Portland's Eclectic Tour: Thrift, Coffee, Bakes, & Books
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Portland, USA
- 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Escape Portland for full-day of hiking and exploring stunning waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge! Admire spectacular viewpoints from the Portland Women’s Forum State and Crown Point Vista House, and then visit the Gorge’s signature falls including Bridal Veil, Horsetail and, of course, Multnomah Falls.
- Columbia River Gorge day trip from Portland
- Marvel at Multnomah Falls, Wahkeena Falls and Horsetail Falls
- Enjoy optional short hikes with an informative guide
- Admire the Columbia River from the Portland Women’s Forum and the Vista House at Crown Point
- Watch for Pacific salmon at the Bonneville Lock and Dam
- Learn local history at the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center
- Includes hotel pickup and drop-off
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
This day trip to the Columbia River Gorge stops at several notable waterfalls, including Multnomah Falls, the number-one visited tourist attraction in Oregon.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at select downtown Portland hotels
- Professional guide
- Transportation
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
Important Pick-Up Information You will receive an email with details about your pick-up time and location. Please follow these instructions to ensure a smooth process: General Instructions: At the beginning of your designated pick-up window, stand at the hotel lobby doors and look for a Sprinter van. Your Tour Guide will arrive within this 15-minute window. Specific Hotel Instructions Hilton Portland Downtown (921 S.W. Sixth Ave, Portland). Stand on the Broadway side of the hotel and look for a Sprinter van. Hyatt Regency Portland At The Oregon Convention Center (375 NE Holladay St, Portland). Stand at the valet station and look for a Sprinter van. Please be on time to ensure a timely departure.
Operating hours.2:00 pm
Itinerary
Your 8-hour trip begins with morning pickup from your downtown Portland hotel. Awe at the beauty of the Cascade Mountains as your coach winds along the Columbia River to your first destination — the Portland Women’s Forum State Scenic Viewpoint. Then visit the nearby Vista House at Crown Point, a historic observatory built in 1916 as a comfort station for travelers. Marvel at the unparalleled view from your perch set 733 feet (223 meters) above the river.
Next, descend into the verdant Columbia River National Scenic Area for some waterfall sighting! First stop is Latourell Falls, unique among the falls for its straight plunge over a basalt overhang. Take in the dramatic view from afar or accompany your guide on 2-mile (3.2-km) hike to the base of the falls.
Continue on to Bridal Veil Falls and Wahkeena Falls before stopping at the magnificent Multnomah Falls. This magnificent cascade of water plummets 611 feet, making it the second-highest waterfall in the US. Join fellow admirers on Benson Bridge — and make sure to take a souvenir picture. Conclude your waterfall tour at Horsetail Falls.
Next, continue to Bonneville Dam, a masterpiece of modern engineering that has provided hydropower to the Gorge since the Great Depression. Catch a chance glimpse of Pacific salmon swimming up the fish ladder (depending on the season), grab some lunch in Cascade Locks (own expense) and then cross over the Columbia River to Washington via the Bridge of the Gods.
Your final stop is the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum. Learn about Lewis and Clark’s harrowing expedition, the First Peoples of the Gorge, the Cascade Chinook and more.
Return to your Portland hotel in early evening.
Next, descend into the verdant Columbia River National Scenic Area for some waterfall sighting! First stop is Latourell Falls, unique among the falls for its straight plunge over a basalt overhang. Take in the dramatic view from afar or accompany your guide on 2-mile (3.2-km) hike to the base of the falls.
Continue on to Bridal Veil Falls and Wahkeena Falls before stopping at the magnificent Multnomah Falls. This magnificent cascade of water plummets 611 feet, making it the second-highest waterfall in the US. Join fellow admirers on Benson Bridge — and make sure to take a souvenir picture. Conclude your waterfall tour at Horsetail Falls.
Next, continue to Bonneville Dam, a masterpiece of modern engineering that has provided hydropower to the Gorge since the Great Depression. Catch a chance glimpse of Pacific salmon swimming up the fish ladder (depending on the season), grab some lunch in Cascade Locks (own expense) and then cross over the Columbia River to Washington via the Bridge of the Gods.
Your final stop is the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum. Learn about Lewis and Clark’s harrowing expedition, the First Peoples of the Gorge, the Cascade Chinook and more.
Return to your Portland hotel in early evening.
1
House of Vintage
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Heart Coffee (Burnside)
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Artisserie Fine Bakery
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Broadway Books
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Evan C
The tour guide, Eddie, took us from our hotel in downtown Portland to the Columbia River Gorge area east of Portland. We visited viewpoints from the Portland Womens Forum State and Crown Point Vista House. Then we visited several waterfalls, including Multnomah Falls. We stopped by the city of Hood River to eat lunch. Then we visited the Bonneville Hatchery, where millions of salmons are raised and released. Eddie was a great tour guide that greatly enhanced our visits.
Reviews
4.8
based on 18 reviews
Evan C, Jun 2018
The tour guide, Eddie, took us from our hotel in downtown Portland to the Columbia River Gorge area east of Portland. We visited viewpoints from the Portland Womens Forum State and Crown Point Vista House. Then we visited several waterfalls, including Multnomah Falls. We stopped by the city of Hood River to eat lunch. Then we visited the Bonneville Hatchery, where millions of salmons are raised and released. Eddie was a great tour guide that greatly enhanced our visits.
Kristina M, May 2018
Perfect day tour for all ages! Recommended! The waterfalls were wonderful and the stops gave us lots of ideas for future excursions.
THEODORE T, Apr 2018
Our guide Steve was great. We were a bit early in the season March and the weather was a little cold and rainy. We missed out on the views of the gorge from Vista House, but it cleared up later in the day. Our priority was hiking and waterfalls, and Steve took us on some great treks with informative conversation along the way. I hope the fire damage clears up, because the road closures kept us out of a few areas that would've made the excursion even better. Highly recommend this tour.
Desiree M, Apr 2017
We had a fantastic day! What a wonderful experience with plenty of stops and things to see and do! Out tour guide was full of amazing information, great personality and very warm. The waterfalls we everything I wanted to see and the snow was a true gift from above. Thank you for everything!
tianared, Aug 2016
The tour was good although by the time it was over we had seen enough of waterfalls. A little hiking would have been good. The sound system was not good for some of the trip but our tour guide produced an alternate sound system and then it was good.
Katherine Q, Aug 2016
Great tour! We had Sergio and he took us out all day to enjoy the beautiful waterfalls of Oregon, Mt Hood and extra little stops along the way to make the tour awesome. Great way to get out of downtown Portland area and see the beauty Oregon has to offer. Would recommend as this gives you the opportunity to hike and get outdoors.
Patricia A, Jul 2016
It all comes down to the guide. Our guide talked too much and was not interesting. I couldn't wait to escape him during our lunch period. Also he gave us 10 minutes or less at each waterfall so he could take us to see water boarders and parasailing on the Columbia River because, obviously, it was something he wanted to see. I really thought we could have enjoyed the falls a bit more, see some of the trails that led down to the base, etc instead of the hop-on hop-off that we had to do. I felt cheated at the end of the day.
Robert C, Jul 2016
The tour was excellent. Debbie with America's Hub World tours was wonderful. She customized the tour for us. We booked another tour later that week Mt. St. Helens and it was wonderful too!
Marilena C, Jul 2016
Our guide, Steve, made our trip a fun and exciting experience. He is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and ready to share his expertise about everything related to the trip. Thank you, Steve!
Daisy S, Oct 2015
This is an excellent tour. it combines sight-seeing with hiking. Our guide, Steve, is very knowledgeable and friendly. We got to see beautiful waterfalls and hike on scenic trails. We wish there are more tours like this one.
John L, Oct 2015
Our guide Steve gave us an amazingly personal and extensive tour of his beloved Oregon. We are not seasoned hikers but enjoyed the views and the waterfalls immensely. Physically a bit on the demanding side but well worth the effort. Recommend it very very highly.
Anthony N, Sep 2015
My husband and I had a wonderful time touring the beautiful water falls and touring Portland. Our tour guide was knowledgeable of all the areas and gave us a great tour.
Charlene T, Sep 2015
This tour was so much more than we expected. Their were 4 of us on the tour along with our guide Steve who was extraordinary. He took us on hikes that were breathtaking and we saw more waterfalls that we could count. It was a day that we will always remember -- thank you
Thomas D, Sep 2015
This is a great tour! Steve tailored the tour to us and it was a great day even with the rain. Take this tour you'll see beautiful sites with a great guide
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