Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR

Species seen nowhere else in the world, dramatic basalt lava flows nearly a mile deep, and some of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls are a few of the sights that await you on this tour. Come experience the grandeur of the Columbia River Gorge, one of the United States’ most photographed Natural Scenic Areas. We will drive along the oldest scenic highway in the US, stopping at sweeping viewpoints, flowing falls, and a historic lodge.

1. 1

   Director Park

   5 min

   Our central meeting location and pick up point! A beautiful, urban park in the middle of Downtown Portland.

2. 2

   Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

   Pass by

   We will depart downtown Portland and drive east alongside the Columbia River to Troutdale, known as the Gateway to the Gorge! We will join the beautiful Historic Columbia River Highway, the first planned scenic roadway in the United States.

3. 3

   Vista House

   15 min

   Typically, our first stop for the day is the Crown Point Vista House. This famous overlook sits 733 feet above the Columbia River, atop the remains of a lava flow that swept through the Gorge around 14 to 17 million years ago! Here, we will find amazing 180-degree views of the Columbia River Gorge and explore the Vista House. An intricately designed observatory and museum, the Vista House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

4. 4

   Latourell Falls

   20 min

   From the Vista House, we will drive deeper into the Columbia River National Scenic Area. Our first waterfall for the day will be the dramatic Latourell Falls which plunges 249 feet over a massive wall of columnar basalt. Depending on the season, a short ¼-mile trail hike will be led to get a closer view of the falls.

5. 5

   Multnomah Falls

   40 min

   The next waterfall we will visit will be the famed Multnomah Falls. Plummeting 620 feet in two major steps, Multnomah Falls is the highest waterfall in Oregon and second highest in the nation! Here, we can explore the Multnomah Falls Historic Lodge (a Cascadian style stone and timber lodge built in 1925) as well as the beautiful Multnomah Falls itself. The easily accessible viewing platform offers a full view of the Benson Bridge and cascading falls beyond it.

6. 6

   Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge

   10 min

   We will spend about 10 minutes enjoying this overlooked gem right off of the historic highway!

7. 7

   Director Park

   5 min

   We end our tour back at Director Park, our central drop off location in the heart of Downtown Portland.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A maximum of 12 people per booking

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.