Day trip

Explore the Columbia River Gorge and explore the 2nd-highest year-round waterfall in the U.S. Take in amazing views of Mt. Hood and many other waterfalls along the historic Columbia River highway.

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 8.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Important pick-up information: You will receive an email with your pick-up time and location shown on the attached ticket. At the beginning of the pick-up window shown on the ticket, please stand at the hotel lobby doors and look for a Sprinter van. Your tour guide will arrive within the 15-minute pick-up window listed. If we are picking you 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 we are picking you up at the Hyatt Regency Portland At The Oregon Convention Center (375 NE Holladay St, Portland) please stand at the valet station. Drivers arrive within 15 minutes of your scheduled pickup time.
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Peter Csaba – Hungary

Rob is an incredibly awesome friendly cool guy. He explains everything accurately and has a good story for everything. The tour was amazing and breathtaking and I recommend it to everyone. Thank you Rob. Best wishes from Hungary.

Sil – France

The tour was perfect ! And so scenic ! Our guide takes care of all and made our day perfect. Definitely worth it!

Itinerary

57 pickup location options:
Canopy by Hilton Portland Pearl District, Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Pearl District, Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/RiverPlace, Royal Sonesta Portland, Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland, Hyatt Regency Portland At The Oregon Convention Center, Hotel Vance, Portland, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Econo Lodge City Center, The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton, Crowne Plaza Portland-Downtown Conv Ctr, The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland, Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center, The Paramount Hotel Portland, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Portland-NW Downtown, an IHG Hotel, The Heathman Hotel, Hi-Lo Hotel, Autograph Collection, WorldMark Portland Waterfront Park, Hyatt Centric Downtown Portland, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Shilo Inns Rose Garden, The Hoxton, Portland, Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront, The Society Hotel - Portland, AC Hotel by Marriott Portland Downtown, OR, Mark Spencer Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland, Moxy Portland Downtown, Sentinel, University Place Hotel & Conference Center, Hilton Portland Downtown, Jupiter Hotel Portland, Inn at Northrup Station, Hyatt House Portland/Downtown, Woodlark, NW Portland Hostel, Hotel Rose - A Staypineapple Hotel, Lolo Pass, The Duniway Portland, A Hilton Hotel, Inn at the Convention Center, The Bidwell Marriott Portland, Quality Inn Downtown Convention Center, Downtown Value Inn, Jupiter NEXT, The Hotel Zags Portland, Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District, Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown, Hotel deLuxe, Ace Hotel Portland, Hotel Eastlund, Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel, Park Lane Suites & Inn, The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton, Hotel Lucia, Silver Cloud Hotel - Portland, McMenamins Crystal Hotel, Dossier Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Portland Downtown/Convention Center
Van
(20 minutes)
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Scenic drive (16 minutes)
Multnomah Falls
Photo stop, Walk (30 minutes)
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Scenic drive (32 minutes)
Hood River
Lunch, Free time, Wine tasting, Shopping (1 hour)
Rowena Crest Viewpoint
Photo stop (20 minutes)
Van
(10 minutes)
Packer Orchards And Farm Place
Visit (30 minutes)
Mt. Hood National Forest
Scenic drive (35 minutes)
Timberline Lodge and Ski Area
Free time, Hiking, Self-guided tour (30 minutes)
Van
(1.5 hours)
57 drop-off locations:
Hotel Eastlund, Royal Sonesta Portland, Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland, McMenamins Crystal Hotel, The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland, Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown, Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront, Park Lane Suites & Inn, Hyatt Regency Portland At The Oregon Convention Center, Quality Inn Downtown Convention Center, Downtown Value Inn, Hotel deLuxe, The Heathman Hotel, Jupiter NEXT, The Duniway Portland, A Hilton Hotel, Hi-Lo Hotel, Autograph Collection, Woodlark, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Portland-NW Downtown, an IHG Hotel, Jupiter Hotel Portland, The Hoxton, Portland, Econo Lodge City Center, NW Portland Hostel, Mark Spencer Hotel, WorldMark Portland Waterfront Park, Shilo Inns Rose Garden, Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Pearl District, University Place Hotel & Conference Center, Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center, The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton, Canopy by Hilton Portland Pearl District, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, The Paramount Hotel Portland, The Bidwell Marriott Portland, Ace Hotel Portland, Hotel Rose - A Staypineapple Hotel, Inn at Northrup Station, The Society Hotel - Portland, Crowne Plaza Portland-Downtown Conv Ctr, Hyatt Centric Downtown Portland, Hotel Vance, Portland, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Sentinel, Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/RiverPlace, Hilton Portland Downtown, Inn at the Convention Center, Lolo Pass, Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District, Hyatt House Portland/Downtown, Courtyard by Marriott Portland Downtown/Convention Center, Moxy Portland Downtown, Hotel Lucia, AC Hotel by Marriott Portland Downtown, OR, The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton, The Hotel Zags Portland, Dossier Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland, Silver Cloud Hotel - Portland, Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel

Main stop

Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Travel through the Columbia River Gorge
See the 2nd-highest year-round waterfall in the United States
Enjoy views of the Columbia River Gorge and from Rowena Crest
Stop to buy lunch in the charming town of Hood River
Small-group tour limited to 12 people provides a more personalized experience

Full description

Your 8.5-hour trip begins early with a hotel pickup from downtown Portland. Embark on an exhilarating morning drive through the Columbia River Gorge. Catch spectacular views of the Cascade Mountains that flank the river and glimpse a waterfall or two.

Along the forested highway, visit Oregon’s famous waterfall Multnomah Falls. Join your guide and fellow visitors on Benson Bridge and snap a picture of the 611-foot-tall cascade of water as it crashes below.

Next, continue to Hood River, a picturesque valley town renowned as a prime destination for wind sports. Watch kiteboarders and windsurfers skate across the water as you learn about Hood River’s rich environmental and cultural history. Then take some free time for lunch, shopping or wine-tasting (if whimsy strikes you!).

Then visit Rowena Crest which has spectacular views of the Columbia River Gorge. The final stop on your guided tour is the glorious Mount Hood, Oregon’s tallest peak at 11,249 feet (3,429 meters) and Timberline Lodge. Take a mountain walk or a self-guided visit through the renovated lodge that was once the setting for the classic film The Shining. Your day concludes back in Portland by early evening.

Includes

Knowledgeable and experienced local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Portland
Transport in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van
Complementary bottled water

Lunch (1-hour break in downtown Hood River for dining)
Gratuity

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

Pets

Know before you go

Unless otherwise noted and specified all services are planned to operate regardless of weather. In the event of an “Act of God” and weather presents a safety issue AHWT will offer other suggested tours to consider. There will be no reimbursements, full or partial, for inclement weather experienced during any service provided. It is the responsibility of the guests to be prepared for predicted weather and dress accordingly
You can choose between a private or shared tour

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