Overview
Mt. Hood is the highest summit in Oregon. It features waterfalls, glaciers, and historic Timberline Lodge, built by local artisans during the Great Depression, and featuring the longest ski season in the US. To the north of Mt. Hood is the Hood River Valley and Columbia Gorge American Viticultural Area (AVA), the lovechild of the Columbia Valley and Willamette Valley AVAs.
You will get intimate with this area through the opportunity to enjoy the local wine, cider, and beer, a visit to Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood, and stops at Vista House and Multnomah Falls, the tallest waterfall in Oregon and most visited site in the Pacific Northwest.
Your expert guide will teach you about the natural history, cultural history, and wine background of the area, as you drive the Mt. Hood and Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byways. You'll visit 2 vineyards. We host lunch, and a glass of wine at one vineyard, *you cover beverages at a second vineyard, at your leisure*.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
PA system to hear the guide from the back row
Bottled water
A glass of Wine at 1 vineyard
Snacks
Lunch
In-vehicle air conditioning
Entry/Admission - Multnomah Falls
Knowledgeable Local Guide
Wine, Cider, and/or Beer at the second vineyard are at your leisure
Gratuities (always appreciated)
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Sandy River
We'll cross the Sandy River between the Columbia Gorge and Willamette Valley. 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.
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Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
1 hour 30 min
The 85-mile (137-km) long Columbia Gorge NSA features waterfalls, mountains, monoliths, terraces, resort towns, vineyards, orchards, the Columbia River, a plethora of birds, and a plant community that changes dramatically between the west and east ends.
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Rooster Rock State Park
1 hour 30 min
As we pass by, view the rock that inspired North America's oldest continuously running nudist beach!
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Vista House
15 min
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.
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Crown Point State Park
15 min
Once known as Thor's Hammer, this geological feature towers above, with a crown-shaped building sitting atop, and a waterfall coming down the side.
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Latourell Falls
15 min
A 249-foot hanging waterfall adorned with fluorescent lichen and columnar basalt.
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Shepperd's Dell State Natural Area
15 min
This delightful little cove provides for a hidden surprise.
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Bridal Veil
15 min
An old logging ghost town dating to the 1880s, harboring a waterfall, an operating post office, and a circa-1920s B & B.
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Wahkeena Falls
15 min
Another cute waterfall to watch closely for!
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Multnomah Falls
30 min
The tallest waterfall in the state, with a combined height of 620 feet.
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Oneonta Gorge
30 min
A slot canyon created by a fault, with plants growing on the walls found nowhere else.
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Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge
30 min
Don't miss this quirky waterfall as we pass by!
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Beacon Rock
30 min
The fifth largest free-standing monolith in the world. It is an 848-ft (258-m) volcanic plug, composed of columnar basalt, so similar in size and composition to Devil's Tower, Wyoming.
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Elowah Falls
30 min
A hidden beauty...watch quickly, or you might miss it!
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Bonneville Hatchery
30 min
Largest hatchery in the state of Oregon.
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Bonneville Lock & Dam
30 min
Another National Historic Landmark, Bonneville Dam was the first Public Works Administration dam on the Columbia River, completed in 1938.
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Bridge of the Gods
30 min
Columbia River crossing for the Pacific Crest Trail, and lowest point on that trail. Named for a Native American legend that explains the local geology.
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Hood River
4 hours
The Hood River Valley is the most important fruit-producing area in the state of Oregon, known for pears, apples, Asian pears, cherries, peaches, plums, apricots, blueberries, and...wine grapes! Here you'll visit two vineyards, where you'll get a hosted beverage at one, and a hosted lunch at the other.
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Mount Hood
2 hours
Mt. Hood is a potentially active stratovolcano, the highest peak in Oregon, and the fourth highest in the Cascades. Not only is it known for its beauty, visible on the skyline of much of northern Oregon and southern Washington, but it is also the most climbed stratovolcano in the Cascades.
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Timberline Lodge
30 min
This Works Progress Administration project was dedicated by Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1937. It is one of the most unique, and expansive buildings in the State of Oregon, sitting on Mt. Hood above timberline, for utterly sublime views. You can divide your time among interpretive displays, food & drink venues, hiking in summer and snowplay in winter, as you like. The lodge is a National Historic Landmark, and the only ski resort in the US that is open every month of the year.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Full-Day Mt Hood Waterfall Tour with Lunch and Wine Included
Can I cancel Full-Day Mt Hood Waterfall Tour with Lunch and Wine Included for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8–9 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- PA system to hear the guide from the back row
- Bottled water
- A glass of Wine at 1 vineyard
- Snacks
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entry/Admission - Multnomah Falls
- Knowledgeable Local Guide
What's not included?
- Wine, Cider, and/or Beer at the second vineyard are at your leisure
- Gratuities (always appreciated)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Sandy River, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Rooster Rock State Park, Vista House, Crown Point State Park, Latourell Falls, Shepperd's Dell State Natural Area, Bridal Veil.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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