Afternoon Tour in Columbia Gorge Waterfall with Free Wine Tasting
Terran Travels
5.0
jeffwX9145OM
21 days ago
This was my first wine tasting tour in Oregon. The narrator did a phenomenal job; he was extremely knowledgeable about the local area and wine. I wish we could have stayed longer at the Marchesi vineyard. It felt like visiting Tuscany. I would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to sample some great wines and learn more about the geology of the area.
The Columbia Gorge NSA features waterfalls, mountains, monoliths, terraces, resort towns, vineyards, orchards, and The River, harboring a plethora of fish and birds, and unique plants and invertebrates. In the early 1900s, Portlanders would drive their Model T cars along the Columbia River Highway to gaze at waterfalls. There is said to be over 4000 waterfalls; many are hidden away, but many are just a short hike off the Historic Highway. On this afternoon half-day tour you'll make new friends while exploring "waterfall alley", including views of the Vista House and a stop at Multnomah Falls, the tallest waterfall in Oregon and most visited site in the Pacific Northwest. Your expert guide will teach you about the natural history, cultural history, and wine background of the area, as you drive the Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway. You'll continue on to stop at a vineyard in the Columbia Gorge American Viticultural Area (AVA). Tasting fees included.
Duration
4 hours and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Oregon
On the eastern edge of the Portland Metro Area is the western edge of the beautiful 85-mile long Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
Duration: 1 hour and 35 minutes
Stop At: Columbia River Highway
State Highway 30 from Troutdale to The Dalles, Troutdale, Oregon
Your guide will drive you along segments of this stunning 74-mile (119 -km) highway that was inspired by the Axenstrasse in the Swiss Alps.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sandy River
We'll parallel the Sandy River while driving the western segment of the Columbia River Highway. The Sandy's headwaters is a glacier on Mt. Hood, and the river is known for its Steelhead and Chinook runs. As a result, the Sandy is one of three tributaries of the Columbia who's dams have been removed since 2007.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint
State Highway 30, , Troutdale, Oregon
Here's your chance to capture the quintessential Gorge shot.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Vista House
40700 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, , Corbett, Oregon
This 100-year-old 'fanciest rest stop in the world' sits atop a basalt point above the Columbia River, with a 360-degree balcony. The sandstone, limestone, and marble building includes historical interpretation and fancy restrooms.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Latourell Falls
Guy W. Talbot State Park., , Corbett, Oregon
A short walk from the vehicle reveals a 249-foot hanging waterfall adorned with fluorescent lichen and columnar basalt.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Shepperd's Dell State Natural Area
State Highway 30, , Troutdale, Oregon
This delightful little cove provides for a hidden surprise and some remarkable pictures.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Bridal Veil Falls State Park
Columbia River Scenic Highwy, Milepost 28, , Corbett, Oregon
An old logging ghost town dating to the 1880s, harboring a waterfall, an operating post office, and a circa-1920s B & B.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Wahkeena Falls
Columbia River Highway, Troutdale, Oregon
A short switch-back trail through Hemlock and Doug-fir leads to a bridge at the base of the falls.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Multnomah Falls
Historic Columbia River Hwy, Bridal Veil, Oregon
The tallest waterfall in the state, with a combined height of 620 feet.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Oneonta Gorge
, , Cascade Locks, Oregon
A slot canyon created by a fault, with plants growing on the walls found nowhere else.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge
Columbia Gorge, Map link, Hood River, Oregon
Get some quirky photos at this quirky waterfall!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Beacon Rock
State Route 14 in Beacon Rock State Park, , North Bonneville, Washington
View the fifth-largest free-standing monolith in the world, from a distance.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Elowah Falls
NE Frontage Rd, John B Yeon State Park, Cascade Locks, Oregon
This 1.5-mile (2.4-km) roundtrip hike will take you to the base of Elowah Falls, providing sunning views of Beacon Rock across the Columbia River along the way.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Bonneville Lock & Dam
, , Cascade Locks, Oregon
Another National Historic Landmark, Bonneville Dam was the first Public Works Administration dam on the Columbia River, completed in 1938.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Bonneville Hatchery
70543 NE Herman Loop, Cascade Locks, Oregon
Largest hatchery in the state of Oregon.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Bridge of the Gods
Columbia River Gorge, , Cascade Locks, Oregon
Columbia River crossing for the Pacific Crest Trail, and lowest point on that trail. Named for a Native American legend that explains the local geology.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Rooster Rock State Park
Corbett, Oregon
Located in the stunning Columbia Gorge. Tasting fees included.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Phelps Creek Vineyards
301 Country Club Rd, , Hood River, Oregon
As we pass by, view the rock that inspired North America's oldest continuously running nudist beach!
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age for wine tasting is 21 years old.
- PA system so people in back can hear their guide
- Entry/Admission - Multnomah Falls
- Wine Tasting Fees at 1 vineyard
Exclusions
- Gratuity (always appreciated)
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Terran Travels in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
The Columbia Gorge NSA features waterfalls, mountains, monoliths, terraces, resort towns, vineyards, orchards, and The River, harboring a plethora of fish and birds, and unique plants and invertebrates. In the early 1900s, Portlanders would drive their Model T cars along the Columbia River Highway to gaze at waterfalls. There is said to be over 4000 waterfalls; many are hidden away, but many are just a short hike off the Historic Highway. On this afternoon half-day tour you'll make new friends while exploring "waterfall alley", including views of the Vista House and a stop at Multnomah Falls, the tallest waterfall in Oregon and most visited site in the Pacific Northwest. Your expert guide will teach you about the natural history, cultural history, and wine background of the area, as you drive the Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway. You'll continue on to stop at a vineyard in the Columbia Gorge American Viticultural Area (AVA). Tasting fees included.
Duration
4 hours and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Oregon
On the eastern edge of the Portland Metro Area is the western edge of the beautiful 85-mile long Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
Duration: 1 hour and 35 minutes
Stop At: Columbia River Highway
State Highway 30 from Troutdale to The Dalles, Troutdale, Oregon
Your guide will drive you along segments of this stunning 74-mile (119 -km) highway that was inspired by the Axenstrasse in the Swiss Alps.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sandy River
We'll parallel the Sandy River while driving the western segment of the Columbia River Highway. The Sandy's headwaters is a glacier on Mt. Hood, and the river is known for its Steelhead and Chinook runs. As a result, the Sandy is one of three tributaries of the Columbia who's dams have been removed since 2007.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Portland Women's Forum State Scenic Viewpoint
State Highway 30, , Troutdale, Oregon
Here's your chance to capture the quintessential Gorge shot.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Vista House
40700 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, , Corbett, Oregon
This 100-year-old 'fanciest rest stop in the world' sits atop a basalt point above the Columbia River, with a 360-degree balcony. The sandstone, limestone, and marble building includes historical interpretation and fancy restrooms.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Latourell Falls
Guy W. Talbot State Park., , Corbett, Oregon
A short walk from the vehicle reveals a 249-foot hanging waterfall adorned with fluorescent lichen and columnar basalt.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Shepperd's Dell State Natural Area
State Highway 30, , Troutdale, Oregon
This delightful little cove provides for a hidden surprise and some remarkable pictures.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Bridal Veil Falls State Park
Columbia River Scenic Highwy, Milepost 28, , Corbett, Oregon
An old logging ghost town dating to the 1880s, harboring a waterfall, an operating post office, and a circa-1920s B & B.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Wahkeena Falls
Columbia River Highway, Troutdale, Oregon
A short switch-back trail through Hemlock and Doug-fir leads to a bridge at the base of the falls.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Multnomah Falls
Historic Columbia River Hwy, Bridal Veil, Oregon
The tallest waterfall in the state, with a combined height of 620 feet.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Oneonta Gorge
, , Cascade Locks, Oregon
A slot canyon created by a fault, with plants growing on the walls found nowhere else.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Horsetail Falls- Columbia River Gorge
Columbia Gorge, Map link, Hood River, Oregon
Get some quirky photos at this quirky waterfall!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Beacon Rock
State Route 14 in Beacon Rock State Park, , North Bonneville, Washington
View the fifth-largest free-standing monolith in the world, from a distance.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Elowah Falls
NE Frontage Rd, John B Yeon State Park, Cascade Locks, Oregon
This 1.5-mile (2.4-km) roundtrip hike will take you to the base of Elowah Falls, providing sunning views of Beacon Rock across the Columbia River along the way.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Bonneville Lock & Dam
, , Cascade Locks, Oregon
Another National Historic Landmark, Bonneville Dam was the first Public Works Administration dam on the Columbia River, completed in 1938.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Bonneville Hatchery
70543 NE Herman Loop, Cascade Locks, Oregon
Largest hatchery in the state of Oregon.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Bridge of the Gods
Columbia River Gorge, , Cascade Locks, Oregon
Columbia River crossing for the Pacific Crest Trail, and lowest point on that trail. Named for a Native American legend that explains the local geology.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Rooster Rock State Park
Corbett, Oregon
Located in the stunning Columbia Gorge. Tasting fees included.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Phelps Creek Vineyards
301 Country Club Rd, , Hood River, Oregon
As we pass by, view the rock that inspired North America's oldest continuously running nudist beach!
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age for wine tasting is 21 years old.
- PA system so people in back can hear their guide
- Entry/Admission - Multnomah Falls
- Wine Tasting Fees at 1 vineyard
Exclusions
- Gratuity (always appreciated)
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Terran Travels in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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jeffwX9145OM
This was my first wine tasting tour in Oregon. The narrator did a phenomenal job; he was extremely knowledgeable about the local area and wine. I wish we could have stayed longer at the Marchesi vineyard. It felt like visiting Tuscany. I would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to sample some great wines and learn more about the geology of the area.
jeanne s
Very impressed with Marcus’ knowledge of the area and particularly his knowledge of the volcanoes and the differences between them. Loved the scientific knowledge he shared and the lore behind many of the iconic sites on the tour. The wine was delicious, the waterfalls were jaw-droppingly beautiful, and Marcus made it even more enjoyable.
Kelly_D
This was a wonderful tour! We saw so much in just an afternoon! Our tour guide was so knowledgeable. We highly recommend it!!!