Day Trips from Portland to Multnomah Falls

Experience the unrivaled beauty of the Columbia River Gorge, Cascade Mountain Range and Mount Hood on this full-day trip from Portland. In the comfort of a luxury vehicle, enjoy a guided tour of the Gorge’s top destinations, including dramatic waterfalls, the Bridge of the Gods, Hood’s Timberline Lodge, and the charming city of Hood River.

Visit the top sights of the Columbia Gorge and Mount Hood on this guided tour. You'll stop to take in the views at the historic Vista House, spend time exploring Latourell Falls, Horsetail Falls, Wakheena Falls, and famous Multnomah Falls--and that's all before lunch. You'll also get to take a drive through the Fruit Loop apple-growing area and Mount Hood's Timberline Lodge before returning to Portland.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Columbia River Gorge on this full-day trip from Portland to Mount Hood! With your small group, take a guided tour of such iconic Oregon destinations as Multnomah Falls and the famous Timberline Lodge, and enjoy lunch in the charming city of Hood River.

Venture outside of Portland—and discover the magnificent Pacific Northwest scenery that lies beyond city limits—on this full-day, small-group tour. Depart in the morning from Pioneer Courthouse Square, drive along the Columbia River Gorge, and stop to view the picture-perfect Multnomah Falls. After lunch (own expense) in Hood River, continue to Mt. Hood: one of the best-known peaks in the Cascade Range.

Visit Mount Hood and Oregon's most celebrated waterfall on this private experience from Portland. You'll start with a drive out to Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge, before heading to Hood River for lunch, shopping, and a drive through the “Fruit Loop” agricultural region. Before heading back to Portland, you'll get the chance to stop at Timberline Lodge at Mount Hood.

Visit Mt. Hood and the Columbia Gorge, with a couple of stops for wine tasting along the way, with this full-day tour. You'll visit Multnomah Falls, the Columbia Gorge's most famous attraction, hang out at Mt. Hood's historic Timberline Lodge, and pay a visit to two different wineries to taste Gorge-produced wine. There will be a hosted lunch on tour and a glass of wine at one of the wineries included. You will also be able to purchase beverages at your leisure during winery visits.

Experience highlights of the Portland area on this full-day sightseeing tour, including the blossoming food cart culture, diverse neighborhoods, Pioneer Courthouse Square, and the unspoiled beauty of the Columbia River Gorge. Immerse yourself in a guided tour of Portland’s fascinating history and quirky contemporary culture.

Visit the top attractions in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and Mt. Hood National Forrest on this day trip from Portland. After spending the morning chasing waterfalls and marveling at 500 pound fish at Bonneville Fish Hatchery, enjoy a 1-hour lunch in historic downtown Hood River. After lunch, we will visit a vineyard in the region for some amazing wine tasting followed by a drive over halfway up the side of Mt. Hood to explore Timberline Lodge

Spend a day exploring the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood with this group tour from Portland, led by a knowledgeable and enthusiastic local guide. You'll see waterfalls, visit farm stands, see beautiful swathes of forest, and have time left over to visit Mount Hood, while leaving the driving to someone else.

Columbia Gorge and Mount Hood Private Day Tour Experience the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood in just one day with this private tour from Portland. You'll meet your driver downtown and head out to the Gorge, stopping to take in the views at Vista House and Multnomah Falls before continuing toward Mount Hood National. Here you'll get to visit the historic Timberline Lodge, right on the mountain, before heading back to Portland.

Discover the nature, history, and tastes of the Columbia Gorge in a single day on a small-group tour from Portland. Highlights include a hike through Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, a visit to the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum (admission included), and a stop at Multnomah Falls. The excursion concludes with a tour of the historic Sunshine Mill Winery (tasting at own expense).

Visit Mount Hood and many of the highlights of the Columbia Gorge in just one day with this private tour from Portland. You’ll visit Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood, four Columbia Gorge Waterfalls (including famous Multnomah Falls), and get the chance to stop by two wineries in the region, with lunch included along the way.  

Just a short drive from Portland sit two of Oregon's most celebrated areas of natural beauty: Mount Hood and the Columbia River Gorge. This tour will take you to both in a private vehicle just for your party. You'll also get to visit the town of Hood River and the nearby Hood River Valley, known for its orchards and fruit stands.

FIRST: View some of Portland's significant sites in Old Town, the Pearl District, the cultural district, and the government district. Roam the beautiful grounds of historic Pittock Mansion, and be stunned by the view of Mt. Hood. Smell the roses at picturesque International Rose Test Garden. Cross an iconic truss bridge to a lush east side park. SECOND: Lunch break (paid separately) at a deli. THEN: Travel an historic highway along the spectacular sights Columbia River Gorge, including the Vista House on Crown Point, with unique architecture and breathtaking view. Feel the spray of majestic Multnomah Falls, cross a stone bridge across the waterfall, and take in the view of Oregon's "Rhine Valley." A short trail through forest leads you to Latourell falls, spilling past the dramatic collision of cloud and columnar basalt. We will visit at 1-2 additional waterfalls, each with its own unique character, whether whipping the air like a horse tail or fanning out like a bridal veil.

Spend the day learning what makes the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area one of the most special places on earth. From the beauty of the second tallest waterfall in the United States to seeing salmon and other amazing fish at the Bonneville Dam Complex, spending time in the windsurfing capital of the United States, and exploring the official museum of The Gorge, at the end of the day you will have a deeper appreciation and understanding of this spectacular area. You will experience this tour with up to 11 other people.

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.

* Bring a Camera! The views of Multnomah Falls, the Columbia River Gorge, and the Hood River Valley are spectacular photo opportunities and also provide the perfect backdrop for selfies and group photos. * Experience a 2.5 – 3.0 hour on the Hood River Excursion Train through the Hood River Valley. * Taste the Wine! Sample wines in one of Oregon’s fastest growing wine-producing region. * Unwind and Celebrate! Treat yourself, friends and loved ones to stunning scenery, relaxed tastings, and comfortable settings.