Private Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Tour
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- Portland, US
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Overview
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.-
PA system so people in back can hear their guide
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Air-conditioned vehicle
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Bottled water
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Gratuities
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Snacks
Meeting point
Look for a black Mercedes Sprinter
End point
Look for a black Mercedes Sprinter
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 River
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.
Vista House
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.
Latourell Falls
A short walk from the vehicle reveals a 249-foot hanging waterfall adorned with fluorescent lichen and columnar basalt.
Shepperd's Dell State Natural Area
This delightful little cove provides for a hidden surprise and some remarkable pictures.
Bridal Veil Falls State Park
An old logging ghost town dating to the 1880s, harboring a waterfall, an operating post office, and a circa-1920s B & B.
Wahkeena Falls
A short switch-back trail through Hemlock and Doug-fir leads to a bridge at the base of the falls.
Multnomah Falls
The tallest waterfall in the state, with a combined height of 620 feet.
Oneonta Gorge
A slot canyon created by a fault, with plants growing on the walls found nowhere else.
Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge
Get some quirky photos at this quirky waterfall!
Beacon Rock
View the fifth-largest free-standing monolith in the world, from a distance.
Rooster Rock State Park
As we pass by, view the rock that inspired North America's oldest continuously running nudist beach!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
