Top Portland Nature and Wildlife Tours - page 3

Oregon’s coastline is graced with unforgettable vistas: dramatic cliffs, offshore rocks and sea lions, wide sandy beaches, majestic capes, historic lighthouses, enchanted forests and lovely small beach towns which artists and artisans make their home. Along the coast we will visit the town of Astoria, the Astoria Column, Cannon Beach, Haystack Rock and enjoy spectacular views of the dramatic Oregon Coastline.

Explore the best that the Columbia River Gorge and town of Hood River have to offer! Spend the morning chasing waterfalls with a visit to Multnomah Falls, followed by a train ride on the Hood River Excursion Train. You'll ride along 3 miles of the lower main fork of the Hood River while navigating a 3% grade that takes you on one of only five switchbacks remaining in the United States. All the while, you’ll be enjoying peek-a-boo views of Mt Hood, Oregon’s tallest peak. . There will be a 45-60 minute layover at The Fruit Company, which has been growing gourmet fruit for 74 years and has been featured as one of Oprah’s favorite things in her “O” Magazine Gift Guide. It’s an excellent opportunity to experience nature and enjoy the beauty of a working orchard. After the train ride enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting in the Columbia River Gorge AVA- a place of extremes where the astounding beauty of the landscape is inextricable from its allure as a world class wine region.

Making a big loop through the western half of Oregon, this tour explores Oregon’s beautiful coastline and its rugged interior, including Crater Lake and other Cascade Mountain points of interest. You’ll experience a thrilling jetboat ride up the Rouge River, see an assortment of both coastal and mountain wildlife, pass through volcanic landscapes, and sample some great fresh food.