Explore the Columbia River Gorge and explore the 2nd-highest year-round waterfall in the U.S. Take in amazing views of Mt. Hood and many other waterfalls along the historic Columbia River highway.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details. Learn more
Duration 8.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Please wait in hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Drivers arrive within 15 minutes of your scheduled pickup time.
Private or small groups available

Highlights

Marvel at the views of the Columbia Gorge
See the 2nd-highest year-round waterfall in the United States
Enjoy lunch and wine tastings

Full description

Your 8.5-hour trip begins early with a hotel pickup from downtown Portland. Embark on an exhilarating morning drive through the Columbia River Gorge. Catch spectacular views of the Cascade Mountains that flank the river and glimpse a waterfall or two. Along the forested highway, visit Oregon’s famous waterfall Multnomah Falls. Join your guide and fellow visitors on Benson Bridge and snap a picture of the 611-foot-tall cascade of water as it crashes below. Next, continue to Hood River, a picturesque valley town renowned as a prime destination for wind sports. Watch kiteboarders and windsurfers skate across the water as you learn about Hood River’s rich environmental and cultural history.Then take some free time for lunch, shopping or wine-tasting (if whimsy strikes you!). Then visit Rowena Crest which has spectacular views of the Columbia River Gorge. The final stop on your guided tour is the glorious Mount Hood, Oregon’s tallest peak at 11,249 feet (3,429 meters) and Timberline Lodge. Take a mountain walk or a self-guided visit through the renovated lodge that was once the setting for the classic film The Shining. Your day concludes back in Portland by early evening.

Includes

Pick-up and drop off
Transportation
Tour guide
All applicable fees, unless otherwise stated

Lunch
Gratuity

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card

Not allowed

Pets

Know before you go

Unless otherwise noted and specified all services are planned to operate regardless of weather. In the event of an “Act of God” and weather presents a safety issue AHWT will offer other suggested tours to consider. There will be no reimbursements, full or partial, for inclement weather experienced during any service provided. It is the responsibility of the guests to be prepared for predicted weather and dress accordingly
You can choose between a private or shared tour

Customer reviews

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4.9 /5

based on 70 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Safety
5/5

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oh wow! It was a fantastic tour even with some poor weather – it didn’t matter because the tour was that good. John our tour guide was interesting and funny and kept everyone entertained. I learned so much. I highly recommend this tour for people who are visiting or people like myself who have lived in the area for years and just wanted more information about it. You can’t go wrong with this tour

January 20, 2020

This is a fabulous tour. We were lucky and had beautiful weather, cold but sunny. The waterfalls were magnificent and Mt Hood was spectacular . Our tour guide Paul was not happy when my friends and I spent 8 mins over our time at the Multnomah Falls so we stayed on time the rest of the day and he took us to a lake that really showed the beauty of Mt Hood. A tour you should not miss while in Portland!

November 3, 2019

We thoroughly enjoyed this trip!

Even though the sun wasn’t shining most of the day, we really enjoyed our day. It was a day to learn things about the Portland and Mt. Hood area that you would not otherwise learn without a guide. We visited a berry and fruit farm, and another farm with fresh baked goods. We visited a fish hatchery that was more like a nice park with a lovely gift shop. Our guide was the friendliest and provided so much information and truly made the trip very enjoyable.We were so glad that we included this tour in our visit to Portland.

July 5, 2019

Portland: Mt. Hood Day Tour

Portland: Mt. Hood Day Tour

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