Columbia R. Gorge Itinerary Details

Itinerary (in chronological order, or in some cases, the reverse*):

• First we'll travel to the Barn Museum-King of Roads Exhibit (Knowing the story adds appeal to your tour). This stop is an addition...
• then to the Gorge...
• along this route... (below-Troutdale or Corbett to Dodson) on the Old Road...
• and see Chanticleer View Point...
• and Crown Point/Vista House view point--two of the most spectacular views in the world, Madre mia! (pictured right)

The Route (Troutdale or Corbett to Dodson)

We'll give brief 'intro's' at each of our stops, as well as info on Oregon's Super-volcano & Super-floods.

...then continue to the waterfalls

• ​We'll go to historic Latourell (town of) & Latourelle Falls (right) with Columnar Basalt behind the falls!
• and the 'Rendezvous of the Fairies' at Shepperd's Dell Falls and bridge there, there and there. We love those old bridges. At Shepperd's Dell is also Bishop's Cap.
• The historic Bridal Veil Lodge with short hikes to Bridal Veil Falls &/or the Bridal Veil Overlook** and post office (2nd smallest***) is next.
• Right next door is Wahkeena Falls & Viewing Bridge (below).

The Grand Finale...

...is Multnomah Falls & Viewing Bridge, the viaducts with the Multnomah Falls Lodge and snack bar where you'll find refreshments/ lunch/ dinner.

After the grand finale...

 ...there's a couple more stops at the...

• Oneonta Gorge/Bridge/Tunnel. The Oneonta Falls hike (difficult) is an optional hike (DIY) only on request. 
• Finally is Horsetail Falls and maybe an optional easy hike to Ponytail Falls where you'll walk behind the falls (bottom).  ​
• Take a look at our waterfall stops (Note: The top of Mult. Falls and Oneonta Falls are typically not included, unless specifically added)
• See below for options you may add to your tour.

*Order of Stops: We go in the order above, the reverse of that or any order for best scheduling of your tour. There are 4, 5 and 6 hour tour options.
P.S. - 'Must Stops or Activities' must be communicated to us; otherwise we may not go there.
**2 separate short hikes (2/3rds and 1/2 mile RT respectively), highly recommended. We recommend at least a 5 hour tour in order to fit in the Bridal Veil area. View All Western Gorge Hike Options
***People from all over the world send their packages through the tiny Bridal Veil post office in quest of its coveted postmark. The office issues postmarks for more than 100,000 wedding invitations a year. Save your post cards until you get to Bridal Veil post office (the nations 2nd smallest), buy your stamps here and have your mail sent with this unique mark.  Opens at 9 a.m. weekdays and closes at 3:30 p.m., and Bridal Veil Post Office is one of only a few post offices still open on Saturdays.
NOTES: You'll visit 'all'* of these stops and options if you choose the 6 (7) hour tour option. Otherwise you'll visit many or most of them with the 4 or 5 hour tour options. Restaurant stops typically require additional time to your chosen tour length, please inquire. The # of stops/options is NOT guaranteed with any length tour and is influenced by your group size, groups pace, how crowded the Gorge is and other factors and may be greater or lower than the indicated amount. We get to as many stops as possible within your tour's hourly length. See above, P.S.
-- 1 Hour Free (My Chauffeur recommends the 7 Hour "Gorge in a Nutshell" tour (includes the 1 or 2 hour Sternwheeler cruise) option for the cost of 6* hours with a 7:00AM or 10:30AM pickup time. Other tour pickup times are available.) -- The 7 hour Gorge in a Nutshell 1 hour discount is available with the inclusion of a 1 or 2 hour Sternwheeler Cruise on the Columbia.  The cost for the Sternwheeler is additional cost ($34/adult & $22/child). ​​

Summertime schedule: Weekdays @ 10:30AM pickup time (Weekends 7AM) in or near Dt Portland: 
End time in Portland is about 5:30pm or 2PM weekends if you have chosen the 7 hour tour option. We offer Gorge tours from 4-8 hours. Your tour length will determine the # of sights/additions. Custom start/end times are available.

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Image: Author: Kelvin Kay

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Latourell Falls - The yellow lichen and green moss and Columnar Basalt steal the show.
Attribution: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives

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Sheppard's Dell

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Bridal Veil

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Wahkeena Falls

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Multnomah Falls
​Attribution: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives

"Multnomah Falls Lodge, Columbia River Gorge" by Kirt Edblom is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

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Oneonta Gorge, Tunnel & Falls

"Oneonta Gorge" by frankferter4 is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

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Horsetail & Ponytail Falls

"Horsetail Falls Too - artistic" by Viking Visual is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0

"Horsetail Falls" by ssteinbr is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

Options:

Add some of these options below to your 4-6 hour tour for a total of 5-8+ hours...Many groups add these fascinating options below:

1. Historic Bonneville Dam/Fish Hatchery with Herman the Sturgeon​
2. The Bridge of the Gods and Sternwheeler Cruise on the Columbia in Cascade Locks. If you would like to book the optional Sternwheeler Cruise, please give us a call (preferred) or discuss with your guide the options. Cost is $34/adult and $22/child. (Weekends typically require advance reservations)
3. Add this easy 2 mile RT hike to the secret falls (below) (CLOSED) - "If we had to pick a spot that embodies almost everything that defines the Columbia R Gorge, this Creeks lower canyon is it, culminating with the secret falls, which almost no one knows about. This canyon is as fine a temple as nature can create... This is our most treasured place in the Gorge."*  *Note: Your signature on a confidentiality (non-disclosure) agreement stating that you will not divulge the location of this secret location is required.
4. Mt. Hood Railroad (4.5 HR EXCURSION)
5. This is all enhanced by an overnight stay in the Gorge (like at the Carson Hot Springs, where you'll "take a trip back to simpler times").

​View All Options

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Bridge of the Gods (Image: Author: Roman Eugeniusz)

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"The secret canyon & falls, as fine as temple as nature can create."
Image: Kelvin Kay License Link

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"Mt Hood Railroad" by niiicedave is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

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