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Columbia River Gorge: Unique Sights and Waterfalls
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1,304 Ratings
Portland
Discover the Columbia River Gorge on a breathtaking tour featuring unique species, stunning waterfalls, and dramatic lava flows. Experience the grandeur of this iconic Natural Scenic Area!
Discover the Columbia River Gorge on a breathtaking tour featuring unique species, stunning waterfalls, and dramatic lava flows. Experience the grandeur of this iconic Natural Scenic Area!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Director Park - Our central meeting location and pick up point! A beautiful, urban park in the middle of Downtown Portland.
- Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area - We will depart downtown Portland and drive east alongside the Columbia River to Troutdale, known as the Gateway to the Gorge! We will join the beautiful Historic Columbia River…
- Director Park - Our central meeting location and pick up point! A beautiful, urban park in the middle of Downtown Portland.
- Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area - We will depart downtown Portland and drive east alongside the Columbia River to Troutdale, known as the Gateway to the Gorge! We will join the beautiful Historic Columbia River Highway, the first planned scenic roadway in the United States.
- Vista House - Typically, our first stop for the day is the Crown Point Vista House. This famous overlook sits 733 feet above the Columbia River, atop the remains of a lava flow that swept through the Gorge around 14 to 17 million years ago! Here, we will find amazing 180-degree views of the Columbia River Gorge and explore the Vista House. An intricately designed observatory and museum, the Vista House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Latourell Falls - From the Vista House, we will drive deeper into the Columbia River National Scenic Area. Our first waterfall for the day will be the dramatic Latourell Falls which plunges 249 feet over a massive wall of columnar basalt. Depending on the season, a short “/4-mile trail hike will be led to get a closer view of the falls.
- Multnomah Falls - The next waterfall we will visit will be the famed Multnomah Falls. Plummeting 620 feet in two major steps, Multnomah Falls is the highest waterfall in Oregon and second highest in the nation! Here, we can explore the Multnomah Falls Historic Lodge (a Cascadian style stone and timber lodge built in 1925) as well as the beautiful Multnomah Falls itself. The easily accessible viewing platform offers a full view of the Benson Bridge and cascading falls beyond it.
- Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge - We will spend about 10 minutes enjoying this overlooked gem right off of the historic highway!
- Director Park - We end our tour back at Director Park, our central drop off location in the heart of Downtown Portland.
What's Included
- Transportation in a premium, high-roofed passenger van
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Knowledgeable, local and friendly guide
- Live commentary throughout the tour
- Bottled water
- Transportation in a premium, high-roofed passenger van
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Knowledgeable, local and friendly guide
- Live commentary throughout the tour
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Gratuities- If you enjoy the tour and would like to tip your guide, a 20% gratuity is suggested
- Gratuities- If you enjoy the tour and would like to tip your guide, a 20% gratuity is suggested
Additional Information
Encounter unique wildlife, explore deep lava flows of basalt, and marvel at some of the globe’s most captivating waterfalls on this journey. Discover the Columbia River Gorge’s majestic beauty, a highly-photographed region in America noted for its natural scenery. Enjoy a drive on America’s oldest picturesque highway, making stops at panoramic vistas,…
Encounter unique wildlife, explore deep lava flows of basalt, and marvel at some of the globe’s most captivating waterfalls on this journey. Discover the Columbia River Gorge’s majestic beauty, a highly-photographed region in America noted for its natural scenery. Enjoy a drive on America’s oldest picturesque highway, making stops at panoramic vistas, cascading waterfalls, and a heritage lodge.
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
Location
900 SW Taylor St
Southwest Taylor Street
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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264tiffany
Apr 21, 2026
Gorgeous Waterfalls - This trip was so fun!! The waterfalls were gorgeous. Chuck was our guide and he was very knowledgeable about the area and made the trip enjoyable.
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John_p
Apr 19, 2026
It was an excellent trip.... - It was an excellent trip. Very informative and lots of interesting facts. The waterfalls were amazing
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Blairbedford
Apr 18, 2026
I thoroughly enjoyed my... - I thoroughly enjoyed my half-day waterfall tour with Joe! He was on time and the van for the tour was kept up well. He gave us enough time to see all of the waterfalls, walk around and enjoy the scenery. He was very knowledgeable and prioritized safety by making sure everyone was accounted for before leaving each stop. The tour of the waterfalls was amazing and it was great to see that side of Oregon. After the tour, Joe was helpful in dropping us off near food and had great recommendations. I would definitely book the full day experience if/when I come back to the Oregon area!
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Jesse_s
Apr 17, 2026
Funniest staff and always looking out for visitors making sure we are ok and takes the time to meet everyone on tour fun - Great learning experience very professional staff easy booking and safety friendly staff service and always on time
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Brook_m
Apr 13, 2026
Well put together and... - Well put together and very enjoyable experience. Totally worth it! Our tour guide Joe, was very knowledgeable.
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Robert_g
Apr 12, 2026
Water Falls - Our guide Patrick, knew everything about the waterfalls. He’s a nature guy. He was very informative and he kept the tour interesting.
Patrick also gave excellent food venue information located thru out the Portland area.
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Elizabeth_c
Apr 10, 2026
Great Tour! Great guide! - Great tour! See a lot in a short amount of time. Expect a little bit of walking but not too bad. Worth it!
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Rochelle_c
Apr 5, 2026
Worth it! - Great half day trip to see many sights. We enjoyed hearing about the history. Thr time of year with all the runoff was awesome seeing the waterfalls.
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Julie_w
Apr 2, 2026
Joe was a very... - Joe was a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guide. Joe was very respected and came prepared with ponchos and umbrellas. Also gave recommendations for food and activities around each area. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Joe as our guide
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C5206mgsandral
Mar 31, 2026
Waterfall tour of the Columbia Gorge - Patrick was an excellent guide. He gave us enough time at each stop to enjoy the sights and walk to the falls. He also gave us some great history we were no aware of. I would recommend this tour to others.
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