Private Columbia River Gorge Half-Day 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 ALL-INCLUSIVE 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.
Options
2021 AM and PM schedule
Duration: 3 hours
Pickup included
What's included in Private Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
Sandy RiverPass-by Only
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.
Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint
Here's your chance to capture the quintessential Gorge shot.
Inclusions
- PA system so people in back can hear their guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- Snacks
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
Portland-based tour. Pickup locations are flexible. We'll contact you prior to your tour to verify pickup time and location.
Meeting / End Points
- Look for a black Mercedes Sprinter
