Afternoon Tour in Columbia Gorge Waterfall with Free Wine Tasting
Overview
The Columbia Gorge NSA features waterfalls, mountains, and unique plants, making it a stunning destination. This afternoon half-day tour includes exploring "waterfall alley" with views of the Vista House and a stop at Multnomah Falls, the tallest waterfall in Oregon.
- 🌊 An expert guide will share insights about the natural history and cultural significance of the area.
- 🍇 A stop at a vineyard in the Columbia Gorge American Viticultural Area (AVA) is included, with tasting fees covered.
- 🏞️ Over 4000 waterfalls exist in the region; many are just a short hike from the Historic Highway.
- 🚗 The tour travels along the Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway, rich in scenic views and history.
- ⚠️ Be prepared for potential hikes to access some of the waterfalls, as many are hidden away.
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Pickup included
- Wine Tasting Fees at 1 vineyard
- Entry/Admission - Multnomah Falls
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Snacks
- PA system so people in back can hear their guide
- Bottled water
- Gratuity (always appreciated)
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Columbia River Gorge National Scenic AreaOn the eastern edge of the Portland Metro Area is the western edge of the beautiful 85-mile long Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
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Columbia River HighwayYour guide will drive you along segments of this stunning 74-mile (119 -km) highway that was inspired by the Axenstrasse in the Swiss Alps.
- We'll parallel the Sandy River while driving the western segment of the Columbia River Highway. The Sandy's headwaters is a glacier on Mt. Hood, and the river is known for its Steelhead and Chinook runs. As a result, the Sandy is one of three tributaries of the Columbia who's dams have been removed since 2007. (pass by)
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Portland Women's Forum State Scenic ViewpointHere's your chance to capture the quintessential Gorge shot.
- This 100-year-old 'fanciest rest stop in the world' sits atop a basalt point above the Columbia River, with a 360-degree balcony. The sandstone, limestone, and marble building includes historical interpretation and fancy restrooms. (pass by)
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Latourell FallsA short walk from the vehicle reveals a 249-foot hanging waterfall adorned with fluorescent lichen and columnar basalt.
- This delightful little cove provides for a hidden surprise and some remarkable pictures. (pass by)
- An old logging ghost town dating to the 1880s, harboring a waterfall, an operating post office, and a circa-1920s B & B. (pass by)
- A short switch-back trail through Hemlock and Doug-fir leads to a bridge at the base of the falls. (pass by)
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Multnomah FallsThe tallest waterfall in the state, with a combined height of 620 feet.
- A slot canyon created by a fault, with plants growing on the walls found nowhere else. (pass by)
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Horsetail Falls- Columbia River GorgeGet some quirky photos at this quirky waterfall!
- View the fifth-largest free-standing monolith in the world, from a distance. (pass by)
- This 1.5-mile (2.4-km) roundtrip hike will take you to the base of Elowah Falls, providing sunning views of Beacon Rock across the Columbia River along the way. (pass by)
- Another National Historic Landmark, Bonneville Dam was the first Public Works Administration dam on the Columbia River, completed in 1938. (pass by)
- Largest hatchery in the state of Oregon. (pass by)
- Columbia River crossing for the Pacific Crest Trail, and lowest point on that trail. Named for a Native American legend that explains the local geology. (pass by)
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Phelps Creek VineyardsLocated in the stunning Columbia Gorge. Tasting fees included.
- As we pass by, view the rock that inspired North America's oldest continuously running nudist beach! (pass by)
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.