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Columbia River Gorge: Unique Sights and Waterfalls
4.9
1,293 Ratings
Portland
Discover the Columbia River Gorge on a breathtaking tour featuring unique species, stunning waterfalls, and dramatic lava flows. Experience the grandeur of this iconic Natural Scenic Area!
Discover the Columbia River Gorge on a breathtaking tour featuring unique species, stunning waterfalls, and dramatic lava flows. Experience the grandeur of this iconic Natural Scenic Area!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Director Park - Our central meeting location and pick up point! A beautiful, urban park in the middle of Downtown Portland.
- 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…
- Director Park - Our central meeting location and pick up point! A beautiful, urban park in the middle of Downtown Portland.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 “/4-mile trail hike will be led to get a closer view of the falls.
- 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.
- Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge - We will spend about 10 minutes enjoying this overlooked gem right off of the historic highway!
- Director Park - We end our tour back at Director Park, our central drop off location in the heart of Downtown Portland.
What's Included
- Transportation in a premium, high-roofed passenger van
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Knowledgeable, local and friendly guide
- Live commentary throughout the tour
- Bottled water
- Transportation in a premium, high-roofed passenger van
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Knowledgeable, local and friendly guide
- Live commentary throughout the tour
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Gratuities- If you enjoy the tour and would like to tip your guide, a 20% gratuity is suggested
- Gratuities- If you enjoy the tour and would like to tip your guide, a 20% gratuity is suggested
Additional Information
Encounter unique wildlife, explore deep lava flows of basalt, and marvel at some of the globe’s most captivating waterfalls on this journey. Discover the Columbia River Gorge’s majestic beauty, a highly-photographed region in America noted for its natural scenery. Enjoy a drive on America’s oldest picturesque highway, making stops at panoramic vistas,…
Encounter unique wildlife, explore deep lava flows of basalt, and marvel at some of the globe’s most captivating waterfalls on this journey. Discover the Columbia River Gorge’s majestic beauty, a highly-photographed region in America noted for its natural scenery. Enjoy a drive on America’s oldest picturesque highway, making stops at panoramic vistas, cascading waterfalls, and a heritage lodge.
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
Location
900 SW Taylor St
Southwest Taylor Street
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
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James_b
Jan 26, 2026
Mel is an amazing guide! - Mel was an amazing guide! She was both personable and knowledgeable of all the areas we went. The locations were perfect and well described. Her personal touches made the tour so much more worth the price. Would recommend this tour to anyone!
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Julie_s
Jan 26, 2026
Great value - We had a great time on the tour. Would not hesitate to book future tours. Great value! Great guide! Made our stay in Portland an even more enjoyable experience.
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Denisea2860
Jan 25, 2026
Amazing beautiful day - Eric was an amzing guide. The trip was absolutely beautiful . Eric was so nice and had so much knowledge of Portland and the gorge area . The waterfalls were some of the most beautiful ones we have seen . Absolutely loved this trip .
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Margaret_d
Jan 17, 2026
The guide did a great... - The guide did a great job. It was very cold and windy the day we went but was still good to hear all about what we were seeing
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Azucena_u
Jan 16, 2026
Best experience ever! - I went with my husband first time in Oregon and all I can say is we both had the best experience ever! I would really recommend this for first time visitors visiting the waterfalls. AMAZING SERVICE!!!!
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Marilynn_c
Dec 3, 2025
Would recommend! - Went on this tour with my husband and in laws during our trip to Portland. It was great to experience to the surrounding nature areas without having to rent a car and have a knowledgeable tour guide. Huge shout out to Dominick! It was the highlight of our trip!
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Jr_d
Nov 24, 2025
Mel was the best - We had a fantastic day as a family and there was fun to be had for all of us. The views were remarkable and we learned a lot.
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Jessica_b
Nov 11, 2025
Nature is so beautiful!... - Nature is so beautiful! Absolutely stunning waterfalls! Our tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable!
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Cathy
Nov 11, 2025
Our tour guide, Eric, was... - Our tour guide, Eric, was amazing! He was very knowledgeable in not only the tour sites themselves but also on Portland history, gave us recommendations on food, and other things to do in Portland. Would definitely recommend this tour for those interested in seeing the outdoor part of Portland
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Crystal_b
Nov 10, 2025
Loved this excursion!!!! - Norther was amazing! So knowledgeable and sweet! Definitely was happy she was our tour guide. Loved learning about Oregon and all it has to offer. 10/10 would do this again!
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