Afternoon Tour in Columbia Gorge Waterfall with Free Wine Tasting

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About this activity

The Columbia Gorge NSA features waterfalls, mountains, monoliths, terraces, resort towns, vineyards, orchards, and The River, harboring a plethora of fish and birds, and unique plants and invertebrates. In the early 1900s, Portlanders would drive their Model T cars along the Columbia River Highway to gaze at waterfalls. There is said to be over 4000 waterfalls; many are hidden away, but many are just a short hike off the Historic Highway. On this afternoon half-day tour you'll make new friends while exploring "waterfall alley", including views of the Vista House and a stop at Multnomah Falls, the tallest waterfall in Oregon and most visited site in the Pacific Northwest. Your expert guide will teach you about the natural history, cultural history, and wine background of the area, as you drive the Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway. You'll continue on to stop at a vineyard in the Columbia Gorge American Viticultural Area (AVA). Tasting fees included.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Terran Travels

Ages: Adults (0–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: PA system so people in back can hear their guide
Included: Snacks
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Entry/Admission - Multnomah Falls
Included: Wine Tasting Fees at 1 vineyard

Not included

Not included: Gratuity (always appreciated)

Itinerary

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

1 h 35 min

On the eastern edge of the Portland Metro Area is the western edge of the beautiful 85-mile long Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
Columbia River Highway

one hour

Your guide will drive you along segments of this stunning 74-mile (119 -km) highway that was inspired by the Axenstrasse in the Swiss Alps.
Sandy River

Passing by

We'll parallel the Sandy River while driving the western segment of the Columbia River Highway. The Sandy's headwaters is a glacier on Mt. Hood, and the river is known for its Steelhead and Chinook runs. As a result, the Sandy is one of three tributaries of the Columbia who's dams have been removed since 2007.
Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint

10 min

Here's your chance to capture the quintessential Gorge shot.
Vista House

Passing by

This 100-year-old 'fanciest rest stop in the world' sits atop a basalt point above the Columbia River, with a 360-degree balcony. The sandstone, limestone, and marble building includes historical interpretation and fancy restrooms.
Latourell Falls

15 min

A short walk from the vehicle reveals a 249-foot hanging waterfall adorned with fluorescent lichen and columnar basalt.
Shepperd's Dell State Natural Area

Passing by

This delightful little cove provides for a hidden surprise and some remarkable pictures.
Bridal Veil Falls State Park

Passing by

An old logging ghost town dating to the 1880s, harboring a waterfall, an operating post office, and a circa-1920s B & B.
Wahkeena Falls

Passing by

A short switch-back trail through Hemlock and Doug-fir leads to a bridge at the base of the falls.
Multnomah Falls

20 min Admission included

The tallest waterfall in the state, with a combined height of 620 feet.
Oneonta Gorge

Passing by

A slot canyon created by a fault, with plants growing on the walls found nowhere else.
Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge

10 min

Get some quirky photos at this quirky waterfall!
Beacon Rock

Passing by

View the fifth-largest free-standing monolith in the world, from a distance.
Elowah Falls

Passing by

This 1.5-mile (2.4-km) roundtrip hike will take you to the base of Elowah Falls, providing sunning views of Beacon Rock across the Columbia River along the way.
Bonneville Lock & Dam

Passing by

Another National Historic Landmark, Bonneville Dam was the first Public Works Administration dam on the Columbia River, completed in 1938.
Bonneville Hatchery

Passing by

Largest hatchery in the state of Oregon.
Bridge of the Gods

Passing by

Columbia River crossing for the Pacific Crest Trail, and lowest point on that trail. Named for a Native American legend that explains the local geology.
Phelps Creek Vineyards

one hour Admission included

Located in the stunning Columbia Gorge. Tasting fees included.
Rooster Rock State Park

Passing by

As we pass by, view the rock that inspired North America's oldest continuously running nudist beach!