Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Small-Group Hiking Tour Portland: Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Small-Group Hiking
ID: GYG548336-945323
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Country: United States
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
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.
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.
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
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Columbia Gorge is typically cold, windy, and wet November to April. Please dress appropriately
• Your tour will take place in a small group of no more than 14 participants
We park right outside Henry Higgins Boiled Bagels. If you arrive early, you can buy bagels & coffee. Street parking in the neighborhood is free.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
