Day trip

Likely to sell out

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: See pickup & drop-off
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Ryann – United States

This was the perfect day trip! The guide was very knowledgeable. I also enjoyed that we had plenty of time on our own to explore!

Ryann – United States

Marco – Italy

John was really nice and he really knew a lot about Oregon

Marco – Italy

Itinerary

57 pickup location options:
Hotel Lucia, Shilo Inns Rose Garden, Silver Cloud Hotel - Portland, Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel, Econo Lodge City Center, Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/RiverPlace, Hi-Lo Hotel, Autograph Collection, Canopy by Hilton Portland Pearl District, Crowne Plaza Portland-Downtown Conv Ctr, Hyatt Regency Portland At The Oregon Convention Center, Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown, Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Pearl District, McMenamins Crystal Hotel, Hotel Eastlund, Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland, Royal Sonesta Portland, Hotel Vance, Portland, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Quality Inn Downtown Convention Center, Hilton Portland Downtown, Park Lane Suites & Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District, Dossier Hotel, The Hotel Zags Portland, The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton, Lolo Pass, Hotel deLuxe, Ace Hotel Portland, Courtyard by Marriott Portland Downtown/Convention Center, The Duniway Portland, A Hilton Hotel, Mark Spencer Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland, Moxy Portland Downtown, AC Hotel by Marriott Portland Downtown, OR, Hyatt House Portland/Downtown, The Hoxton, Portland, Jupiter NEXT, Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center, University Place Hotel & Conference Center, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton, Inn at Northrup Station, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Portland-NW Downtown, an IHG Hotel, Woodlark, Jupiter Hotel Portland, NW Portland Hostel, The Society Hotel - Portland, Inn at the Convention Center, The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland, Hyatt Centric Downtown Portland, Downtown Value Inn, The Bidwell Marriott Portland, Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront, Hotel Rose - A Staypineapple Hotel, The Heathman Hotel, WorldMark Portland Waterfront Park, Sentinel, The Paramount Hotel Portland
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:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland, Mark Spencer Hotel, Moxy Portland Downtown, AC Hotel by Marriott Portland Downtown, OR, Courtyard by Marriott Portland Downtown/Convention Center, The Duniway Portland, A Hilton Hotel, Jupiter Hotel Portland, WorldMark Portland Waterfront Park, Inn at Northrup Station, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Portland-NW Downtown, an IHG Hotel, NW Portland Hostel, Woodlark, The Hoxton, Portland, University Place Hotel & Conference Center, Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Hotel deLuxe, McMenamins Crystal Hotel, Dossier Hotel, The Hotel Zags Portland, Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland, Ace Hotel Portland, Crowne Plaza Portland-Downtown Conv Ctr, The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton, The Porter Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton, Lolo Pass, Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/RiverPlace, Hilton Portland Downtown, Jupiter NEXT, Royal Sonesta Portland, Hotel Vance, Portland, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Quality Inn Downtown Convention Center, Hampton Inn & Suites Portland-Pearl District, Econo Lodge City Center, Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Pearl District, Hotel Lucia, Shilo Inns Rose Garden, Park Lane Suites & Inn, Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront, Hi-Lo Hotel, Autograph Collection, Hotel Eastlund, Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel, Canopy by Hilton Portland Pearl District, Silver Cloud Hotel - Portland, The Society Hotel - Portland, Downtown Value Inn, The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Portland, Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown, The Paramount Hotel Portland, Hyatt Centric Downtown Portland, Hyatt Regency Portland At The Oregon Convention Center, Hyatt House Portland/Downtown, The Heathman Hotel, The Bidwell Marriott Portland, Sentinel, Hotel Rose - A Staypineapple Hotel, Inn at the Convention Center

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

Pickup & drop-off

Pickup is available for selected options.

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 will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.

See pickup locations

0 - 45 minutes before the activity starts.

Same as pickup points.

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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