Columbia Gorge Waterfalls & Wineries from Portland: All-Inclusive Afternoon Tour
Description
Experience two of the greatest attractions of the Pacific Northwest – the Columbia Gorge Waterfalls and Oregon wines! Hear amazing narratives that lie beneath the scenic beauty as you admire the basalt cliffs, lofty waterfalls, and vineyards and orchards that define the area. Begin your afternoon along the mighty Columbia River, watching for bald eagles and ospreys as you make your way to the verdant forests of “Waterfall Alley.” Your guide will provide a naturalist perspective on the mossy environment as you meander around some of the 70 waterfalls that drape the region’s cliffs. As you continue east, the wet forests of the coastal Pacific Northwest give way to Garry Oak, Ponderosa Pines, and other more arid vegetation, creating prime conditions for grapes. Spend the rest of the day exploring the fertile basin around Hood River, where you’ll taste boutique wines found only in Oregon. Learn how the forces that shaped this incredible landscape have also crafted the wine in your glass.
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Itinerary
Wind along the curvy corridor of the Historic Columbia River Highway and stop to revel in magnificent river views along the way. Embark on short interpretative nature walks around 2-3 other waterfalls such as Latourell Falls, Starvation Creek, Wahkeena Falls, or Horsetail Falls!
Sample a flight of Columbia Gorge wines - all fees covered.
Feel the spray of Oregon's tallest waterfall - the 620 foot-tall Multnomah Falls! This towering waterfall is fed by underground springs from Larch Mountain and is one of the most popular waterfalls in the Pacific Northwest.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We'll pick you up at your hotel in downtown Portland. If you are staying outside our restricted pick up zone, we are happy to meet you at our default pick up location - The Portland Visitor Center - located at 1132 SW Harvey Milk Street, Portland, OR
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring ID as required by wineries.
- Minimum age is 14 years old but you will only be able to drink wine if 21 or older.
Reviews(180)
We were picked up at our hotel right on time. We lucked out and only had two other people on our tour. Elijah, our guide, was so knowledgeable and nice! The Columbia River Gorge was gorgeous, we visited so many waterfalls. The original winery we were supposed to visit was unexpectedly closed, but Elijah had it resolved so fast, and we went to the most beautiful place, you would never know it wasn’t the original plan! The tour provided snacks and drinks, which was awesome since we happened to visit when it was 95°. It was so beautiful and it was great to be able to see all of the scenery without having to worry about driving. 5 stars, would recommend!
An absolute amazing experience and Luke is an absolutely wonderful guide you'll have a wonderful tour with.
Awesome! Great day with a great guide, Luke, learned some, laughed some! All in all just wonderful!!
Saw stunning waterfalls and the beauty of the gorge and river and the major mountains in the area. Learned about the history and fascinating geology of the area. Went to one winery, which was lovely and had some excellent wines. We were the only people on The trip so our experience was probably unusual; it fostered our interaction with our guide, who was personable and knowledgeable.
We had so much fun with Luke on this tour! He was such a great guide- we learned so much about Oregon and also had a great time hanging out with Luke and getting to know him! The waterfalls were amazing and the winery was so much fun!
Luke was a phenomenal tour guide. It ended up just being myself and my boyfriend on the tour that day, so we were able to do things kind of at our own pace. We saw many beautiful falls, and Luke was super informed about the local plants and landscape, including local legends. He also very kindly acted as our photographer. The wine at the winery was excellent, and having the tasting included in this tour made it so seamless and was a big reason we went with this tour compared to other ones. My boyfriend who is not even a big wine drinker even enjoyed his flight. Multnomah falls was breathtaking and it was so nice not to have to worry about the parking situation. I'd highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Portland that wants to see some of Oregon's beautiful nature, waterfalls, and wine country.
We had a great waterfall and winery tour with Luke. He was very knowledgeable about the area and local history. He was also great to provide lots of other local recommendations for places to eat. Wy-East winery was very quaint and the wine was delicious. I would definitely recommend this tour and guide.
The experience was great. Luke was knowledgeable and attentive. The sites themselves were beautiful and I enjoyed both wineries. I even got recommendations for things to do after the tour that were a perfect way to close out my trip. Highly recommend this tour.
I’m so glad we took this half-day tour with Luke from Evergreen Escapes. He went out of his way to make it special and we were blown away by all the thoughtful touches, such as a delicious charcuterie tray of local snacks to have with our wine tasting. Luke also led us on a short hike to Latourell Falls while pointing out interesting facts about the trees and plants. Multnomah Falls was magnificent and we had enough time to see the falls and the lodge. We felt like family on this tour! Highly recommended!
Luke really gave us a memorable experience and we were treated like family. He provided not only informed and interesting narratives, visits to 2 waterfalls, but also an excellent wine tasting experience in the Hood River Valley with wine and charcuterie! An excellent day we will always remember. I highly recommend Evergreen Escapes!
