Marvel at the waterfalls, get close to the plants and animals, and take in the vistas as you hike in the Columbia River Gorge on a guided tour from Portland.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Enjoy a half-day guided tour to hike the breathtaking landscape of the western Columbia Gorge. After pickup at your accommodation, travel down Waterfall Alley, known for having the highest density of hanging waterfalls in the world during the winter and spring. Stop at a viewpoint where you’ll get a spectacular vista of the western Gorge, with the Vista House in the foreground. 

Stop and do a loop hike at a cathedral waterfall. You’ll feel as if you’re in a fairy tale as you walk through rainforest and discover a magnificent rock formation harboring an elegant waterfall and fluorescent-yellow lichen. As you walk through the rainforest, your guide will highlight some of the plants and animals you’ll see along the way.

As you drive the Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway, inspired by the Axenstrasse in the Swiss Alps, admire the towering basalt cliffs as you make additional waterfall stops with hikes. Explore the tallest waterfall in Oregon during a 30-minute stop at Multnomah Falls, where you can walk up to the Benson Bridge, visit the interpretive center, or peruse the gift shop. Afterwards, you’ll head back to Portland to be dropped off at your hotel.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Photograph spectacular vistas
Hike to fairytale waterfalls
Drive the historic Columbia River Highway
Get a glimpse of the 5th largest freestanding monolith in the world

 

 

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