The 15 Best Portland Waterfall Tours

1.Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,108 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $73Our pick

Leave Portland by air-conditioned minivan for a four-hour Columbia River Gorge outing with guides such as Ana, Carrie, James, and Edwin. You’ll visit Multnomah Falls, walk to Bridal Veil Falls, see Latourell Falls, and stop at gorge viewpoints. Expect short walks, one optional hike up to two miles, changing stops, and weather-ready conditions.

“Ana was the best, very informative and friendly. We went to see multiple waterfalls and great views and she explained the history of Oregon during the trip.”

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2.Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,278 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $89

Travel from downtown Portland to Crown Point, Latourell Falls, Horsetail Falls, and Multnomah Falls in a climate-controlled van capped at 12 people. Your local guide provides live commentary on Oregon’s geology, plants, Portland history, and the Columbia River Gorge. Guides may include Mel, Aaron, Daniel, Patrick, Chuck, or others.

“The scenery was beautiful. We stopped at several waterfalls and had ample time to enjoy the beauty and take photos. Daniel, our guide, was personable, informative, and amusing.”

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3.Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour Morning

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 913 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Leave downtown Portland in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and follow the Historic Columbia River Highway to six scenic stops, including Wahkeena Falls, Vista House, Latourell Falls, Multnomah Falls, and Horsetail Falls. Guides such as John, Jay, Zach, Garrett, and Phoebe add local stories and keep the morning moving.

“Seeing beautiful countryside and amazing falls. Our guide was very informative and made sure we had a good day.”

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4.Mt Hood Day Trip from Portland to Multnomah Falls and Hood River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 695 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $133

Spend about 8.5 hours outside Portland in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with a local guide such as John, Rob, Phoebe, or Gunnar. See Multnomah Falls, Rowena Crest, Hood River, and Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood. Lunch is on your own, and the small group size is capped at 13.

“The trip was wonderful. Garrett was a very knowledgeable and attentive guide. We really appreciated the way he communicated with us before the trip even started. All the sights he showed us were beautiful! Highly recommend this trip! Thank you, Garrett, for the excellent experience!”

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5.Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood Tour from Portland, OR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 585 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $149

Travel from downtown Portland in a premium van with up to 12 people, stopping at Vista House, Latourell Falls, Multnomah Falls, Hood River, and Timberline Lodge. Guides such as Nico, Dominique, Patrick, and Daniel are praised for lively local stories, photography help, and thoughtful pacing. Lunch is on your own in Hood River.

“A great trip that covered a lot of ground. Our guide, Dominque, was excellent. She has a wealth of knowledge of the places we traveled to.”

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6.Afternoon Half-Day Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 473 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Ride from downtown Portland in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van to Vista House, Latourell Falls, Multnomah Falls, and, if time allows, Horsetail Falls. Guides such as John, Garrett, Rob, and Phoebe share local history and help with photos. Expect a friendly small-group outing, steady timing, and some short walks.

“We were picked up on time by Gunnar who was very knowledgeable and informative and polite and fun. He was such a wealth of information, not only about all the falls we visited, but of Portland history, too.”

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7.Portland Sightseeing Tour Including Columbia Gorge Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 423 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $165

Spend about 8.5 hours exploring Portland and the Columbia River Gorge in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van with a guide such as Phil, Adam, Keira, or Gunnar. Expect downtown neighborhoods, Pioneer Courthouse Square, Washington Park, rose gardens, scenic overlooks, Latourell Falls, and Multnomah Falls, with lunch on your own.

“Oregon is beautiful and our tour guide Adam was the best tour guide we’ve ever had! He really knew his stuff and is a great storyteller.”

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8.Columbia Gorge Waterfalls and Mt. Hood Tour – Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $129

Ride from Portland in a small air-conditioned van with guides such as Adam, Jim, Riley, or Cameron. You’ll see four major waterfalls, enjoy free time for lunch in Hood River, pass through the Fruit Loop, and reach Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood. Snacks, water, hotel pickup at select hotels, and return transport are included.

“Ok, when I first saw all 5 stars for this tour, I had my doubts. Not one complaint? Impossible, I thought to myself. I definitely had to test this out. To my suprise this was one of the best tours we have taken. Adam was an awesome tour guide with a wealth of knowledge. When you search Google for information about Portland and the surrounding area, Google asks Adam. He was so helpful, patient, curteous, and professional... absolutely the greatest. He gave us everything we wanted to know and more. I even loved his recommendation of salmon fish and chips at the Full Sail, which we never had before. It…”

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9.Columbia River Gorge Waterfall Tour from Portland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 319 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $66

Leave downtown Portland at 1 p.m. with guide Peter or Pete for a four-hour drive through the Columbia River Gorge. Visit Multnomah, Horsetail, Latourell, and Shepperd’s Dell Falls, plus Vista House. Hotel pickup, small groups, and round-trip transport make this an easy afternoon outing.

“This trip was great! We saw beautiful waterfalls, and learned a lot about the area. Peter was a great driver and a great guide. He made it very clear when he would pick us up. He had information about everything from fungus to moss to zoning bylaws in Portland. 100% recommend the Oregon Tour Co.”

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10.Columbia Gorge Waterfalls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 260 reviews · 4 hours · from $89

Ride from downtown Portland in a small, high-roofed van to Crown Point, Latourell Falls, Horsetail Falls, and Multnomah Falls. Your English-speaking guide, such as Aaron, Mel, Jake, or Dominique, adds local stories about geology, plants, history, and Portland. Expect short walks, photo stops, and a scenic return.

“David was an excellent tour guide. Enjoyed having conversations with him.”

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11.Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Morning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 147 reviews · 3h 30m · from $85

Leave Portland by Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for a 210-minute guided trip along the Historic Columbia River Highway. You’ll stop at Portland Women’s Forum, Vista House, Latourell Falls, and Multnomah Falls. Guides such as Phoebe, Gunnar, Phil, and John have been praised for lively local stories, while hotel pickup, bottled water, and a morning return keep the outing easy.

“I enjoyed the overall tour! some things I wasn't able to see due to the season and hope to come back again.”

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12.Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Afternoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 69 reviews · 3h 30m · from $85

Leave Portland in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for a 3.5-hour afternoon tour along the Historic Columbia River Highway. Stop at Portland Women’s Forum, Crown Point, Latourell Falls, and Multnomah Falls while your English-speaking guide explains the gorge’s scenery and past. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and bottled water are included.

“Pickup was on time, but I had to go outside & find the tour vehicle. I’m not sure if the guide would have come into the lobby to find us. That is a minor point, because the guide was tremendous in every way. The tour was very nice and the relevant information imparted along the way was invaluable. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and we were given adequate time at each stop to do all the necessary things.”

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13.Multnomah Falls: Waterfall Corridor Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 62 reviews · from $35Best value

Ride Gray Line Oregon’s open-air trolley along the historic Columbia River Highway for one day. Hop off at Crown Point, Multnomah Falls, Latourell Falls, Horsetail Falls, and other trailheads, then catch the next trolley. Your $35 ticket includes narration, free parking in Corbett, a hiking guide, and the required Multnomah Falls ticket.

“So many waterfalls and trails!! It was beautiful and efficient”

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14.Waterfalls, Mt Hood, and Wine Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 61 reviews · 8 hours - 510 minutes · from $155

Travel from downtown Portland in a luxury Sprinter van to Multnomah Falls, the Bonneville Fish Hatchery, Hood River, one Columbia Gorge winery, and Timberline Lodge. Expect an English-speaking local guide, about eight hours on the road, short walks, one hour for lunch, wine fees of $25 to $45, and changing mountain weather.

“Niko was AMAZING! His knowledge of wine and the area combined with his friendly charasmatic personality made for a memorable experience in the Columbia River Gorge!”

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15.Mount Hood Wine and Waterfalls Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 49 reviews · 8 hours · from $179

Spend eight hours with a guide such as Marcus, Brittany, or Cher, traveling from Portland to Timberline Lodge, Hood River Valley wineries, and Multnomah Falls. Your Mercedes Sprinter, lunch, snacks, water, and one glass of wine are included. Bring warm layers, since Mount Hood can be snowy even when Portland is mild.

“Experienced a diverse selection of Oregon from salmon hatcheries to wineries to ski resort with breath taking scenery between stops. Thanks to our driver and tour guide Cher for an interesting and educational day out. Much appreciated and very much enjoyed!”

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