From US$89 per person
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5.0 / 5 from 40 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 14
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 5.0 / 5 · 40 reviews
About this tour
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.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: Director Park (1 city block, 200 ft/61 m per side). The guide will stop where space allows on either side. Look for a black or white van. Driving? Contact us for a free parking location to meet us 15 minutes earlier.
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Itinerary
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- 1
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.(3 hr)
- 2
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.(2 hr)
- 3
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.(10 min)
- 4
Here's your chance to capture the quintessential Gorge shot.(10 min)
- 5
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.(15 min)
- 6
A short walk from the vehicle reveals a 249-foot hanging waterfall adorned with fluorescent lichen and columnar basalt.(20 min)
- 7
This delightful little cove provides for a hidden surprise and some remarkable pictures.(10 min)
- 8
An old logging ghost town dating to the 1880s, harboring a waterfall, an operating post office, and a circa-1920s B & B.(pass by)
- 9
A short switch-back trail through Hemlock and Doug-fir leads to a bridge at the base of the falls.(pass by)
- 10
The tallest waterfall in the state, with a combined height of 620 feet.(30 min)
- 11
A slot canyon created by a fault, with plants growing on the walls found nowhere else.(pass by)
- 12
Get some quirky photos at this quirky waterfall!(10 min)
- 13
View the fifth-largest free-standing monolith in the world, from a distance.(pass by)
- 14
As we pass by, view the rock that inspired North America's oldest continuously running nudist beach!(pass by)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Included
- PA system so people in back can hear their guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Snacks
Not included
- Gratuity (always appreciated)
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Portland, Oregon
- Meeting point
- Director Park (1 city block, 200 ft/61 m per side). The guide will stop where space allows on either side. Look for a black or white van. Driving? Contact us for a free parking location to meet us 15 minutes earlier
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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