Explore Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Small-Group Tour
3 h
Small Group
Half Day
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon
On the eastern edge of the Portland Metro Area is the western edge of the beautiful 85-mile long Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Columbia River Highway, State Highway 30 from Troutdale to The Dalles, Troutdale, OR 97060
Your guide will drive you along segments of this stunning 74-mile (119 -km) highway that was inspired by the Axenstrasse in the Swiss Alps.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sandy River, Oregon
We'll parallel the Sandy River while driving the western segment of the Columbia River Highway. The Sandy's headwaters is a glacier on Mt. Hood, and the river is known for its Steelhead and Chinook runs. As a result, the Sandy is one of three tributaries of the Columbia who's dams have been removed since 2007.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint, State Highway 30, Troutdale, OR 97060
Here's your chance to capture the quintessential Gorge shot.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Vista House, 40700 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Corbett, OR 97019-9725
This 100-year-old 'fanciest rest stop in the world' sits atop a basalt point above the Columbia River, with a 360-degree balcony. The sandstone, limestone, and marble building includes historical interpretation and fancy restrooms.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Latourell Falls, Guy W. Talbot State Park., Corbett, OR
A short walk from the vehicle reveals a 249-foot hanging waterfall adorned with fluorescent lichen and columnar basalt.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Shepperd's Dell State Natural Area, State Highway 30, Troutdale, OR 97060
This delightful little cove provides for a hidden surprise and some remarkable pictures.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Bridal Veil Falls State Park, Columbia River Scenic Highwy, Milepost 28, Corbett, OR 97019
An old logging ghost town dating to the 1880s, harboring a waterfall, an operating post office, and a circa-1920s B & B.
Pass By: Wahkeena Falls, Columbia River Highway, Troutdale, OR
A short switch-back trail through Hemlock and Doug-fir leads to a bridge at the base of the falls.
Stop At: Multnomah Falls, 53000 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Bridal Veil, OR 97010
The tallest waterfall in the state, with a combined height of 620 feet.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Oneonta Gorge, Cascade Locks, OR 97014
A slot canyon created by a fault, with plants growing on the walls found nowhere else.
Stop At: Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge, Columbia Gorge, Hood River, OR
Get some quirky photos at this quirky waterfall!
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: State Route 14 in Beacon Rock State Park, North Bonneville, WA
View the fifth-largest free-standing monolith in the world, from a distance.
Pass By: Rooster Rock State Park, Interstate 84 East, Corbett, OR 97019
As we pass by, view the rock that inspired North America's oldest continuously running nudist beach!
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon
On the eastern edge of the Portland Metro Area is the western edge of the beautiful 85-mile long Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Columbia River Highway, State Highway 30 from Troutdale to The Dalles, Troutdale, OR 97060
Your guide will drive you along segments of this stunning 74-mile (119 -km) highway that was inspired by the Axenstrasse in the Swiss Alps.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sandy River, Oregon
We'll parallel the Sandy River while driving the western segment of the Columbia River Highway. The Sandy's headwaters is a glacier on Mt. Hood, and the river is known for its Steelhead and Chinook runs. As a result, the Sandy is one of three tributaries of the Columbia who's dams have been removed since 2007.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint, State Highway 30, Troutdale, OR 97060
Here's your chance to capture the quintessential Gorge shot.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Vista House, 40700 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Corbett, OR 97019-9725
This 100-year-old 'fanciest rest stop in the world' sits atop a basalt point above the Columbia River, with a 360-degree balcony. The sandstone, limestone, and marble building includes historical interpretation and fancy restrooms.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Latourell Falls, Guy W. Talbot State Park., Corbett, OR
A short walk from the vehicle reveals a 249-foot hanging waterfall adorned with fluorescent lichen and columnar basalt.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Shepperd's Dell State Natural Area, State Highway 30, Troutdale, OR 97060
This delightful little cove provides for a hidden surprise and some remarkable pictures.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Bridal Veil Falls State Park, Columbia River Scenic Highwy, Milepost 28, Corbett, OR 97019
An old logging ghost town dating to the 1880s, harboring a waterfall, an operating post office, and a circa-1920s B & B.
Pass By: Wahkeena Falls, Columbia River Highway, Troutdale, OR
A short switch-back trail through Hemlock and Doug-fir leads to a bridge at the base of the falls.
Stop At: Multnomah Falls, 53000 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Bridal Veil, OR 97010
The tallest waterfall in the state, with a combined height of 620 feet.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Oneonta Gorge, Cascade Locks, OR 97014
A slot canyon created by a fault, with plants growing on the walls found nowhere else.
Stop At: Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge, Columbia Gorge, Hood River, OR
Get some quirky photos at this quirky waterfall!
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: State Route 14 in Beacon Rock State Park, North Bonneville, WA
View the fifth-largest free-standing monolith in the world, from a distance.
Pass By: Rooster Rock State Park, Interstate 84 East, Corbett, OR 97019
As we pass by, view the rock that inspired North America's oldest continuously running nudist beach!
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- PA system so people in back can hear their guide
Not included
- Gratuity (always appreciated)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
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Cultural
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