Columbia River Gorge & Mount Hood Family Multi-Adventure Tour - Older Teens & 20s
Oregon's Iconic Peak, Lakes & Waterfalls
Oregon is a land of exquisite natural beauty and diverse pleasures. Like hiking up to a wildflower-filled meadow on Mount Hood. Enjoying peaceful slumber at an iconic high-alpine retreat that is also a showcase of regional craftsmanship. Or biking along the Historic Columbia River Gorge Highway lined with dramatic cliffs, thick forests and roaring waterfalls. Add kayaking, local microbrews and farm-to-table cuisine—Oregon has it all!
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Oregon
Start: Portland / End: Portland
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Highlights
- Journey into the heart of the pristine Oregon wilderness to discover snowcapped peaks, sparkling lakes and lush rain forests
- Hike on Mount Hood, a dormant stratovolcano and the highest peak in Oregon, known as Wy'east to the native Multnomah people
- Explore the Columbia River Gorge and marvel at its dramatic landscape of dense forest, abundant waterfalls and high basalt cliffs
- Pedal the winding and rolling routes of the spectacular Historic Columbia River Highway, a Bicycling magazine "must ride"
Oregon
Start: Portland / End: Portland
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days
1-2
Start your adventure in Portland, near the confluence of the mighty Columbia and Willamette Rivers | Breeze through the famous windowed Twin Tunnels leading to the town of Mosier, surrounded by cherry orchards | Relax by the remarkable six-sided, 92-foot stone fireplace at Timberline Lodge, our rustic high-alpine retreat | Start your day with a hearty breakfast, then hit the trail from the doorstep of the lodge | Make your way across groves of hemlock, past waterfalls and through a dramatic canyon to beautiful wildflower-filled meadows | Savor the evening alpenglow on Mount Hood then slumber above the tree line at 6,000 feet.
Day 3 Travel through the lush Hood River Valley, one of the most prolific fruit-growing regions in the world, to the magnificent Columbia River Gorge | Get to know the town Hood River, with its plethora of microbreweries and organic eateries | Cycle a beautiful winding and rolling path offering breathtaking views of the gorge | Cruise downill on your bike passing forest and orchards | Retreat to the comfort of our hotel on the shoreline of the Columbia River.
Day
4
Venture to the Washington side of the gorge, visited by Lewis and Clark during their Corps of Discovery Expedition | Savor the quiet country roads as you pedal into serene farmland | Perhaps you'll spot an eagle flying overhead | Delight in the amenities of our modern resort, nestled among 175 wooded acres in the Columbia Gorge National Scenic area.
Days
5-6
Spend the morning on a tributary of the fourth-largest river in America | Marvel at how a trickle of snowmelt in the Canadian Rockies can dramatically transform the landscape over the course of 1,200 miles to the Pacific | Lace up your hiking boots and venture to the core of an ancient volcano | Take a dip in the heated pool at the lodge | Cross a dramatic bridge looming 120 feet above a narrow moss-lined gorge | Then cruise on two wheels on a path along the Columbia River Gorge whose vertical basalt walls are graced with the greatest concentration of waterfalls in North America | Follow the graceful curves of the route passing lush green forest and rare endemic plants.
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy.
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F Family Dates - Older Teens & 20s
2020 July
Gather your favorite people to share a Backroads adventure on a ready-to-book Private Trip - featuring all the legendary Backroads hallmarks from expert leaders to unforgettable activities. You can pick from a large selection of dates for your group of 8 or more. Call us for date availability. If your party has fewer than 8 guests, or if your preferred date is not available, we'll create a departure just for you.
Private Trip Pricing
- 10 or more Guests: from $3,299 pp dbl occ
- 9 Guests: from $3,699 pp dbl occ
- 8 Guests: from $3,899 pp dbl occ
- 2-7 Guests: Give us a call or reach out here!
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