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Explore Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Small-Group Tour

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Overview
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 unique plants and invertebrates. In the early 1900s, Portlanders would drive their Model T cars along the Columbia River Highway to gaze at waterfalls. It was the first scenic highway built in America. There is said to be over 4000 waterfalls; many are hidden away, but many are just a short hike off the Historic Highway. On this tour you'll explore the western, rainforested, southern side of the Gorge, dubbed "waterfall alley" where we'll have you getting wet under a waterfall, peering over cliffs, and learning stories of the area only the locals know.
City: Portland
Sat 14 Jun
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Starting at $89.00
Sat 14 Jun
Starting at $89.00
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What's Included
PA system so people in back can hear their guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Snacks
Additional Info
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
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Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
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.
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Columbia River Highway
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.
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Sandy River
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.
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Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint
Here's your chance to capture the quintessential Gorge shot.
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Vista House
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.
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Latourell Falls
A short walk from the vehicle reveals a 249-foot hanging waterfall adorned with fluorescent lichen and columnar basalt.
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Shepperd's Dell State Natural Area
This delightful little cove provides for a hidden surprise and some remarkable pictures.
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Bridal Veil Falls State Park
An old logging ghost town dating to the 1880s, harboring a waterfall, an operating post office, and a circa-1920s B & B.
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Wahkeena Falls
A short switch-back trail through Hemlock and Doug-fir leads to a bridge at the base of the falls.
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Multnomah Falls
The tallest waterfall in the state, with a combined height of 620 feet.
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Oneonta Gorge
A slot canyon created by a fault, with plants growing on the walls found nowhere else.
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Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge
Get some quirky photos at this quirky waterfall!
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Beacon Rock
View the fifth-largest free-standing monolith in the world, from a distance.
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Rooster Rock State Park
As we pass by, view the rock that inspired North America's oldest continuously running nudist beach!
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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