Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR | 4 hours

947 Reviews | Portland
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • 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

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.

Meeting points

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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Director Park

    Our central meeting location and pick up point! A beautiful, urban park in the middle of Downtown Portland.

    5 minutes

  • Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (Pass By)

    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.

    15 minutes

  • 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.

    20 minutes

  • 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.

    40 minutes

  • Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge

    We will spend about 10 minutes enjoying this overlooked gem right off of the historic highway!

    10 minutes

  • Director Park

    We end our tour back at Director Park, our central drop off location in the heart of Downtown Portland.

    5 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A maximum of 12 people per booking

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Showing 1-5 of 887 reviews with 5 stars

Must see when in Portland

Published on Jan, 2025

Our tour guide Chuck was prompt and knowledgeable, he had water for us, he took photos for us, he was polite. He knew so much history about the city as well as the science behind the gorge. He was passionate about nature and it was a pleasure to have that experience with him.

Awesome tour

Published on Jan, 2025

The scenery was beautiful and joe was a amazing host! From the very beginning he was very friendly and made you feel comfortable. I would definitely recommend this tour well worth it and good pricing.

Stunning waterfalls and great Guide Chuck

Published on Jan, 2025

The best part of the trip was our guide Chuck! His knowledge of the area really enhanced our whole experience. We went in January so there were no crowds. We were the only ones at each waterfall. Everywhere we went was so beautiful. I got some great photos! It was a great value.

26 year anniversary trip

Published on Jan, 2025

This is a highly recommended trip if you have the time do it more importantly make time to do it. Don't let the weather change your mind dress for the elements. Our guide was very knowledgeable and well versed. Some of the most beautiful views on earth

Highlight of my trip

Published on Jan, 2025

(Overdue Review) Made a last-minute decision to go on a solo trip to Portland. I've been to Portland before but have never made it out to see the falls. Figured a guided tour would be perfect. I stayed downtown, so the location of the pick up/drop off was convenient. Our group ended up being small. Just me, a mom and her son, and our tour guide, Aaron. From beginning to end, Aaron gave us non-stop information and you can tell he was very passionate about what he does and had lots of knowledge to share. I learned so much from this tour. Not just about the falls, but about the history of Portland, the different sights we would see on our drive, the many plants and foliage we passed on our hikes, and even tips about where to eat and other places to visit while in Portland. Aaron was very nice, patient, and his enthusiasm about everything was infectious. The van was comfortable, the drive was easy, and I finally got to see the falls which were beautiful. Really enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend it.

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