Columbia River Gorge Waterfall Tour from Portland
Description
Half an hour east of Portland can be found the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Multnomah Falls, and some of the most magnificent views in the country; skyscraper cliffs, verdant rainforests, and majestic waterfalls. During the last ice age a cataclysmic event occurred that left a lasting monument along the path of the mighty Columbia River. A great flood sheared away the land, leaving stone cliffs and water falls that form the world famous “Columbia River Gorge”. View the majesty from the Vista House atop 800 foot sheer rock cliffs, see Multnomah Falls, the second tallest year round waterfall in the country, and witness the free-falling splendor of Latourell Falls. In the autumn, watch salmon spawning in Multnomah Creek. Join our small family-run tour company and enjoy waterfalls, rainforests, and volcanic rock formations all less than 30 minutes outside of Portland. A must-see trip while visiting Oregon.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will travel though the Columbia River Gorge and visit several viewpoints and waterfalls along the way!
We will visit Oregon's tallest and most well known waterfall. This location has a rest area and visitors center with a gift shop.
One of several waterfalls you will see on our drive.
One of several waterfalls on our tour, Latourell Falls is a unique and beautiful 'plunge' style fall that offers a fine example of volcanic basalt formations.
This is a beautiful rest stop and visitors center has a breathtaking view of the Columbia River Gorge and a gift shop.
A quick stop at a pretty little waterfall that runs under an old bridge with a nice view.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from any hotel in the downtown Portland area or from Pioneer Courthouse Square. If you are driving and looking for free street parking, we recommend meeting at the Grand Central Bakery on SE Hawthorne Boulevard. It's in a good neighborhood and as close to downtown that you can get without having to pay for parking.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 14 people per booking
Reviews(359)
This tour was excellent! Peter's expert knowledge of the geography and history of the area added so much to the enjoyment of the tour. We also welcomed the small group size. I would highly recommend to anyone wishing to visit this part of Oregon.
Everything was great our tour guy had great service n knowledge about Portland. We had such great time doing this tour I highly recommend it anybody come to Portland such great experience.
Peter was an extremely informative and knowledgeable guide. From history to horticulture he could answer any questions. Highly recommend this outing.
I had an absolutely lovely time on this tour. Peter was an excellent tour guide, in fact, the best I’ve ever had! He is incredibly knowledgeable about the area and his passion shines through. This tour was the highlight of my trip. I highly recommend travelers seeking an excursion to book via this company as it is a guaranteed good time!
Peter was a great guide & knew so much about the gorge, waterfalls & Portland & surrounding area.The time flew by & was thoroughly enjoyable!
Such a fantastic waterfall tour. It was my husband and 3 young sons (20 something), we all saw amazing scenery but we all agreed that Peter made the tour for us. That was my son’s words exactly! He was so knowledgeable and made this tour amazing! You can’t go wrong with any tour they offer! Thanks Peter so much!
I wish I could give 10 stars out of 5. Peter was a very nice and knowledgeable tour guide. We enjoyed each place with very thorough narration. I absolutely recommend this tour. The weather was perfect and all the scenery falls were gorgeous.
Dress comfortable, maybe bring a backpack with water. Don't pack it heavy. Take lots of pictures and videos!!!
Great value for a 4 hour tour that includes 5 waterfalls! Peter with Oregon Tours was extremely knowledgeable about the city, the geology, the falls, and the park in general and filled all 4 hours with interesting factoids. I highly recommend.
Great way to see multiple waterfalls in a day. Guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Bring a water bottle.
