Portland Half-Day Tour: Multnomah Falls Exploration
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325 Ratings
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Embark on a half-day tour of Portland, Oregon, and explore the breathtaking Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls. Capture stunning views and visit top attractions along the way.
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Columbia River Gorge - Millions of years ago, during the formation of the Cascade Mountain Range, lava and other pyroclastic matter flowed west from what would be the Cascades all the way to the Pacific Ocean, creating a thick shell of basalt rock that covered Western Oregon. Then, during the Pleistocene Ice Age, roughly 15,000 years ago, water from the Lake Missoula Flood carved out the Columbia River Gorge as hundreds of cubic miles of water, ice, rock and mud rushed from present-day Montana to the Pacific Ocean. Explore the beauty of the canyon walls and rock formations, breathtaking waterfalls and awe-inspiring visas that make the Columbia River National Scenic Area one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon. Our enthusiastic guides will introduce you to the most amazing places in the Gorge, while providing a comprehensive narrative of this spectacular landscape and its transformative history.

What's Included
  • Transport in a luxurious Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van
  • Guidance from a knowledgeable and experienced local guide
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Convenient pick-up and drop-off at Downtown Portland, Oregon hotels
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a guided, half-day excursion to the premier attractions around the region of Portland, Oregon. Dedicate an afternoon to appreciating the breathtaking sights of Multnomah Falls and the waterfalls of the Columbia River Gorge. Begin your journey on the Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway. Potential stops may comprise of the Portland Women’s Forum, Crown Point Vista House, Latourell Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Multnomah Falls. Don’t forget your camera to immortalize the awe-inspiring landscapes.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Child Safety Seat Law Child passengers must be restrained in child safety seats until they weigh forty pounds or reach the upper weight limit for the car seat in use. Infants must ride rear-facing until they reach two years of age unless the child turned age one prior to May 26, 2017.
  • Booster Seat Law Children over forty pounds or who have reached the upper weight limit for their forward-facing car seat must use a child seat with harness or a booster to 4’9” tall or age eight and the adult belt fits correctly.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This tour is operated in a Sprinter van. This is not a boat tour.
  • This tour does operate in rainy weather.
Location
Columbia River Gorge
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Melissa_s
Mar 20, 2024
100% recommended - John our driver/tour guide was great , very friendly and really knows everything there is to know , grateful for the fact that he was very energetic and kind.
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Beata_b
Mar 19, 2024
Great short tour! The... - Great short tour! The driver shared stories about the area without being overbearing. The van had a couple and my friend and I, so i felt like a private tour
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Firstgreekgoddess
Feb 19, 2024
Beautiful views - Gunner was very personable and took us to some great spots for amazing views. Really enjoyed this tour.
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Dream44063810682
Feb 8, 2024
Gorge-ous Day at the falls! - We had a wonderful trip to Columbia River Gorge Falls! Phil was an excellent tour guide and full of great information. We are thrilled that we chose to take this trip while in town for a conference and would definitely recommend to anyone in the area! Thanks again for an excellent experience!
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Savannahc514
Feb 6, 2024
Great Half Day Trip! - Angela was a fantastic guide who kept us engaged the whole trip! We saw an incredibly clear double rainbow at the Vista House, and all of the waterfalls were gorgeous. Would absolutely recommend this tour.
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Cynthia_t
Feb 2, 2024
Afternoon frolic at the Falls - We had a great time on this tour! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and did an excellent job of keeping us informed and entertained. I would highly recommend this tour to others!
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Karina_k
Dec 1, 2023
Great experience - Wonderful tour, the tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. She provided appropriate amount of time to see everything. Highly recommend it
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Renee_e
Nov 28, 2023
Multnomah Memories - Keira was the most wonderful tour guide. It was a super hot day but she made the trip both manageable and enjoyable. We received more value from this excursion than we anticipated. She had so much history and information to share about Portland on our way too and from the Columbia River Gorge and we received great recommendations on sites to visit. The waterfalls of course were gorgeous and my eight year old son and I enjoyed hearing about what made each of them unique. Keira’s insights as a geologist in addition to the history she provided helped us learn so much. The photo opps were amazing. Several months later, this trip is still one of the best things my son and I say that we did together. Thank you for providing such a precious memory for us!
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Suzanne_j
Nov 25, 2023
Quick Overview of the Falls - First time to Portland and enjoyed being able to see a part of the state I didn’t know existed. It is cold at the falls so prepare for that. Driver was informative, professional and made it a great experience.
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Arturo_t
Oct 17, 2023
Great! - Best tour I've been on. Our guide Kira was on point with everything from start to finish. All the falls were incredible.
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