Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR
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Portland, USA
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The Columbia River Gorge is known for its dramatic waterfalls and impressive vistas—but if you don't have car, planning a trip from Portland can be tricky. Instead, enjoy a hassle-free way to check off many top attractions in just half a day, all thanks to this small-group sightseeing tour. Visit the historic Vista House, admire Latourell Falls, stop at Multnomah Falls, and more, all while your guide shares insider stories.
- This Columbia River Gorge tour is great for first-time visitors
- Round-trip transit from central Portland makes exploring easy
- This small-group tour is capped at 12 to keep your sightseeing personal
- Discover several waterfalls and scenic viewing points in just half a day
What's Included
- Transportation in a premium, high-roofed passenger van
- Knowledgeable, local and friendly guide
- Bottled water
- Gratuities- If you enjoy the tour and would like to tip your guide, a 20% gratuity is suggested
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 900 SW Taylor St, Portland, OR 97205, USA
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
Meet your guide and group in downtown Portland at your appointed time. Hop aboard your comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle, and then head east along the Columbia River towards the quaint town of Troutdale, known as the Gateway to the Gorge.
Continue along the Historic Columbia River Highway to the first stop: Crown Point. This famous overlook sits 733 feet (223 meters) above the river, and offers 180-degree views. It also includes the Vista House, an observatory and museum listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From there, drive deeper into the Columbia River National Scenic Area. Visit the first waterfall of the trip: Latourell Falls, which plunges 249 feet (76 meters) down. Depending on the season, stroll along a short, paved trail for a closer view.
Next, head to a lesser-known waterfall directly off the historic highway, Horsetail Falls. Feel the mist on your face as the water plummets down into the deep pool below.
The final stop of the tour is the grand Multnomah Falls. Plummeting 620 feet (189 meters) in two major steps, it is the highest waterfall in Oregon and second-highest continuously flowing waterfall in the nation. Stop in the Multnomah Falls Historic Lodge before departing.
Finally, board the vehicle for a return trip to Portland via the Columbia River scenic route. Depending on changing visitation patterns in the Columbia River Gorge, this tour may also run in reverse order.
Continue along the Historic Columbia River Highway to the first stop: Crown Point. This famous overlook sits 733 feet (223 meters) above the river, and offers 180-degree views. It also includes the Vista House, an observatory and museum listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From there, drive deeper into the Columbia River National Scenic Area. Visit the first waterfall of the trip: Latourell Falls, which plunges 249 feet (76 meters) down. Depending on the season, stroll along a short, paved trail for a closer view.
Next, head to a lesser-known waterfall directly off the historic highway, Horsetail Falls. Feel the mist on your face as the water plummets down into the deep pool below.
The final stop of the tour is the grand Multnomah Falls. Plummeting 620 feet (189 meters) in two major steps, it is the highest waterfall in Oregon and second-highest continuously flowing waterfall in the nation. Stop in the Multnomah Falls Historic Lodge before departing.
Finally, board the vehicle for a return trip to Portland via the Columbia River scenic route. Depending on changing visitation patterns in the Columbia River Gorge, this tour may also run in reverse order.
1
Director Park
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (Pass By)
2
Vista House
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Latourell Falls
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Multnomah Falls
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Director Park
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
- Not wheelchair 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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Reviews
4.9
based on 1,293 reviews
Michelle_B, Mar 2026
The driver was very knowledgeable. However, there were two main issues: The (rainy) weather was not conducive to this kind of tour, and there was not one decent bathroom on this 3 hour and 45 minute trip. I appreciate how carefully Chuck drove and how he was prepared with umbrellas....they were hard to work but they helped!
Regine_J, Mar 2026
We recently took the Columbia River Gorge and Waterfalls tour from Portland, and it was easily the highlight of our trip! Our guide was incredibly professional, punctual, and full of fascinating facts about the geology, biodiversity, and history of the region. The van was clean and comfortable with large windows for sightseeing.
Henry_R, Mar 2026
It was very informative of Portland and Oregon in general. The tour guide Chuck was great. The sites he took us to were beautiful.
Joseph_G, Mar 2026
Our guide Chuck was excellent! He braved the very rainy weather and made the trip memorable. On another positive note, the heavy rains for several days made the waterfalls amazing!
Adeyemi_S, Mar 2026
Great experience for a solo traveler, Aaron was the best he explained everything well and made it interesting !
Hanns_H, Mar 2026
Mel was great. She was informative and was passionate! She was good at Giving us fun facts always asked if we needed umbrellas or water
Very attentive
Larry_W, Mar 2026
We had an amazing time on the Columbia River Gorge waterfalls trip. Our guide was incredibly informative and clearly very knowledgeable about the area. She did an excellent job explaining the history, pointing out interesting details along the way, and making sure everyone in the group was engaged and comfortable throughout the experience.
You could tell she genuinely enjoys what she does and takes pride in giving people a great experience. The trip was well organized, relaxing, and a lot of fun.
It was absolutely worth the money and the time. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting the area. If you’re looking for a great way to explore and learn more about Mammoth Falls, this is definitely something you should do.
Viridiana_T, Mar 2026
Dominique is an incredible guide, I enjoyed a lot the ride with her and the group.
The Multnomah waterfall is beautiful
Paula_S, Feb 2026
Patrick was such a great guide!! Definitely recommend this tour if you are able to go. Great views, amazing waterfalls. Would definitely go again given the opportunity
Satish_A, Feb 2026
Great tour of the waterfalls in the area. Very knowledgeable and passionate guide. Learnt a lot about the ecology, geography and environment of the Columbia River Gorge. Numerous photo opportunities along the way !
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