Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR
Overview
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4 hours
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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 Areas. We will drive along the oldest scenic highway in the US, stopping at sweeping viewpoints, flowing falls, and a historic lodge.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A maximum of 12 people per booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Director Park
Our central meeting location and pick up point! A beautiful, urban park in the middle of Downtown Portland.
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
We will depart downtown Portland and drive east alongside the Columbia River to Troutdale, known as the Gateway to the Gorge! We will join the beautiful Historic Columbia River Highway, the first planned scenic roadway in the United States.
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Knowledgeable, local and friendly guide
Transportation in a premium, high-roofed passenger van
Live commentary throughout the tour
Gratuities- If you enjoy the tour and would like to tip your guide, a 20% gratuity is suggested
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Gorge Waterfalls Tour
Gorge Waterfalls: 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.
Reviews
1,296 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Joe was a very...
Julie W,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Joe was a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guide. Joe was very respected and came prepared with ponchos and umbrellas. Also gave recommendations for food and activities around each area. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Joe as our guide
Waterfall tour of the Columbia Gorge
C5206MGsandral,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Patrick was an excellent guide. He gave us enough time at each stop to enjoy the sights and walk to the falls. He also gave us some great history we were no aware of. I would recommend this tour to others.
Perfect tour. Stopped at...
Cynthia P,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect tour. Stopped at various waterfalls to get out and walk around. Very convenient and easy. Dave, our tour guide was great.
Rainy waterfall trip!
Michelle B,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The driver was very knowledgeable. However, there were two main issues: The (rainy) weather was not conducive to this kind of tour, and there was not one decent bathroom on this 3 hour and 45 minute trip. I appreciate how carefully Chuck drove and how he was prepared with umbrellas....they were hard to work but they helped!
A Must-Do Experience for Nature Lovers
Regine J,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We recently took the Columbia River Gorge and Waterfalls tour from Portland, and it was easily the highlight of our trip! Our guide was incredibly professional, punctual, and full of fascinating facts about the geology, biodiversity, and history of the region. The van was clean and comfortable with large windows for sightseeing.
The Mental Space is Worth the Money
darth enchirito,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had considered renting a car and doing a self-guided tour of the primary stops, but am very glad I went with this tour instead. At the time of tour, cost was $89 (but please tip your guide), and was well worth it. Besides the beauty of all of the stops, I was able to actually enjoy the Gorge sights during the drive, while also: 1) learning a ton about the geology and history of the area, 2) not having to worry about navigating some of the tight, curvy backroads, and 3) not having to worry about parking or road closures. Efficient and well-planned tour. Besides the listed itinerary, our group was also able to visit Shepperd's Dell while making it back to the downtown starting point in 3 hr 45 min - but it never felt we were rushing or dragging at any of the stops. Plenty of time was given for Multnomah Falls. David was a personable and knowledgeable tour guide, and, perhaps just as important, a good driver - even while responding to all of our questions. Clean vehicle, sound was clear though I was in the far back. POTENTIONAL CONS / WARNINGS: I was in a group of 8, which was a perfectly comfortable size given the van, and the characteristics among our specific group. However, I could see the seating situation being a bit tight if the group size was near the max of 12 and / or if there were some more sizeable people included. Also, to get the most out of these stops, I think you should be comfortable with doing just a bit of walking, and likely doing so on some inclines and / or stairs. Maybe that's implicitly understood by anyone reading this, but I'm not sure folks at the very upper end of "Ages 0-99" would get a lot out of this (I'm stereotyping about physical ability here, but for a good cause). This warning isn't specific to this tour, but more for anyone visiting Crown Point or any of the falls - a few of them may be uninspiring if you're spectating from inside or just outside the vehicle.
Great job
Henry R,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was very informative of Portland and Oregon in general. The tour guide Chuck was great. The sites he took us to were beautiful.
Amazing sightseeing tour in the nature of Portland
ST1904,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour guide Aron made our trip outstanding. Super informative combined with a friendly and funny manner. Great spots we visited including additional information about forest food tasting
Columbia Gorge tour
Joseph G,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Chuck was excellent! He braved the very rainy weather and made the trip memorable. On another positive note, the heavy rains for several days made the waterfalls amazing!
Great experience for a...
Adeyemi S,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience for a solo traveler, Aaron was the best he explained everything well and made it interesting !
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