Mt. Hood and Multnomah Falls air tour from Portland

Soar past snow-capped Mt. Hood, sweep over basalt cliffs, and fly past Multnomah Falls in one hour

This scenic airplane tour departs from Portland and follows the Sandy River toward Mt. Hood, sweeps over Mt. Hood National Forest, then descends into the Columbia River Gorge to pass Multnomah Falls, Latourell Falls, Beacon Rock and Crown Point. The flight is weather-dependent and may follow an alternate route at the pilot's discretion. A live guide in English narrates the route. Arrive 30 minutes before departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Willamette Valley30m · entry included
2. Mt. Hood National Forest15m
3. Latourell Falls2m
4. Vista House2m
5. Crown Point State Scenic Corridor2m

Scenic flight over Mt. Hood and Gorge

• Depart from Portland
• Fly over Willamette Valley
• View Mt. Hood from air
• Fly over Mt. Hood National Forest
• See Sandy River from air
• Fly past Beacon Rock
• View Latourell Falls
• Fly past Multnomah Falls
• See Crown Point and Vista House
• Fly over Bridge of the Gods
• Return to Portland

The experience

The flight leaves Portland and traces the Sandy River toward snow-capped Mt. Hood, Oregon's highest peak, sitting about 50 miles outside the city. You sweep over Mt. Hood National Forest, then descend into the Columbia River Gorge where sheer basalt cliffs frame the Columbia River as it stretches back toward Portland. The route passes Multnomah Falls (the most visited natural site in the Pacific Northwest, fed by underground springs from Larch Mountain) along with Latourell Falls, Beacon Rock (a 57,000-year-old volcanic plug), and Crown Point, where Vista House sits atop the cliffs. A live guide in English narrates the landmarks as you pass them.

This is an airplane tour, not a helicopter flight. The aircraft operates on weight limits: groups of three passengers stay under 600 pounds total with no individual exceeding 250 pounds. Groups of five stay under 925 pounds total. You'll need to provide passenger weights when booking. Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure. Flight times are approximations and may vary. The tour is very weather-dependent and the pilot may choose an alternate routing if conditions require it.

The tour suits photography and special occasions, and it's the only air tour from Portland that reaches Mt. Hood. Because the route is fixed and the timing is set, you don't arrange transport between stops or plan the sequence yourself: the day unfolds as the pilot flies it.

What’s included

• A live guide in English narrates the route.
• you arrive 30 minutes before departure.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 17:00

Book up to3h before

GroupUp to 5

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Envi Adventures, LLC

Is this one for you?The flight departs from Portland itself, so if you don't have a car or are staying elsewhere in the city, you can reach the departure point by public transportation. The fixed route and timing mean the day holds together without you arranging transport between the gorge, Mt. Hood and the falls: the pilot flies the sequence and you see it unfold.

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Top questions

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.

What is Multnomah Falls like from the air?

Multnomah Falls is Oregon's tallest waterfall, fed by underground springs from Larch Mountain, and you fly past it directly during the tour. The flow varies by season, usually highest in winter and spring, and from the air you see the full cascade and the surrounding gorge geology exposed by ancient floods.

How far is Mt. Hood from Portland, and do we get close to it?

Mt. Hood sits about 50 miles outside Portland and is the highest point in Oregon. The flight follows the Sandy River toward the peak and sweeps over Mt. Hood National Forest, giving you an unobstructed aerial view of the snow-capped summit.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

This tour is very weather-dependent and the pilot may choose an alternate routing at their discretion if conditions require it. You should plan for the possibility that the route may change, though the flight will still operate if it's safe to do so.

Do I need to arrange transportation to the airport or departure point?

The tour departs from Portland, and public transportation options are available nearby. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so you'll need to arrange your own way to the departure location.

What are the weight requirements for this tour?

Groups of three passengers must stay under 600 pounds total with no individual exceeding 250 pounds. Groups of five must stay under 925 pounds total. You'll provide all passenger weights when you book.

Is this tour suitable for children?

Children can ride on the tour and must be accompanied by an adult. Infants are required to sit on an adult's lap. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health or spinal injuries.