Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR
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Portland, USA
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- 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
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Live commentary throughout the tour
- 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
- Service animals allowed
- 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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The information shared was great and the sights and timing fit perfectly. Our driver was very knowledgable.
Our drive douglas was outstanding! So nice and informative! And wow! Those waterfalls are epic! Would highly recommend!
This was a great tour of the top 4 waterfalls at Columbia Gorge. Everything went as planned and we had an amazing time. Highly recommend this tour group!
If you are lucky enough to get Chuck as your tour guide then you will not be disappointed. He is very knowledgeable and an expert with the area that he takes you to. There is a history lesson along with seeing some of the best scenes along the scenic route. I feel as though they picked the most accessible scenic spots that allow most to enjoy. Great tour in my opinion and well worth the money.
This was probably the best excursion we have been on, first our tour guide was amazing he very knowledgeable, hella friendly, kept us engaged the entire tour, the tour itself was amazing, words can not describe the beauty of the falls, we were in awe of the scenery, some of the most amazing falls we have ever seen, our photos could not capture the true beauty of these falls, I highly encourage everyone to book this tour
It is a wonderful trip to experience waterfalls up close. Some uphill walking is necessary to get the best views of the waterfalls but nothing too strenuous. Wear good walking shoes and bring a jacket and umbrella for changing weather conditions along the way.
Our guide Andy knew a ton of stuff about the Columbia river gorge and took us to a lot of awesome waterfalls and sites. Highly recommend this tour
Good tour to get a 1/2 day excursion out of Portland. Guide (Andy) was extremely knowledgeable and a good driver. Tour was so interesting the time flew by.
Tour is as advertised. Comfortable van, relevant commentary by the driver/host, and lots of opportunities to get outside to visit landmarks.
We both enjoyed the tour. Our assigned tour guide person is very knowledgeable by explaining the history of the Oregon. We learned so much from him. Oregon had lots of things to do. Definitely we would recommends to our friends.
Chuck knew his stuff and was enthusiastic about his love of Portland — it was infectious. Half day was just the right length for the time we had available.
Experienced guide, Patrick, took us to a variety of waterfalls and other sites in and around the Gorge. He was knowledgeable, personable and respectful...he was full of it - just kidding!
Wear comfortable hiking sandals or shoes. Lots of beautiful trails to hike. See ch an enjoyable experience
Our guide Eric was so knowledgeable and pleasant. Answered all our questions and then some!
The tour was just the right length, and hit all the highlights! Our guide Mark was very knowledgeable and fun! if you want to see the waterfalls, take this tour!
Eric was amazing as a tour guide. He was comfortable filling us in on the waterfalls at each site but also provided knowledge about the Portland area. It was clear that Eric truly enjoyed providing tours and there did not seem to be a question he could not answer.
Eric loves his job and sharing the Portland waterfalls with everyone. All waterfalls were very walkable and we had plenty of time to see them. Had a great time. Thank you
I had a wonderful time at the Colombia Gorge Waterfalls Tour! The scenery was breathtaking, and the entire trip was extremely enjoyable from start to finish. A special shout-out-to our tour guide, who was outstanding incredibly friendly, welcoming, and deeply knowledgeable about the area. He shared so many great insights and made the whole experience seamless and fun. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore the beautiful waterfalls.
Daniel was a terrific guide. Very good with description and history of the sights we saw. Would highly recommend him for your next adventure. Ok
My two girlfriends and I did the Gorge Waterfalls Tour with Wildwood Adventures this past Saturday at 8:30 AM, and we had such a wonderful experience!
Our tour guide, David, was an absolute delight. He was professional, personable, funny, and genuinely fun to be around. His great sense of humor and warm personality made our group of 11 feel completely comfortable with one another. He also went above and beyond to help everyone capture photos at each stop.
My friends and I kept talking about how great the tour was throughout the day, and we really hope Wildwood Adventures knows what a wonderful job David did. He truly made the experience even more memorable! Highly recommend!
Mel was my tour guide she was knowledgeable and I had a great time going there. the half day tour was just enough for my weekend getaway trip
Chuck our tour guide was amazing. Beautiful waterfalls and lots of information from Chuck. Tour van was nice and clean, left in time
Perfect way to see the falls. Chuck was a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide. A fun day. Highly recommend Wildwood!
Wonderful tour of waterfalls with a friendly guide and lots of information. Mel was so friendly and helpful and knowledgeable.
Great mix of Portland history and contemporary information and his enthusiasm was amazing! The timing for each stop was perfect.
Guide was very well versed in the whys and very personable. She made me feel very comfortable as I am afraid of heights. The suggest this tour short with lots of information given
What a wonderful tour! Matt was a terrific guide who was knowledgeable about the area and waterfalls. We thoroughly enjoyed it!
The waterfalls are stunning! Our tour guide was knowledgeable about the area and it's history. There is moderate walking involved.
Mark and Sean are extremely knowledgeable and very pleasant guys to hang around with. Required amount of characters us irritating!
The tour guide was exceptionally knowledgeable. This was the best and easiest way to see the falls. We even had time to see an extra falls
A terrific and easy 1/2 day trip out of the city to beautiful nature. The downtown departure/return spot was a no brainer when compared to other tours. The transportation (for smaller groups) is new and comfortable, and when I saw large bus loads at some of the stops I knew I had made the best choice. Sean was an excellent guide and made the tour A+! Nice variety of stops, excellent information, safe, easily accessible for most, engaging. Highly recommend this tour.
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