Top 10 Day Trips from in Willamette Valley, Willamette Valley

Explore Oregon's world famous wine country known as the Willamette Valley and experience the best Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Rose, Chardonnay and other varietals guided by local wine lovers with complimentary gourmet lunch. Gain an inside perspective about the growing region, the winemaking process and the history of this valley at each vineyard during your tasting. Expect to be pampered, entertained, and truly have a memorable trip in Oregon's Wine Country. 2 person minimum to book.

Inclusions: complementary main entree at Red Hills Market, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Water/Small Snacks, Snacks, Bottled water

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities

Explore Oregon's wine country on a guided private tour where you will visit small production wineries and sometimes even interact with owners and winemakers at the cellar door. Learn about how wine is made and get a new appreciation for what goes into making world class wine. After visiting four wineries over the course of the day you will never look at Oregon wine the same way again. It is truly a unique wine tasting experience!

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Beverages, Lunch, Wine tasting, Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Some tasting fees not included

Together here in our complete combo tour experience you may visit Portland Women's Forum, Vista House, Latourell Falls, and Multnomah Falls.  Then, we continue driving east father up the river to the town of Hood River.  With the mountains views of Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams, farms and wind Surfing makes for an unparalleled Oregon experience.  After lunch, we will visit 2 vineyards in the region for some amazing wine tasting and learn about the region history and culture as it has developed in the wine industry in the area.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off at select downtown Portland hotels, One wine tasting flight per person at each of two wineries, Professional Tour Guide, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Maximize your beach time while at the Oregon Coast! Oregon’s coastline is graced with unforgettable vistas: dramatic cliffs, offshore rocks and sea lions, wide sandy beaches, majestic capes, historic lighthouses, enchanted forests and lovely small beach towns which artists and artisans make their home. Locations we may visit include: Cannon Beach, Haystack Rock, Short Sand Beach at Oswald West State Park, Neahkahnie Point, and Manzanita while enjoying spectacular views of the dramatic Oregon Coastline.

Inclusions: Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Travel to Mount Saint Helens and environs, from Portland, with a naturalist guide who will discuss the geology, ecology, climate, history, and legends of the area, as well as the history of US public lands. Your guide will lead you on hikes near waterfalls, through lava tubes, and within oldgrowth forests. You will see some of the most unique geological features in North America, including North America's longest continuous lava tube and a lava tree mold forest. Weather permitting, you will be driven to the closest viewpoint into the crater of the volcano, where you will be provided a picnic lunch, overlooking Spirit Lake. No matter how hot the weather, you'll enjoy natural air conditioning as you hike by dramatic waterfalls and through primeval forest. You'll have the option of a dinner/beer stop (own expense) on the way back to Portland.

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, PA system to hear guide while driving, Snacks, Bottled water, Headlamps, If weather does not allow mountain visibility, a modified itinerary will take you to bonus stops., Professional naturalist guide, Hotel pickup/drop-off in Portland area

Exclusions: Gratuities (Always appreciated!), Hotel pickup/drop-off in Seattle area

Join us on our full day guided tour from Portland to Mt. Hood. By visiting Mount Hood with our enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides, you will have multiple opportunities to get the best photographs of the awe-inspiring scenery, and to learn about the history and heritage of Portland’s iconic mountain. Our tour will depart the hustle and bustle of downtown Portland by first taking you into the wonders of the Columbia River Gorge. We will follow the Columbia River east to the town of Hood River for lunch before driving up through the Hood River Valley to the south side of Mt. Hood. The sites that we may visit include: Multnomah Falls, Rowena Crest, a farm stand (seasonally), and Timberline Lodge. Your route may vary based on weather and road conditions but our guides will make necessary changes to enhance your Mt Hood Loop tour experience.

Inclusions: Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

The 85-mile (137-km) long Columbia Gorge NSA would be a national park if it weren't a critical transportation corridor. It features waterfalls, mountains, monoliths, terraces, resort towns, vineyards, orchards, and The River, harboring a plethora of fish and birds, and a community of plants and invertebrates that changes dramatically going from the west end to the east end. Overlapping this is the Columbia Gorge AVA, the lovechild of the Columbia Valley and Willamette Valley AVAs. You will get intimate with The Gorge through hiking, wine tasting, and a visit to the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum. Your expert guide, with formal background in ecology, natural resources, and wine, will teach you about the natural history, cultural history, and wine background of the area. The guide will feel out the group’s physical abilities and tastes in choosing 1 to 3 hikes and 2 wineries. We cover lunch, you cover tasting fees.

Inclusions: Lunch, Snacks, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, PA system so people in back can hear their guide, Museum admission

Exclusions: Tasting fees are covered by you, but they can be reduced through glass sharing and waived through bottle purchases., Gratuities (always appreciated)

This is not your traditional wine tour; we customize to meet your needs and interests. Carmine, your tour guide, will interact with you before the tour to ensure that your wine country experience is memorable. He has over 30 years experience cultivating grapes and making wines. You have the option to tap his expertise as you taste wines, tour wine cellars, or explore vineyards. This private tour was nominated for USA Today's Top 20 American wine tours in 2020. Oregon’s amazing Willamette Valley, located just outside the Portland metro area, is nature’s masterpiece for growing cool-climate grapes, such as Pinot Noir. There are over 450 wineries located in this region that produce elite and delicious world-class wines. A trip to wine country with Oregon Winemaker Tours is perfect for singles, couples, or small groups. Relax and leave the driving to us while you enjoy a gourmet lunch and some of the world’s best wines. Cheers!

Inclusions: Private transportation, Gourmet wine country picnic lunch, Bottled water

Exclusions: Tasting fees (around $15-30 per winery). Often these are waived if you purchase wine to take home.

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 and Columbia Gorge American Viticultural Area (AVA), the lovechild of the Columbia Valley and Willamette Valley AVAs. You will get intimate with this area through a visit to Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood, wine tasting, and a stop at Multnomah Falls, the tallest waterfall in Oregon. Your expert guide, with formal background in ecology, natural resources, and wine, will teach you about the natural history, cultural history, and wine background of the area, as you drive the Mt. Hood and Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byways. You'll visit 2 wineries. We cover lunch, you cover tasting fees.

Inclusions: Lunch, Snacks, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, PA system to hear the guide from the back row

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities (always appreciated)

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.

Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Parking Fees, PA system so the back row can hear the guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities (always appreciated)