Columbia River Gorge Tour – Portland Oregon
Columbia River Gorge Tour ~ Price: $89.00
Columbia River Gorge Tour ~ Duration: Approx 4 hours
About our Columbia River Gorge Tour
Sea to Summit’s Columbia River Gorge Tour takes you from Portland to the Historic Columbia River Gorge Highway, built by Sam Hill and Samuel Lancaster between 1913 and 1922. During this amazing Columbia River Gorge Tour we travel along what is now the oldest scenic highway in the nation and has earned names such as “King of Roads” and “A Poem in Stone”. Visiting breathtaking viewpoints including Chanticleer Point, Crown Point and the historic Vista House, which featuring incredible views of the Columbia River Gorge.
Your experienced tour guide will share the history and unique geological features that created and surround this designated National Scenic Area. Tour and explore numerous waterfalls such as Latourell Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Wahkeena Falls, Horsetail Falls, and the Majestic 620ft Multnomah Falls.
Sea to Summit’s Columbia River Gorge Tour is not complete without a visit to the Bonneville Dam, Salmon Ladders and Oregon’s largest fish hatchery, all amazing stops that most other tour companies overlook. Our Columbia River Gorge tour is historically and geologically informative, while being amazingly scenic and beautiful the entire time!
Highlights of Columbia River Gorge Tour
- Chanticleer Point Lookout
- Crown Point & Vista House
- Latourell Falls
- Multnomah Falls
- Horsetail Falls
- Bonneville Fish Hatchery
- Bonneville Dam & Salmon ladders
About the Columbia River Gorge Landscape
The Columbia River Gorge consists of over 290,000 acres and is designated as a National Scenic Area. Up to 4,000 feet deep, the Gorge is over 80 miles long, cutting through the mighty Cascade Range and forms the boundary between Washington and Oregon.
The Gorge’s formation began 40 to 60 million years ago, when molten lava pressure pushed up granite to frame the Columbia Basin. Between 6 to 17 million years ago, ancient volcanoes erupted creating the Cascade Mountain range. The Columbia Gorge had the most dramatic help around 15,000 -17,000 years ago when the Missoula Floods raged through in the last ice age, cutting the steep cliffs visible today. The flood waters are believed to have been up to 2000 feet deep and flowed an estimated 80 miles per hour.
The Columbia River Gorge is the only place in the entire Cascade Mountain Range, which stretches from British Columbia to California. The Cascade Mountains are split at near sea level and as a result was the path of Lewis and Clark’s journey in 1805 to the Pacific Ocean and the 2nd route of the Oregon Trail.
Join Sea to Summit Tours & Adventures on an informative and beautifully scenic Columbia River Gorge Tour from Portland today!
Why Choose Sea to Summit?
We’re Portland Oregon’s original tour & adventure company. Sea to Summit Tours & Adventures is created, owned and operated by native Portland, Oregonian’s and is one of the longest running and most reliable Portland, Oregon tour companies of its kind. Since 2001 – A true Oregon original.
Sea to Summit operates custom equipped 4×4 Mercedes Benz vehicles that are specifically designed for tours and adventures year round and in any weather conditions. We are among the most reliable, equipped and experienced tour companies in the Pacific Northwest. Knowledgeable and experienced, Sea to Summit’s owner and long-time Portland tour guides provide clients with the important geological and historical information that you deserve on your Columbia River Gorge tour. Unlike other Portland, Oregon tour companies, we never skip a worthwhile stop or cut your experiences short while trying to double book tours from Portland or a guide on the same day. All photos on our website and social media are taken by one of our guides on our Columbia River Gorge tours. No stock photography or content here – When looking for a Columbia River Gorge tour from don’t choose just another copy and paste tour company that followed in our footsteps, choose a true original – Sea to Summit!
“We were in Portland for a conference and Josh was so accommodating! The Columbia river tour he recommended was beautiful! Pictures were amazing at almost every stop .“ ~ Laura K. New, Orleans
“Excellent Columbia River Gorge tour, friendly, prompt, knowledgeable, and able to accommodate last minute! I could not have asked for more when my family came to visit Portland. Having a private tour was very nice, came right to the house and the price was very reasonable. If I ever have family or friends come to Portland again I will definitely seek this company first. The owner Joshua grew up in Portland and Sea to Summit is the 2nd oldest touring company here he explained. He will make your tour special for sure.“ ~ Darla B. Portland, Oregon
“Absolutely outstanding tour! I highly recommend it. Josh was a fantastic host and took us to all of the best spots, including Multnomah Falls. Columbia Gorge tour also included stops and Bonniville Dam, salmon Ladders and Fish hatchery which most other Portland tour companies did not. Also gave us great recommendations for restaurants back in Portland. Would definitely use Sea to Summit again. The level of communication and customer service was phenomenal!“ ~ Lori D. San Francisco
