Half-Day Columbia River Gorge and Waterfall Hiking Tour

Name: Half-Day Columbia River Gorge and Waterfall Hiking Tour
Brand: Around Portland Tours
SKU: 126203P10
Price: 66.00 USD
Rating: 5.0 (1087 reviews)

Portland, USA

Multnomah Falls Zen Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

4 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Head out to the Columbia River Gorge for half a day of visiting cascading waterfalls and scenic overlooks with this tour from Portland. You'll visit Multnomah Falls, the highest waterfall in the state, as well as lesser-known falls throughout the region. You'll also have the chance to take mini-hikes in the area to get better views of waterfalls and the surrounding scenery.

Take in Columbia Gorge Scenery and leave the driving to someone else
Learn about the Columbia River from an expert local guide
Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan
Small group sizes keep this tour intimate

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Snacks

Gratuities (always appreciated by our passionate guides!)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

833 SE Main St, Portland, OR 97214, USA
Our shop is #124, on the ground floor, the north side of a silver and red building. To find us, walk north on SE 9th Avenue from Main Street and look for our A frame sign to your left! Limited street parking is available, or paid lots at 7th and Madison and 10th and Madison Streets

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Meet your guide and group at a central location in Portland before your chosen departure time to check in for your hike through the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

Then, board an air-conditioned van for a 30-minute drive to Multnomah Falls, the tallest waterfall in Oregon, for a picturesque stop.

Continue to Latourell Falls, a plunge-style waterfall, offering a 2-mile (3-kilometer) hike through ancient basalt landscapes. Visit the iconic Vista House, a historic rest stop with panoramic views and architectural significance.

At Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint, capture expansive vistas of the gorge and hear tales of its history. Conclude the tour at Bridal Veil Falls State Park, exploring the enchanting waterfall and fairy-like surroundings.

Return to the starting point to complete the journey.

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Multnomah Falls

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Latourell Falls

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vista House

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bridal Veil Falls State Park

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Operated by Around Portland Tours

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

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Frank_S, May 2024

Experiencing the waterfalls up close. The tour guide / driver, Anna, was very knowledgeable, friendly, and courteous.

Great!

Maddie_S, May 2024

Ana was great! Wish there had been a bit more hiking but overall super happy with the experience. Beautiful and informative tour!

Carrie Rocks!!

Terri_P, May 2024

Carrie was a knowledgeable, friendly guide. She made the day special! She was timely and also allowed for time to explore gift shops.

So many waterfalls!

Chandani_R, May 2024

The entire tour. The drive there was so beautiful and scenic, we got to to a small hike, saw 4 waterfalls, as well as a couple more places such as Vista House, the bridal veil post office. Tour guide was so sweet and had so much information to share.

Carrie was warm

54hx4zmdrh, May 2024

Carrie was very warm. The ramen place she recommended was very good! I had a great time here the scenery so good.

Great tour with a passionate guide!

Rachel_T, May 2024

The tour was really fun! Despite the typical Portland weather, the sites were fantastic. The tour van was comfortable, the driving was safe and snacks/water were provided. I appreciated the local perspective on the Portland area provided by the guide and loved the knowledge they shared about the local flora and fauna. They seemed very passionate about the area and sharing it with others. My only issue was that the meeting point had changed and I didn't receive a message about it - I think perhaps because I'm not from the US. I would have liked to have received a Viator message to avoid this in the future, but the guides were able to accommodate me regardless so no harm done.

Jaw dropping scenery

Lorie_B, Apr 2024

I did not have an idea of what to do in Portland so I’m glad to have found this tour! This is highly recommended! Scottland was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable on each of the area we went to! He definitely made our half a day in Portland well spent and memorable.

Amazing Excursion!!!

Adrian_J, Apr 2024

Guide was unbelievably nice and knowledgeable about Portland and Columbia River Gorge area. This is the best way to do this excursion, as it’s an intimate group setting with max 6-8 other travelers with you in a Sprinter van, and you don’t have to drive. Plus, the guide gives so much historical info that you wouldn’t get otherwise. Such value for the price paid. We did the morning half day trip which was perfect. We also went on a Sat and came in from the Vancouver WA waterfront. So far less traffic than normal to deal with. The snacks and water were a nice touch. And the guide gives you time to yourselves to go and explore and various stops. Did some fun light hiking at Bridal Veil, but nothing too strenuous. Highly recommend layering and having a solid rain shell, as well as a packable puffer, in the Spring. And good waterproof trail shoes or hiking boots. Even locals regularly go to see the falls, so this is not a boring or cheesy trip. Seeing these falls was amazing - sheer beauty and magnificence was comparable to the first tile I went snowboarding at a nice resort (like Tahoe or Big Bear).

Loved this trip!

Jenna_F, Apr 2024

Carrie was knowledgeable and so sweet- she made the experience an awesome one!! Trip was absolutely beautiful

Excellent tour

Michael_M, Apr 2024

Carrie was fantastic, super knowledgeable of local history and ecology. She provided a very comfortable environment and was an excellent guide on our waterfall tour. Thank you!

Worth it!

Ellen_M, Apr 2024

Went to 5 waterfalls.. well worth the time & money. Shannon our tour guide was friendly and very helpful.

Great time!

Heidy_M, Apr 2024

Carrie was an excellent tour guide. She shared facts and history about the plants and locations we visited. Highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting portlands

Fantastic Fun

Kevin_C, Apr 2024

Amazing experience, Anna's enthusiasm and extensive knowledge was both fun and informative. Loved it!

Awesome way to see the waterfalls up close!

Laurie_K, Apr 2024

Great tour with Anna! It was wonderful to learn so much about the area and get up close to the falls without having to deal with parking. Excellent time!

Fun Fun Fun

Jasmine_D, Apr 2024

Carrie was awesome. She was very knowledgeable. The waterfalls are gorgeous!! My husband and I enjoyed hiking to the waterfalls. Everything was absolutely perfect.

Half a day waterfall tour

bahareh_j, Apr 2024

It was a fun and helpful tour. A lot of flora information and event and restaurants suggestions from our tour leader Carrie.

Fabulous

Colleen_M, Apr 2024

A great way to see a lot of the gorgeous nature outside the city in a short time. Our guide Carrie was fantastic -- very knowledgeable, friendly, safe driver.

Book this tour

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Amazing tour with an amazing guide who gave a lot of fun historical facts. I would highly recommend. The views are incredible. Great tour to do if you have mobility issues as there is not much physical exertion required.

Great afternoon tour of a very beautiful part of Oregon

Sharon_S, Apr 2024

The trip was great, Sarah our guide was great, knowledgeable & interesting. I wish other people who join tours can be more respectful & courteous. A group talked loudly as Sarah tried to explain the areas we were passing through. We could hardly hear what the guide was saying !

Awesome trip

Anilkumar_P, Apr 2024

Awesome we loved it. Great experience our kids loved it guide was really great and will highly recommend this to my friends

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