Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour Morning

Visit the top attractions near the Portland, Oregon area on this guided, half-day tour. Spend an afternoon taking in some amazing views of  Multnomah Falls and the Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls. Start along the Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway. Some of the viewpoints in the area may include Portland Women Forum, Crown Point Vista House, Latourell Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Multnomah Falls. Bring a camera to capture the indescribable views.

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   Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

   Pass by

   You’d be hard-pressed to find vistas as stunning as these. At the western end of the Gorge, the view from Crown Point is a front-row seat to the mighty Columbia as its unfurls and cuts through the Cascade mountains. From there dozens of awe-inspiring waterfalls spill from basalt cliffs, lining the Historic Columbia River Highway, like famous Multnomah, Horsetail, Bridal Veil and Latourell falls. The landscape seems to grow bigger, grander and brighter as it rolls east.

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   Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint

   15 min

   The view is absolutely breathtaking and it's one of the best spots to soak in a view of one of the most beautiful places on earth: the magnificent, awesome Columbia River Gorge.

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   Vista House

   20 min

   The Vista House was built in 1917 on one of the most beautiful scenic points on the Historic Columbia River Highway. It was constructed to provide travelers a place to rest and refresh themselves as they made their way down the magnificent Columbia River Gorge.

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   Latourell Falls

   15 min

   Latourell Falls is a gorgeous waterfall that has the distinction of being the closest major waterfall of the Columbia River Gorge to the City of Portland. It possesses remarkable overhanging columnar basalt cliffs that allowes Latourell Creek to do a 249ft free-falling plunge with no contact with most of the underlying cliff, making it in one of the more unique such waterfalls in the gorge.

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   Wahkeena Falls

   15 min

   The 242-foot falls is a tiered type of waterfall, named after the Yakama word for "most beautiful". While not as tall as nearby Multnomah, it is no less lovely. We will stop here as parking and timing allows.

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   Bridal Veil

   Pass by

   As we journey through the town of Bridal Veil, we encounter a place rich in history. Once the heart of a bustling lumber industry that thrived in the Columbia Gorge, this quaint town now hosts a small post office and a serene nunnery, along with other quaint attractions.

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   Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge

   15 min

   Named for its characteristic form, Horsetail Falls plunges 176 feet within view of the Historic Columbia River Highway's "Waterfall Corridor".

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   Multnomah Falls

   30 min

   A waterfall as magnificent and memorable as any in the country is located just a 30- minute drive outside of Portland. Visiting Multnomah Falls, a 611-foot-tall roaring, awe-inspiring cascade of icy water, lets you experience the power and beauty of nature up close and with ease. Our visit will feature a trip up to the iconic Benson Bridge and a stop at the gift shop. However, please note that the hike to the top of the waterfall is quite long and steep, so it will not be part of this tour.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• All southbound lanes of Interstate 5 through the Rose Quarter in Portland will close completely 24/7 starting at 10 p.m. on Friday, September 11, 2026, for up to five weeks. Due to the traffic delays this may cause, the tour could last up to one hour longer.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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