Portland Trip Overview
This will be your very own private tour to Columbia River Gorge and Mt. Hood and, will mean a worry-free opportunity to travel in luxury while enjoying the incredible beauty of these two Pacific Northwest destinations! The Columbia River is the largest and mightiest in western North America and the Gorge is considered one of Oregon’s Seven Wonders! A sought after tourist destination with visitors from around the globe, the region’s snow-capped mountains, lush forests, abundance of wildflowers and numerous and varied waterfalls are reminiscent of the Swiss Alps. Our guests always enjoy learning the history of the area from Swiss Tour Master, Erwin, as he makes numerous stops for photo ops and short hikes allowing guests to get the most out of their tour experience! Experience the tour in English or German! Enhancing the adventure – a rafting trip you won’t forget, to fully experience the Columbia! Be prepared for your private party of 2-6 to be thoroughly pampered and cared for! Enjoy!
Additional Info
Duration: 5 days
Starts: Portland, United States
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Portland, Oregon, United States
This will be your very own private tour to Columbia River Gorge and Mt. Hood and, will mean a worry-free opportunity to travel in luxury while enjoying the incredible beauty of these two Pacific Northwest destinations! The Columbia River is the largest and mightiest in western North America and the Gorge is considered one of Oregon’s Seven Wonders! A sought after tourist destination with visitors from around the globe, the region’s snow-capped mountains, lush forests, abundance of wildflowers and numerous and varied waterfalls are reminiscent of the Swiss Alps. Our guests always enjoy learning the history of the area from Swiss Tour Master, Erwin, as he makes numerous stops for photo ops and short hikes allowing guests to get the most out of their tour experience! Experience the tour in English or German! Enhancing the adventure – a rafting trip you won’t forget, to fully experience the Columbia! Be prepared for your private party of 2-6 to be thoroughly pampered and cared for! Enjoy!
Itinerary
Day 1: Multnomah Falls & Bridge of the Gods
Stop At: Multnomah Falls, Oregon 97014, USA
There are amazing columns of basalt that form the walls of the Columbia River Gorge with water that plummets downs from snow melt. The Gorge is known for incredible waterfalls. We drive a short distance to the beginning of a loop on the Oregon side of the river that takes in five falls including the 620 foot Multnomah Falls! It is the most popular tourist destination in the state. Later we cross over the Bridge of the Gods, where a massive landslide once spanned the river. We will dine and spend this evening at Skamania Lodge which is one of the premier hotels along the Columbia Gorge. We will be here for two nights so we can settle in and enjoy!! This Private Tour can accommodate your party of 2-6 people.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Evening spent at Skamania Lodge.
Day 2: Hamilton Mountain and Beacon Rock
Stop At: State Route 14 in Beacon Rock State Park, North Bonneville, WA
On the way to Hamilton Mountain, our ascent will be through lush pine-scented forests, past waterfalls to wildflower meadows set atop basalt cliffs. We then descend into a rainforest canyon of Red Alder and Maple trees an abundance of ferns. If you want to and can, scaling Beacon Rock isa tempting option! This up and down roller coaster of peaks is not for the faint of heart, to be sure, but it is a must for those whose spirit-animal is the mountain goat!!
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay again at Skamania Falls.
Day 3: Waterfalls, Forests and Wildflowers
Stop At: Hood River, Hood River, Oregon
Depending on the time of year, we’ll start the day with one of two potential hikes, both of which are favorites of locals and visitors alike! We may head to Dog Mountain to experience the dramatic wildflower display if it is early in the Spring/Summer season. If later, we forego this part of the hike and head directly to enjoy incredible waterfalls: there are so many like Horsetail Falls, Ponytail Falls, Wahclella Falls, Punchbowl Falls! Our guests always enjoy picnic lunches we are known for and depending on the timeframe we will find a great spot to stop and enjoy dining alfresco (outdoors)! Heading on, we’re off to Hood River which is famous for its water and wind activities sports! You will absolutely feel the enthusiasm that abounds here for outdoor activity, so much energy!! Outside Magazine has dubbed Hood River “One of America’s Best Towns” and you will get to see what!! We will spend the night on the shores of the mighty Columbia River, with our own private beach access!
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at the Hood River Inn.
Day 4: Whitewater Rafting on the White Salmon River
Stop At: White Salmon River, Hood River, OR
We will start Day 4 with some Whitewater Rafting down the glacial White Salmon River. Running fast and cold, the river cuts directly through a rocky gorge that is narrow and has 100-foot cliffs, emptying out into beautiful meadows. We’ll enjoy a beautiful picnic lunch along the river before we head for the high point of our tour, the Timberline Lodge. It is a magnificent Historic Landmark situated at the base of Mt Hood. Before dinner enjoy a walk through the beautiful mountain meadows and snowfields that exist surrounding the lodge. Take in the expansive sweeping views then, if you wish, celebrate with an incredible dinner in the fabulous Cascade Dining Room and relax afterward in front of the famous three-story fireplace.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at the historic Timberline Lodge.
Day 5: Mirror Lake and Volcano Views
Stop At: Mirror Lake Trail, Hood River, OR
On our last day we most explore the best of Mt. Hood! Mirror Lake earns its name by offering guests a perfect reflection of the mountain on a calm day! We’ll contribute above a glacial headwall through wildflower fields to Tom, Dick, and Harry Mountain! This rocky summit in the midst of the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness offers us the perfect spot to take in the icy volcanic towers of Mt Hood and Mt Jefferson, as well as a host of other peaks in the northern Oregon Cascades. On a clear day, more than 5 volcanoes are visible from this spot!!!
A celebration is in order with a picnic before returning to Portland which brings our fabulous tour to an end!
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
