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Explore Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Small-Group Tour

Location Portland, Oregon, USA
$89
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Columbia Gorge NSA is an 85-mile (137-km) long area renowned for its waterfalls and unique ecosystems. This tour highlights the rainforested southern side of the Gorge, known as "waterfall alley," where participants will learn local stories and encounter stunning natural features.

  • 🌊 Over 4000 waterfalls can be found in the region, with many accessible via short hikes off the Historic Highway.
  • 🏞️ The area includes mountains, monoliths, terraces, resort towns, vineyards, and orchards.
  • 🚗 The Columbia River Highway was the first scenic highway built in America, attracting visitors since the early 1900s.
  • 🦜 Wildlife enthusiasts can observe a variety of fish, birds, and unique plants and invertebrates along The River.
  • 💧 Be prepared to get wet under a waterfall and enjoy breathtaking views from cliffs during this adventure.

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AM and PM schedule
Duration: 3 hours
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • PA system so people in back can hear their guide
  • Gratuity (always appreciated)

Meeting point
Director Park (1 city block, 200 ft/61 m per side). The guide will stop where space allows on either side. Look for a black or white van. Driving? Contact us for a free parking location to meet us 15 minutes earlier.
Return details
Director Park (1 city block, 200 ft/61 m per side). The guide will stop where space allows on either side. Look for a black or white van. Driving? Contact us for a free parking location to meet us 15 minutes earlier.

  • Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
    On the eastern edge of the Portland Metro Area is the western edge of the beautiful 85-mile long Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
  • Columbia River Highway
    Your guide will drive you along segments of this stunning 74-mile (119 -km) highway that was inspired by the Axenstrasse in the Swiss Alps.
  • Sandy River
    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.
  • Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint
    Here's your chance to capture the quintessential Gorge shot.
  • Vista House
    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.
  • Latourell Falls
    A short walk from the vehicle reveals a 249-foot hanging waterfall adorned with fluorescent lichen and columnar basalt.
  • Shepperd's Dell State Natural Area
    This delightful little cove provides for a hidden surprise and some remarkable pictures.
  • 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)
  • Multnomah Falls
    The 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)
  • Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge
    Get some quirky photos at this quirky waterfall!
  • View the fifth-largest free-standing monolith in the world, from a distance. (pass by)
  • As we pass by, view the rock that inspired North America's oldest continuously running nudist beach! (pass by)

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • 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.
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    Explore Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Small-Group Tour

    Location Portland, Oregon, USA
    $89
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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