Multnomah Falls, Hood River Excursion Train Ride & Wine Tour

The Columbia River gorge is a spectacular river canyon, 80 miles long and up to 4,000 feet deep, that meanders past cliffs, spires, and ridges set against nearby peaks of the PNW’s Cascade Mountain Range. We will drive through this area during the tour.

After departing Multnomah Falls we will drive 35 minutes to Hood River where your Tour Guide will drop you at a local Hood River restaurant where you will have 30 minutes to explore downtown, and purchase your to go lunch. Your Tour Guide will meet you at the restaurant you were dropped off at then walk you across the street to the Mount Hood Railroad where you will board the Hood River Excursion Train. You are welcome to bring your own lunch instead of ordering from the restaurant if you prefer. At the beginning of the tour, your Tour Guide will give you a menu from the restaurant we recommend, and you will want to call in your order, and give them an 11:00 am pick up time.

The Mount Hood Railroad offers unforgettable train journeys through the scenic valleys of the Columbia River Gorge in the shadow of Mt. Hood in Oregon. Leaving the valley floor you cross and ride along 3 miles of the lower main fork of the Hood River while navigating a 3% grade that takes you on one of only five switchbacks remaining in the United States with peek-a-boo views of Mt Hood, Oregon’s tallest peak. The duration of the train ride is 2.5-3.0 hours. You will eat the lunch you purchased in Hood River while on the train ride.

Midway through the train ride there will be a 45-60 minute layover at The Fruit Company, which has been growing gourmet fruit for 74 years and has been featured as one of Oprah’s favorite things in her “O” Magazine Gift Guide, and highlighted by media influencer Robyn Spizman. Learn about where the orchard’s renowned fruit comes from and the hard work that goes into producing it. It’s an excellent opportunity to experience nature and enjoy the beauty of a working orchard. You will have time to purchase fruit fresh from the orchard or other delightful locally made products to take home for yourself or as gifts for friends and family.

Travel time from Portland is 35 minutes. Upon arrival at Multnomah Falls you will spend 30-35 minutes to explore the waterfall and gift store in the lodge. Fed by underground streams that originate miles above on Larch Mountain, this ancient 620 foot (189 m) waterfall is divided into two sections; the upper falls plummets an impressive 542 feet into a pool and again drops 69 feet to form a creek that runs into the Columbia River. Multnomah Falls is the second highest year-round waterfall in the United States and the highest in Oregon, and is Oregon’s number one natural attraction, drawing over 2.5 million visitors a year from around the world. At the base of the waterfall sits the Historic Multnomah Falls Lodge, a full-service day lodge complete with restaurant, gift shop, snack and espresso bar and interpretative center.

The Columbia Gorge Wine Region is home to more than 65 wineries, along a 40-mile stretch of the Columbia River. Although the Columbia River AVA encompasses both sides of the River in Oregon and Washington states, we’ll visit one select winery within the Hood River Valley region of Oregon. The winery that you will experience come from the following list of offerings: The Gorge White House, Phelps Creek Vineyards, Cathedral Ridge Winery, Marchesi Vineyards & Winery, Viento, Mt. Hood Winery, Stave & Stone, Cascade Cliffs Tasting Room, The Pines, Garnier, Hood Crest, and Wy’East vineyards. After your wine tasting you can enjoy the sights of the Columbia River Gorge on our 1 hour and 15 minute ride back to Portland.