Columbia River Gorge Tour from Portland

Highlights

See towering waterfalls and learn about Oregon’s natural history
Great photo ops of the Columbia River Gorge and surrounding cliffs
Convenient round-trip transport from downtown hotels and other locations

Summary

This tour is conveniently offered in both the morning and afternoon. Start with hotel pickup or any central Portland location. Enjoy a scenic drive along Highway 84, stopping at the Bonneville Lock and Dam to view the fish ladder and its most famous local resident: Herman, a 10-foot sturgeon. Continue on the Historic Columbia River Highway in search of many large and small waterfalls along the route. At Horsetail Falls and Multnomah Falls, which is the highest continuously flowing waterfall in the country, stop and enjoy the scenery. You have time here for a short hike to Simon Benson Bridge before continuing on to Shepperds Dell Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Latourell Falls, where your guide leads you on another short hike. The final part of the tour includes a visit to Crown Point Vista House for sweeping views of the Columbia River Gorge for great photo ops before returning to your departure point.

Tour info

Duration

4 hours

Why take this tour?

Venture east of Portland and immerse yourself in nature on this small-group tour of the Columbia River Gorge, designed for people who want to get out of the city and see one of the country’s most scenic areas. Leave the driving and logistics to your guide while you learn about the region’s natural and geological history, and see one of the tallest waterfalls in the United States.

What’s included?

Bottled water
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 4h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Oregon Tour Co.

About operator:

Oregon Tour Co. is a local-centric, passion fueled, family run tour company running day trips based out of Portland, Oregon, in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. We are a father & son operation committed to surprising you with how much the Northwest has to offer. We love our state with a passion. We believe you will too!