Portland Columbia River Gorge Day Adventure

Follow the path of an ancient riverbed, carved by the last Ice Age, past the Bridge of the Gods, and explore the Windsurfing Capital of the World. In the afternoon, traverse Oregon’s fertile fruit valley on the way to the alpine top of a volcano, which boasts a title as the world’s 2nd most summited mountain in the world. Come along on this whirlwind journey to experience a selection of Oregon’s wonders.

Meeting Point

900 SW Taylor St

900 SW Taylor St, Portland, OR 97205, USA

We pick up at one of the corners of Director Park, located at the cross-streets of SW 9th Ave and SW Taylor St. The guide will aim to pull up in front of a restaurant called Pastini.

What's included:

• Bottled water
• Knowledgeable, local and friendly guide
• Transportation in a premium, high-roofed passenger van
• Live commentary throughout the tour

Not included:

• Lunch
• Gratuity (we recommend 20% for your guide, if you enjoyed the tour)

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours

Director Park

815 SW Park Ave, Portland, 97205-3084, Oregon

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

5 minutes

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

Oregon

We will depart downtown Portland and head east along 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.

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Vista House

40700 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, , Corbett, 97019-9725, Oregon

Our first stop for the day: 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.

15 minutes

Latourell Falls

Guy W. Talbot State Park., , Corbett, Oregon

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.

20 minutes

Multnomah Falls

50000 Historic Columbia River Hwy, Bridal Veil, 97010, Oregon

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.

25 minutes

Hood River

Hood River, Oregon

We will make our way to Hood River, known as the Windsurfing Capitol of the World, where we will pause for an hour for everybody to disperse for free time. This gives us a chance to explore the town and get lunch.

1 hour

Mount Hood National Forest

70220, Intersection of Hwy 26 and E Lolo Pass Road on south side of road, Clackamas County, 97049-8701, Oregon

Following lunch, we will set out heading south, through the picturesque Fruit Loop orchards and lavender farms. If time permits, we may even make a brief stop at one of the farm stands before beginning our scenic drive through Mount Hood National Forest!

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Mount Hood

Hood River, Oregon

While enjoying a scenic drive through Mount Hood National Forest, we'll have many opportunities to view Mount Hood before our final stop right on the mountain at Timberline Lodge.

5 minutes

Timberline Lodge

Timberline Lodge, Oregon

For our last stop of the day, we will wind our way through Mount Hood National Forest, climbing to roughly 6,000 feet in elevation, to Timberline Lodge. This National Historic Landmark sits proudly against Oregon’s highest peak- Mt. Hood! Attracting over 10,000 climbers each year, Mt. Hood is a mammoth to behold. We’ll have the opportunity to explore inside the lodge and enjoy the surrounding Cascade Mountain Range views from the lodge’s outdoor patios. If time allows, a short hike to the Pacific Crest Trail crossing just behind the lodge can be led by your guide.

30 minutes

Director Park

815 SW Park Ave, Portland, 97205-3084, Oregon

After a full day out on tour, we end back at Director Park, our drop off location in the heart of Downtown Portland.

5 minutes