YEAR-ROUND
$139 / Person
1:30 pm 4.5 hours
The Columbia Gorge NSA features waterfalls, mountains, monoliths, terraces, resort towns, vineyards, orchards, and The River, harboring a plethora of fish and birds, and unique plants and invertebrates. In the early 1900s, Portlanders would drive their Model T cars along the Columbia River Highway to gaze at waterfalls. There is said to be over 4000 waterfalls; many are hidden away, but many are just a short hike off the Historic Highway. On this afternoon half-day tour you’ll make new friends while exploring “waterfall alley”, including views of the Vista House and a stop at Multnomah Falls, the tallest waterfall in Oregon and most visited site in the Pacific Northwest. Your expert guide will teach you about the natural history, cultural history, and wine background of the area, as you drive the Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway. You’ll continue on to stop at a vineyard in the Columbia Gorge American Viticultural Area (AVA). Tasting fees included.
DETAILS
$139 per person
YEAR-ROUND:
1:30 PM – 6:00PM
Transportation: Pickup locations:
Henry Higgins Boiled Bagels, 523 NE 19th Ave, Portland, OR 97232
Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront, 1401 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR 97201
The Nines, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland, 525 Sw Morrison, Portland, OR 97204
The Ritz-carlton, Portland, 900 SW Washington Street, Portland, OR 97205
Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-pearl District, 354 NW 9th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center, 375 NE Holladay St, Portland, OR 97232-2008
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Airport, 7900 NE 82nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97220-1388
TOUR INCLUDES:
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Professional guide
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Water & Snacks
- Tasting fees
PLEASE BRING:
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Money: Gratuities are not included in the price of the tour (always appreciated)
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Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen (if needed)
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Layers: Warm layers for variable weather
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Miscellaneous Gear: Sturdy shoes, Water bottle, camera
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon
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.
Duration: 1 hour 35 minutes
Stop At: Columbia River Highway, State Highway 30 from Troutdale to The Dalles, Troutdale, OR 97060
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Sandy River, Oregon
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.
Stop At: Portland Women’s Forum State Scenic Viewpoint, State Highway 30, Troutdale, OR 97060
Here’s your chance to capture the quintessential Gorge shot.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Vista House, 40700 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Corbett, OR 97019-9725
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.
Stop At: Latourell Falls, Guy W. Talbot State Park., Corbett, OR
A short walk from the vehicle reveals a 249-foot hanging waterfall adorned with fluorescent lichen and columnar basalt.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Shepperd’s Dell State Natural Area, State Highway 30, Troutdale, OR 97060
This delightful little cove provides for a hidden surprise and some remarkable pictures.
Pass By: Bridal Veil Falls State Park, Columbia River Scenic Highwy, Milepost 28, Corbett, OR 97019
An old logging ghost town dating to the 1880s, harboring a waterfall, an operating post office, and a circa-1920s B & B.
Pass By: Wahkeena Falls, Columbia River Highway, Troutdale, OR
A short switch-back trail through Hemlock and Doug-fir leads to a bridge at the base of the falls.
Stop At: Multnomah Falls, 50000 Historic Columbia River Hwy, Bridal Veil, OR 97010
The tallest waterfall in the state, with a combined height of 620 feet.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Oneonta Gorge, Cascade Locks, OR 97014
A slot canyon created by a fault, with plants growing on the walls found nowhere else.
Stop At: Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge, Columbia Gorge Map link, Hood River, OR
Get some quirky photos at this quirky waterfall!
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: State Route 14 in Beacon Rock State Park, North Bonneville, WA
View the fifth-largest free-standing monolith in the world, from a distance.
Pass By: Elowah Falls, NE Frontage Rd John B Yeon State Park, Cascade Locks, OR 97014
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: Bonneville Lock & Dam, Cascade Locks, OR 97014-0150
Another National Historic Landmark, Bonneville Dam was the first Public Works Administration dam on the Columbia River, completed in 1938.
Pass By: Bonneville Hatchery, 70543 NE Herman Loop, Cascade Locks, OR 97014-6663
Largest hatchery in the state of Oregon.
Pass By: Bridge of the Gods, Columbia River Gorge, Cascade Locks, OR 97014
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.
Stop At: Phelps Creek Vineyards, 301 Country Club Rd, Hood River, OR 97031
Located in the stunning Columbia Gorge. Tasting fees included.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Rooster Rock State Park, Corbett, OR 97019
As we pass by, view the rock that inspired North America’s oldest continuously running nudist beach!
