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Half-Day Gorge Waterfalls Tour with Snacks, Drinks and Van Transfer, Portland

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A half-day drive along the Historic Columbia River Highway that reaches four or five waterfalls, Multnomah Falls among them. Snacks, beverages, van transport and hotel pickup and drop-off are all included in the price. Between the stops come several short walks through second-growth and old-growth forest, with the guide explaining the plants and animals of the region as well as its history, geology and culture. The first stop is Vista House at Crown Point, built in 1918, with views that suit photography. Waterfalls on the day can include Latourell Falls (249 feet), Shepperd's Dell (92 feet, two tiers), Wahkeena Falls (242 feet), Multnomah Falls (620 feet) and Horsetail Falls (176 feet). Oneonta Gorge, a slot canyon with a tunnel from 1914, is seen from the road. On the way back the van passes Ainsworth State Park and Beacon Rock, an 848-foot rock, along Highway 84. Most guests are collected at the hotel they chose when booking. If no hotel was selected, the default pickup is at 2001 S River Dr in Portland.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Snacks

Itinerary

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  1. 2001 S River Dr, Portland

    Most guests are picked up at the hotel chosen at booking. Without a hotel selection, the default pickup is at 2001 S River Dr, Portland, OR 97201. For parking, the Douglas Garage at 1835 S River Dr, Portland, OR 97201 is recommended.

  2. Vista House

    The van leaves Portland with a narrated introduction and passes through Troutdale. The first stop is Vista House at Crown Point, dating from 1918, whose marble and mahogany restroom doubles as a museum and way station for Gorge travellers.

  3. Latourell Falls

    A 249-foot fall that drops straight from an overhanging cliff, with both columnar and entablature basalt on view. A short trail from the parking area leads to the mist and to yellow lichen on the lava.

  4. Shepperd's Dell State Natural Area

    A hidden two-tiered waterfall of 92 feet in a ravine crossed by a historic bridge. Young's Creek runs through the lava here before reaching the Columbia River.

  5. Wahkeena Falls

    A 242-foot fall just off the historic highway, with a stone viewing platform and a short, steep walk to the lower falls. The guide decides, based on time and the group, how far to walk before moving on to Multnomah Falls. The Mazamas climbing club renamed it from Gordon Falls to Wahkeena, a Yakima word meaning most beautiful.

  6. Multnomah Falls

    Oregon's tallest waterfall, at 620 feet, and the second tallest year-round fall in the country. Guests can watch from the base platform or walk the short switchback trail to the 1914 Benson Bridge, 105 feet up. The historic lodge has a restaurant, gift shop, restrooms and an information centre.

  7. Oneonta Gorge

    A slot canyon known as the Gorge within the Gorge. Its walls are protected botanical land with plants that grow nowhere else. Lower Oneonta Falls, at 100 feet, can be reached only by wading up the creek. The 1914 tunnel can be seen from the road.

  8. Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge

    A 176-foot waterfall close to the road, with a plunge pool and a trailhead for Ponytail Falls and Oneonta Gorge viewpoints. After it the van continues past Ainsworth State Park to Highway 84, with views of 848-foot Beacon Rock and of the Washington side of the Gorge on the return to Portland.

  9. 2001 S River Dr, Portland

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour is offered primarily in English, however our guides are also fluent in Spanish and can accommodate Spanish speaking travelers as well.
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  • Up to 12 travelers per booking.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guiding available in: en.

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