Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood Tour from Portland, OR
Follow the path of an ancient riverbed, carved by the last Ice Age, past the Bridge of the Gods, and explore the Windsurfing Capital of the World. In the afternoon, traverse Oregon’s fertile fruit valley on the way to the alpine top of a volcano, which boasts a title as the world’s 2nd most summited mountain in the world. Come along on this whirlwind journey to experience a selection of Oregon’s wonders.
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Columbia Gorge and Mt Hood
Follow the path of an ancient riverbed, carved by the last Ice Age, past the Bridge of the Gods, and sample craft beers in the Windsurfing Capitol of the World.
What's included in Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood Tour from Portland, OR
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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 AreaPass-by Only
We will depart downtown Portland and head east along 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.
Vista House
Our first stop for the day: Crown Point Vista House. This famous overlook sits 733 feet above the Columbia River, atop the remains of a lava flow that swept through the Gorge around 14 to 17 million years ago! Here, we will find amazing 180-degree views of the Columbia River Gorge and explore the Vista House. An intricately designed observatory and museum, the Vista House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Knowledgeable, local and friendly guide
- Transportation in a premium, high-roofed passenger van
- Live commentary throughout the tour
- Lunch
- Gratuity (we recommend 20% for your guide, if you enjoyed the tour)
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
- Dress in layers as you travel though varied climates
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We pick up at one of the corners of Director Park, located at the cross-streets of SW 9th Ave and SW Taylor St. The guide will aim to pull up in front of a restaurant called Pastini.
