Columbia Gorge Waterfalls & Wine Tasting from Portland

Walk among 70 waterfalls and taste Oregon wines shaped by the same landscape

A 6-hour afternoon tour from Portland through the Columbia River Gorge combines short nature walks at Multnomah Falls and 2–3 other waterfalls with wine tastings in the Hood River basin. The guide is a Hall of Fame naturalist who explains both the geology that carved the cliffs and the forces that shape the wines. All tasting fees, seasonal snacks, hotel pickup and small-group travel in a high-roof van are included. Children from age 14 are welcome, though only those 21+ can drink wine.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Columbia River Gorge3h
2. Multnomah FallsEntry included45m

Columbia Gorge Waterfalls and Wine Tasting

• Drive Historic Columbia River Highway
• Stop for river views
• Walk around 2-3 waterfalls
• Visit Multnomah Falls
• Taste Columbia Gorge wines

The experience

You start in downtown Portland and head east along the Historic Columbia River Highway, a curvy corridor built to frame the river views. The guide stops at 2–3 waterfalls along the way (Latourell Falls, Starvation Creek, Wahkeena Falls, or Horsetail Falls depending on conditions), where you walk short interpretative trails and hear how the basalt cliffs and mossy forests came to be. The landscape shifts as you travel: the wet coastal forests give way to Garry Oak and Ponderosa Pines, a change that also marks the start of wine country.

Multnomah Falls, Oregon's tallest at 620 feet, is the centerpiece. Fed by underground springs from Larch Mountain, it's one of the most visited waterfalls in the Pacific Northwest, and you'll feel the spray as you stand in front of it. The guide connects what you're seeing (the geology, the water flow, the vegetation) to the landscape's role in shaping the region's wines.

The afternoon ends in the Hood River basin, where you taste a flight of Columbia Gorge wines at a boutique winery. All tasting fees are covered, and the guide explains how the same forces (elevation, soil, climate) that carved the gorge also craft the wines in your glass. The group stays at 10 travelers or fewer, and seasonal snacks and refreshments are provided throughout. Hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Portland are included.

What’s included

• A local naturalist guide certified Hall of Fame by review sites every year since 2010.
• travel in a high-roof Ford Transit van with a maximum of 10 travelers.
• all wine tasting fees and a flight of Columbia Gorge wines.
• seasonal snacks and refreshments throughout the afternoon.
• hotel pickup and drop-off at your downtown Portland location or the Portland Visitor Center.

Information

Lasts 6h, from US$ 200 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 1 May 20277 departing soon ›

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 37 pickup points.

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Youth (14 to 20 years) · Under 14: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Evergreen Escapes Portland

Is this one for you?Pick this if you have a free afternoon and want both waterfalls and wineries in one trip. The guide handles all routing and winery selection, so you just show up and follow along.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 20 years). Children under 14 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How many waterfalls do we actually visit on this tour?

You stop at Multnomah Falls plus 2–3 others such as Latourell Falls, Starvation Creek, Wahkeena Falls, or Horsetail Falls, depending on conditions that day. Each stop includes a short interpretative walk led by the guide.

What is Multnomah Falls like when you get there?

Multnomah Falls is 620 feet tall and fed by underground springs from Larch Mountain, making it one of the most visited waterfalls in the Pacific Northwest. You'll stand close enough to feel the spray.

Do I need to bring anything or meet any requirements for the wine tasting?

Bring a valid ID, as wineries require it. You must be 21 or older to drink wine, though visitors from age 14 can join the tour and participate in the other activities.

How does the guide explain the connection between the landscape and the wines?

The guide is a naturalist certified by the Hall of Fame who provides perspective on the geology, water flow and vegetation that shaped the gorge. That same landscape (elevation, soil, climate) also determines how the grapes grow and what the wines taste like.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes all wine tasting fees, a flight of Columbia Gorge wines, seasonal snacks and refreshments, hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Portland, and travel in a high-roof Ford Transit van with a small group of 10 or fewer travelers.