Mount Hood is reflected in scenic Trillium Lake.

Credit: Courtesy of Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory

Mount Hood Tours from Portland

Explore Oregon’s highest peak, located 90 minutes from Portland, with these tour operators.

Updated Dec. 12, 2019 2 min read

Explore Oregon’s highest peak, located 90 minutes from Portland, with Mount Hood tours from these local operators.

Know Before You Go

All details are subject to change, so please contact tour operators for the latest information.

Mount Hood/Gorge Combo Tours

Many operators run tours that include both the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood. These typically include stops at Crown Point, Multnomah Falls and Hood River in the gorge and Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood.

EcoTours’ Multnomah Falls/Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls/Mount Hood Loop Tour is offered daily.
Oregon Tour Co.’s Mt. Hood/Gorge Loop departs daily.
Sea to Summit’s Columbia Gorge and Mt Hood Tour operates daily.
Wildwood Adventures has a Gorge Waterfalls and Mount Hood tour that’s offered daily.

Private Mount Hood Tours

The following operators provide private Mount Hood tours for individuals and small groups.

The Timberline Lodge, Trillium Lake and Hood River Valley Wine Tasting tour from The Vintage Tour Bus Co. is available for groups of six or more.
My Chauffeur Wine Tours offers private Mt. Hood packages for a minimum of four people.
Endless Oregon Tours’ Mt. Hood tour starts with Mount Hood, then returns to Portland through the gorge.
Eat Adventures Food Tours offers a private Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge Food & Sightseeing Tour. This tour has a four-person minimum and is offered March–September.
Envi Adventures’ small-plane Quicksand Triangle flight follows the Sandy River past Mount Hood and back over the Columbia River. The flight operates May–October and carries up to three people.
First Nature Tours offers Mount Hood day trips.
Evergreen Escapes’ Private Mt. Hood Loop Adventure is an all-inclusive option.
Hometown Advantage runs a private Mt. Hood Waterfalls Coach Tour.
Kanemasu and Education Tour Center offer custom tours for visitors from Japan.

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Winter Sports on Mount Hood

Just a 90-minute drive from downtown, Mount Hood sits right in the city’s backyard and makes for a heck of a winter playground.

Lodging on Mount Hood

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Mount Hood Shuttles

The Mt. Hood Express public bus runs daily from the city of Sandy, about 30 miles (48 km) east of Portland, to Timberline on Mount Hood. Depending on the season, the bus carries bike trailers or ski boxes for your gear.

Sea to Summit operates ski mountain shuttles to the major Mount Hood ski resorts.

Mount Hood Tour Operators

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Portland City Tours

Great for first-time visitors, city tours offer a comprehensive experience highlighting the best that Portland has to offer.

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Portland Walking Tours

These tours let you experience a street-level view of supremely walkable Portland.

Portland Bike Tours

Bike tours let you see Portland like a local, rolling through neighborhoods along this cycling-friendly city’s many bike paths, trails and lanes.

Portland Food Tours

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Portland Beer Tours

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Wine Tours Near Portland

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Columbia River Gorge Tours

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Portland Boat Tours

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Portland Aerial Tours

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Portland Cannabis Tours

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Portland Outdoor Adventure Tours

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Private Tours in and Around Portland

Operators offering private tours will create custom outings for you and your group.