Stunning Air Tour of the Columbia River Gorge by Envi Adventures

Recommended by 98% of travelers

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Portland, USA

20 minutes (approx.)
Flight time: 20 minutes
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Soar over the Columbia River Gorge on a sightseeing flight that takes you from Portland to the scenic gorge. Ideal for visitors who are short on time but don’t want to miss any of the highlights, these 20 minutes of flying time show you more than you could see on a full-day ground excursion. Plus, the aerial view provides great photo opportunities.

Fly over the Columbia River Gorge
The plane flies low to the ground so you can see the gorge up-close
A maximum of three participants ensures an intimate, small-group experience
The 20-minute flight is easy to fit into a busy schedule

What's Included

Bottled water
Individual headset to hear guide
Once in a lifetime experience

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Envi Adventures
1350 NW Perimeter Way, Troutdale, OR 97060, USA
All individuals/groups are required to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to their scheduled flight departure time. Individuals/groups that show up less than 20 minutes before their flight will result in an automatic cancellation with no refund due to scheduling conflicts.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Portland Oregon Sign

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Crown Point State Park

2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sandy River Delta Park

2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Total weight per passenger: 250 lbs
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Most travelers can participate
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Group weight not to exceed 600 pounds per group of 3 or 925 per group of 5 with individual weights not to exceed 250 per person
Please provide weights for all passengers when booking
This is operated with airplanes and not helicopters
Please review our full cancellation policy at https://www.enviadventures.com/cancellation-policy/
All passengers are required to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to start time.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 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

Heather_T

This was an unforgettable experience! The views of the Columbia River Gorge from the air were absolutely breathtaking—waterfalls, cliffs, and winding river all looked stunning. Our pilot, JP, was awesome—super professional, friendly, and full of great local knowledge. Felt totally safe the whole time. Highly recommend this adventure!

Reviews

4.9

based on 86 reviews

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Too short

Meghna_H, Mar 2026

The pilot was great. Very polite and friendly. However, it didn’t seem like 20 mins. Just as you are heading out and getting into the gorge it’s time to head back. Apparently the clock starts ticking from the time the engine starts? It takes a good 5-7 mins for the engine to warm up!!! I think the river cruises are better. Great views of the gorge on sternwheeler. Do that instead.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thanks for your feedback. The flight tour you booked is our shortest and definitely does seem like it goes by quickly! As it mentions in the activity listing, flight times are approximate as they do depend on a few things such as weather, air traffic flow, and other factors out of control. However, in reviewing the data and records for your specific flight, the actual time in the air was 0.33 hours (20 minutes). That doesn’t include time on the ground or engine warm ups.

Cool ride!

Russell_G, Oct 2025

Fabulous pilot! We saw a lot in a short amount of time. Easy to schedule and doesn't eat up a lot of time.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for the kind words! Really appreciate you joining Envi Adventures for a scenic flight in the Columbia River Gorge and thank you for the review!

Amazing Experience!

Heather_T, Jul 2025

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you very much for flying with us and for taking the time to leave us this great review! We really appreciate it and hope to have you fly with us again sometime!

Exceptionall breath...

Richard_S, Mar 2025

Exceptionall breath taking views of the waterfalls and river. The pilot was very knowledgeable and polite. I would highly recommend this flight

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thanks very much for leaving us this great review! We’re so happy to hear you had a fun experience flying with us!

Excellent experience

andrew_a, Mar 2025

Had a great time! The takeoff and landing were both very smooth. Our pilot was really cool and knew the area well. I would 100% recommend this to anyone!

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you so much for flying with us and leaving this awesome feedback! We'd appreciate you taking time to join us and hope to see you again in the future.

Amazing

Casondra_J, Nov 2024

This was amazing! PJ was a great pilot and tour guide. He pointed out all the beautiful attractions. The view was breathtaking and worth every penny!

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thanks so much for the review of your air tour in the Columbia River Gorge! We really appreciate you flying with us and hope to see you again soon!

Amazing

Heather_C, Oct 2024

JP was awesome! The flight itself was beautiful. I thought 20 minutes would be too short but it really wasn’t bad.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you Heather! It was great flying with you and we really appreciate your thoughtful review!

Aerial falls...haha

David_V, Aug 2024

Small plane adventure. You need to go. Plan in advance. Off season is our choice. Fewer people more personalized service.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thanks David! Off-season is a great time to go, we agree! Glad you enjoyed it, and hopefully we can go again!

Definitely do this!

Stefanie_A, Aug 2024

Our pilot, Cory (spelling?) was awesome! This is well worth the spend and more. The views from the gorge were beautiful.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

You really chose a great time to go! It was a beautiful flight and so fun flying with you both!

Lovely flight

Huy_D, Jul 2024

I had an amazing fry with pilot JP. The trip started on time and the weather was perfect for flying. It was a lovely 20-minute trip with my wife. JP was friendly and reliable pilot making the experience memorable. I will definitely fly again for a longer trip and will recommend it to my friends if they visit Portland.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thanks so much! Very excited to fly with you again in the future and we really appreciate the 5-star review!

Great experience for teens

Erica_V, Mar 2024

Took my son for his 17th birthday 🎂 We had so much fun and had the best pilot. Definitely recommend this experience.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you so much for flying with us! And thank you for spending part of the birthday with us! We hope you all had an excellent time!

Thrilling

Simon_W, Dec 2023

John was a very cool pilot, the ride was quite turbulent and thrilling, John confidently navigated the conditions… it was a memorable time for sure. Thank you John!!

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Despite the bumpy flight, glad you had a fun time with us in the Gorge! Really appreciate you joining us for a flight and thank you for the review!

Davis was friendly and a great tour guide. The views were amazing and the experience was easy and enjoyable! Highly reco

Jennifer_H, Nov 2023

Davis was friendly and a great tour guide. The views were amazing and the experience was easy and enjoyable! Highly recommend!!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

We really appreciate you joining us for a flight through the Gorge! Thank you so much for the review and we hope to fly with you again!

Absolutely amazing!

Norma_L, Sep 2023

I recommend this tour to anyone! Our guide was amazing & made my friend and & I feel SO comfortable. We were both really nervous as we hadn’t done something like that before & it was awesome. You start with filling out paperwork, watch a quick safety video, get loaded on & get going! The views are stunning. Don’t miss out!

Pilot was so friendly and...

Pavithra_Y, Jul 2023

Pilot was so friendly and we went in a perfect time to see the scenic view which was beautiful and amazing

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thanks for flying with us! Glad you had a fun flight and would love to know how we can get 5-stars next time!

Thanks for an amazing experience!

Arti_R, Apr 2023

It was an amazing experience! Our pilot was very kind. Loved the flight experience and will try yo customize next time. Thank you !

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you! Great hearing you had a fun flight! Thanks for joining us! See you next time!

Take a Moment A Little Higher

Jenny_C, Apr 2023

The view was absolutely breathtaking…I felt so humble looking down on Gods beautiful creation. …If Anyone wants to experience the beautiful Columbia River from a different view, this is the way to go!!!

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Really appreciate that! Thanks so much for flying with us in the Gorge and for leaving us a nice review!

Excellent customer service

Miriam_A, Oct 2022

It was so much fun. Our pilot was so welcoming and fun. Made us feel safe and made us laugh. Too bad we couldn’t have been up there longer!

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Let's go for a longer flight next time! Thanks for flying with us and hope to see you again soon!

Live changing

Taylor_S, Oct 2022

Daniel our pilot was AMAZING!! I surprised my boyfriend with this trip for his birthday and it was the best experience of his life!

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Amazing to hear this! Thanks so much for spending time with us and we're glad you had such a great flight!

Amazing

Moises_V, Aug 2022

It was an amazing trip for me and my gf will definitely be taking a few more trips we enjoyed the whole small flight and the sites we got to see.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Thanks so much for the kind words! Excited to be able to fly with you again in the future!

Great experience with my...

Amanda_Q, Jun 2022

Great experience with my kids. Pilot was friendly and informative and this price point and time in the plane was excellent.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Many thanks and happy to hear it was a fun experience for you! Hope to be able to fly with you again in the future!

Columbia River Gorge Air Tour

Kassidy_S, May 2022

The view was amazing and the pilot was very friendly. It was a very clear day and we were able to see the both Mt Hood and Mt St Helens.

Response from Host, May 2022

Those are the best kinds of days! Sounds like a great flight...hope you can come back and fly with us again!

Would 100% recommend

Rachel_C, Apr 2022

It was such a fun experience! The pilot was very friendly and made the trip even more fun. The views were breathtaking and there was a rush of adrenaline being in the sky!

Response from Host, Apr 2022

We're so glad you had a fun flight with us! Thank you so much for flying with us and for taking time to leave a review. We really appreciate it!

Amazing but pricey on Viator

Sandra_H, Apr 2022

Amazing flying experience but I was disappointed to see that I paid a lot more through Viator than if I had booked directly with Envi Adventures.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Thank you for flying with us! We hope you'll be able to come back and fly with us again soon!

A blast!

Bibiana_G, Mar 2022

We had a great experience, and the pilot was super nice and made the whole experience really fun. Would definitely do it again

Response from Host, Mar 2022

We're so glad you had a fun flight with us! Thank you for taking time out of your day to join us and hope to fly with you again soon!

Beautiful sunny day in...

christopher_s, Feb 2022

Beautiful sunny day in the Columbia gorge with an exciting bit of wind driven turbulence added some spice to the flight! Excellent and competent pilot did expert job and clearly loves his work.

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Sun and winter usually means wind in Troutdale! Glad you had a fun flight. Hope we'll get to fly with you again!

Great experience, one serious con

Molly_O, Nov 2021

Once up in the air, the experience was immeasurably amazing. Beautiful sights (despite fog), and although quick, worth every minute. The only con is their booking system. We didn’t find out until arrival that our party of 3 well exceeded the weight limit, despite having input our weight during the online booking. After inputting guest weight online, there should be an alert that tells you what the limit is and how over you are to save people time and money. The realistic weight capacity of 3 is two adults and a child. This is a quick coding input and I would encourage Envi to push their partners on this as it was a huge disappointment for our group that one of them had to sit out and clouded a lot of the overall experience.

Response from Host, Dec 2021

Thank you for your comments and we appreciate your input! Unfortunately we have very little control on how reservations are captured via Viator/TripAdvisor Experiences and have encouraged them for several years to make minor updates to address this very issue. We have and will continue to work with them to avoid this in the future!

Amazing

Brianne_C, Nov 2021

Amazing tour with our pilot Clay. Beautiful day to fly, the waterfalls were full and the Vista house was amazing to see flying. Will book again.

Response from Host, Nov 2021

We’re excited to fly with you again! Thank you for flying with us and for leaving a review! ✈️

Breathtaking

Dione_W, Oct 2021

This magical experience gave me a new appreciation for flying, nature and scenery when traveling. Clyde, our pilot gave us a smooth take off and great landing. The price is reasonable and I was speechless from the views. Yes, put this on your to do list!!