Top Portland Shore Excursions

Explore Portland from a unique vantage point on the water, cruising beneath its iconic bridges while spotting bald eagles, ospreys, sea lions, and other Pacific Northwest wildlife. Led by a US Coast Guard–licensed captain and a Oregon-certified professional guide, each tour blends natural beauty with Portland’s rich 200-year maritime history. Guests may reserve a premium private charter for up to six people for an intimate luxury experience, or join a shared cruise with up to 18 passengers—available daily—for a lively and accessible way to discover the city’s scenic waterways.

Portland is home to a buzzing array of neighborhoods, historical highlights, and natural attractions—and this private, half-day tour makes for a seamless introduction. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times and hop aboard your luxury, air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll visit the International Rose Test Garden and Pittock Mansion, and will drive past landmarks like the Oregon Zoo, Portland Art Museum, and more as you explore the city’s neighborhoods.

Visit the northwestern Oregon Coast without renting a car by booking this small-group tour from Portland. Your local guide will be on hand to provide commentary as you make your way along the Pacific Coast, and can help you and the other members of the group decide on what stops you want to make along the way.

This day trip is a tour along a section of rugged coastline along Oregon's northern coast. There will be one or two town stops, and multiple stops at headlands and beaches. The trip will include a short hike through oldgrowth Sitka spruce forest, beach time, tide pools (if tides allow), sea stacks, viewpoint stops, and a lunch stop in a charming coastal town. If group interest allows, stops with a more technological history focus may be made, such as the Tillamook Air Museum and/or Tillamook Cheese Factory.

Jeff Davies has 30+ years of guiding the Multnomah Falls / Mt. Hood "Loop" Tour with Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls. I have top reviews on TripAdvisor, Google and Yelp for Private Tours & Group Tours. My commentary will give guests insider knowledge. I can specialize the tour to suit your taste.

Capture the views of the Columbia Gorge without having to keep your eyes on the tour. Travel in the comfort of the private vehicle. Guide will provide you live commentary about the tour. Make space in your phone because all the views are worth capturing.

Visit Mt. Hood and the Columbia Gorge, with a couple of stops for wine tasting along the way, with this full-day tour. You'll visit Multnomah Falls, the Columbia Gorge's most famous attraction, hang out at Mt. Hood's historic Timberline Lodge, and pay a visit to two different wineries to taste Gorge-produced wine. There will be a hosted lunch on tour and a glass of wine at one of the wineries included. You will also be able to purchase beverages at your leisure during winery visits.

Journey along Oregon’s breathtaking coastline stopping for viewing wildlife, pristine beaches and rocky cliff headlands. Learn about natural, Native American and regional history. Northern Oregon Coast Tour options include beach or ancient forest walks, shopping, wine tasting or cheese factory visits. Note: Although Astoria is historic, we think this part of the Oregon Coast is more beautiful and majestic.

The Oregon coast is one of the most majestic geologic formations that was formed by lava flows millions of years ago. We depart to the coast and have lunch in the charming town of Cannon Beach and do hiking and exploring on the coast. Explore the majestic Oregon coast, view the amazing Haystack Rock formation, and during low tide gaze at starfish and clams. We will also explore Oswald State Park for lite trail walking and see the stunning cliffs of Manzanita point. This is a joinable small group tour for 2 persons or more, door to door service. Please dress for the season, expect a full day beginning 10am and back to Portland by 6pm.

Escape the city for half a day—and explore the scenic highlights of the popular Columbia River Gorge—on this private tour. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, set off in a luxury Mercedes, and head into nature. You’ll discover stretches of the 74-mile (119-kilometer) highway, and immerse yourself in the Pacific Northwest scenery. Discover waterfalls like Latourell Falls and Multnomah Falls, admire Beacon Rock, stop at scenic viewpoints, and more.

Discover the rugged beauty of the Mt Rainier National Park on this full-day trip. Travel aboard a comfortable van through historic Gold Rush towns to reach the park, where you’ll be amazed by supersized natural wonders.Take a hike among ancient sequoia trees, and enjoy several hours to explore the park’s wonders on your own as well as with the guide. This tour will have a maximum of 14 travelers per van We can also ensure that all travelers are from only one group/party if needed.

Experience the best of Oregon's nature in a small-group tour. The adventure begins with hotel pickup from your Portland accommodation to Silver Falls State Park. Here, you’ll follow your guide on a moderate 5.7-mile (9.2-kilometer) hike along the Trail of Ten Falls. Then, enjoy tastings and a freshly prepared picnic lunch.

It was once a premier camping destination, with a Mt. Fuji-like cone and pristine forest. The 8,365-foot-high mountain, formerly 9,665 feet high, is one of a string of volcanic Cascade Range peaks. Experience the history and stories of Mount Saint Helens eruption in 1980. With an up-close look at the volcano and its geology, you will learn interesting facts about the past and present in a scenic natural wonder. This trip will have a maximum of 14 people .

Discover the nature, history, and tastes of the Columbia Gorge in a single day on a small-group tour from Portland. Highlights include a hike through Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, a visit to the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum (admission included), and a stop at Multnomah Falls. The excursion concludes with a tour of the historic Sunshine Mill Winery (tasting at own expense). Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Explore the northern stretches of the Oregon Coast with a local guide on this private, customizable tour from Portland. You'll get to ride along the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway, take a hike through old-growth forest, and stop at one or two local towns or attractions of your choosing along the way.

Book your Private Transfer from Astoria Cruise Port to Portland International Airport (PDX). Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport/port transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • We track your Flight • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers

Jeff Davies has 30+ years of guiding Willamette Valley Wine Tours. I have top reviews on TripAdvisor, Google and Yelp for Private Tours & Group Tours. My commentary will give guests insider knowledge and our winery visits will give guests memorable encounters with winery staff. I can specialize the tour to suit your taste. I prefer wineries with amazing wine and beautiful views but, it's your choice. You can choose your wineries and can also pick them . Also, there are lunch choices to be made.

Discover lava tube caves, old-growth forests, waterfalls, and more on a guided tour of Mt. St. Helens. The park’s vastness and variety of attractions can be overwhelming on your own, but by visiting with a guide you don’t miss any of the highlights. Plus, you can learn about the area’s geology, ecology, and history—much of which you might miss if visiting the park on your own.

Visit Mount Hood and many of the highlights of the Columbia Gorge in just one day with this private tour from Portland. You’ll visit Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood, four Columbia Gorge Waterfalls (including famous Multnomah Falls), and get the chance to stop by two wineries in the region, with lunch included along the way.

On the Mount Saint Helens Volcano Tour, our guests will learn about the “blast zone,” mud-flows (lahars), pyroclastic flows, biological regeneration and the largest avalanche recorded by man. The immense effects from the eruption of Mount Saint Helens on the surrounding region must be seen to be appreciated. We will make many incredible photo stops, including the Science Learning Center.

Winery hop through the Willamette Valley, known for its Pinots, with this small-group tour. You will visit three different tasting rooms where you’ll get the chance to sample wine safely, without having to worry about driving. You’ll also stop for lunch along the way, included in the price of the tour.