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Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland
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Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland

By Wildwood Adventures
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About
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, and a historic lodge.
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Duration: 4h
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  • Transportation in a luxury passenger van
  • Knowledgeable, local and friendly guide
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Live commentary throughout the tour
  • Entry/Admission - Multnomah Falls
What's not included
  • Gratuities- If you enjoy the tour and would like to tip your guide, a 20% gratuity is suggested

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 drive east alongside 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. Continuing on our journey through the gorge, we’ll get a sneak peek of the famed Multnomah Falls on our way to our next stop—an overlooked gem directly off of the historic highway called Horsetail Falls. Once at the base of these falls, it won’t be difficult to see how it received its name. Feel the mist on your face as the water plummets down into the deep pool below. Worry not! The grand Multnomah Falls will be the final stop in our journey. Plummeting 620 feet in two major steps, Multnomah Falls is the highest waterfall in Oregon and second highest continuously flowing waterfall 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. Our journey will return us to Portland via the Columbia River scenic route (approximately 45 mins). Depending on changing visitation patterns in the Columbia River Gorge, this tour may run in the reverse order than what is listed above.

Departure details
  • 900 SW Taylor St, Portland, OR 97205, USA 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.
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9634P2

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • A maximum of 12 people per booking
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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

What you can expect during your visit
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.

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Itinerary
  • You'll start at
    900 SW Taylor St
    900 SW Taylor St, Portland, OR 97205, USA
    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.
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  • 1
    Director Park
    Stop: 5 minutes
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    Pass by
    Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
  • 2
    Vista House
    Stop: 15 minutes
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  • 3
    Latourell Falls
    Stop: 20 minutes
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  • 4
    Multnomah Falls
    Stop: 40 minutes - Admission included
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  • 5
    Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge
    Stop: 10 minutes
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  • 6
    Director Park
    Stop: 5 minutes
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  • You'll return to the starting point
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About the operator
Wildwood Adventures
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Portland, Oregon
Joined in May 2015

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  • V8281JFandrewr
    V8281JFandrewr
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    Views to remember
    Learned a lot of history about with gorgeous views. Have more pictures than i probably know what to do with
  • J5712VYnicoled
    J5712VYnicoled
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    Great Views
    Monee was an awesome guide! I don't know what was more beautiful...the waterfalls or mountains! Luckily you don't have to choose!
  • 408leeannf
    408leeannf
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    Loved it!
    I really enjoyed this highlight tour of the Columbia River Gorge, the beautiful falls and Mt. Hood. Our guide, Chuck, did a great job and telling us about Portland, the history of the Columbia River area and the science behind volcanic mountain formation. So beautiful - loved it all!
  • DebbieJ896
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    Great tour for someone who had never been to Oregon!
    Monique did a wonderful job. What was booked as a group tour turned into a private tour. Monique was a fabulous guide! She provided a great deal of information about all the areas we visited. She suggested a great restaurant for our lunch. We were able to do a side trip to the lavender farm, which we really enjoyed. Provided water for us and kept us safe along the way. We would highly recommend this tour!
  • MER1
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    Ok, but misleading!
    The tour itself was as expected. We saw several waterfalls as well Mt. Hood. The tour guide was pleasant and courteous. We thought the expectation for tips was misleading. After we paid for the tour, we were notified that a tip of at least 20% for the tour guide was expected, and at the end of the tour, the tour guide stated he expected $25-$30 per person for his tip. It’s difficult to compare various tours based on cost when you don’t know if a tip is included. Just pay the guides what they are worth, charge accordingly, and forget the obligatory shake down at the end of the tour!
  • carells124
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    Monet and David, you guys rock!
    Everything as advertised and well worth it! The group was small enough to feel intimate and our guides Monet and David were fantastic. It’s our first time in Oregon and the guides made us feel so welcomed, we highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to see what Columbia River Gorge and Mt Hood has to offer.
  • 710francisa
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    The best of Oregon
    Highlight of our time in Oregon, the coastal region is simply beautiful. The guide was super knowledgeable about Portland and Oregon in general, and gave us a good number of recommendations for our time there. Thank you so much for the lovely experience!
  • Amdtraveler
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    Very enjoyable and informative
    Chuck was a friendly and very informative guide, not only about the falls, Columbia River Valley and Mt. Hood but also about Portland. Well organized. Was a small group (10 folk total; the max was 12); easy to hear him in the van. We went on a Monday so did not have delays due to parking issues. Ate at his recommended brewery in the town of Mt. Hood (had the fish (salmon) fish fry); nice outside venue. Early clouds cleared so views of Mt. Hood were great. Due to the number of stops, don't expect to be able to do much hiking into the falls or at Mt. Hood. You do get to the main viewing areas. We disembarked for 3 falls; drove by a couple of others but did not stop.
  • G8600WFeddieb
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    Even locals will enjoy!
    We booked a full day coast trip as part of our company summit and couldn't have had more fun. We got a personal touch of excellence from Andy, the manager, who's combination of experience growing up in Oregon, his previous career paths and passion for nature and ecology, and years of experience running these tours really added a lot to the trip. I was born and raised in Oregon and have been going to the coast pretty much every year of my life, I consider myself pretty well versed on Oregon history and topography, and I still learned and saw so many new things on this tour! Andy really was a great host and was extremely flexible with us regarding the itinerary as the day unfolded, even when our lunch reservation was forgotten by the restaurant and we went over time a little bit (to be clear, the reservation issue was not the fault of Andy/Wildwood Adventures and regardless we had a great time despite the hiccup). In additional to being a great tour guide, Andy was a wonderful driver keeping us safe and sound in an incredibly clean and well air conditioned van. I easily would recommend Wildwood Adventures to anyone staying in Portland and wanting to see the Oregon Coast, even if you're a local!
  • marbenPa
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    Amazing tour with enthusiastic guide
    The tour was amazing and well worth the cost. Dominique was an enthusiastic guide sharing local information about Portland and Oregon and helping with photos as we made our way through the gorge to Mt Hood. Special bonus stops at Hood River and the Draper Girls farm really added to the experience. My wife and I agreed that we could never pack so much sightseeing in a day if we tried to do this ourselves. If we had an extra day, we would have booked the Oregon Coast tour with Wildwood as well.
  • devino630
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    Great Tour Guide!
    We really enjoyed this tour. It was well-organised and the sites are well worth seeing. The absolute highlight was our tour guide Daniel, who was enthusiastic and full of local knowledge. His stories helped to add depth and color both to the tour itself and our understanding of Portland and Oregon, but at the same time he struck a good balance of talk and gave us plenty of opportunity to explore the sites on our own terms.
  • Vacationer728741
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    Amazing trip.
    The trip was amazing and we really enjoyed it. The crews are so wonderful and knowledgeable. We got enough time to walk around, taking the photos, eating lunch etc.
  • margaretk275
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    Excellent Trip of Several Falls and Mt Hood
    Our guides David and Drew were wonderful. David provided a wealth of information along the ride and prepared us for each stop very well. He was very knowledgeable about the historical establishment of the region as well as the geological changes. We drove on the same path of The Oregon Trail. Thank you for a great day!
  • 359shubhamc
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    Do check with them before going
    Our trip got cancelled and we were made aware at the spot and not a day before. We didn't had any alternative and had to re-plan our whole day. They should have backup in case primary tour guide is not available.
  • cfoster871
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    Great tour of scenery near Portland
    This was our first trip to Oregon and we didn’t know what sights to see, so we chose this tour. Amazing waterfalls, nice river overlook and a closeup look at Mt Hood. Well paced trip with great commentary from our guide Daniel, from whom we learned a lot about Portland and the region.
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Dave C
Kansas City, MO5 contributions
Our guide, Ash, was fantastic! She made an incredibly beautiful tour into the Columbia River Gorge even better.
Due to recent rains, there were waterfalls everywhere! Stops at Latourell Falls and Multnomah Falls were astounding! The water was pounding down and the srrounding forests were beautiful. Thanks Ash!!
Written February 7, 2020
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Ina V
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Jul 2023 • Couples
We enjoyed the half-day Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour with our Tour guides Andy and Eric so very much! They are extremely knowledgable and professional and so fun to be with! Group size (9 people only) just perfect, hotel pickup from downtown was included and timing for this 4h tour was just fantastic- we have seen amazing places before the tourist masses arrived and even were shown some hidden nature gems! Very organized, very pleasant and friendly! Hence we highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience the beauty of the gorge and the waterfalls around Portland!!!!
Written July 16, 2023
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tmazionsmith
Saint Paul, MN377 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
This is the best thing I’ve done so far while in Portland! Our guide, Zeke, was excellent! He engaged everyone with questions and recommendations, so we all felt a part of the conversation. He gave us lots of interesting history and facts about the area, plus info about local birds and wildflowers. He offered to take photos of everyone by the falls, which was great. He also took us to 1 extra waterfall along the way, which was awesome. He really went above and beyond!
Written May 25, 2022
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Wenx G
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Jul 2021 • Family
The Multnomah falls is our favorite part of the tour. The kids really liked it. For future visitors we recommend that you also see the Latourell and Horsetail falls and Fish Hatchery .The tour guide person(Dominique) was very friendly , knowlegeable , receptive and willing to answer any questions.
Written July 21, 2021
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Zshadds
2 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
Great knowledgeable guide who made the extra effort to show us as many waterfalls as she could in the time frame available. It was pouring rain the whole time but it didn’t affect the beauty of the waterfalls. I liked that we only spent 10-15mins at each place, I’m not one to sit around a long time at each site. Overall it was a nice half day tour to get outside the city of Portland and explore the natural sites.
Written June 12, 2022
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Eva C
Salt Lake City, UT16 contributions
Jul 2022
Awesome half day tour with a guide that was not only knowledgeable but passionate about the area. Our van was full but we all wore masks unless we were outside at the falls. Malia's energy and sense of humor was contagious and even when stuck in traffic we had a great time.
Written August 15, 2022
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Bobleitner
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA3 contributions
We had rain the entire time but still enjoyed the tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable, not only about the waterfalls but also about Portland in general. She was also prepared for the weather and offered ponchos and umbrellas for us to use. The van was very nice and comfortable, and we had a small group so it was a very relaxed schedule. Well worth the time and money, highly recommend.
Written November 15, 2021
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Erin74
California733 contributions
Apr 2022
I booked a small group tour to see the waterfalls, and it was an absolute highlight of my trip to Portland. It was just me and a family of four in the van. I don't love tours with big groups, so this was perfect. The van was very comfortable and plenty spacious.

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. After our tour, I ordered a Yolko Ono from the Fried Egg I'm in Love food truck on her recommendation, and it was one of the best things I ate on my entire trip. Sam was awesome!

The waterfalls were super 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.

Overall, I'm so glad I booked this tour, and so glad Sam was the one to lead it. She's a gem. I will absolutely do another Wildwood tour the next time I'm in the Portland area.
Written April 29, 2022
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Darren B
5 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
The entire tour was amazing, with each falls better than the previous, ending with the grand finale at Multnomah. Truly spectacular wonders of nature. The staff was wonderful, with Rachel answering our million questions with patience and enthusiasm, and our tour guide, Mel, a fount of knowledge and just the most charming host. We were a bit concerned about the weather (rained all morning) which seemed to have discourage other tourists, because we had several stops on the trip to ourselves. But the rain stopped, the sun peeked through the clouds and we enjoyed a glorious afternoon. We can't recommend this trip enough!!
Written May 5, 2023
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Alicia C
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
Our family of 4 was in a van with 1 other large group. We had David as our driver. He was very knowledgeable of the area, extremely friendly, and welcomed questions. He tailored our tour to the skill and activity level of our group (relatively active). Our family left a crowded area early and he suggested a bonus side hike with our extra time. We expected the “rushed”/scheduled timeline to fit the itinerary in the time but you should know that if you want to spend time exploring, you need to do the tour first to see where you want to drive yourself later. Expect 10-20 minutes at each stop. Since the large group was all dropped off at a single location, David dropped us off directly at the parking garage.

Before the tour, they checked in with me on car seat needs, suggested parking location, and meeting spot.
Written August 10, 2023
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