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Overview

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 Reserves. We will drive along the oldest scenic highway in the US, stopping at sweeping viewpoints, flowing falls, a historic lodge, and the famed Bonneville Dam Sturgeon viewing center.
  • Perfect introduction for first-time visitors
  • Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city
  • Explore Multnomah Falls and Historic Lodge
  • Discover several waterfalls along the Columbia River Gorge
  • Visit “Herman” the sturgeon at the Bonneville Fish Hatchery
  • Live, fully narrated tour from informative, friendly and professional guide
  • Enjoy an intimate tour of 12 people maximum
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Transportation in a luxury vehicle
Knowledgeable, local and friendly guide
Seasonal snacks and refreshments throughout the tour
Air-conditioned vehicle
Live commentary throughout the tour
Gratuities (optional). If you enjoy the tour and would like to tip your guide, a 15-20% gratuity is suggested
877 SW Taylor St , 877 SW Taylor St, Portland, OR 97205, USA
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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.

This activity will end right where it started.
This is a half day tour. Please note, the tour route and sights may vary depending on the time of year and weather conditions. It is always our goal to provide you with the most interesting adventure possible.

Departing downtown Portland, we’ll head east along the Columbia River towards the quaint town of 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, and wind our way along the Sandy River to our first stop for the day: Crown Point. 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! There, we will find 180-degree amazing views of the Columbia River Gorge and have time to explore the Vista House. This intricately designed observatory and museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

From there, we will again join the historic highway as we 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 .25 mile paved trail hike will be led to get a closer view of the falls.

The grand Multnomah Falls will be the next stop in our journey. Plummeting 620 feet in two major steps, Multnomah Falls is the highest waterfall in Oregon and second highest in the nation! There, we will explore the Multnomah Falls Historic Lodge (a Cascadian style stone and timber lodge built in 1925) as well as the beautiful Multnomah Falls itself. During the gorge fire of 2017, the wildland fire crew fought tirelessly and ultimately saved this historic landmark. The easily accessible viewing platform offers a full view of the Benson Bridge and cascading falls beyond it.

Onward to Bonneville Fish Hatchery. There, we will spend about 20 minutes on a short walking tour of this impressive Fish Hatchery (the largest in Oregon) and Sturgeon viewing center! At the viewing center we will visit local celebrity: “Herman” the sturgeon. Herman is over 70 years old, 10-feet long, and 450 pounds!

Our journey will return us to Portland via the Columbia River scenic route (approximately 45 mins).
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Director Park
Our central meeting location and pick up point! A beautiful, urban park in the middle of Downtown Portland.
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Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By:  
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
We will depart downtown Portland and head east along 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.
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Stop At:  
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.
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Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
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 ¼-mile trail hike will be led to get a closer view of the falls.
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Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
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.
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Duration: 25 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Bonneville Hatchery
We will spend about 20 minutes on a short walking tour of this impressive Fish Hatchery (the largest in Oregon) and Sturgeon viewing center! At the viewing center we will visit local celebrity: “Herman” the sturgeon. Herman is over 70 years old, 10-feet long, and 450 pounds!
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Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Director Park
We end our tour back at Director Park, our central drop off location in the heart of Downtown Portland.
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Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • A maximum of 12 people per booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Locally sourced hazelnuts are served complimentary during the tour. Please contact the tour provider if you have a nut allergy.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Wildwood Adventures
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:

  • Face masks provided for travelers
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What is the policy on sanitization during Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland.
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What is the social distancing policy during Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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Waterfalls close up!
Donna_M
, May 2022
Waterfalls and information were amazing and Chuck was an incredible guide! We never thought we could be so close to such beautiful waterfalls!
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Great tour!
Kim_N
, May 2022
Sam was wonderful! We love her humour, enthusiasm and the extra care that she gave! The scenery was awesome too. Definitely recommend!
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Ken_I
, May 2022
Dominique/driver was very helpful and fun. Her guiding skill was very pleasant and educational. The scenic drive was excellent.
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Amazing
michael_b
, May 2022
Our tour guide Chuck was amazing was very informative and kept us all inform with his knowledge of Portland throughout the whole four hour tour great job Chuck
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We have great experience...
Thai_N
, May 2022
We have great experience during the tour, it’s beautiful. Our tour guide fun and experience, he know all history of the places we’ve been there.
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Best tour and excellent service!
Winston_H
, May 2022
Our guide Dominique was friendly and cheerful. She gave us in depth explanations of each waterfall. The sights were beautiful!. My wife left a scarf on the van after the tour and the company went beyond their call to return it to our hotel the following day. Best service ever!
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Fantastic tour with a great guide
Erin_L
, May 2022
Absolutely amazing tour of some very beautiful locations! We had a small group (5) which was the perfect size. Our guide, Sam, was the absolute best. She was so upbeat, filled with fun facts about the areas we were seeing, and showed such genuine enthusiasm for all the locations we visited. She offered to take pictures, she had umbrellas, water, and all manner of supplies on hand, and she had lots of recommendations for things to do locally. Sam was awesome! The waterfalls were impressive. I felt we had enough time at each stop to appreciate them, as well. We also went to a fish hatchery that was way more interesting than I'd imagined it would be. Halfway through the trip, it got rainy and windy, but it didn't dampen (ha ha) our enthusiasm at all. The falls are gorgeous in the rain, too! I do recommend bringing rain gear just in case. I might have enjoyed it less without a rain jacket and appropriate footwear.
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Beautiful, even in the rain
Lynda_J
, May 2022
In spite of all the rain and fog, we had a great tour with Chuck, our knowledgeable and entertaining guide. There were plenty of stops for photo ops and the tour was nicely paced for everyone. Thanks, Chuck!
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An Unforgettable Day!!
Reina_M
, Apr 2022
It was an incredible tour!! We were not expecting to see a ton of wonderful locations and learn so much history during our tour!! We had an incredible guide that really took her time to ensure we ALL had an incredible memory!!
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Wonderful experience wonderful waterfalls
Judy_W
, Apr 2022
We had a lovely time yesterday on the tour even though it was a rainy day. Beautiful waterfalls and friendly guides
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It was great
Ashley_G
, Apr 2022
Our guide was great and super knowledgeable and passionate about the area! I wasn’t sure what I was going to do with my time, being solo and all, but this was a great choice. Super comfortable and relaxing. 10/10 recommend.
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Our favorite was the...
Nard_U
, Apr 2022
Our favorite was the Multnomah Falls. Amazing experience. I would suggest this tour to every first time Portlanders. Can’t wait to visit again!
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Waterfall Wonders
Daniel_M
, Apr 2022
Travel guide was knowledgeable and fun guy to listen to. Got to see a lot of amazing sights that I would never have seen without their help!
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Portland Viator Tour
RFW
, Apr 2022
Great guide, love all the attractions and interactions! Would recommend Viator Tour everyone visiting Portland!
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Love every minute
CAROLINA_O
, Apr 2022
All the views are awesome. Very relaxing tour. We have a very friendly and informative guide. Loving every minute
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Hop on Board
lorijourden
, Mar 2022
Living in Portland there were waterfalls that I had yet to see. This tour provided the perfect opportunity for me to safely explore new sights. I did not know a thing about the fish hatchery until this tour. Amazing and gorgeous. Each waterfall was unique and majestic.
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Desert dwellers soaking up the moisture
Carri_T
, Mar 2022
Our guide was very nice. We were traveling with our three granddaughters and she made us all feel comfortable. We were lucky to go on a rainy day. It was less crowded and we were able to go see two extra waterfalls! Only downside was that we couldn’t see the River due to the low laying clouds but made for some beautiful photos of the mountains!
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Awesome Waterfalls
Marcus_G
, Mar 2022
Knowledgeable guide and a fun time. Very accessible despite bad weather. Made covering the distance between the sites enjoyable.
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Glad we did this
Steve_H
, Mar 2022
Excellent trip for sampling the falls along the river. We were first timers to the PNW and 4 hour tour was the perfect way to get out to the gorge and experience the protected areas outside of Portland.
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Amazing tour!! Our tour...
Priscila_F
, Mar 2022
Amazing tour!! Our tour guide knew interesting facts about the roads being built, the different parking, the hiking trails, history of Portland. Very friendly and knowledgeable. We got to see the falls and amazing views to the Columbia River
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