Large Groups, Conventions and Conferences
EcoTours and Pinot Patrol Wine Tours also conducts Larger Group tours for Conventions, Conferences Alumni gatherings and big family gatherings. The sizes are 20 or more guests who would like a bus or motorcoach tour. Many motorcoach sizes are available. The largest are 54 passengers.
Tomorrow’s tour is only available by calling. Phone: 503-475-0226 Toll free: 888 TOURS-33 (888-868-7733)
We can organize half day tours of:
- Portland City Tours
- Multnomah Falls / Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tours
- Winery Tour in the famous Willamette Valley
- Winery Tour in the beautiful Columbia Gorge
- Portland's Microbrewery Tour
We can organize full day tours of:
- Multnomah Falls / Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls / Mount Hood "Loop" Tour
- Portland City Tour with Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour
- Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour with Wine Tasting
- Mount Saint Helens Volcano TourNorthern Oregon Coast Sightseeing
- Whale Watching with Central Coast Sightseeing
- Winery Tours in the Oregon Countryside
- Native American Cultural Tours
- Portland's Microbrewery Tour
You can look at our itineraries for our normal wine tours or sightseeing tours to get a basic idea of what is possible. Setting up larger group tours is very detail oriented and is best discussed over the phone first. Typically, I prepare a detailed quote for the group after talking over the needs of the planners. I know the area well, and timing and logistics are the key to a good day. I am happy to discuss the possibilities.
Columbia Gorge Waterfalls Tours
Columbia Gorge Waterfalls Tours start at four hours or longer, depending your group’s needs.
Visit many of Oregon’s most famous attractions in one day! Multnomah Falls and other beautiful falls, the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, and The Cascade Mountains. Salmon Runs, Tumbling waterfalls, incredible scenic overlooks, majestic mountains and the Oregon Trail await you on this four hour tour! Other attractions and hiking are available also.
Portland City Tours
Portland City Tours start at four hours or longer, depending your group’s needs.
EcoTours of Oregon will not only tell you the history and interesting facts of life in the “City of Roses,” we’ll also talk about our public transit, why we’re known as one of the most “livable” cities in the USA, and where some of the off-the-beaten-path restaurants, shops and nightlife can be found. Entrance fees to some attractions are extra. Please call to discuss the attraction(s) you may be interested in. They may include: the Pittock Mansion, the Japanese Gardens, the Chinese Gardens, the World Forestry Center, the Portland Art Museum, and more.
Portland has been a leader in microbreweries since the 80's! During this evening Portland Microbrewery tour, guests will learn about the micro-brewing process, enjoy micro-brew samples from among hundreds of locally-produced varieties, make new friends, and have some fun! Relax and enjoy local nightlife while our designated driver guides you through Portland’s microbrewery maze! Food available.
Combination Tours
Wine Tours or Sightseeing Tours
Combination Tours are normally full-day tours
You can use the itineraries for our normal Wine Tours or Sightseeing Tours or change the tour itineraries to suit your group. I am happy to discuss the possibilities. For example, you may combine with a visit to a couple of beautiful Willamette Valley wineries or Columbia Gorge wineries with a half-day tour of the Columbia Gorge Waterfalls including the famous Multnomah Falls. Another example, you can combine a half-day tour of the Columbia Gorge Waterfalls with a City tour of Portland. Many possibilities exist.
Suggested Itineraries:
Multnomah Falls/Columbia Gorge Waterfalls Tour Itinerary
- Pick up at your hotel or residence. Head east to the only sea-level passage through the Cascade Mountains cut by the Columbia River.
- Our first stop will be Chanticleer Point/Women's Forum Overlook. Situated 800 feet above the mighty Columbia River, we'll be able to see incredible views overlooking the Columbia River, Washington State and the Oregon side of the gorge.
- Stop at the historic Vista House for a spectacular thirty-mile east-west view of the river and a rest stop with interesting historic photography and gift shop.
- Head further east on the “Old Scenic Highway” while you learn about the history of the first mountain highway of the west. 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 surrounding area for views and photos, and to visit the Nature Center and Gift Shop.
- Still heading east, we'll discuss the life cycle of Pacific Northwest Salmon enroute to the Bonneville Dam, where we may see migrating adult salmon through the fish-viewing windows and in the fish ladders.
- Returning west towards Portland, guests will observe the Columbia River Gorge from a different perspective. With the river at sea level and the Cascades Mountains rising above 4000 feet, the view is spectacular!
Portland City Tour Itinerary
- Pickup at your hotel or residence. Drive through uptown, downtown, Chinatown, and Old Towne, the “Pearl District,” NW Portland, aka “Nob Hill,” or the “Alphabet District,” the Portland State University area, as well as Pioneer Courthouse Square, the Park Blocks, Waterfront Park, the Portlandia sculpture, some of Portland’s many fountains, bridges and parks and some of Portland's famous neighborhoods like the "Alberta Arts District" and Division-Hawthorne Streets.
- Journey up to the Pittock Mansion, home of Henry Pittock, the first publisher of the Oregonian Daily Newspaper. Walk the grounds overlooking the city of Portland and enter to see the lovely decor within this 16,000-square-foot French Renaissance mansion (admission not included).
- Arrive at the International Rose Test Gardens for a 40-minute visit to view the 525 varieties of roses in the oldest public rose garden in the United States.
- Before returning to your hotel, a drive through Portland's famous neighborhoods is a nice thing to do for future shopping and dining ideas.
On weekends, you may choose to visit Portland’s Saturday (craft) Market where hundreds of local craft vendors sell their wares in booths beneath the Burnside Bridge and ethnic food and music talent abound. On Saturdays, The Portland Farmers Market is a terrific place to view an abundance of local produce, flowers and wonderful food. Other options during the Portland City Tour include a visit to Washington Park attractions such as the Japanese Gardens, The Chinese Gardens, the World Forestry Center, the Vietnam Veteran’s Living Memorial and the Hoyt Arboretum. Or, you may choose to spend time visiting the Portland Art Museum, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry or the Oregon Historical Society Museum. If you decide not to visit any attractions, we can spend some time visiting neighborhoods of Portland such as the up and coming Pearl District, the Hawthorne District, the NW Nob Hill area and the Rose Quarter with the Oregon Convention Center and the Rose Quarter Arena. Prices for attractions gladly provided upon request.
Wine Tours to the famous Willamette Valley
or the beautiful Columbia Gorge five hour Itinerary
See many of Oregon’s most famous attractions in one day! Multnomah Falls and other beautiful falls, the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, and The Cascade Mountains.
- Pickup at your hotel or residence. Drive through the suburbs of Portland to either the Willamette Valley or Columbia Gorge as your guide gives guests the background of our landscape’s and the history of the wineries.
- Savor award-winning Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and other varietals at two winery stops.
- Before returning to your hotel, guests get a leisurely drive through some pleasant Willamette Valley rolling hills of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.