Multnomah Falls/Columbia Gorge Waterfalls/Mt. Hood Loop Tour

Visit many of Oregon’s most famous attractions in one day!  Multnomah Falls, the Columbia River Gorge and Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood.  Tumbling waterfalls, incredible scenic overlooks, orchard filled valleys, majestic mountains and the Oregon Trail await you on this scenic loop!

Full day $119.00 each. Group discounts available for 30+ guests.

 

Tomorrow’s tour is only available by calling. Phone 503-475-0226
Toll free: 888 TOURS-33 (888-868-7733)
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9:00 AM Pickup at your hotel or location. Head east to the sea-level, 4,000-foot-deep Columbia Gorge, which cuts through the Cascade Mountains by the Columbia River.
9:35 AM
Multnomah Falls Tour - ecotours-of-oregon.com
Multnomah Falls Tour – ecotours-of-oregon.com

Our first stop will be Chanticleer Point. Situated 700 feet above the mighty Columbia River, we’ll be able to see incredible views overlooking the Columbia River Gorge, Washington state and the Oregon side of the gorge. This area was used in some of the scenes of the film “Twilight.”
Link: Portland Women’s Forum State Scenic Viewpoint Click Image for larger photo

9:50 AM Stop at the historic Vista House for a spectacular thirty-mile view of the river and a rest stop with interesting historic photography and native wildflower exhibits.
Link: Vista House / Crown Point
10:20 AM Head further east on the “Old Scenic Highway” while you learn about the history of the first mountain highway of the west. We’ll stop at several waterfalls with interesting names like Latourell, Wahkeena, Multnomah and Horsetail for short walks or longer hikes (you choose), quiet reflection and photo opportunities.
11:00 AM
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Multnomah Falls Tour – ecotours-of-oregon.com

Guests always enjoy the visit to Multnomah Falls, Oregon’s most famous and tallest waterfall at 620 feet. EcoTours will provide plenty of time for you to enjoy the ten-minute walk up to the Benson Bridge between the lower and upper falls for views and photos, and to visit the Nature Center and Gift Shop.        

 

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11:30 AM Still heading east, we’ll discuss the life cycle of Pacific Northwest Salmon en route to the Bonneville Dam, where we may see migrating adult salmon through the fish-viewing windows and in the fish ladders.
Link: Bonneville Lock and Dam
12:30 PM Lunchtime will be spent at Hood River, “the windsurfing capitol of the U.S.A.” We’ll drive you through the downtown area and point out some of our favorite restaurants, then leave you on your own to eat and look and browse through this quaint, compact town.
1:30 PM After lunch, we’ll head through the picturesque Hood River Valley stopping at a local fruit stand to sample locally-grown cherries, berries, pears and apples. While climbing Mount Hood’s southeast flank, you will learn about Oregon’s diverse ecosystems as the scenery changes from the dry eastside Cascades featuring ponderosa pine forests, to the lush westside forests of Douglas fir, cedar and hemlock. Many guests enjoy an optional stop to see a portion of the original Oregon Trail as we continue the drive to the high alpine forests of Mount Hood’s upper elevations. NOTE: If road conditions get dangerous in winter, we may not make it into the higher mountain areas. If this happens, we will take the guests up to the snow and then head back for more sightseeing in the Eastern Columbia Gorge area. The Eastern Columbia Gorge area offers beautiful dry desert mountain views and historical areas. We may possibly cross the Columbia River into Washington state for additional terrific photo stops. We finish the tour at about the same time if we follow the alternate winter itinerary (5:30 PM).
Link: Oregon Barlow Pass
3:30 PM
Multnomah Falls Mt. Hood Loop Tour - ecotours-of-oregon.com
Multnomah Falls Mt. Hood Loop Tour – ecotours-of-oregon.com

Arrive at the pinnacle of our day, Timberline Lodge, at 6,000 feet. Here, you’ll be treated to incredible high alpine views of snow-capped Mount Hood and the surrounding Cascades. Guests enjoy a walk through the historic lodge and the trails with sweeping views of the Cascade Range. This is the Lodge featured in the Jack Nicholson film “The Shining.”
Link: Timberline Lodge
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4:00 PM On our drive back to Portland, we’ll pass through beautiful mountainous terrain and quaint small towns into the fertile agricultural fields of the Willamette Valley.
5:30 PM Arrive back at your hotel or home. 

The cost of Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls day tour is $119.00 each. Cost includes door-to-door transportation and the interpretive naturalist services of your ecotour guide. We may reverse the direction of this tour depending on traffic flow.  Group discounts available for 30+ guests.