The 7 River Waterfall Tours in the USA That Earn Their Price

1.Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland, OR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,278 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $89Our pick

Ride from downtown Portland in a comfortable 12-seat van to Crown Point, Latourell Falls, Horsetail Falls, and Multnomah Falls. Guides including Mel, Aaron, Daniel, Patrick, and Chuck add local stories about geology, plants, Portland, and Gorge history. Water, live commentary, and round-trip transport are included.

“Fantastic! Majestic! A great tour with a friendly and knowledgeable driver. Scenic waterfalls, foliage, landscapes.”

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2.Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour Morning

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 913 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Ride from a downtown Portland hotel in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van with a local guide such as John, Jay, or Zach. In about three and a half hours, you’ll visit Crown Point, Wahkeena Falls, Vista House, Latourell Falls, Multnomah Falls, and Horsetail Falls, with short walks and photo stops.

“Great tour guide loved the experience! I would definitely book again and recommend. Great experience for a first time Portland Oregon travelers.”

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3.Wailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 790 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $145

Paddle four miles on the Wailua River, then hike about three miles through rainforest, muddy trails, and four water crossings to 110-foot Secret Falls. Guides such as Thomas, Sierra, Ty, and Kay add local stories about plants, wildlife, and Hawaiian history. Lunch and equipment are included.

“Great experience Thomas was an excellent guide and knew everything about the local plant life you come in contact with on the trail”

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4.Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls & Mt Hood Tour from Portland, OR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 585 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $149

Travel from central Portland in a premium van with up to 12 people, stopping at Vista House, Latourell Falls, Multnomah Falls, Hood River, and Timberline Lodge. Guides such as Nico, Dominique, Patrick, and Daniel provide local stories, practical help, and plenty of scenic stops.

“This was a great all day tour. Our guide was kniledable, friendly and a good driver. Never at all loss for answers and knew the area well.”

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5.Afternoon Half-Day Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 473 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Spend about three and a half hours exploring Columbia River Gorge waterfalls from Portland in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van. Your guide, such as John, Garrett, Rob, or Phoebe, handles the driving and adds local history. Expect short walks, photo stops, hotel pickup, and a small group of up to 12.

“Rob Guild was very knowledgeable about the area. He was very courteous. He provided water and kept the ac running in the van as it was a very uncomfortable 96 degrees…the heat was very unusual for Portland.”

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6.Columbia River Gorge Waterfall Tour from Portland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 319 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $66Best value

Spend about four hours with Peter or Pete exploring the Columbia River Gorge from Portland. See Multnomah, Horsetail, Latourell, and Shepperd’s Dell Falls, plus Vista House. Hotel pickup, small groups, and an afternoon departure make this a simple way to reach the gorge without driving.

“It was so fun and our guide Pete was very informative and made the tour very enjoyable! Definitely would do it again.”

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7.Multnomah Falls Ebiking Tour to 6 Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Start near Cascade Locks with a height-adjusted e-bike, helmet, lock, and digital route. Ride about 24 miles round trip to Multnomah, Bridal Veil, Horsetail, Wahkeena, Shepperd’s Dell, and Latourell Falls. The tour is self-guided, private, and best for riders age 16 and up.

“Biking on Old Oregon Hwy 30 was awesome.stopped at 6 water falls and still plenty of time to relax and spend time at each one.”

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