Drive the scenic Columbia River Highway on a 3.5-hour tour to beautiful waterfalls. You will visit sites such as the Portland Women’s Forum, Vista House, Latourell Falls, and Multnomah Falls.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later: Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Duration 3.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: You will receive an email with your ticket and your pickup time and location. At the beginning of the pickup window shown on the ticket, please stand outside the hotel lobby doors and look for a Sprinter van. Your guide will arrive within the 15-minute pickup window listed. If you are being picked up at the Hilton Portland Downtown (921 S.W. Sixth Ave, Portland), please stand on the Broadway side of the hotel and look for a Sprinter van. If you are being picked up at the Hyatt Regency Portland (at the Oregon Convention Center on 375 NE Holladay St) please stand at the valet station. Drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.
Private group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Andrea – United States

Such a beautiful tour. Hit all the main waterfalls and was very impressed with our tour guide and the knowledge he had about Portland and the Columbia Gorge. One of the best tours I’ve ever been on.

Isabella – United States

Amazing! Had a great time and saw so many gorgeous sites :) Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and was also entertaining

Itinerary

58 pickup location options:
Canopy by Hilton Portland Pearl District, Park Lane Suites & Inn, Hotel Lucia, Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Pearl District, Hyatt Regency Portland At The Oregon Convention Center, Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland, Econo Lodge City Center, Royal Sonesta Portland, Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/RiverPlace, Hotel Vance, Portland, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Crowne Plaza Portland-Downtown Conv Ctr, The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton, Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center, The Heathman Hotel, The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Portland-NW Downtown, an IHG Hotel, NW Portland Hostel, The Paramount Hotel Portland, Woodlark, Hyatt Centric Downtown Portland, The Hoxton, Portland, Shilo Inns Rose Garden, WorldMark Portland Waterfront Park, The Society Hotel - Portland, Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront, Hi-Lo Hotel, Autograph Collection, Ritz Carlton Portland Residences, University Place Hotel & Conference Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland, Mark Spencer Hotel, Moxy Portland Downtown, AC Hotel by Marriott Portland Downtown, OR, The Porter Hotel, Sentinel, Hilton Portland Downtown, Inn at Northrup Station, Jupiter Hotel Portland, Lolo Pass, Jupiter NEXT, The Duniway Portland, A Hilton Hotel, Inn at the Convention Center, Hyatt House Portland/Downtown, The Bidwell Marriott Portland, Hotel Rose - A Staypineapple Hotel, Quality Inn Downtown Convention Center, Downtown Value Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District, Dossier Hotel, The Hotel Zags Portland, The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown, Hotel deLuxe, Ace Hotel Portland, Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel, McMenamins Crystal Hotel, Hotel Eastlund, Courtyard by Marriott Portland Downtown/Convention Center, Silver Cloud Hotel - Portland
Van
(30 minutes)
Portland Women's Forum
Photo stop, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (20 minutes)
Van
(6 minutes)
Crown Point Vista House
Photo stop, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (20 minutes)
Historic Columbia River Highway
Scenic drive (13 minutes)
Latourell Falls
Photo stop, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (25 minutes)
Historic Columbia River Highway
Scenic drive (12 minutes)
Multnomah Falls
Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Scenic drive (21 minutes)
Van
(25 minutes)
58 drop-off locations:
McMenamins Crystal Hotel, Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland, Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown, Hotel Eastlund, The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland, Hotel deLuxe, Hyatt Regency Portland At The Oregon Convention Center, The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton, Park Lane Suites & Inn, Canopy by Hilton Portland Pearl District, Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Pearl District, Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center, Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront, Silver Cloud Hotel - Portland, Jupiter Hotel Portland, The Duniway Portland, A Hilton Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Portland Downtown/Convention Center, Mark Spencer Hotel, AC Hotel by Marriott Portland Downtown, OR, NW Portland Hostel, Woodlark, The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Portland-NW Downtown, an IHG Hotel, Hotel Lucia, Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District, Crowne Plaza Portland-Downtown Conv Ctr, Quality Inn Downtown Convention Center, Hotel Vance, Portland, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Ritz Carlton Portland Residences, Jupiter NEXT, Hilton Portland Downtown, Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/RiverPlace, Econo Lodge City Center, Lolo Pass, Royal Sonesta Portland, The Bidwell Marriott Portland, Hotel Rose - A Staypineapple Hotel, Ace Hotel Portland, Hyatt Centric Downtown Portland, The Paramount Hotel Portland, The Society Hotel - Portland, Inn at Northrup Station, Dossier Hotel, The Hotel Zags Portland, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland, Hi-Lo Hotel, Autograph Collection, University Place Hotel & Conference Center, Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel, The Hoxton, Portland, WorldMark Portland Waterfront Park, Moxy Portland Downtown, Shilo Inns Rose Garden, Sentinel, Downtown Value Inn, The Heathman Hotel, The Porter Hotel, Hyatt House Portland/Downtown, Inn at the Convention Center

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Leave the city behind for an afternoon experiencing nature
Drive the scenic Historic Columbia River Highway
Visit Multnomah Falls, the second highest year-round waterfall in the USA
Enjoy picturesque views of waterfalls and dams and
Learn about local scenery from a local and knowledgeable expert guide

Full description

Explore the beauty of these unique canyon walls and rock formations, encountering breathtaking waterfalls and awe-inspiring visas that make the Columbia River National Scenic Area one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon.

Your enthusiastic guides will introduce you to the most amazing places in the gorge, while providing a comprehensive narrative of this spectacular landscape and its transformative history.

Your adventure will take place along the Historic Columbia River National Scenic Highway, where some of the locations you may stop include the Portland Women’s Forum, the Crown Point Vista House, Latourell Falls, Multnomah Falls, and Shepperd’s Dell.

Includes

Knowledgeable and experienced local guide
Pickup and drop-off at downtown Portland hotels
Transport by Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van
Bottled water

Tips

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Pets

Know before you go

Unless otherwise noted and specified, all services are planned to operate regardless of weather conditions
In the event that weather presents a safety issue, the operator will offer alternative suggested tours (there will be no reimbursements, full or partial, for inclement weather experienced during any service provided)
It is the responsibility of guests to be prepared for predicted weather and dress accordingly

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Portland: Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Afternoon Tour