Top Portland Shore Excursions

Visit Mt. Hood and the Columbia Gorge, with a couple of stops for wine tasting along the way, with this full-day tour. You'll visit Multnomah Falls, the Columbia Gorge's most famous attraction, hang out at Mt. Hood's historic Timberline Lodge, and pay a visit to two different wineries to taste Gorge-produced wine at your leisure.

Discover lava tube caves, old-growth forests, waterfalls, and more on a guided tour of Mt. St. Helens. The park’s vastness and variety of attractions can be overwhelming on your own, but by visiting with a guide you don’t miss any of the highlights. Plus, you can learn about the area’s geology, ecology, and history—much of which you might miss if visiting the park on your own.

Explore the northern stretches of the Oregon Coast with a local guide on this private, customizable tour from Portland. You'll get to ride along the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway, take a hike through old-growth forest, and stop at one or two local towns or attractions of your choosing along the way.

Want to check out Portland's hot thrift shop scene? You just have to know where to go! Come along with me for a tour of shops that include everything from items plucked out of the dump to high-end Prada at a second hand boutique! Portland's thrifting culture is rooted in our respect for the environment and a commitment to re-use and recycle useable goods rather than send them to the landfill. Consequently, we have many thrift shops of every kind and category! There's no place better to begin than SE Hawthorne Ave., a vibrant street of secondhand shops, as well as a food carts, coffee shops, and small businesses selling made-in-portland goods. It's my treat for coffee or cocktails as we meet to get acquainted and caffeinated! This is a team experience so we can share what we're looking for and act as scouts for each other (me: Frye boots, color brown, size 10). I look forward to going thrifting with you in Portland!

Portland is home to a buzzing array of neighborhoods, historical highlights, and natural attractions—and this private, half-day tour makes for a seamless introduction. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times and hop aboard your luxury, air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll visit the International Rose Test Garden and Pittock Mansion, and will drive past landmarks like the Oregon Zoo, Portland Art Museum, and more as you explore the city’s neighborhoods.

If the Oregon Coast is known for anything, it's the majestic views, rugged cliffs, and charming towns. On this private tour from Portland, enjoy the best of what the coast has to offer. You're whisked off on a scenic drive, stop at a local vineyard for a wine tasting (own expense), and stretch your legs with a walk on the beach.

Visit Mount Hood and many of the highlights of the Columbia Gorge in just one day with this private tour from Portland. You’ll visit Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood, four Columbia Gorge Waterfalls (including famous Multnomah Falls), and get the chance to stop by two wineries in the region, with lunch included along the way.  

Mt. Hood is the highest summit in Oregon, and the fourth highest in the Cascades. It features waterfalls, glaciers, and historic Timberline Lodge, built by local artisans during the Great Depression, and featuring the longest ski season in the US. To the north of Mt. Hood is the Hood River Valley. You will get intimate with this area through a visit to Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood, fruit stands in the Hood River Valley, downtown Hood River (your opportunity for lunch and/or alcoholic beverages), and breathtaking stops in the eastern and western Columbia River Gorge (Multnomah Falls included). Your expert guide, with formal background in ecology and natural resources, will teach you about the natural and cultural history of the area, as you drive the Mt. Hood and Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byways. Maximum group size of 11. Pickup and drop-off at your hotel.

There's no better way to explore Portland than on bicycle, and with this private electric bike tour, you'll get to see the best of what this city has to offer, like a local! This tour is led by a former city spokesperson who knows the city inside and out. There will be plenty of stops along the way for photos and snacks, and special requests can be made in advance.

Escape the city for half a day—and explore the scenic highlights of the popular Columbia River Gorge—on this private tour. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, set off in a luxury Mercedes, and head into nature. You’ll discover stretches of the 74-mile (119-kilometer) highway, and immerse yourself in the Pacific Northwest scenery. Discover waterfalls like Latourell Falls and Multnomah Falls, admire Beacon Rock, stop at scenic viewpoints, and more.