Columbia River Gorge Tours
Explore the waterfalls of the national scenic area just east of Portland with a guide and driver.
Know Before You Go
For information regarding what trails and campsites are open, please visit the U.S. Forest Service; Ready, Set, GOrge; and Friends of the Gorge. For road conditions and closures, visit ODOT Trip Check.
Columbia River Gorge tours are an ideal way for visitors to experience the popular Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area without worrying about traffic or parking.
Know Before You Go
All details are subject to change, so please get in touch with tour operators for the latest information.
Columbia River Gorge Tours
These general tours offer an introduction to the beautiful gorge.
- Good Trip Adventures offers small group tours exploring the waterfalls and parks in the Columbia River Gorge.
- Gray Lines’ Multnomah Falls & Columbia River Gorge Tour runs Thursday–Tuesday in the summer, weekends otherwise.
- Oregon Tour Co. offers a Columbia River Gorge Tour twice daily.
- Sea to Summit offers a Columbia Gorge Waterfalls half-day tour as well as a full-day Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Wine tour, both daily.
- Terran Travels offers an Explore Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Tour as well as a full-day Columbia Gorge Hike, Wine, & Discover that includes one to three hikes and two winery stops.
- Waterfall Shuttle offers a guided, 3.5 hour tour sunset waterfall tour of the historic Columbia River Highway
- Wildwood Adventures offers a half-day Gorge Waterfalls Tour.
Columbia River Gorge Boat Tours
See the gorge from the mighty river that carved it on these boat tours.
- The Portland Spirit’s Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler provides dinner, brunch and sightseeing tours departing from Cascade Locks in the Columbia River Gorge.
Columbia River Gorge Bike Tours
- Around Portland Tours offers a half-day Hike and Bike tour that includes 6 miles (9.7 km) of biking and a 2.2 mile (3.5 km) hike to several waterfalls.
- Ebike Multnomah Falls offers a half-day self-guided tour to six waterfalls.
City and Gorge Tours
- America’s Hub World Tours offers a Portland City Tour & Gorge Waterfalls Combo daily.
Best of the Gorge
Explore epic views, outdoor adventure and delicious food and drink in the Columbia River Gorge.
Gorge and Mount Hood Tours
Many operators run tours that include both the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood with stops at Crown Point, Multnomah Falls, Hood River and Timberline Lodge.
- Terran Travels offers The Hood-Columbia Loop: Timberline, Orchards, and Waterfalls tour on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
- EcoTours of Oregon offers their Multnomah Falls/Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls/Mount Hood Loop Tour daily.
- Oregon Tour Co.’s Mt. Hood/Gorge Loop departs daily.
- Wildwood Adventures offers a half-day Gorge Waterfalls Tour and a full-day Gorge Waterfalls & Mt. Hood Tour, both daily.
- Sea to Summit’s Columbia Gorge and Mt Hood Tour operates daily.
Private Columbia River Gorge Tours
The following operators provide private Columbia River Gorge tours for individuals and small groups.
- EcoTours of Oregon offers private custom tours as well as large group tours in the Columbia River Gorge.
- Endless Oregon Tours’ Waterfalls tour is available in the morning or afternoon.
- Envi Adventures offers three small-plane flights through the Columbia River Gorge for up to three passengers.
- First Nature offers Columbia Gorge day trips.
- Good Trip Adventure offers full-day private tours.
- Peak Tours and Transit offers a waterfall van tour.
- The Vintage Tour Bus Co. offers several gorge tours for groups of at least six people.
- Wildwood Tours offers custom private tours.
- For larger groups, Columbia Crossroads offers a six-hour Columbia Gorge – Historic and Magnificent Beauty tour with motorcoach transportation.
- Kanemasu and Education Tour Center offer custom tours for visitors from Japan.
Columbia River Gorge Shuttles
If you don’t need a full tour experience, but want to reach the gorge without the hassle of driving or parking, try these shuttle services.
- Provided by Columbia Area Transit (CAT), Columbia Gorge Express offers $10 daily service from East Portland’s Gateway Transit Center to Troutdale, Multnomah Falls, Cascade Locks, Hood River, Mosier (by request only) and The Dalles. (Gorge Annual passes are also available for $30.)
- Gorge Adventures & Supply provides shuttle service from Portland International Airport to many gorge destinations for groups of up to 8 people. For an additional fee, you can get a full day of transportation around the gorge.
Self-Guided Tours
If you’re driving to the Columbia River Gorge yourself, try using a location-based audio guide from Together Anywhere to help you see the sights and hear the stories carefree and hands-free. Download the free guide from the app store prior to your journey, and learn about history and points of interest along the way.
Ebike Multnomah Falls offers self-guided tours on their electric bikes. Rent a bike and receive a map and custom itinerary before setting off to explore (pedaling optional).
Portland Tour Options
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