Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR
by Wildwood Adventures
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This four-hour bus tour begins at Director Park, a central urban park in downtown Portland where participants meet and board. The group travels east along the Columbia River to Troutdale, known as the Gateway to the Columbia River Gorge. The route follows the Historic Columbia River Highway, the first planned scenic highway in the United States. The first stop is Vista House at Crown Point, an observatory and museum 733 feet above the river on ancient lava flows, offering 180-degree views of the gorge. After about 15 minutes here, the tour continues deeper into the Columbia River National Scenic Area to Latourell Falls, a 249-foot waterfall descending over basalt columns. Depending on the season, a short quarter-mile hike leads closer to the falls. Next is Multnomah Falls, which drops 620 feet in two tiers and is Oregon's tallest waterfall and the second tallest in the US. Visitors can explore the 1925 Multnomah Falls Historic Lodge and use the viewing platform for full views of the Benson Bridge and falls. The final waterfall stop is Horsetail Falls, where the group spends around 10 minutes before returning to Director Park in Portland. The tour includes transportation in a premium, high-roofed van with air conditioning, bottled water, and live commentary from a knowledgeable local guide. Gratuities are not included but a 20% tip is suggested if satisfied.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Director Park
The meeting and pick-up point located in the center of downtown Portland. This urban park provides a convenient starting location for the tour.
5 min
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Travel east from Portland along the Columbia River to Troutdale, known as the Gateway to the Gorge. The route follows the Historic Columbia River Highway, the United States' first planned scenic road.
Vista House
Stop at the Crown Point Vista House, an observatory and museum sitting 733 feet above the Columbia River on lava flow remains from 14 to 17 million years ago. The site offers about 15 minutes to view 180-degree vistas of the gorge and explore the historic building listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
15 min
Latourell Falls
Visit Latourell Falls, a 249-foot waterfall dropping over columnar basalt. Depending on the season, a short ¼-mile trail hike is led to approach the falls more closely. The stop lasts around 20 minutes.
20 min
Multnomah Falls
Spend about 40 minutes at Multnomah Falls, which plunges 620 feet in two major steps. The stop includes access to the Multnomah Falls Historic Lodge, built in 1925 in a Cascadian style, and a viewing platform with views of Benson Bridge and the falls.
40 min
Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge
A brief 10-minute stop at Horsetail Falls, located just off the historic highway, offers views of this lesser-known waterfall.
10 min
Director Park
The tour concludes back at Director Park in downtown Portland where participants are dropped off.
5 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR
by Wildwood Adventures
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$178Overview
This four-hour bus tour begins at Director Park, a central urban park in downtown Portland where participants meet and board. The group travels east along the Columbia River to Troutdale, known as the Gateway to the Columbia River Gorge. The route follows the Historic Columbia River Highway, the first planned scenic highway in the United States. The first stop is Vista House at Crown Point, an observatory and museum 733 feet above the river on ancient lava flows, offering 180-degree views of the gorge. After about 15 minutes here, the tour continues deeper into the Columbia River National Scenic Area to Latourell Falls, a 249-foot waterfall descending over basalt columns. Depending on the season, a short quarter-mile hike leads closer to the falls. Next is Multnomah Falls, which drops 620 feet in two tiers and is Oregon's tallest waterfall and the second tallest in the US. Visitors can explore the 1925 Multnomah Falls Historic Lodge and use the viewing platform for full views of the Benson Bridge and falls. The final waterfall stop is Horsetail Falls, where the group spends around 10 minutes before returning to Director Park in Portland. The tour includes transportation in a premium, high-roofed van with air conditioning, bottled water, and live commentary from a knowledgeable local guide. Gratuities are not included but a 20% tip is suggested if satisfied.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Director Park
The meeting and pick-up point located in the center of downtown Portland. This urban park provides a convenient starting location for the tour.
5 min
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Travel east from Portland along the Columbia River to Troutdale, known as the Gateway to the Gorge. The route follows the Historic Columbia River Highway, the United States' first planned scenic road.
Vista House
Stop at the Crown Point Vista House, an observatory and museum sitting 733 feet above the Columbia River on lava flow remains from 14 to 17 million years ago. The site offers about 15 minutes to view 180-degree vistas of the gorge and explore the historic building listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
15 min
Latourell Falls
Visit Latourell Falls, a 249-foot waterfall dropping over columnar basalt. Depending on the season, a short ¼-mile trail hike is led to approach the falls more closely. The stop lasts around 20 minutes.
20 min
Multnomah Falls
Spend about 40 minutes at Multnomah Falls, which plunges 620 feet in two major steps. The stop includes access to the Multnomah Falls Historic Lodge, built in 1925 in a Cascadian style, and a viewing platform with views of Benson Bridge and the falls.
40 min
Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge
A brief 10-minute stop at Horsetail Falls, located just off the historic highway, offers views of this lesser-known waterfall.
10 min
Director Park
The tour concludes back at Director Park in downtown Portland where participants are dropped off.
5 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.