Columbia Gorge & Hood River Wine Tour

Shawn was an excellent guide. When he arrived at the hotel he had not been given my phone number even though I spoke to Paul the night before with concerns on meeting up. Paul told me he was doing a tour (I would have let the call go to voicemail) and that I was being very thorough. He assured me I had nothing to worry about. Actually I wasn't worried but had been told when I scheduled this tour that I would be contacted the night before. When that didn't happen I called. Shawn was very informative and pleasant. My only disappointment was that the explanation of this tour stated that we would get to walk around downtown Hood River to check out the cute shops - something we both were looking forward to. Shawn knew nothing of this and had our day well planned. It seems odd to me that I paid $398.00 for our tour and now, less than a week later, it is $278.00. I would have no problem recommending you to others however, I would warn them about the cost.

Paul was amazing. This was one of the best tours we have been on. He was extremely knowledgeable and kind. We had a wonderful time and would recommend this tour to everyone going to Portland!

Our tour guide Jeri was great. She was so knowledgeable about the area and the wineries. The weather was as beautiful scenery couldn’t have asked for more. Great tour!!

The falls and scenery were beautiful and the vineyards quaint. Even though it rained the entire day, we had a such an memorable experience. Paul was a great tour guide and safe driver. Fun conversation throughout the excursion. Traveler tip: Make sure you pack rain boots or water-proof shoes, as well as a rain jacket/poncho. Even if its not raining, the mist from the falls warrants proper attire, which never crossed my mind. Needless to say, we looked a little weathered by the time we reached the vineyards.

Paul was really knowledgeable and offered a lot of interesting tidbits everywhere we went. We started the day off at Vista House, then several short hikes to waterfalls, followed by a great lunch by the waterfront, and finished with tastings at 2 wineries. The views were spectacular, and Paul was always ready to help our group take photos or offer fun suggestions. Everyone we met at each stop was also really kind. Overall, such a great day! Definitely recommend this tour.

First - everything on this tour is well worth seeing. All of the falls are spectacular, and Hood River is a charming little town. Our guide, Paul, could not have been better! He had picked out a hidden gem for a lunch spot, out of the way, but right on the waterfront. He took us to a beautiful little winery after we had a chance to stroll through Hood River. Overall, he was great to talk to, and very informative. If I could rate him higher, I would!

Not enough knowledge of wineries- he was just driver to take to place to place. I booked another tour in Ireland 🇮🇪 with Victor and hopefully better than this time