
Feb. 2023 • Friends
The Gorge & various waterfalls were beautiful & invigorating. The tour of the fish hatchery was cool. Our guide, Chuck took the time to share points of interest & history.
Chuck was knowledgeable about the Gorge & Portland, including historical information. He was friendly, engaging, & professional & managed the group’s time well. He’s obviously passionate about the Portland area, appreciating its beauty, & enjoying its outdoor recreational opportunities. He made the tour that much more interesting & special.
The van we toured in was clean & comfortable. Chuck’s a safe & competent driver. I appreciated the chance to enjoy the gorgeous scenery without the hassle of driving or navigating.
Chuck was knowledgeable about the Gorge & Portland, including historical information. He was friendly, engaging, & professional & managed the group’s time well. He’s obviously passionate about the Portland area, appreciating its beauty, & enjoying its outdoor recreational opportunities. He made the tour that much more interesting & special.
The van we toured in was clean & comfortable. Chuck’s a safe & competent driver. I appreciated the chance to enjoy the gorgeous scenery without the hassle of driving or navigating.
Written February 24, 2023
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Savannah P
4 contributions
Feb. 2023 • Couples
Lovely tour! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave us insight on almost everything we drove by. It was really nice not to have to drive to each location so we could both sight-see everything.
Written February 18, 2023
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Stephanie M
1 contribution
Feb. 2023 • Couples
Our guide was very knowledgeable and let us choose what we wanted to see. We packed a lot into this afternoon tour. We saw waterfalls, scenic vistas, Herman the sturgeon, and the Bridge of the Gods.
Written February 12, 2023
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Selena
2 contributions
Dec. 2022
The tour started promptly and we had a great group. The van was spacious, clean, and very warm which was nice because it was a pretty chilly day. We were fortunate that it snowed so everything was covered in snow and ice making it just like a winter wonderland.
I'd highly recommend this tour!
I'd highly recommend this tour!
Written December 15, 2022
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Paulygirl317
Rockaway Park, NY3 contributions
Our guide, Dominique, was simply wonderful! She was right on time and we immediately felt at ease with her due to her friendliness. She was so very knowledgeable and shared so many historical and geological facts with us, as well as great restaurant recommendations. What a wonderful trip!
Written December 12, 2022
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Eric R
2 contributions
Nov. 2022 • Couples
This was a must see, no hiking involved the trip to the bridge was very easy, parked across the street and walk to Multnomah falls
Written December 1, 2022
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Lyndsey C
Waco, TX8 contributions
Such an awesome tour! We got to see some of the most beautiful waterfalls and learn local history. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and a great photo taker as well!
Written November 14, 2022
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We will be on a cruise ship. How can we get to your pick-up point, or can you pick us up at the dock?
Bruce S
Wayland, United States1 contribution
Do these vans fit 3 people per seat? Is someone always in the middle?
Bob P
Sparks, NV10 contributions
Like the other person my wife and I were the only ones on the tour so I didn’t check the seat configuration. The company is very helpful and friendly, so I would give them a call to get your answers to any questions.
alxsjrz
1 contribution
We will be in Portland in early August, but not sure if we will be able to see Multnomah Falls with COVID restrictions. Can you please tell us if we would be able to go there and any additional changes?
bml619
San Diego, CA
are kids allowed in this tour?
TexasmaninColorado
Denver, CO31 contributions
Absolutely
Hello, Can't I make reservation for only 1 person?
clylee
Los Angeles, CA3 contributions
Yes.
Silvia C
Beaverton, MI
Is this a good tour to do in October? Like mid October?
stephmcc
coronado105 contributions
I would say so. Our weather was cool but with all the walking it was comfortable. Bus is super comfy too. Take a light rain jacket as waterfalls put off a lot of spray. Hopefully weather is good. Enjoy!
How long are the distances that need to be walked? If one or more spots are too long or difficult, is it possible for a guest to remain in/near the van while the remaining guests do the hike?
Katherine H
Portland, OR2 contributions
Not far, one waterfall is about 1/8 mile in, but you can certainly opt not to walk that far.
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