Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR

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Benson Bridge at Multnomah Falls — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Species seen nowhere else in the world, dramatic basalt lava flows nearly a mile deep, and some of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls are a few of the sights that await you on this tour. Come experience the grandeur of the Columbia River Gorge, one of the United States’ most photographed Natural Scenic Areas. We will drive along the oldest scenic highway in the US, stopping at sweeping viewpoints, flowing falls, and a historic lodge.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Wildwood Adventures

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Bottled water
Included: Knowledgeable, local and friendly guide
Included: Transportation in a premium, high-roofed passenger van
Included: Live commentary throughout the tour

Not included

Not included: Gratuities- If you enjoy the tour and would like to tip your guide, a 20% gratuity is suggested

Itinerary

Director Park

5 min

Our central meeting location and pick up point! A beautiful, urban park in the middle of Downtown Portland.
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

Passing by

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

15 min

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

20 min

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 ¼-mile trail hike will be led to get a closer view of the falls.
Multnomah Falls

40 min Admission included

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

10 min

We will spend about 10 minutes enjoying this overlooked gem right off of the historic highway!
Director Park

5 min

We end our tour back at Director Park, our central drop off location in the heart of Downtown Portland.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

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.

Using your ticket

Please check your reservation for the departure timing of your booked tour
Please arrive 5 minutes prior to tour departure time

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
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Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.