Columbia River Gorge Tours and Activities

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city for the day on this guided tour to Multnomah Falls and the Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls. Travel along the historic Columbia River Highway National Scenic Byway and stop at the magnificent falls of Multnomah, Latourell, and Bridal Veil.

Escape the city for an afternoon exploring some of greater Portland's most scenic falls. Set out to see Multnomah Falls as well as other falls along the Columbia River Gorge, home to the largest concentration of waterfalls in the country. Take plenty of pics of the cascading waters or simply bask in their beauty. You'll enjoy incredible panoramic views from the Crown Point Vista House while an expert guide fills you and your group in on local flora, fauna and history.

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.

Species seen nowhere else in the world, dramatic basalt lava flows nearly a mile deep, and some of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls are a few of the sights that await you on this tour. Come experience the grandeur of the Columbia River Gorge, one of the United States’ most photographed Natural Scenic Reserves. We will drive along the oldest scenic highway in the US, stopping at sweeping viewpoints, flowing falls, a historic lodge, and the famed Bonneville Dam Sturgeon viewing center.

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.

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.

This half-day excursion from Portland takes you through the splendor of the Columbia Gorge and the scenic Multnomah Falls area. Multiple stops allow you panoramic views of the Columbia River Valley and the Bonneville Dam, visits to stunning waterfalls, and a guided history of the Lewis and Clark trail.

Bike and trek through the magnificent Columbia River Gorge on this half-day trip from Portland. Experience the iconic beauty of the Pacific Northwest as your guide leads an all-ability bike ride through the Gorge, stopping to hike and explore majestic waterfalls.

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.

Combine hiking and bicycling on this small-group tour of the Columbia River Gorge, ideal for active travelers. After a minivan ride from Portland to the Gorge, you'll hop on your bike and start exploring, stopping at the Vista House, Bridal Veil Falls, and Multnomah Falls along the way. You'll also visit Latourell Falls, where you'll take a hike al long a 2.1-mile loop trail up to the lower falls.

Soar over the Columbia River Gorge on a sightseeing flight that takes you from Portland to the scenic gorge. Ideal for visitors who are short on time but don’t want to miss any of the highlights, these 20 minutes of flying time show you more than you could see on a full-day ground excursion. Plus, the aerial view provides great photo opportunities.

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 at your leisure.

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 the Columbia Gorge, easily one of Oregon's most scenic spots, with this intimate half-day tour from Portland. You'll make plenty of stops along the way, with the chance to take in the views from the aptly named Vista House and the Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint. You'll also visit Horsetail Falls, Latourell Falls, and the most famous waterfall of them all, Multnomah Falls, the tallest waterfall in the state.

The 85-mile (137-km) long Columbia Gorge NSA would be a national park if it weren't a critical transportation corridor. It features waterfalls, mountains, monoliths, terraces, resort towns, vineyards, orchards, and The River, harboring a plethora of fish and birds, and a community of plants and invertebrates that changes dramatically going from the west end to the east end. Overlapping this is the Columbia Gorge AVA, the lovechild of the Columbia Valley and Willamette Valley AVAs. You will get intimate with The Gorge through hiking, wine tasting, and a visit to the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum. Your guide will teach you about the natural history, cultural history, and wine background of the area. The guide will feel out the group’s physical abilities and tastes in choosing 1 to 3 hikes and 2 wineries. We cover lunch, you cover tasting fees. *We are the only operator in Portland who has sneeze guards between the rows in our vehicle.*

See the Columbia River Gorge in a way that few people ever will by taking this private, 30-minute flight over the region. You'll fly over the tallest waterfall in Oregon—Multnomah Falls—and have plenty of time to take pictures of the wonder before flying back to Portland.

If you’ve never flown on a private plane before, this 20-minute ride over the Columbia River Gorge will be an unforgettable experience and a thrilling overview of the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Your knowledgeable pilot will take you east through the Gorge toward the Vista House viewpoint, past the waterfalls and cliffs of the Gorge.

Millions of years ago, during the formation of the Cascade Mountain Range, lava and other pyroclastic matter flowed west from what would be the Cascades all the way to the Pacific Ocean, creating a thick shell of basalt rock that covered Western Oregon. Then, during the Pleistocene Ice Age, roughly 15,000 years ago, water from the Lake Missoula Flood carved out the Columbia River Gorge as hundreds of cubic miles of water, ice, rock and mud rushed from present-day Montana to the Pacific Ocean. Explore the beauty of the canyon walls and rock formations, breathtaking waterfalls and awe-inspiring vistas that make the Columbia River National Scenic Area one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon. Our 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.

Sailors will enjoy a two hour sunset sail aboard a beautiful yacht in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge. Sailors can interact with the captain, learn to sail, steer the boat, winch in the jib sheets, or just relax on the deck as we navigate up and down the mighty Columbia in the wake of Lewis and Clark.

Explore the Columbia River Gorge and Mt Hood on a small-group tour from Portland with a guide who shows you the highlights of this vast nature destination. Stop at scenic viewpoints and a waterfall, have lunch in Hood River, and ascend Mt Hood to visit Timberline Lodge—a National Historic Landmark. Learn about the history and geography of Oregon, and get great photo ops as well.

** PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TOUR IS VERY WEATHER DEPENDENT AND MAY RESULT IN AN ALTERNATE ROUTING AT PILOT'S DISCRETION** In May 1980, Mt. St. Helens famously erupted leaving a massive crater and massive destruction behind. Flying above this mountain is a once in a lifetime experience and we're pleased to offer this extremely unique airplane flight. As the most convenient air tour option in Troutdale, we offer daily summer flights up and around Mt. St. Helens for private groups up to three. This Pacific Northwest air tour is a perfect and affordable way to check it out.

See the highlights of the Columbia River Gorge with a local guide by your side on this private of the region. You'll get the chance to take in the views from numerous viewpoints, visit both Multnomah Falls and Latourell Falls, and spend time learning about hydropower and fish hatching at Bonneville Dam, all in just half a day.

Mt. Hood is the highest summit in Oregon, and the fourth highest in the Cascades. It features waterfalls, glaciers, and historic Timberline Lodge, built by local artisans during the Great Depression, and featuring the longest ski season in the US. To the north of Mt. Hood is the Hood River Valley. You will get intimate with this area through a visit to Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood, fruit stands in the Hood River Valley, downtown Hood River (your opportunity for lunch and/or alcoholic beverages), and breathtaking stops in the eastern and western Columbia River Gorge (Multnomah Falls included). Your expert guide, with formal background in ecology and natural resources, will teach you about the natural and cultural history of the area, as you drive the Mt. Hood and Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byways. Maximum group size of 11. Pickup and drop-off at your hotel. *We are the only operator in Portland who has sneeze guards between the rows in our vehicle.*

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.