Half-Day Columbia River Gorge and Waterfall Hiking Tour
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Half-Day Columbia River Gorge and Waterfall Hiking Tour
By Around Portland Tours
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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$64.00
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$64.00
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-99, max of 30 per group
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
English
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- We'll bring reusable bottles if you've left your own at home!
- Snacks
What's not included- Gratuities (always appreciated by our passionate guides!)
- Departure details
- 833 SE Main St, Portland, OR 97214, USA Our shop is #124, in the four story silver and red building. If you're having trouble finding us, walk north on SE 9th Avenue from Main Street and look to your left! If you're looking for parking, you can find limited street parking and paid lots at 7th and Madison and 10th and Madison Streets
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Infant seats available
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 126203P10- Confirmation will be received at time of 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 30 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- A note from Half-Day Columbia River Gorge and Waterfall Hiking Tour
- As mask mandates lift, masks are no longer required in the vehicles but may occasionally be required inside buildings and restrooms.
What you can expect during your visit- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- Which attractions will I visit with Half-Day Columbia River Gorge and Waterfall Hiking Tour?
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- How much is Half-Day Columbia River Gorge and Waterfall Hiking Tour?
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- What is the Half-Day Columbia River Gorge and Waterfall Hiking Tour cancellation policy?
- Half-Day Columbia River Gorge and Waterfall Hiking Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Half-Day Columbia River Gorge and Waterfall Hiking Tour on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Half-Day Columbia River Gorge and Waterfall Hiking Tour?
- Half-Day Columbia River Gorge and Waterfall Hiking Tour is hosted by Around Portland Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Around Portland Tours on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Half-Day Columbia River Gorge and Waterfall Hiking Tour on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 126203P10
Itinerary
- You'll start at833 SE Main St833 SE Main St, Portland, OR 97214, USAOur shop is #124, in the four story silver and red building. If you're having trouble finding us, walk north on SE 9th Avenue from Main Street and look to your left! If you're looking for parking, you can find limited street parking and paid lots at 7th and Madison and 10th and Madison StreetsSee address & details
- 1Columbia River Gorge National Scenic AreaStop: 30 minutesSee details
- 2Multnomah FallsStop: 30 minutesSee details
- 3Latourell FallsStop: 30 minutesSee details
- 4Vista HouseStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 5Portland Women's Forum State Scenic ViewpointStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 6Bridal Veil Falls State ParkStop: 30 minutesSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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00Worthwhile to get a great overview of Portland
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00Worthwhile Columbia Gorge morning trip
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00The best tour in Portland
This was my favourite tour I did while in Portland. My tour guide was Dustan and he was great, super chatty and sup…
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00Excellent!
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00Different than expected, but great none the less!
This was the tour we booked. but when we arrived for the tour we were informed that we would not be able to do the …
Taylor I
00An afternoon well spent!
Rachel was an awesome tour guide filled with interesting and historical stories and tidbits! Highly recommend!
JackieBlumeyer
00Thanks Everett!
We loved this tour by Everett! What a cool way to explore the industrial side of Portland. Everett had such great e…
gem171
00Great downtown tour
Rachel was an excellent guide, very informative and funny! Great overview and history, delivered in Portlandian sty…
Angela A
00Amazing time with Anna
We had an excellent time with Anna as our guide. We went to two donut spots including Doe Donuts, as she was great …
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00Great workout and history lesson
Great tour at an affordable price! Ana was a fabulous tour guide; gave us a great history lesson and told us about …
L7188YGchrish
00Great trip to see the gorge.
Anna was a really great guide! Super fun, funny and informative. Great itinerary. Highly recommend it!
YipingW10
00Sightseeing with a bit of fresh air and exercise!
Really enjoyed hike and bike Columbia River gorge and waterfalls. The hikes and hikes are of leisure pace, not stre…
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Tiffany S
Bloomsburg, PA12 contributions
I took this afternoon waterfall excursion as I had time in my schedule. It was very convenient starting at 2 PM. The tour guide, Mel, was excellent. we rode in a small van, our group was just 10 people, and she commentated the trip thoroughly. We stopped at various locations and waterfalls throughout the Columbia Gorge area. At each stop you could take pictures, hike to get a better view of the waterfall, or just relax and enjoy the view.
Written August 12, 2022
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skimmilk70
Boston, MA148 contributions
Jul 2022
My tour was amazing with Carrie. I thought she was informative and she took us on an actual hike at the Horsetail falls. I was a little worried at first that we would not do any hiking because I didn't realize at our first stop (Multnomah Falls), they don't allow guides in and it was very paved there. However, that was the only place that didn't allow guides and she took us around and let us explore at each of the stops. She knew a lot about plants and berries locally as well as had amazing food recommendations.
We did this on a weekday and our guide did let us know that Friday-Mondays are much busier so if you are in town for a few days and can do a wednesday/Thursday, the waterfall views might be better with less crowds.
Overall, I would recommend this tour to anyone.
Also, we brought our own water but they gave water and snacks which was great!
We did this on a weekday and our guide did let us know that Friday-Mondays are much busier so if you are in town for a few days and can do a wednesday/Thursday, the waterfall views might be better with less crowds.
Overall, I would recommend this tour to anyone.
Also, we brought our own water but they gave water and snacks which was great!
Written July 8, 2022
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are we there yet
San Francisco, CA2 contributions
May 2021
We were in Portland for a few days back in May and were considering renting a car but booked this instead and it was worth it! We did the 8:30am slot so we skipped all the crowds at stops. Perfect amount of time at each stop, our guide was great at explaining the history of the place and recommended areas to check out in Oregon for future trips. Everyone was wearing masks, felt safe. Had a really good time!
Written June 6, 2021
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Jessica Y
5 contributions
Oct 2022 • Business
This is a hidden treasure just outside of Portland. My husband and I as well as some of my coworkers enjoyed the trip. The number and size of the waterfalls was amazing. my husband would not classify any of the walks we took to the waterfalls as a hike so as long as you have some basic athleticism you will enjoy it. The only thing we debated was if the price was work it. For the 6 of us to go it was ~$300 and we could rented a car for significantly cheaper and the tour guide didn't provide much to the experience except for the ride.
Written October 19, 2022
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Hi Jessica! I’m so glad you loved it. I’m sorry you felt your guide wasn’t providing much to the experience — our guides usually get rave reviews about their storytelling and knowledge. On the day you visited, our guides were dealing with very poor air quality due to persistent fires, so it could have been trouble communicating with your large group with the voice impact of the smoke, which is a significant impediment. We strive always to deliver a five star experience but perfection is a high bar! (Car rental may not be as cheap as you think, also, for a group your size.) I hope you’ll come back.
Written October 19, 2022
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romellapol
1 contribution
Such an informative and beautiful tour! Our guide, Anna was very knowledgeable, friendly and had a great personality. She made the trip wholesome by being enthusiastic, gave us lots of recommendations on places to eat & captured great photos to make our hike memorable. Definitely recommend having her as a guide.
Written October 2, 2022
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allisonbustos1997
Las Vegas, NV4 contributions
This was Great!! Carrie was an awesome tour guide, super knowledgeable and friendly. We were ahead of schedule and she actually managed to slip in an extra visit to one more waterfall as a treat! The weather was cold but just bundle up in layers and a scarf and gloves I would recommend. The leaves were just turning orange and Fall came late the locals had said. We went Nov. 13, and it was beginning autumn they said! Very crisp, fall air. We were very happy with the tour! Carrie also had snacks and water for us throughout the trip which was so nice. Highly recommend! The waterfalls were gorgeous!
Written November 14, 2022
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Caitlyn M
11 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
If you are in the Portland area, I highly suggest you take part of your trip and book this tour! Worth EVERY penny and will give you an experience you will never forget. Not only are you able to have up close access to the waterfalls, you also have a guide driving you to each one, handling the parking, and informing you the best paths to take to see the waterfalls. It completely eliminates having to find each waterfall on your own, find parking, and find your way. All the falls we visited can be seen from the road, so a great activity for anyone of any age or activity level. We had Eddy as our guide, who I need to give a shout-out too, because he was AMAZING! My friend and I were labeled as the adventure seekers in our group of 10, because we were not afraid to get in the water, hike the paths, and get as close to the falls as we could! When we were punctual with time, our guide even added in an extra stop instead of just ending our trip early!
Again, I can not express enough that everyone needs to experience this incredible, breathtaking opportunity and escape the city vibes for part of your stay! I promise, you won't regret it!
And my tip- our waterproof, hiking sandals (chacos or tevas) were the best investment we made for this trip!
Again, I can not express enough that everyone needs to experience this incredible, breathtaking opportunity and escape the city vibes for part of your stay! I promise, you won't regret it!
And my tip- our waterproof, hiking sandals (chacos or tevas) were the best investment we made for this trip!
Written July 12, 2021
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Casey R
Copper Mountain, CO2 contributions
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and tour guide. He shared lots of history about the area, pointed out different trees, plants, birds. The waterfalls were beautiful and cool on a warm summer day. Highly recommend if you like to see the sights without long hikes, these were very short and do-able.
Written July 27, 2021
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Christian D
Austin, TX1 contribution
Jul 2021
This was an exceptional tour! The starting point is in the inner atrium of a storage place, but, very easy to find and check in. The van is very comfortable, and, our tour guide Edwin was absolutely exceptional. From the moment we left our location he gave us great recommendations on restaurants, pointed out locations with historical significance (with fantastic Simpson's references no less), started us off at a wonderful local farm / fruit stand, and, then provided a very easy and accessible multi stop tour of the gorge. Edwin would go into great detail about the relevance of each stop which was a perfect pairing to the natural beauty of the landscape. This is called a "hiking" excursion but it is very light and accessible for most. Overall this was an incredible experience which made our families time in Portland extremely memorable.
Written July 23, 2021
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Anna G
2 contributions
Jan 2022 • Friends
What an amazing tour! I highly recommend this tour for anyone that’s interested in seeing Oregon’s natural beauty. It was the highlight of my trip to Portland! This tour is especially great if you have a limited amount of time, as it is only half day. Sarah was a wonderful tour guide! All around only positive things to say
Written January 24, 2022
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What time does it start in the morning?
Lilianne M
2 contributions
They have two schedules a day, you select the desired time and you meet at their office at set time.
Hi there! I was hoping to catch this tour on my way out of Portland and will have a suitcase with me. Is this something that can be accommodated? Thank you for your help!
Are sneakers sufficient or do you need hiking boots?
What level activity are the hikes?
tim c
1 contribution
is there a limt to number of people allowed on tour?
is 6ft distancing practiced?
Linda J
Jacksonville, FL36 contributions
It was a small group. We rode in a van, so social distancing was not possible. When we were there, the COVID numbers were quite low. The tour providers were progressive. Reach out and ask if they require masks while in the van.
Would you recommend the morning tour or the afternoon tour?
T C
16 contributions
It depends on the temperature. If you’re looking to stay cooler go in the morning.
Sunshine05686017370
Broken Arrow, OK
How much walking is involved on the tour?
Zach L
1 contribution
A good amount probably 2 Miles total. Some strenuous uphill
This hike is also for kids? Or is to long?
Sarah Gilbert
Portland, OR128 contributions
Kids have had a great time on the tour! Most of our excursions include several shorter hikes instead of one long one (although if we get special requests we’ve been known to fit up to 5 miles in a morning!). We’ve taken all ages from baby to energetic 4- and 5-year-olds to teens and all have found the right thing for them :)