Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR
Overview
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 Areas. We will drive along the oldest scenic highway in the US, stopping at sweeping viewpoints, flowing falls, and a historic lodge.
Inclusions
- Transportation in a luxury passenger van
- Knowledgeable, local and friendly guide
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Live commentary throughout the tour
- Entry/Admission - Multnomah Falls
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Director Park, 815 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205-3084
Our central meeting location and pick up point! A beautiful, urban park in the middle of Downtown Portland.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon
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.
Stop At: Vista House, 40700 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Corbett, OR 97019-9725
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Latourell Falls, Guy W. Talbot State Park., Corbett, OR
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Multnomah Falls, 53000 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Bridal Veil, OR 97010
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.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge, Columbia Gorge Map link, Hood River, OR
We will spend about 10 minutes enjoying this overlooked gem right off of the historic highway!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Director Park, 815 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205-3084
We end our tour back at Director Park, our central drop off location in the heart of Downtown Portland.
Duration: 5 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Director Park, 815 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205-3084
Our central meeting location and pick up point! A beautiful, urban park in the middle of Downtown Portland.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon
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.
Stop At: Vista House, 40700 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Corbett, OR 97019-9725
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Latourell Falls, Guy W. Talbot State Park., Corbett, OR
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Multnomah Falls, 53000 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Bridal Veil, OR 97010
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.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge, Columbia Gorge Map link, Hood River, OR
We will spend about 10 minutes enjoying this overlooked gem right off of the historic highway!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Director Park, 815 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205-3084
We end our tour back at Director Park, our central drop off location in the heart of Downtown Portland.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional information
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled 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 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Travel754884
May 2023
What a great tour! Tour guide Carrie was phenomenal, very knowledgeable, paced the tour appropriately, etc. highly recommend this adventure.
What a great tour! Tour guide Carrie was phenomenal, very knowledgeable, paced the tour appropriately, etc. highly recommend this adventure.674laurins
May 2023
If you only have four hours, and want to see beautiful waterfalls and scenery, this is the tour for you! Dominique was a knowledgeable and fun tour guide. I highly recommend this tour!
If you only have four hours, and want to see beautiful waterfalls and scenery, this is the tour for you! Dominique was a knowledgeable and fun tour guide. I highly recommend this tour!Arnold_S
May 2023
Mel as our tour guide was sensational! Would come back again and enjoy the Beautiful views. Thank You Mel 🙌
Mel as our tour guide was sensational! Would come back again and enjoy the Beautiful views. Thank You Mel 🙌Gamar_M
May 2023
One of the most amazing experience I had. Our guide was super friendly and knowledgeable, 1000% recommended
One of the most amazing experience I had. Our guide was super friendly and knowledgeable, 1000% recommendedjuliesH1254CF
April 2023
Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Couldn’t beat the scenery and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing a beautiful part of Oregon.
Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Couldn’t beat the scenery and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing a beautiful part of Oregon.Arnold_D
April 2023
When we were walking under the Train Tracks with the train actually running on the rails and this is not part of the Tour but overall it was a great Tour ..........
When we were walking under the Train Tracks with the train actually running on the rails and this is not part of the Tour but overall it was a great Tour ..........